Dr. Tom Curran interviews Michael J. Lichens, editor at Sophia Institute Press , to discuss the new book The Precious Gift of Old Age: How to Make the Golden Years the Best of Your Life by Fr. John LaFarge, S.J.
Jul 20, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 107
Dr. Tom Curran dares to teach a lesson on prayer. Tom talks about the three stages of growth in prayer: the purgative way, the illuminative way and the unitive way.
Jul 19, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 106
Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Jeff Lewis discuss many topics, such as: the lived fatherhood of a priest, “Fr. First-name” vs. “Fr. Last-name,” architectural renovation and the gift of reverence.
Jul 19, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 105
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran share quotes from the book Self-Knowledge and Self-Discipline by Basil Maturin . The Currans share insights to help parents foster moral value in family life.
Jul 15, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 104
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Author Devin O’Donnell about his book The Age of Martha: A Call to Contemplative Learning in a Frenzied Culture .
Jul 14, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 103
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Debora Johnston, Director of Encounter School of Ministry Seattle Campus , to testify to the impact of a personal encounter with the Divine Physician. Debora discusses the history and mission of Encounter School of Ministry .
Jul 13, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 102
Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Kurt Nagel discuss 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.
Jul 11, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 101
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran give more basic practices for growing in holiness: "Live well with your limits," build faith-filled belonging, turn to God's Word, and vigil for deliverance. Tom references Deliverance Prayers: For Use by the Laity by Fr. Chad Ripperger ....
Jul 08, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 100
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights and practical examples of four foundational practices for discipleship: "don't forsake prayer," the virtue of hilarity, who is your brother/sister? and yield to the Holy Spirit.
Jul 07, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 99
Dr. Tom Curran ponders the work of redemption throughout time: past, present and future. Tom prays for souls approaching their moment of death and shares insights from St. Gertrude the Great and St. John Chrysostom.
Jul 05, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 98
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran explore the implications of the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade. Kari shares her conviction to change where she shops and Tom talks about living a principled life.
Jul 01, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 97
Dr. Tom Curran reflects on themes related to the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, such as: speaking truth with love, sudden miracles, imprisonment, and martyrdom.
Jun 30, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 96
What does it mean to believe IN God? Dr. Tom Curran continues to explore the three levels of faith. Tom gives more practical examples of how to foster deeper faith in the life of oneself, one's spouse and children.
Jun 29, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 95
Dr. Tom Curran begins to explore three levels of faith: 1. to believe God exists, 2. to believe things about God, and 3. to believe in God. Tom shares practical stories about recognizing and developing the different levels.
Jun 28, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 94
Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Jeff Lewis discuss three important events: The Solemnity of the Sacred Heart, The Nativity of St. John the Baptist and The Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe Vs. Wade.
Jun 28, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 93
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran honor the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and testify to God's healing power. Kari talks about her visit to the Healing Room and Tom prays with listeners to be set free from wounds.
Jun 24, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 92
Dr. Tom Curran talks about standard behaviors and practices for a typical disciple today. Tom shares seven key principles from the teachings of Socrates to live well as Christians in the world.
Jun 23, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 91
Dr. Tom Curran discerns with listeners recent signs from God and explores how to respond appropriately. Tom shares stories about falling behind, running ahead, holding the line, and becoming numb.
Jun 22, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 90
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Craig Howard, Development Manager at Family Promise of Spokane , to discuss the rise in family homelessness and the upcoming initiative Night Without a Bed .
Jun 21, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 89
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss how to foster forgiveness and healing between siblings, spouses and friends. The Currans explore St. Thomas Aquinas' attributes of making a good confession and explain the power of deliverance prayer.
Jun 17, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 88
Dr. Tom Curran and Ron Belter, General Manager of Sacred Heart Radio , discuss the new additions to the family of Sacred Heart Radio stations. Ron Belter testifies to the Holy Spirit at work in expanding the network of Catholic radio.
Jun 16, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 87
Dr. Tom Curran talks about what to expect as a disciple, a battle of the flesh. Tom talks about the habit of collapse, comfortable bachelordom vs. evangelical simplicity and a lesson in hilarity.
Jun 15, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 86
Dr. Tom Curran talks about being "infected with truth" and reads insights from St. John Paul II about fostering conversion. Tom talks about the intercession of St. Anthony of Padua and the act of consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Jun 14, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 85
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Kellen Clemens and Genavive Edman, representatives from Coeur du Christ Academy , to discuss the gift of a Classical Liberal Arts education in the Catholic Tradition.
Jun 10, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 84
Dr. Tom Curran reflects on encountering Jesus at the moment of personal judgement and shares more saint quotes on adoration. Tom talks about working out, raising healthy women and men, teaching good manners, and seeking Jesus in adoration.
Jun 09, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 83
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from many saints on the gift of Eucharistic Adoration and explores 6 stages of adoration: external, exertion, extension, excess, exposed, and eucharistic.
Jun 08, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 82
Dr. Tom Curran explores the gift of our souls and how to preserve (and rescue) souls, as referenced in Mark 8: 34-38 . Tom talks about the beauty of creation, the lure toward worldly gain, physical vs. spiritual therapy, and the impact of teen mission trips.
Jun 07, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 81
Dr. Tom Curran, Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis discuss the concept (and misconceptions) of having a "personal relationship with the Holy Spirit." Today's hosts reflect on the link between the devotions of Divine Mercy and the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Jun 07, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 80
Dr. Tom Curran explores the 12 promises of the Sacred Heart of Jesus devotion and prays an Act of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus . Tom references teaching from the Catechism of the Catholic Church . [CCC478]
Jun 03, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 79
Dr. Tom Curran ponders: Where is the Pentecost Fire in the Church today? Tom shares insights on The Sacrament of Confirmation from the Catechism of the Catholic Church [CCC: 1302] and the Novena to the Holy Spirit ....
Jun 02, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 78