Dr. Tom Curran Podcast

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from Reign of Jehoiachin (2 Kings 24:8-17) about surrendering to the consequences of disobedience to God, even the loss of wealth, fame and power. Tom discusses themes written about in his upcoming book on his Camino pilgrimage, No Half Measures.

Referenced Texts: Ascent of Mount Carmel and Dark Night of the Soul by St. John of the Cross.

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?

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss the encouraging and triggering moments of watching FIFA World Cup. The Currans give tips for keeping marriage fresh and ponder the questions: What are signs that a married couple is drifting? Do you know what brings life to your spouse? How do you grow beyond the boredom of predictability in marriage?

Dr. Tom Curran explores the questions: What shapes your philosophy on life? What’s your vision for life? How does your life project what’s most important to you? Tom shares insights from Ascent of Mount Carmel and Dark Night of the Soul by St. John of the Cross.

Referenced Philosophy Books:

• On Caring by Milton Mayeroff
• Who Is Man? by Abraham J. Heschel
• Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from his Father’s Day celebration with his family. Tom talks about the generational impacts of affirming others, handing-on the faith, fasting from comforts/ embracing a difficult path, and more!

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC, celebrate Fr. Pat’s 36th Anniversary of ordination. Fr. Pat shares insights on being a son/brother in his family, a spiritual father, a brother in a fraternity of priests, and a child of God.

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel to share highlights on 4 saints honored this week: St. Aloysius Gonzaga, St. John Fisher, St. Thomas More and St. John the Baptist. Which saint is attractive for GenZers searching for purpose and identity? Which saint was a laymen, with a wife and family? Which bishop was martyred for choosing the pope over a king?

Dr. Tom Curran continues to explore the gift of The Rosary, as an antidote to sources of modern decay. Tom talks about how to pray The Rosary well, by meditating on the events of the mysteries.

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights by Pope Leo XIII and Pope Leo XIV on 3 sources of modern decay: the crisis of labor/ vocation, the vice of spiritual softness and the forgetfulness of eternal life. Tom addresses his own 4th reason for contemporary decay, addiction to the digital world.

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Esther Ripplinger, CEO of Human Life of Washington’s Love and Life Network. Esther gives an update on changes in the prolife movement and talks about the upcoming conference, Culture of Life & Love Summit and Arts Festival, Pasco, WA.