Dr. Tom Curran Podcast

Dr. Tom Curran introduces the theological concept of prolepsis and ponders the questions: How is God present in this situation right now and how can I contribute? Tom explores how to live a proleptic life and shares a proleptic prayer.

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC, reflect on The Similes of Salt and Light. [Matthew 5: 13-16] Fr. Pat shares insights on themes, such as: obedience, identity, salt, witness, and more!

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Morning Light Co-host Hope Ryan on the gifts of wonder, docility and Catholic radio. Hope talks about how she got involved in Catholic radio, the impact of reading aloud with kids, parenting teens without smartphones or social media, and the influence of the saints.

How much time and effort do you spend focusing on that which passes away versus that which endures? Dr. Tom Curran explores the four steps for spiritual transformation: disruption, desire, desperation and dynamism. Tom references insights written in his upcoming book, titled: No Half Measures.

Dr. Tom Curran helps listeners prepare for Lent by suggesting two practices to consider: “Lord, reveal to me my predominant fault” and “Guardian Angel, you have my permission to humble me each day.” Tom prays The Litany of Trust and explores concepts, such as: the 7 deadly sins, daughters of sin, the four temperaments, and more resources to grow in self knowledge.

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC, reflect on The Beatitudes. [Matthew 5: 3-12] Tom asks Fr. Pat questions, such as: How do you discern what to pray for? What’s the difference between studying scripture and praying with scripture? What does it mean to be blessed?

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Kurt Nagel explore questions about the Feast of the Presentation, such as: Is it STILL Christmas? What’s Candlemas? What’s happening to Jesus at The Presentation at the Temple? Who are Simeon and Anna?

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran talk about the many practical ways they utilize AI tools and explore the three goals of a Classical Education: learning how to think, learning how to learn and learning to love learning.

Dr. Tom Curran confesses to his predominant sin and explores the theological formation of the heart, spiritual formation. Tom talks about the practices of silence, solitude and simplicity.

Dr. Tom Curran continues to explore the impact of forming the mind by sharing a conversation about some fundamental questions: What’s the most important thing right now? Was it worth what it cost? How much is enough? And, what will I do with the time that remains?