Dr. Tom Curran shares reflections from his 4th of July vacation to Lake Chelan, Wa, and Spokane Hoopfest. Tom talks about the pollution of noise, the odor of camping, the gift of vacating, and more!
Jul 05, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 117
Dr. Tom Curran and Sr. Mary Eucharista, SMMC , share insights on the call to become a saint and how to prepare young people for obstacles working against those striving for holiness. Check out upcoming events at the Immaculate Heart Retreat Center .
Jul 05, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 116
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Fr. Lawrence Carney about his book The Secret of the Holy Face: The Devotion Destined to Save Society. (tanbooks.com) Fr. Lawrence talks about what the devotion to the Holy Face looks like and how the devotion is lived out daily.
Jul 04, 2024•57 min•Season 4Ep. 115
Dr. Tom Curran reflects on inspiring insights from the recent funeral mass for Bob Gunderson. Tom talks about the virtue of magnificence and the impact of a legacy.
Jul 02, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 114
From the archive! Dr. Tom Curran asks Father Kurt Nagel: What is the purpose of Quo Vadis Days? I can’t hear God’s voice, is that normal? How does one discern a call from God when faith becomes dry?
Jul 01, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 113
Dr. Tom Curran shares practical stories of daily life about growing in humility and obedience to the Lord. Tom gives tips for how to evangelize a neighbor and pray for spiritual protection over a hotel room when traveling.
Jun 27, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 112
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights about events connected to the life and tragic death of Brian O’Rourk, founding board member for the Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame in Spokane, WA. Tom proposes a powerful question to ponder at the end of any stage in life: What was that all about?
Jun 25, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 111
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Jeff Lewis questions about this season in life: How do priests spend their summer? Why should young people go to a Steubenville Youth Conference? What does it mean to pray “Our Father?”
Jun 25, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 110
Dr. Tom Curran asks his two sons, John Mark and John Luke, questions about their first year in college: How did you experience the presence of God? What was the most surprising thing about college life? What was your biggest disappointment about college life? What’s it like being back home for summer break?
Jun 21, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 109
Dr. Tom Curran honors Bob Gunderson by reflecting on the impact of his life and work with Sacred Heart Radio. Tom continues to share insights and stories of encountering God’s word in everyday life situations.
Jun 20, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 108
Tom explores insights from Hebrews 4:12 about “the word of God is living and effective.” What should we expect when we read the bible? Do you hear God speak when you read scripture? If not, why not? Tom testifies to encountering God’s word in everyday life situations.
Jun 18, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 107
Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Kurt Nagel, Fr. Jim Northrop and Pam Gunderson to discuss the gift of spiritual fatherhood and quotes by Venerable Fulton Sheen on the priesthood. ***Today's program is a Best-Of Edition of Sound Insight - program may contain some past references, Enjoy!
Jun 17, 2024•54 min•Season 4Ep. 106
Dr. Tom Curran talks about how to be a great Catholic Dad: be holy, love your wife, be a spiritual leader, be a mentor, be patient, have self control, live with integrity, be a provider, have humility, and surrender.
Jun 14, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 105
Dr. Tom Curran prays the Rosary for the repose of the soul of Brian O’Rourk, for all those who died a sudden, tragic death and for the families who mourn them. Tom testifies to the intercession of St. Anthony of Padua.
Jun 14, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 104
Dr. Tom Curran answers the most common questions he gets from listeners of Sound Insight Radio. Tom recollects his first time on-air and shares stories about memorable radio moments and interviews.
Jun 13, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 103
Dr. Tom Curran shares four stories of redemption: Fr. Petrus Pavlicek’s Rosary Crusade of Reparation, getting scammed online/ trading up, Baccalaureate Mass at Chesterton Academy, and a dinner table discussion about Jesus being forsaken by God.
Jun 11, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 102
From the Archive! Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis: Why are some solemnities not holy days of obligation? What’s the secret to running a fruitful Catholic school? What’s the impact on a soul during Eucharistic Adoration?
Jun 11, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 101
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran talk about fostering friendships among siblings and spouses. The Currans discuss the many different kinds of friendships and facts about the growing epidemic of loneliness in young adults.
Jun 07, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 100
In honor of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Tom Curran prays four BIG prayers and testifies to the impact of praying big prayers: an Act of Reparation, St. Francis de Sales Prayer, St. John Henry Newman Prayer and a Prayer for Healing and Deliverance.
Jun 06, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 99
Dr. Tom Curran continues to list 15 different meanings of fasting. Why don’t more priests preach on the discipline of fasting? Where does teaching on fasting show up in scripture? How often should Catholics fast? Tom addresses these questions and more!
Jun 05, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 98
Dr. Tom Curran lists 15 different meanings of fasting. Tom shares insights on the discipline of fasting, inspired by the book He Leadeth Me by Walter Ciszek and reminds listeners to honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Jun 04, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 97
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran give tips for launching into summer INTENTIONALLY! Tom and Kari talk about the different activities they included in their getaway retreat as a married couple: recognizing a marital dynamic pattern, revisiting a budget, goal setting with a 10X growth mindset, and more! Listen to All the Hacks : Secrets of Super Achievers: Learning the 10x Growth Mindset with Dr. Benjamin Hardy
May 31, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 96
Dr. Tom Curran explores insights gained through six different conversations. Tom talks about gratitude for laborers in the vineyard, the gift message, metaphysics, and more!
May 30, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 95
Dr. Tom Curran talks about taking a retreat away with his wife, Kari, as an opportunity to set financial goals, gain clarity on the future and be still. Tom shares insights from a self-help hacks podcast episode and ponders, “What are my constraints?”
May 29, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 94
From the Archive! Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis to discuss spiritual direction, the spirituality of celibacy, and "what's missing" in seminary formation.
May 29, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 93
From the Archive! Dr. Tom Curran testifies to the intercession of St. Philip Neri and talks about baptism in the Holy Spirit, as the gift of Pentecost comes alive!
May 29, 2024•54 min•Season 4Ep. 92
Dr. Tom Curran gives practical, daily examples of how to be salt, light and leaven in the world. Tom shares insights from Bishop Thomas Daly on two gifts of the Holy Spirit, wisdom and courage.
May 23, 2024•54 min•Season 4Ep. 91
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]
May 21, 2024•54 min•Season 4Ep. 90
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran talk about how to help young adult children set goals for summer break, such as: cleaning up, making money, working out, and discerning the next step in their life! The Currans discuss how to motivate the many different personality temperaments .
May 20, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 89
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from a book that has shaped his mind as a systematic theologian, Paradoxes of Faith by Henri De Lubac . Tom talks about examples of paradoxes in faith: Is Christ God or Man? Lion or Lamb? Priest or Victim? Yes!
May 17, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 88