Dr. Tom Curran Podcast

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran explore important qualities to look for when discerning a future spouse, looking ahead at the many stages in marriage. The Currans consider the questions: Do they have compatible ambitions? Do they have long-lasting friendships/ loyalty? How do they handle being wrong? How do they treat their parents/siblings? Tom and Kari ask each other surprise questions about their own m...

Dr. Tom Curran continues to share insights from his upcoming book, No Half Measures , about his Camino pilgrimage. Tom explains why he started his journey with a visit to Tours, France, and teaches about the history of the Devotion to the Holy Face of Christ, revealed to Sr. Marie of St. Peter.

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC , share insights from Isaiah 55 and Matthew 13 on the theme, God’s Word bears fruit. Tom and Fr. Pat discuss practical examples of the different types of soil from The Parable of the Sower .

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel: What’s the 250 year history of America? What was the faith of the Founding Fathers? How revolutionary was the American Revolution? What’s your take on conspiracy theories? and more!

Dr. Tom Curran gives examples of big and small gracious disruptions from his Camino pilgrimage, starting with the first day of his trip. Tom shares insights from several scripture accounts of gracious disruptions, through charity or calamity.

Dr. Tom Curran discusses the journey that led him to moments of conviction and commitment to walk the Camino de Santiago. Tom addresses the pressures of raising a family and testifies to discerning God’s 10X vision for his life, pursuing a gracious disruption and overcoming obstacles. Referenced Book/ Podcast 10x Is Easier than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less by Dan Su...

Dr. Tom Curran talks about important truths to teach the next generation: deny yourself, take up your cross daily, and stand up for Christ’s teaching in the world. Tom explores the principle, “many live by the favor of the few” and the gift of the communion of saints.

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from Reign of Jehoiachin (2 Kings 24:8-17) about surrendering to the consequences of disobedience to God, even the loss of wealth, fame and power. Tom discusses themes written about in his upcoming book on his Camino pilgrimage, No Half Measures . Referenced Texts: Ascent of Mount Carmel and Dark Night of the Soul by St. John of the Cross.

From the archive! Dr. Tom Curran asks Father Kurt Nagel: What is the purpose of Quo Vadis Days? I can’t hear God’s voice, is that normal? How does one discern a call from God when faith becomes dry?

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss the encouraging and triggering moments of watching FIFA World Cup. The Currans give tips for keeping marriage fresh and ponder the questions: What are signs that a married couple is drifting? Do you know what brings life to your spouse? How do you grow beyond the boredom of predictability in marriage?

Dr. Tom Curran explores the questions: What shapes your philosophy on life? What’s your vision for life? How does your life project what’s most important to you? Tom shares insights from Ascent of Mount Carmel and Dark Night of the Soul by St. John of the Cross. Referenced Philosophy Books: On Caring by Milton Mayeroff Who Is Man? by Abraham J. Heschel Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from his Father’s Day celebration with his family. Tom talks about the generational impacts of affirming others, handing-on the faith, fasting from comforts/ embracing a difficult path, and more!

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC , celebrate Fr. Pat’s 36th Anniversary of ordination. Fr. Pat shares insights on being a son/brother in his family, a spiritual father, a brother in a fraternity of priests, and a child of God.

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel to share highlights on 4 saints honored this week: St. Aloysius Gonzaga, St. John Fisher, St. Thomas More and St. John the Baptist. Which saint is attractive for GenZers searching for purpose and identity? Which saint was a laymen, with a wife and family? Which bishop was martyred for choosing the pope over a king?

Dr. Tom Curran continues to explore the gift of The Rosary, as an antidote to sources of modern decay. Tom talks about how to pray The Rosary well, by meditating on the events of the mysteries.

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights by Pope Leo XIII and Pope Leo XIV on 3 sources of modern decay: the crisis of labor/ vocation, the vice of spiritual softness and the forgetfulness of eternal life. Tom addresses his own 4th reason for contemporary decay, addiction to the digital world.

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Esther Ripplinger, CEO of Human Life of Washington’s Love and Life Network. Esther gives an update on changes in the prolife movement and talks about the upcoming conference, Culture of Life & Love Summit and Arts Festival , Pasco, WA.

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC , share insights from Psalm 95 . Fr. Pat addresses the common questions: What is the Liturgy of the Hours ? Why do priests pray the Liturgy of the Hours? What motivates you to pray the Liturgy of the Hours well every day?

From the archive! Dr. Tom Curran asks Father Kurt Nagel: What is home? What’s a priest's experience of home? What is true freedom? What are the dangers of modern technology? Fr. Kurt Nagel addresses the “anti-Trinity”: the internet, smartphones and AI.

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss growing in self awareness through making a good confession. Tom tells the "missing chapter" from his transformative Camino pilgrimage and he explores 3 levels of conversion: repentance, renunciation and God’s grace.

Dr. Tom Curran talks about the effects of sin on the intellect, will and desires. Tom explores the concupiscence of sin, particularly the sins of pride and anger. What are the promises of pride? How is stubbornness and boastfulness connected to pride? How can we grow in humility? What’s the difference between righteous indignation and anger? Referenced Movie: Sacred Heart: His Reign Has No End (Fa...

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from a recent Curran Family Sunday meeting. Tom addresses four questions: What is the proper effect of Holy Communion? What's at stake in receiving Holy Communion? How do you pray in relation to Holy Communion? How does adoration deepen how one receives Holy Communion? Tom answers the question his kids asked him, “Why don’t you have any friends?”

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC , discuss the importance of building a small group of people to walk in faith together. Today’s hosts talk about education vs. formation, saying prayers vs. praying to God, friendship vs. fraternity, and more!

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel: How did you celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi? What’s the science behind the eucharistic miracles? How long did saints fast, surviving only on the Eucharist alone? What does it mean to become a “living monstrance?"

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran reflect on the transition of a loved one through death into eternal life. The Currans talk about how they honored their dying parents, grieved the death of a parent and celebrated the legacy of a “life well lived.” Kari reads the eulogy she wrote for her mother.