Dr. Tom Curran Podcast

From the Archive! Dr. Tom and Kari Curran talk about how to help college-aged kids set goals for summer break, such as: cleaning up, making money, working out, and discerning the next step in their life! The Currans discuss how to motivate adult children with different personality temperaments.

Dr. Tom Curran begins to discuss 20 scripture passages that will change your life. Tom answers the question: What’s your favorite scripture in the New Testament and how has it transformed your life?

Tom’s List of Life-Changing Scripture Passages

• Do not be afraid any longer, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. (Luke 12:32)
• For thus said the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel:By waiting and by calm you shall be saved,in quiet and in trust shall be your strength. But this you did not will. (Isaiah 30:15)
• My child, when you come to serve the Lord,prepare yourself for trials. Be sincere of heart and steadfast, and do not be impetuous in time of adversity. Cling to him, do not leave him, that you may prosper in your last days. Accept whatever happens to you; in periods of humiliation be patient. For in fire gold is tested, and the chosen, in the crucible of humiliation. Trust in God, and he will help you; make your ways straight and hope in him. (Sirach 2: 1-6)

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Jessi Oakland, Executive Director of Spiritus Ministries NW, about the upcoming Steubenville NW Conference and the challenges facing Catholic teens today. Tom testifies to the life-changing impact of youth retreats in the lives of his now-adult children.

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis to react LIVE to the announcement of the new pope! Dr. Tom Curran asks the priests: Where were you during the 2005 Conclave? What’s different about the past few conclaves? With such a short conclave, who is your prediction for the new pope? What do you think are the important issues facing the new pope?

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Catholic Author and Florist Julia Miller about the 15 promises to those who pray the Rosary. Order your copy of her new book: Praying the Promises of the Rosary by Julia Dreves Miller.

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Seattle Archbishop Paul D. Etienne, D.D., S.T.L. responds to the new Washington State law threatening the seal of confession. Dr. Tom Curran interviews Sr. Mary Eucharista, SMMC, about other current events: May dedicated to Mary, Mother’s Day and the Papal Conclave.

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Dr. Tom Curran gives an update on the Washington State law threatening the seal of confession and discerns the sign of the times. Tom begins to give tips for teaching kids how to pray, starting with how to establish diciplines for morning prayer.

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Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Jeff Lewis about papal matters: Who can be elected pope? Are the votes kept secret? Who do you think will be the next pope? And more! Today’s hosts explain the rules for the papal conclave.

From the Archives! Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel: What do you preach at Easter Sunday Mass? Who is showing up for Mass these days? Fr. Kurt Nagel references insights from the book, The Collapse of Parenting: How We Hurt Our Kids When We Treat Them Like Grown-Ups by Leonard Sax, MD, PhD.

From the Archives! Dr. Tom Curran reflects on the seven (or eight) first words of Jesus in the time of resurrection as a guide for living as Easter people, in contrast to the seven last words of Jesus on the cross.