Dr. Tom Curran Podcast

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss how to vision and plan for four days of Thanksgiving activities. The Currans share their favorite traditions of Thanksgiving and give tips for creating family memories. Tom talks about making acts of reparation to heal family wounds.

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel about the 4 Last Things: death, judgment, Heaven and hell. How does the reality of death impact your life? Reflecting on your personal judgment day, what will you do with the time that remains? What’s the gift of purgatory? How can experiences on earth give a glimpse into the reality of Heaven?

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran talk about how to conduct a family meeting and set expectations for the upcoming holiday season. Kari gives tips for saving money on Christmas shopping. Tom shares insights from St. Padre Pio on the theme of eschatology: death, judgement, Heaven and hell.

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran explore hot topic issues: 5 popular bio-hacks, the USCCB’s video on immigration and transgender ideology in schools. The Currans share insights on the gospel reading for the Feast of Christ the King [Luke 23:35-43] and a shocking story of St. Teresa of Avila.

Dr. Tom Curran reflects on the radical transformation of Zacchaeus [Luke 19] and shares little-known facts about Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Tom references the life and death of Lenny Wilkens, Hall of Fame basketball player and coach. (NWCatholic.org)

Dr. Tom Curran shares two scriptures to pray to grow in holiness: “seek His face” [Psalm 27:8] and “I thirst.” [John 19: 28] Tom reflects on a new insight he received while meditating on The Blind Bartimaeus [Mark 10: 46-52] during family prayer time with his teenagers.

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis to share insights on quotes from St. Gertrude the Great. Tom asks the priests: What makes a saint "Great?" Is there a scripture passage that reflects your life?

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 and Kari Curran share tips on 5 habits to start the day and how to be more productive. Tom contrasts being a busy body with someone who is productive. Kari testifies to the struggle to get teens and young adult kids to work a job.

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Fr. Jim Northrop about his health journey, his Camino pilgrimage and his ministry work with Western Washington Catholic Charismatic Renewal. Find out More about the WWCCR Anniversary Mass.