Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis to reveal their individual “top Saints lists” and discuss other tops, such as: the entrustment of relics, encounters with mystics and August feast days .
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights on today’s Feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the sorrow of Mary searching for Jesus. Tom reflects on The Healing of the Blind Beggar . (Luke 18: 35-43)
Dr. Tom Curran encourages listeners to have a Marian attitude and talks about the octave between the Assumption of Mary and the Queenship of Mary. Tom reflects on The Cleansing of a Leper. (Mark 1: 40-45)
Dr. Tom Curran talks about St. Michael’s Lent, speed bumps in his pursuit to “Farewell in 2025” and insights from St. Bernard of Clairvaux. Tom continues to answer 2 more AI-generated questions for married couples: How do shared values/goals play into your family life together? What’s something unexpected about married life that you have come to appreciate?
Dr. Tom Curran asks Peter Herbeck, Executive Vice President and Director of Missions for Renewal Ministries, to share prophetic words for the world today. Peter Herbeck talks about God’s punishment vs. protection, signs and wonders of God, cultivating a Christ-centered family today, and more.
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel: Did your seminary formation prepare you well for priesthood? What are some of the gifts and gaps in your seminary formation? Was there a class or professor that had a big impact on your priesthood? Today’s hosts reflect on tomorrow’s Feast of St. John Eudes and his work on seminary reformation.
From the Archive! Did Mary know Jesus would be sacrificed? Did she know she was created to be Queen? Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Jeff Lewis explore insights on the Catholic Church’s teaching on Mary, as referenced in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Fr. Wade Menezes, CPM, Host of EWTN’s Open Line Tuesday , about the Marian call within the “masculine genius” of men to lead, provide and protect. Later in the program, Tom continues to answer 10 questions for married couples: How has marriage influenced family dynamics? What advice do you give to newlyweds? Join Fr. Wade Menezes at the upcoming Inland Northwest Catholic Men’s Retreat...
Dr. Tom Curran continues to answer 10 AI-generated questions for married couples: How do you and your spouse handle conflict? What role has communication impacted your marriage? How have you kept the fun alive after 30 years? How have you grown individually by being married?
Dr. Tom Curran begins to answer 10 AI-generated questions for married couples: What first attracted you to your spouse? How did you overcome the most significant challenge in your marriage?
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel to share tips on how to find spiritual companionship, in contrast with spiritual direction. Fr. Nagel responds to quotes by St. Jane Frances de Chantal on themes, such as: speaking to the Lord, relying on talents vs. energy, carrying the cross of self-scrutiny, and being cordial.
Dr. Tom Curran tells a practical story related to Sunday’s Gospel (Luke 12: 13-15) on the topic of inheritance and begins to share several insights from Availability for the Spirit by Adrienne Von Speyr .
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel about anointed preaching, family legacy, affirmation, and quotes from Preparation for Death by St. Alphonsus Liguori.
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from Gabriel Marcel’s essays in the book Homo Viator and Pope Paul VI's Encyclical Ecclesiam Suam . Tom testifies to the providential timing of a phone call about identity issues, personality, self awareness and more!
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Dr. Anthony Lilles, S.T.D. , professor of spiritual theology at St. Patrick Seminary in Menlo Park, CA. Dr. Anthony talks about his background as a spiritual theologian and shares insights on St. Elizabeth of the Trinity. Join Dr. Anthony Lilles at an upcoming retreat, Called to Glory: Spiritual Insights from St. Elizabeth of the Trinity...
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Sr. Mary Eucharista, SMMC, about Pope John Paul II’s teaching on the feminine genius in his Apostolic Letter, Mulieris Dignitatem , and the four dimensions of sensitivity, receptivity, maternity, and generosity. Sr. Eucharistic talks about praying with those facing death. Join Sr. Mary Eucharista for a Silent Day of Prayer on Mary’s Feminine Genius...
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Deacon Joe Grote about his book Where Have All The Fathers Gone? Daily Thoughts For Dads, Dads-to-Be & Papas. Deacon Joe gives statistics on fatherlessness and gives practical tips for men.
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel to respond to quotes by St. Charbel and other related themes, such as: solitude, obedience, stewardship, and prudence. Venerate the relics of St. Charbel! St. Monica, Mercer Island Holy Family, Kirkland
Dr. Tom Curran recalls the past year since completing his pilgrimage walking the Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Tom talks about the concepts of magnificence, mission and martyrdom. Tom answers the question: Can faith grow without being tests and trials? Watch Tom Curran's Series on Hiking the Camino!
Dr. Tom Curran interviews a fellow pilgrim from his Camino journey, Rev. Philip Brune, pastor of St. Bellarmine Church in El Campo, TX . Fr. Brune shares stories from his Camino pilgrimage and gives tips for how to experience a pilgrimage at home. Watch Tom Curran's Series on Hiking the Camino!
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights on the dynamic of Martha, Mary and Lazarus in scripture. Tom gives practical examples of the “Martha vs. Mary” moment in daily life and reflects on the complementarity of prayer and action!
Dr. Tom Curran talks about the dynamic between Martha and Mary in Sunday’s Gospel reading. Tom shares insights from a men’s talk at Catholic family camp and talks about habits for wellness.
From the archive! Dr. Tom and Kari Curran reflect on parenting teens and college-aged kids during Summer Break. The Currans reflect back on their successes and failures in teaching lessons and habits to their children.
Dr. Tom Curran hands on teachings from a class on St. Bonaventure and asks the question: who has been a mentor to you? Tom shares insights on themes, such as: affective theology, desire for God, union with Christ crucified, and penance.
Did early Christians believe in Baptism, the Eucharist and Apostolic succession? Dr. Tom Curran interviews Joe Heschmeyer, Staff Apologist for Catholic Answers , about his new book: The Early Church Was the Catholic Church . Watch the Full Video Interview!
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel: What does it mean to go “all in” for Christ? What drains you of energy? What attracted you to a monastic vocation? Fr. Nagel gives tips for fruitful contemplative prayer and responds to quotes from St. Benedict.
Dr. Tom Curran shares stories and reflections from his move to Eagle, Idaho. Tom talks about two providential moments of encounter over the past week, gives tips for journaling and asks the question: What sin is holding you back the worst right now?
From the Archive! Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel about five basic practices to grow in holiness: seek brotherhood, spend silent time with the beloved, "don't take yourself too seriously," engage with courage, and access the Holy Spirit.
Happy Independence Day! Dr. Tom Curran shares reflections from his 4th of July vacation to Lake Chelan, Wa, and Spokane Hoopfest. Tom talks about the pollution of noise, the odor of camping, the gift of vacating, and more!
What is Bitcoin? Is it moral to use cryptocurrency? How does bitcoin compare to the dollar monetary system? What is fiat money? Dr. Tom Curran interviews Eric Sammons , Catholic husband, father and author, about his book Moral Money: The Case for Bitcoin .
