Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis to celebrate the Christmas Season! Tom asks the priests: What is a good gift to give priests? What were your childhood Christmas traditions? Was the Innkeeper a good guy or bad guy? And more!
Dec 25, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 216
Dr. Tom Curran and his oldest daughter, Mary Grace, testify to the benefits of play and the gift of communion. The Curran’s give ideas for “unplugged” family fun for kids of all ages!
Dec 22, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 215
Dr. Tom Curran talks about common misconceptions about the sacrament of confession, the importance of making a good examination of conscience, and the consequences of a hardened heart. ( Isaiah 6 , Luke 5 , Revelation 1 )
Dec 21, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 214
What does it mean to bless? Dr. Tom Curran reads the Declaration Fiducia Supplicans On the Pastoral Meaning of Blessings Presentation published by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith and approved by Pope Francis.
Dec 19, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 213
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Jeff Lewis: How is your Advent going? How do you prepare for Christmas and what’s your recommended Christmas gift guide for priests? What’s the protocol for having a priest over to dinner?
Dec 19, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 212
Dr. Tom Curran talks about 5 gifts received through the sacrament of confession: a formed conscience, strength against evil, spiritual healing, progress in the life of the Spirit, and mercifulness. [CCC:1458] Later in the program, Tom talks to Sr. Mary Eucharista about the gift of Advent, as a season of waiting.
Dec 14, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 211
Dr. Tom Curran talks about how to teach kids the “hard-easy,” to foster character and discipleship. Tom talks about the life of St. Lucy and shares quotes from St. John of the Cross.
Dec 13, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 210
Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Kurt Nagel, Fr. Jim Northrop, Fr. Jeff Lewis and Pam Gunderson for a Sacred Heart Radio Book Club edition of the program to discuss Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Conquest of Darkness by Warren Carroll.
Dec 11, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 209
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss the most popular items sold over the Christmas shopping season and give their recommendations for gift giving. The Currans reflect on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary.
Dec 08, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 208
Dr. Tom Curran talks about times of adversity versus prosperity and how to recognize one’s own blind spots. Tom explores three elements of the Church’s mission handed on: scripture, tradition and magisterium.
Dec 07, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 207
Don’t miss the moment! Dr. Tom Curran teaches on the theology of Advent, as a moment in time. Tom talks about how to celebrate the Advent season well.
Dec 07, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 206
Dr. Tom Curran reflects on the Presentation of Jesus to the Temple, as an act of giving over all relationships to God. Tom testifies to waiting and hoping for God to heal desperate family situations, in correlation to the season of Advent.
Dec 05, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 205
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Jeff Lewis about how to keep the right mindset launching into the Advent Season. Are you feeling busy, distracted or lacking faith? Get tips for living an intentional Advent!
Dec 04, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 204
Distracted? Reluctant? Lacking Authenticity? Dr. Tom Curran addresses the common obstacles to praying a daily Rosary and gives tips for how to pray The Rosary every day, more meaningfully and authentically.
Dec 01, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 203
What’s the solution for Catholic infighting? Fr. Jim Northrop, Spiritual Director at Western Washington Catholic Charismatic Renewal , to discuss spiritual blindness and how to equip faithful laity and religious for the work of ministry. Join Fr. Jim Northrop at an upcoming retreat!
Nov 30, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 202
Dr. Tom Curran continues to share insights about the final judgment, referenced in Matthew 25: 31-46. Tom talks about levels of receptivity: being needy, being docile, being capable to receive and being received.
Nov 29, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 201
Dr. Tom Curran explores what Jesus teaches about the end of time and the final judgment, referenced in Matthew 25: 31-46 . How does this relate to our lives today? Tom gives practical examples from daily life.
Nov 28, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 200
Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Monday Co-host Fr. Kurt Nagel to discuss themes related to this last full week in November: the Feast of Christ the King, Thanksgiving and Eschatology.
Nov 27, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 199
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran search top trends for Black Friday shopping and talk about how to prepare for Advent. The Curran’s talk about what’s different this year for Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christ the King and Advent.
Nov 24, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 198
Dr. Tom Curran explores the theology of thanksgiving and St. Pope John Paul II’s three aspects of "gift:" as the giver, as the receiver and as the thing given.
Nov 24, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 197
Dr. Tom Curran explores the four last things: death, judgment, heaven and hell; as referenced in the Catechism of the Catholic Church . Tom addresses a controversial topic among Christians today: Will all humans be saved?
Nov 23, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 196
Dr. Tom Curran talks about the importance of the virtue of piety and the study of eschatology: death, judgment, heaven and hell. Tom shares a humiliating story and other recent experiences.
Nov 21, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 195
Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis to discuss the impact of holy places to engage the senses and teach the faith. Today’s hosts also reflect on the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran and Our Lady of the Snows.
Nov 20, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 194
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran talk about how to form kids to be faithful disciples! Tom talks about how to become KNIGHTS: know thyself, now is the time, improve everyday, game plan, hard easy, team first, and strive for the heights!
Nov 17, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 193
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights on God’s living word for today in Luke 8 about Galilean Women Follow Jesus and The Parable of the Sower.
Nov 17, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 192
Dr. Tom Curran talks about the spiritual discipline of gazing upon holy art, such as: the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C., a painting of St. Francis of Assisi, and an icon of Raising Lazarus from the Dead .
Nov 15, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 191
Dr. Tom Curran offers one solution for political, spiritual and physical challenges facing Catholic disciples living in the world today and responds to the news about Bishop Strickland being removed by Pope Francis . Tom explores The Parable of the Ten Virgins . (Matthew 25)...
Nov 14, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 190
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran ponder “would you rather” questions related to intellect, will and memory. The Currans share conversion stories about Kobe Bryant and Kat Von D . (Daily Wire)
Nov 13, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 189
Dr. Tom Curran addresses the popular question: Who do I discern God’s will in my life? Tom references teachings from the Catholic Church and shares his best insights on how to discern a call from God and take action.
Nov 09, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 188
Dr. Tom Curran shares stories of three brief interactions, to testify to God’s will to deploy messengers on earth to speak His message to others. Tom reflects on the concepts of prayer, trust and obedience.
Nov 08, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 187