Do you look forward to Lent? Dr. Tom Curran, Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis discuss how they get ready for Lent and explore the spiritual practices of prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
Mar 03, 2025•54 min•Season 5Ep. 41
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran anticipate the upcoming Lenten Season in this Jubilee Year. The Currans discuss tips for families to prepare well for Lent and The Message of Pope Francis for Lent 2025, titled "Walking Together in Hope.
Feb 28, 2025•55 min•Season 5Ep. 40
Dr. Tom Curran talks about how to recognize God’s call in the moment, in relation to this Jubilee Year of 2025: Pilgrims of Hope. Tom talks about the quality triangle tool and how to use it for different stages in life.
Feb 27, 2025•56 min•Season 5Ep. 39
Dr. Tom Curran prepares for Lent by exploring the reality of spiritual warfare in the digital world and the duty of the church to discern the “sign of the times.” Tom identifies spiritual, physiological, emotional and intellectual damage of smart devices and social media.
Feb 27, 2025•55 min•Season 5Ep. 38
Dr. Tom Curran finishes sharing insights handed on by his greatest mentors by honoring his biological father, George Curran. Tom talks about the fatherhood crisis in the world today and the impactful witness of hard work, protection, suffering, and gratitude.
Feb 25, 2025•55 min•Season 5Ep. 37
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis about the current Washington state legislation trying to force priests to violate the seal of Confession. (CatholicVote.org) Today's hosts also discuss discernment vs. “follow your heart” and the impact of the Fatima apparition messages.
Feb 24, 2025•55 min•Season 5Ep. 36
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran talk about recent Aha! moments, prompting them to recognize blindness and gain awareness. The Currans discuss adventures in playing Mr. Mom, Seasonal affective disorder (SAD,) green flags for a future spouse, and more!
Feb 21, 2025•55 min•Season 5Ep. 35
From the archive!Dr. Tom Curran teaches 14 principles and practices for proclaiming the Gospel. Tom explains the great commission and shares practical examples of opportunities to evangelize.
Feb 21, 2025•54 min•Season 5Ep. 34
Dr. Tom Curran continues to share insights handed on by one of his spiritual fathers, Father Tom Forrest, C.Ss.R, Redemptorist priest and founder of Evangelization 2000. Tom talks about the impact of a “dad,” a leader, a good shepherd, and more.
Feb 19, 2025•55 min•Season 5Ep. 33
Dr. Tom Curran begins to share insights handed on by one of his spiritual fathers, Father Tom Forrest, C.Ss.R , Redemptorist priest and founder of Evangelization 2000 . Tom talks about evangelization, preaching and encountering God in scripture.
Feb 18, 2025•56 min•Season 5Ep. 32
From the archive! Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Kurt Nagel, Fr. Jim Northrop and Pam Gunderson for a Sacred Heart Radio Book Club edition of the program to discuss The Complete Father Brown Stories by G. K. Chesterton.
Feb 17, 2025•52 min•Season 5Ep. 31
From the archive! In celebration of National Marriage Week and Valentine’s Day, Dr. Tom Curran shares insights on the gift of marriage. Tom explores three questions: What are you building in marriage? What do you expect in marriage? What is the most important commitment in marriage?
Feb 17, 2025•54 min•Season 5Ep. 30
Dr. Tom Curran continues to share insights handed on by one of his spiritual fathers, Fr. Marc Montminy, on the topics of: evangelization, 3 levels of commitment, leadership and vision.
Feb 13, 2025•54 min•Season 5Ep. 29
Dr. Tom Curran quotes With God in America: The Spiritual Legacy of an Unlikely Jesuit by Walter Ciszek, SJ and begins to share insights handed on by one of his spiritual fathers, Fr. Marc Montminy .
Feb 12, 2025•55 min•Season 5Ep. 28
Dr. Tom Curran continues to share insights handed on by one of his spiritual fathers, Fr. Mark Noonan, retired professor and spiritual director at St. John Seminary in Boston. Tom talks about preparation for death, surrender, levels of receptivity, spiritual maturity, and "the gift message."
