Dr. Tom Curran Podcast

Dr. Tom Curran continues to explore theological formation, formation of the mind, by sharing insights from the book The Gift of Faith by Fr. Tadeusz Dajczer. Tom reflects on principles, such as: faith brings a light, understanding through experience, paradoxical truths, mystery increased through knowledge, and more!

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Paul Heric, pastor of St. Thomas More Catholic Student Center at Washington State University, many questions about ministering to college-aged kids: How do you minister healing to college kids? What’s bringing so many young people to OCIA? What were stand-out insights from your time in the seminary?

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran talk about the National March for Life and share stories about their own participation in local March for Life activities. Tom explores the culture of life vs. the culture of death, as it relates to social issues.

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Lorissa Horn, Director of Campus Ministry at Bishop Kelly High School, Boise, ID, about faith formation activities for teens. Lorissa testifies to praying the Rosary and talks about the challenges facing young people today.

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights by Hans Urs von Balthasar on the call to be a theologian, in a childlike way, through worship, humility and obedience. Tom addresses the temptation toward cleverness, pride and condescension.

Dr. Tom Curran asks the questions: To whom do you open your mind? What do you notice? What’s your capacity to reflect? Tom explores different entry points to theological discussions, such as: salvation, hell and purgatory.

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel: What is ordinary time all about? Who is St. Anthony of Egypt and how does his message speak to our time today? Is negligence or laziness a bigger sickness today? Today’s hosts respond to several quotes from St. Anthony of Egypt.

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss a list of questions to ask oneself when transitioning into a new year: What were your highlights from 2025? What have you changed your mind about over the past year? What created energy and drained energy in 2025? What were your anchors last year? What did you NOT do because of fear? and more!

Dr. Tom Curran continues his interview with Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC. Later in the program, Tom shares quotes from seminarians that have changed his life.

Dr. Tom Curran ponders fundamental questions about life with Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC. Fr. Patrick shares insights from his vocation journey, seminary experience and over three decades of the priesthood.