God wants His world back, are you ready for what's coming? Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. John Riccardo , missionary and ACTS XXIX Executive Director, “work out” twelve either/or statements about living as a Catholic disciple today. Get spiritually fit to help God rescue the world! Learn More About the Rescue Project . Puget Sound Listeners see Fr. John Riccardo live! To request tickets to Leadership Event (Priests and parish leaders) email: actsxxix@hfkparish.org...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 66
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran reflect on the gift of fellowship and talk about holy people living today who "walk the walk." Tom talks about the concept of young adult households and Kari shares insights from recent conferences.
Apr 21, 2023•53 min•Season 3Ep. 65
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Leila Miller, Catholic writer and author , about the current trends and surprising statistics on divorce. Is there such thing as "No-fault" divorce? Are women or men more likely to abandon their spouse? What is the Catholic Church’s teaching on marriage? Learn more about Leila Miller's latest book “Impossible” Marriages Redeemed: They Didn’t End the Story in the Middle . Discover More Books by Leila Miller :Primal Loss: The Now-Adult Children of Divorce SpeakRaising Cha...
Apr 20, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 64
Dr. Tom Curran continues to reflect on Easter Season scriptures and shares two applicable stories: lost at the hospital and late to Mass. Tom explores four actions in “encountering the lame” (Acts 3) : attend, discern, interpret and respond.
Apr 19, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 63
Dr. Tom Curran talks about his adventure in single-parenting five kids during Spring Break. Tom begins to reflect on Easter Season scriptures: “Through locked doors” (John 20) and “Walk together” (Luke 24) . More reflections to come!
Apr 18, 2023•53 min•Season 3Ep. 62
Dr. Tom Curran questions Fr. Jeff Lewis about the “gray areas” of participating in culture, namely music concerts/movies, pool parties or bars. Today's hosts also discuss the tradition of the Seven Churches Visitation.
Apr 17, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 61
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran share stories from Holy Week and Easter Week. Kari talks about some new and spontaneous events they did this year with the kids. Tom shares insights on the theology of the Easter Season and prays with listeners for priests.
Apr 14, 2023•53 min•Season 3Ep. 60
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Leonardo Defilippis, founder of Saint Luke Productions , about the risk of operating a Catholic productions company. Defilippis reflects on traveling around the country proclaiming the Good News and sharing saint stories to Catholic churches and schools. Host a Show in Your Area!
Apr 13, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 59
Dr. Tom Curran continues to explore the concepts of encounter and receptivity, as referenced in Cardinal Ratzinger’s book, The Divine Project . Tom teaches four levels of receptivity: 1. Neediness: “Notice me!” 2. Action: “Thanks for the compliment,” 3. Disposition: “I am available to receive,” 4. Mission: “I am available to be used by God!”
Apr 05, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 58
Dr. Tom Curran explores the concept of an event, as referenced in Cardinal Ratzinger’s book, The Divine Project . Tom shares stories about recent tournaments, a hospitable steward, the humble and reverent recipient, and Holy Week.
Apr 04, 2023•53 min•Season 3Ep. 57
Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Jeff Lewis clarify the liturgically correct celebration of Holy Week. What is Spy Wednesday? Who is allowed to wash feet? How long should one vigil after the Last Supper? Is the cross or the crucifix venerated on Good Friday, and what's the difference?
Apr 03, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 56
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran recap their Lenten commitments and share new insights they have learned in Lent on topics, such as: productivity, goal setting, saving money, kissing the cross, and preparing a Catholic Seder meal . (Messy Family Project)
Apr 03, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 55
Dr. Tom Curran references the Letter to Laodicea [Revelation 3: 14-22] and explains the danger of lukewarmness. Tom talks about the revelation that comes from failing, the need to repent and the most “serious illness.”
Mar 30, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 54
Dr. Tom Curran gives tips to help parents talk to their kids about Jesus and gives an example of how to pray from the heart. Tom talks about three ways we relate to God, through expressions of faith, hope and love.