Feb 11, 2025•54 min•Season 5Ep. 27
From the archive! What does Jesus’ encounters with a leper, a tax collector and centurion have to do with your life today? Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel: What questions does Jesus ask in scripture and how do they relate to the NOW moment?
Feb 10, 2025•55 min•Season 5Ep. 26
From the archive! Dr. Tom Curran talks about an ongoing discussion about the pros and cons of teens dating in high school. Tom talks about regrets from past Valentine’s Day and lenten seasons and give tips for celebrating the season well.
Feb 07, 2025•53 min•Season 5Ep. 25
Dr. Tom Curran continues to share insights handed on by one of his spiritual fathers, Fr. Mark Noonan, retired professor and spiritual director at St. John Seminary in Boston. Tom references the Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes and the proposed bill threatening the seal of confession ....
Feb 06, 2025•55 min•Season 5Ep. 24
Dr. Tom Curran continues to share insights from one of his spiritual fathers, Fr. Mark Noonan, retired professor and spiritual director at St. John Seminary in Boston. Tom talks about the gifts of “female intuition” or “street smarts,” as a capacity for contemplation to grow in personal knowledge.
Feb 05, 2025•55 min•Season 5Ep. 23
Dr. Tom Curran answers the question: What are the most impactful insights handed on by my greatest mentors? Tom begins this multi-program series by sharing the most impactful insights he received from Fr. Mark Noonan, retired professor and spiritual director at St. John Seminary in Boston.
Feb 04, 2025•56 min•Season 5Ep. 22
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Jeff Lewis and Fr. Kurt Nagel: What’s new in ordinary time? What were the graces of the Monastary Retreat and Seek Conference? What’s the next Sacred Heart Book Club Book? And How old was Simeon at the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple?
Feb 03, 2025•55 min•Season 5Ep. 21
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Rebecca Miller and Amanda Downing, founders and Chief Librarians of Two Acre Books , a private lending library for discerning families. Rebecca and Amanda give tips for parents of reluctant or bored readers and talk about the impact of living books - “books that come alive!”
Jan 31, 2025•55 min•Season 5Ep. 20
Dr. Tom Curran shares surprising insights from With God in America: The Spiritual Legacy of an Unlikely Jesuit by Walter Ciszek, SJ. Tom ponders the question: What’s holding me back from bearing fruit in my life?
Jan 30, 2025•56 min•Season 5Ep. 19
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from St. Thomas Aquinas quotes on themes, such as: the battle and benefits of fasting, poverty as a sign of nobility, God’s will, the true meaning of teaching, and more!
Jan 29, 2025•55 min•Season 5Ep. 18
Dr. Tom Curran asks Father Jeff Lewis: Do you have any new insights from reading scripture? How do you pray with scripture? How do you live a life both “set-apart” for God; while, working a job, raising kids and paying bills? Fr. Jeff Lewis shares insights on St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans .
Jan 27, 2025•55 min•Season 5Ep. 17
Dr. Tom Curran continues to share insights from the Gospel of Luke , as an event that disrupts patterns of comfortable dissipation. Tom discusses themes, such as: overcoming spiritual fatigue, not settling for less, deep transformational change and advancement.
Jan 24, 2025•54 min•Season 5Ep. 16
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from the Gospel of Luke , as an event that disrupts patterns of "comfortable dissipation," and encourages listeners to live a 10X Life. Tom references themes of stewardship, witness, once-in a lifetime opportunities, and breakthrough moments.
Jan 23, 2025•56 min•Season 5Ep. 15
From the Archive! Dr. Tom Curran prays for families undergoing treatments for a life-threatening illness and reflects on majesty vs. pageantry. Tom shares insights from Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales.
Jan 22, 2025•54 min•Season 5Ep. 14
Dr. Tom Curran talks about the importance of gestures and customs, contrasting the presidential inauguration and the Sacred Liturgy of the Mass. Tom begins his Exodus 90 journey. Learn more about Exodus 90 or FIAT90 .
Jan 21, 2025•56 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Kurt Nagel honor Fr. Jim Lee, longtime pastor of St. Michael Parish , with memories of his mission work and priesthood. Today’s hosts reflect on many quotes by St. Francis de Sales.
Jan 20, 2025•55 min•Season 5Ep. 12