Dr. Tom Curran Podcast

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel: What does it mean to go “all in” for Christ? What drains you of energy? What attracted you to a monastic vocation? Fr. Nagel gives tips for fruitful contemplative prayer and responds to quotes from St. Benedict.

Dr. Tom Curran shares stories and reflections from his move to Eagle, Idaho. Tom talks about two providential moments of encounter over the past week, gives tips for journaling and asks the question: What sin is holding you back the worst right now?

From the Archive! Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel about five basic practices to grow in holiness: seek brotherhood, spend silent time with the beloved, "don't take yourself too seriously," engage with courage, and access the Holy Spirit.

Happy Independence Day! 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!

What is Bitcoin? Is it moral to use cryptocurrency? How does bitcoin compare to the dollar monetary system? What is fiat money? Dr. Tom Curran interviews Eric Sammons, Catholic husband, father and author, about his book Moral Money: The Case for Bitcoin.

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?

From the archive! In honor of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Tom Curran testifies to the impact of praying BIG prayers and prays with listeners: an Act of Reparation, St. Francis de Sales Prayer, St. John Henry Newman Prayer and a Prayer for Healing and Deliverance.

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Danielle Curl, Instructor at Encounter School of Ministry Seattle Satellite Campus, about the upcoming Summer Intensive. Tom lists fruitful movements in the church today: Encounter School of Ministry, classical curriculum schools and a recovered focus on reverence (instead of relevance) at Mass.

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Fr. Lawrence Lew, O.P, Dominican friar and the Promoter General of the Holy Rosary for the Dominican Order. Fr. Lawrence talks about promoting The Rosary worldwide and establishing Seattle's first Marian shrine.

Join Fr. Lawrence at his upcoming talk: Under Mary’s Mantle of Hope (ShrineforMary.org)

Dr. Tom Curran continues to share insights from Mark 8: 34-38, as part of his multi-program series on 20 life-changing scripture passages. Tom talks about discerning the best use of time, talent and treasure in different seasons in his life, such as: exiting the seminary, changing career paths and transitioning into retirement.