Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from a conversation with his teenagers that started with the phrase, "Dad, you and mom did not introduce us to the love of Jesus growing up..." Tom talks about two important concepts: witness and encounter.
Jun 01, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 77
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights on this moment of Novena to the Holy Spirit and the life of St. Catherine of Siena. Tom compares and contrasts the three vocations: the single life, married life, and the religious life.
May 31, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 76
Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis to share more insights on discipleship training. Today's hosts discuss spiritual direction, the spirituality of celibacy, "what's missing" in seminary formation, and preparation for Pentecost.
May 30, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 75
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss 8 family battles worth addressing. Kari talks about fostering peace in the home by preparing for summertime with kids. Tom talks about the importance of retreat and reflection at the end of the school year.
May 27, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 74
Dr. Tom Curran testifies to the intercession of St. Philip Neri and prepares for the Novena to the Holy Spirit . Tom talks about baptism in the Holy Spirit, as the gift of Pentecost come alive!
May 26, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 73
Dr. Tom Curran discusses common questions about courtship/dating: When? Who? Where? Tom references insights from Pope John Paul II , Venerable Fulton Sheen and Fr. Chad Ripperger .
May 26, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 72
Dr. Tom Curran explores concepts related to forming young disciples, such as: peer pressure, heartache, knowledge, discipline of the mind, and more!
May 24, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 71
Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Jeff Lewis explore four dimensions of discipleship; theological, spiritual, apostolic and community. Fr. Lewis recalls stories and insights from his time in seminary.
May 24, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 70
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran talk about healing the "walking wounded" and share insights from a priest's apology to the laity. Later in the program, the Currans explore 9 Things Every Wife Needs From Her Husband. (Husband Help Haven)
May 24, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 69
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Sr. Jordan Rose about her vocation testimony and the mission of the Sisters of Life . Sr. Jordan Rose addresses the most common (and surprising) questions she gets asked.
May 19, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 68
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from Message in a Bottle by Walker Percy on the topics of: modern-day lethargy, the impact of hearing news (versus just information), the obstacle of death, and more!
May 18, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 67
Dr. Tom Curran explores the gift of the Holy Spirit in the day-to-day tasks and answers the questions: What does the power of the Holy Spirit moving within me look like? And, how can I grow to experience more of God's power in my life?
May 17, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 66
Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis to explore insights on Our Lady of Fatima and other Marian apparitions. Todays hosts share stories of "time standing still" in the moment of consecration.
May 17, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 65
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran share stories about their "new addition," supply-chain shortages, spiritual warfare, and more! The Currans reference The Collapse of Parenting by Leonard Sax and Restore the Glory Podcast by Dr. Bob Schuchts & Jake Khym, MA....
May 13, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 64
Dr. Tom Curran and his son, John Mark, pray the rosary in honor of the upcoming Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. John Mark offers reflections on the Five Luminous Mysteries and Tom explores the gift of confession.
May 12, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 63
Dr. Tom Curran ponders: How should Catholics pray when feeling too overwhelmed or desperate to pray? Tom prays a prayer of those in exile (Psalm 102) and reflects on the concept of virtuous self-mastery.
May 11, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 62
Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Kurt Nagel discuss several hot topics, including: Post-pandemic Mass, The Collapse of Parenting by Leonard Sax , conflicting preaching among priests and the ordination of Auxiliary Bishop Schuster .
May 09, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 61
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran reflect on honoring the Holy Family and all mothers during the month of May. The Currans testify to the impact of a hand-written notes and warn against the alluring entertainment of sin.
May 06, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 60
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Author Angela Connelly about her new book, The Crowded Table: The Brave and Beautiful Choice to Mother Many . Angela shares stories from modern day women across the world embracing the "crowded table" lifestyle.
May 05, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Dr. Tom Curran reflects on the exemplary, immeasurable and invisible impact of living a life of vocation. To encourages listeners to embrace and radiate their God-given vocation and to allow God to heal them.
May 05, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Dr. Tom Curran prays for bishops, in anticipation of, the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-Elect Frank Schuster . Tom explores the life of St. Athanasius and talks about the pressing issues battling against the Catholic Church today.
May 03, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Dr. Tom Curran encourages listeners to 'get familiar' with St. Catherine of Siena and testifies to her powerful intercession. Tom repents from the sin of malice and talks about the mystical gifts of bilocation, heavenly visitation and invisible stigmata.
Apr 28, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 56
Dr. Tom Curran shares three stories from his teen/adult daughters about how the "Kingdom of God is at hand." Tom ponders: Why do Christians hold back from evangelizing? What's at-stake in sharing the Good News? How can God use us today to do His work?
Apr 27, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Dr. Tom Curran explores insights from the life of Catherine McAuley, founder of Sisters of Mercy , and from the book The Principle of Mercy by Jon Sobrino . Tom testifies to the fruits of groaning [Psalm 6] and reflects on the name Mark....
Apr 26, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 54
Dr. Tom Curran explores the role of the baptized. What is a child of God? Who is anointed by God? What does it mean to lead, provide and protect? Tom explains how to serve as a priest, prophet and king.
Apr 21, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 53
Dr. Tom Curran explores the first seven messages in the Easter Season and how they apply to our lives today! 1. Death does not have the last word, 2. Do not be afraid, 3. Mary, 4. What are you discussing? 5. Peace be with you, 6. Believe, and 7. Do you love me?
Apr 20, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 52
Dr. Tom Curran begins to explore the cardinal virtue of prudence, in light of, the liturgical season of Easter. Tom shares examples of discerning the "sign of the times" and responding well as a Christian disciple.
Apr 18, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss their family traditions for Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Vigil. The Currans share their favorite memories of past Triduum services and give strategies to engage kids over the next three days.
Apr 14, 20220•Season 2Ep. 50
Dr. Tom Curran explores final insights from St. Thomas Aquinas about the wounds on the risen body of Christ ( Summa Theologica ) ; in connection with, The Raising of Lazarus . (John 11) Tom talks about the concepts of affirmation, courage, and suffering....
Apr 13, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 49
Dr. Tom Curran prepares for the upcoming Triduum and explores insights from St. Thomas Aquinas about: Whether Christ's body ought to have risen with its scars? (Third Part: Question 34) Tom shares final stories about being humbled every day by his guardian angel.
Apr 12, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 48