Mar 29, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 53
Dr. Tom Curran differentiates between knowing the Church’s teaching and being enlightened by truth. Tom prays with listeners for discernment, the courage to be a bold witness and the grace to conquer the rebel within.
Mar 28, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 52
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Erin Berghouse, producer and director of the documentary Santiago: The Camino Within . Watch the Video Interview! Berghouse talks about the route of apostle St. James, the concept of “making a journey,” and the pilgrimage to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Look up showtimes near you! Learn more about the mission of Ahava Productions....
Mar 27, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 51
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Fr. Joseph D. Fessio, S.J., founder of Ignatius Press , about the book The Divine Project: Reflections on Creation and the Church by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger. Fr. Fessio shares personal stories of Pope Benedict XVI and Henri de Lubac.
Mar 21, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 50
Dr. Tom Curran, Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis explore The Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1-12.) Today's hosts give practical examples of how to live The Beatitudes in modern day.
Mar 20, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 49
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss the St. Patrick’s Day dispensation and explore the practice of mortification. The Currans talk about tough conversations with strangers, “splinters vs. planks,” personal vs. group prayer, and more!
Mar 17, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 48
Dr. Tom Curran and Sr. Mary Eucharista, SMMC , continue their dialogical Lectio Divina study of the 14 Stations. Join Sr. Mary Eucharista at an upcoming retreat!
Mar 17, 2023•53 min•Season 3Ep. 47
Dr. Tom Curran and Sr. Mary Eucharista, SMMC , discuss the Lenten tradition of praying the Stations of the Cross and begin a dialogical Lectio Divina study of the 14 stations. Join Sr. Mary Eucharista at an upcoming retreat! Watch the Video Interview!
Mar 15, 2023•52 min•Season 3Ep. 46
Dr. Tom Curran talks about the feast Jesus offers to those who ask. Tom talks about the weight of relational suffering, the message of Divine Mercy and the goal of Lent.
Mar 15, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 45
Dr. Tom Curran, Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis continue their discussion on God’s Battalions: The Case for the Crusades by Rodney Stark. Listen to Part 1 of the Book Club Discussion! March 6 -Sacred Heart Book Club: God’s Battalions, The Case for the Crusades (Part 1)
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 44
Dr. Tom Curran talks about the 500-year-cycle of church crises: teaching, sexual morality and finances/power. Tom shares stories of bishops who stood up against heresy in the church: St. Athanasius, St. Peter Damian, St. Pope Gregory VII and more! Tom references the article: Imagining a Heretical Cardinal by Thomas J. Paprocki (FirstThings.com)
Mar 09, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 43
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Luke Heintschel, incoming Headmaster at Coeur du Christ Academy in Coeur d'Alene, ID , about the impact of classical education. Heintschel testifies to the divine appointment that led him into the ministry of Catholic education.
Mar 08, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 42
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights on the theology of Lent, focusing on the topics of asceticism, mortification, silence, reverence, and obedience.
Mar 07, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 41
Dr. Tom Curran, Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis begin to discuss God’s Battalions: The Case for the Crusades by Rodney Stark. Order your copy! Search for more Book Club episodes!
Mar 06, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 40
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran share insights from the books they are reading in Lent, Habits for Holiness by Fr. Mark Mary Ames, CFR , and God's Battalions: The Case for the Crusades by Rodney Stark ....
Mar 03, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 39
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Danielle Bean, Catholic writer and speaker , to encourage struggling wives and mothers to know their dignity. Find joy in every stage in life, join the Girlfriends Community ! Listen to Girlfriends with Danielle Bean podcast . Watch the Full Interview Video...
Mar 02, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 38
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Fr. Mike O’Connor, Pod Apostle and Pastor of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS , about several important truths: the grace of Lent, the power of fasting, the gift of the body, the Elijah moment, and more! Watch Fr. Mike O'Connor's Homilies!
Mar 01, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 37
