Dr. Tom Curran Podcast

From the archive! Dr. Tom and Kari Curran explore four concepts of discipleship: disruption, desire, desperation and dynamism. The Currans testify to moments of gracious disruption in their own lives and the importance of an encounter with God.

Dr. Tom Curran asks and answers thought-provoking questions live as he takes his walk. Tom explores the gift of wonder and the process of pondering philosophical questions.

Questions to Ponder:

• In regards to daylight savings, would you rather have an extra hour of light applied to the morning or evening?
• What childhood tragedy, perhaps, turned out to be a blessing?
• Who is someone in your life who has made you who you are today?
• Whom do you know who appears pitiable from a worldly perspective, yet will be elevated in heaven?

Dr. Tom Curran talks about how to prepare your family for unexpected tragedies and expected life-transitions. Tom explores the transition from the go-go years, to retirement years, to death and judgement.

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC, share insights on All Saints Day and All Souls Day. Fr. Pat tells the story of a family tragedy and testifies to life out of death.

From the archive! Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Jeff Lewis: What’s your favorite holy day of obligation? What memories do you have of All Saints Day? And, How old will we be in heaven? Today's hosts explain the concepts of relics, incorrupt saints and The Church Suffering.

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights on quotes from the Catechism of the Catholic Church. (Vatican.va) Tom explores themes, such as: The final trial/ YOUR final trial, differences of distribution of talents, detachment of riches, duties of parents, and more.

References:

The Church’s Ultimate Trial (CCC:675)

Equality and Differences Among Men (CCC:1936-1938)

Intentional Homicide (CCC:2269)

Love For the Poor (CCC:2446)

Poverty of Heart (CCC:2544)

Christian Holiness (CCC:2015)

The Battle of Prayer (CCC:2725)

The Duties of Parents (CCC:2222, 2223, 2230)

From the archive! Dr. Tom and Kari Curran share more insights on fasting: the purpose, the requirements and the effects. Tom explores the tactics of the enemy on the intellect, imagination and memory. Kari reflects on the common spiritual attacks on mothers.

Dr. Tom Curran explores another question for discernment: What’s at stake? Tom shares a morning offering prayer and explores many principles to help with discernment: contact, communication and communion.

Morning Offering Prayer:

God You are God, I am not

Lord, this is my heart’s desire

Shepherd me Lord, I will follow

Dr. Tom Curran discerns the questions: How should I spend the time that remains? What are the gaps in my life? Am I on the right path? Tom prays for a “Ten Gold Coin Life.”

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel questions related to the theme of contemplation, such as: Are we waiting on God or is God waiting on us? Why is it important to pursue contemplation? How can we foster a spirit of silence, solitude and simplicity? Today’s hosts reflect on insights from Isaiah 30: 15-18 about waiting on the Lord with trust.