Dr. Tom Curran Podcast
Dr. Tom Curran Podcast
My Catholic Faith Ministries
Weekday Podcast from Dr. Tom Curran to awaken, unearth, and explore the riches of our Catholic Faith! Dr. Curran received his PhD in systematic theology from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., a graduate degree in theology from the Gregorian University in Rome, and has an undergraduate degree in philosophy. For over 15 years Dr. Curran has been the host of a Catholic weekday radio show and podcast that airs on more than 10 stations and reaches tens of thousands of Catholics online. Dr. Curran is the author of five books including The Mass: Four Encounters with Jesus That Will Change Your Life, which was listed on Top 10 Catholic Bestseller List. As a speaker, Dr. Curran has given over 2000 presentations to more than 350,000 people in 35 states and 6 countries. He specializes in many topics, including the Sacraments, marriage and family, evangelization, and the Holy Spirit. Tom lives in Eastern Washington with his wife, Kari, and their nine children.
July 10 -Faith and Family: Marriage Q&A | Must-Have Qualities to Look For in a Spouse
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran explore important qualities to look for when discerning a future spouse, looking ahead at the many stages in marriage. The Currans consider the questions: Do they have compatible ambitions? Do they have long-lasting friendships/ loyalty? How do they handle being wrong? How do they treat their parents/siblings? Tom and Kari ask each other surprise questions about their own marriage.
Jul 11
55 min
July 9 -It’s Personal! Seek His Face: The Principle Motivation for My Camino Journey
Dr. Tom Curran continues to share insights from his upcoming book, No Half Measures, about his Camino pilgrimage. Tom explains why he started his journey with a visit to Tours, France, and teaches about the history of the Devotion to the Holy Face of Christ, revealed to Sr. Marie of St. Peter.
Jul 9
54 min
July 7 -Word of God Bears Fruit! The Parable of the Sower w/ Fr. Patrick Smith
Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC, share insights from Isaiah 55 and Matthew 13 on the theme, God’s Word bears fruit. Tom and Fr. Pat discuss practical examples of the different types of soil from The Parable of the Sower.
Jul 7
55 min
July 6 -Ask Father: America 250! What was the Faith of the Founding Fathers? Church - State - Conspiracy Theories
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel: What’s the 250 year history of America? What was the faith of the Founding Fathers? How revolutionary was the American Revolution? What’s your take on conspiracy theories? and more!
Jul 6
54 min
July 3 -Charity or Calamity? Embrace a Gracious Disruption: Camino Journey
Dr. Tom Curran gives examples of big and small gracious disruptions from his Camino pilgrimage, starting with the first day of his trip. Tom shares insights from several scripture accounts of gracious disruptions, through charity or calamity.
Jul 3
55 min
July 2 - What Does YOUR 10X Life Look Like? The Car Ride that Led to the Camino Journey
Dr. Tom Curran discusses the journey that led him to moments of conviction and commitment to walk the Camino de Santiago. Tom addresses the pressures of raising a family and testifies to discerning God’s 10X vision for his life, pursuing a gracious disruption and overcoming obstacles.Referenced Book/ Podcast10x Is Easier than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy
Jul 2
54 min
July 1 -Embrace a Trajectory-Changing Event: Be Transformed! (Part 3) Many Live By the Favor of the Few
Dr. Tom Curran talks about important truths to teach the next generation: deny yourself, take up your cross daily, and stand up for Christ’s teaching in the world. Tom explores the principle, “many live by the favor of the few” and the gift of the communion of saints.
Jul 1
55 min
June 30 -Are You Settling for Less? Be Transformed! (Part 2) Surrender Your Rebellious Will
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.
Jun 30
55 min
June 29 -Best-of Ask Father: Here I am, BUT Where is God?
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?
Jun 29
55 min
June 26 -Faith and Family: Keeping it Fresh! Don’t Drift Through Marriage
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?
Jun 26
54 min
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