Dr. Tom Curran Podcast

Dr. Tom Curran testifies to the difficulty of overcoming arrogance, condescension, stubbornness, and self justification. Tom talks about many signs of someone lacking in humility, according to St. Josemaria Escriva. (Ascension Press)

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis: How have you been transformed by God’s Word? What are some scripture passages that have changed your life? Is there a bible verse that speaks to you again and again?

Fr. Nagel’s List of Life-Changing Scripture Passages

Gal 2:19-20

Eph 3: 14-19

Luke 9: 23

Fr. Lewis’s List of Life-Changing Scripture Passages

Psalm 46: 11

Exodus 14: 13-14

Luke 1:38

Dr. Tom Curran asks Sr. Mary Eucharista, SMMC, How have you experienced extra graces from God in your life? How can someone receive extra graces from God? Which scripture passages have brought about disruption, breakthrough and transformation in your life?

Dr. Tom Curran continues to discuss 20 scripture passages that will change your life. Tom shares insight on the call to evangelize, as referenced in The Call of Simon the Fisherman in Luke 5.

Tom’s List of Life-Changing Scripture Passages

• While the crowd was pressing in on Jesus and listening to the word of God, he was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret. He saw two boats there alongside the lake; the fishermen had disembarked and were washing their nets. Getting into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, he asked him to put out a short distance from the shore. Then he sat down and taught the crowds from the boat. After he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.” Simon said in reply, “Master, we have worked hard all night and have caught nothing, but at your command I will lower the nets.” When they had done this, they caught a great number of fish and their nets were tearing. They signaled to their partners in the other boat to come to help them. They came and filled both boats so that they were in danger of sinking. When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at the knees of Jesus and said, “Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man.” For astonishment at the catch of fish they had made seized him and all those with him, and likewise James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners of Simon. Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.” When they brought their boats to the shore, they left everything* and followed him. (Luke 5: 1-11)

Dr. Tom Curran continues to discuss 20 scripture passages that will change your life. Tom shares insights on how to overcome comfortable dissipation through disruption, breakthrough and transformation.

Tom’s List of Life-Changing Scripture Passages

• I was caught up in spirit on the Lord’s day and heard behind me a voice as loud as a trumpet, which said, “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.”Then I turned to see whose voice it was that spoke to me, and when I turned, I saw seven gold lampstands and in the midst of the lampstands one like a son of man, wearing an ankle-length robe, with a gold sash around his chest. The hair of his head was as white as white wool or as snow,* and his eyes were like a fiery flame. His feet were like polished brass refined in a furnace,* and his voice was like the sound of rushing water.In his right hand he held seven stars. A sharp two-edged sword came out of his mouth, and his face shone like the sun at its brightest.When I caught sight of him, I fell down at his feet as though dead.* He touched me with his right hand and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the first and the last, the one who lives. Once I was dead, but now I am alive forever and ever. I hold the keys to death and the netherworld. (Rev 1: 10-18)
• For Zion’s sake I will not be silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not keep still, Until her vindication shines forth like the dawn and her salvation like a burning torch. Nations shall behold your vindication, and all kings your glory; You shall be called by a new name bestowed by the mouth of the LORD. You shall be a glorious crown in the hand of the LORD, a royal diadem in the hand of your God. No more shall you be called “Forsaken,” nor your land called “Desolate,” But you shall be called “My Delight is in her,” and your land “Espoused.” For the LORD delights in you, and your land shall be espoused. For as a young man marries a virgin, your Builder shall marry you; And as a bridegroom rejoices in his bride so shall your God rejoice in you. (Isa 62: 1-5)
• Look! I am bringing the city recovery and healing; I will heal them and reveal to them an abundance of lasting peace. I will restore the fortunes of Judah and Israel, and rebuild them as they were in the beginning. I will purify them of all the guilt they incurred by sinning against me; I will forgive all their offenses by which they sinned and rebelled against me. Then this city shall become joy for me, a name of praise and pride, before all the nations of the earth, as they hear of all the good I am doing for them. They shall fear and tremble because of all the prosperity I give it. (Jer 33: 6-9)

Dr. Tom Curran continues to discuss 20 scripture passages that will change your life. Tom shares several insights from Song of Songs chapters 4-6 about how much Jesus loves YOU!

• You have ravished my heart, my sister, my bride; you have ravished my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one bead of your necklace. (Song of Songs 4: 9)
• Turn your eyes away from me, for they stir me up. Your hair is like a flock of goats streaming down from Gilead. (Song of Songs 6: 5)

Dr. Tom Curran continues to discuss 20 scripture passages that will change your life. Tom testifies to the convicting scripture passages that exposed vanity and ignorance in his life.

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Tom’s List of Life-Changing Scripture Passages

• Working together,then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain. For he says: “In an acceptable time I heard you,and on the day of salvation I helped you.” (2 Corinthians 6: 1-2)
• Like obedient children, do not act in compliance with the desires of your former ignorance but, as he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in every aspect of your conduct, for it is written, “Be holy because I [am] holy.” (1 Peter 1: 15-16)
• “Arise, my friend, my beautiful one, and come! For see, the winter is past, the rains are over and gone.The flowers appear on the earth,the time of pruning the vines has come, and the song of the turtledove is heard in our land.The fig tree puts forth its figs,and the vines, in bloom, give forth fragrance. Arise, my friend, my beautiful one,and come!(Song of Songs 2: 10-13)

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Jason Evert, Catholic father/husband, best-selling author and speaker, about his apostolate The Chastity Project. Jason talks about JP2 Trails Retreats, “best options” for Catholic colleges and the role of fathers to be protectors of purity in the digital world. Join Jason Evert at the upcoming Iron Sharpens Iron Men’s Conference!

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Devin Schadt, Catholic father/husband, author and co-founder of Fathers of St. Joseph. Devin talks about why he began an apostolate dedicated to fatherhood and testifies to the impact of St. Joseph as an intercessor and model for men. Join Devin Schadt at the upcoming Iron Sharpens Iron Men’s Conference!

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jess Lewis: What do priests do on retreat? Do you pray for mystical experiences? What are some spectacular signs associated with Marian Apparitions? Today hosts reflect on quotes from Our Lady of Fatima.