Dr. Tom Curran shares scripture passages, (Exodus 3: 16-17, Revelation 1) stories and insights related to the talk he presents to parents at First Communion preparation class. Tom prays for Pope Francis and references the Pope’s General Audience Message from January 31, 2018.

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran anticipate a Superbowl win, Lent, Valentine’s Day and catching-up on 2018 goals after being hit with the flu. Tom re-visits insights from St. John Bosco on disciplining boys. Kari shares recent stories about praying with kids and asks the question: should parents force their kids to attend youth group?

Pam Gunderson interviews Kristin Dixon, Archdiocese of Seattle Superintendent for Catholic Schools, and Anthony Holter, Executive Director of Fulcrum Foundation, to discuss why Fulcrum leverages support for Catholic schools. Dr. Tom Curran reads 12 insights from letters from St. John Bosco on how to discipline young boys.

St. John Bosco’s 12 Tips for Disciplining Kids

1. See Each Child as a Gift

2. Labor with Love

3. Labor with Zeal

4. See Yourself Called By God

5. Be Persistent in Restraining Your Impatience (Don’t Threaten, Persuade!)

6. Don’t Let Kids Settle For Less

7. Keep Calm and Carry-Out Punishment

8. Paul is the Model: Serve

9. Jesus is the Method: Humble of Heart

10. Extinguish Hostility

11. Show Mercy and Hope

12. Beg God for Grace!

Dr. Tom Curran continues to celebrate Catholic Schools Week by interviewing representatives from St. Madeline Sophie Catholic School in Bellevue, Bishop Blanchet High School in Seattle and St. Anthony School in Renton. Tom shares a story about having ‘an awakening’ to the relationship between heaven and earth and talks about the holy burden of living-out God’s call.

In celebration of Catholic Schools Week, Dr. Tom Curran and Pam Gunderson interview representatives from Holy Family Parish School in Kirkland and St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School in Everett. Tom reflects on the past week of being sick with the flu and talks about the gift of physical, mental and spiritual wellness.

Sound Insight Co-host Pam Gunderson interviews Dr. Pia de Solenni, SThD, Chancellor of the Diocese of Orange, to discuss her upcoming event at St. Pius X in Mountlake Terrace on Saturday, January 27th. To help kick off Catholic Schools Week, Pam interviews representatives from St. Mark Parish School in Shoreline, La Salle High School in Yakima and Holy Family Bilingual School in Seattle.

Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Kurt Nagel, Fr. Jim Johnson and Pam Gunderson for a Sacred Heart Book Club Edition of Sound Insight to discuss The Real Story of Catholic History: Answering Twenty Centuries of Anti-Catholic Myths by Steve Weidenkopf. (Catholic Answers Press)

Dr. Tom Curran continues to discuss a big parenting dilemma: how to foster encounters with God’s presence to help faith come alive. Tom talks about the extraordinary event of the Eucharist and contemplates the mystery: How was God’s presence made manifest before the fall of man?

 

Dr. Tom Curran explores evidence of God’s presence in the world, in daily events and in the depths of the heart. Tom gives four manifestations of God’s holy presence: holy people, holy places, holy activities and The Holy Lord.

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran share stories about launching in the New Year. Kari talks about her sister-vacation to Hawaii and goals for the New Year. Tom gives concrete ways to set and keep goals.