Dr. Tom Curran Podcast

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel to reflect on themes related to the Feast of the Annunciation: be alert, be a messenger and be docile. Tom asks Fr. Kurt Nagel, What is the incarnation?

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from recent Catholic coaching sessions and explores the flow of coaching moments: dialogue, action, transformation. Tom explains what it means to be a trusted advisor and reveals the secret solution to facing common challenges in leadership situations.

Dr. Tom Curran honors St. Joseph by sharing seven principles for living; taught by his own father, Master Carpenter George Curran. Tom applies this list of principles to everyday leadership circumstances, such as: leading in the workplace, building a strong marriage, raising kids, setting personal goals, and more! A Master Carpenter's 7 Principles for Living:Don't Force ItMeasure Once, Cut TwiceYou Gotta Do, What You Gotta DoIf You're Going to do a Job, Do It RightIt's Easier to Tear Down Than to Build UpDon't Stop Until the Work is DoneFind the Right Tool for the Right Job

Dr. Tom Curran teaches how to give a personal testimony in 3 simple steps and explains two major flaws in secular self-help literature. Tom explores fundamental questions for real breakthrough and transformation.

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC, reflect on the gospel from the 4th Sunday in Lent, The Man Born Blind. [John 9: 1-41] Today's hosts discuss failed back-up plans, interceding for loved ones, uncovering blind spots, and delegation vs. abnegation. References:Padre Pio and You: An Epic Story of Spiritual Fatherhood by Mary O'ReganListen to Fr. Pat Smith's Homilies!

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel about the history and traditions associated with St. Patrick's Day. Today's hosts give updates on their Lenten disciplines and reflect on the contrast between chosen versus forced Lenten penance.

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss statistics on Millennials and Gen Z joining or returning to the Catholic church. The Currans explore the 5 prominent reasons for the phenomenon of Catholic revival: beauty, truth, goodness, reaction to cultural chaos, and social media influence.References: GEN Z REVIVAL: NYC church sees lines out the door every Sunday (Fox News Clips)

Dr. Tom Curran shares coaching insights by Thomas Leonard, founder of Coach U, and gives practical tips for how to have a crucial conversation. Tom discusses good-to-great coaching vs. turn around coaching and explores the impact of intercessory prayer.References:Spiritual Canticle by St. John of the CrossEzekiel 22: 30Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC:2741)

Dr. Tom Curran continues to explore aspirations of the Litany of Trust, such as: childlike dependency, acceptance of God's will, anxiety about the future, resentment about the past, restless self-seeking, disbelief in the presence of God, and fear of being asked to give more/ love more.

Dr. Tom Curran prays the Litany of Trust written by the Sisters of Life and explores his predominant sin of mistrust. Tom begins to explore different aspects of the Litany of Trust, such as: earning the love of another, indifference toward wealth or poverty, and past wounds leading to suspicion.

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC, report on how their Lenten season is going and discuss topics, such as: fatherhood, priesthood, spiritual battle, and powerlessness.References:Padre Pio and You: An Epic Story of Spiritual Fatherhood by Mary O'Regan The Samaritan Woman. [John 4:5-42] Listen to Fr. Pat Smith's Homilies!

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran talk about fasting from smartphones and technology during Lent. The Currans recommend swapping out secular media for the following list of movies to watch in Lent:1.) Bakhita, From Slave to Saint (Watch the Trailer) 2.) Free Burma Rangers (Watch the Trailer) 3.) Mully (Watch the Trailer)4.) All or Nothing, Sister Clare Crockett (Watch the Trailer)

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from his 30+ years of experience as an executive coach and strategy consultant to help listeners answer the common questions for transformation: How do I get started? How do I move forward? What is at stake? Tom talks about principles, such as: ownership vs. being owned, “what is radiant is magnetic,” every conversation is an interview, and YOU are the message.

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Brian Howell, Co-host of Morning Light and Production Manager of Salt and Light Radio, about his conversion story, the responsibility of a microphone, the virtue of humility, the impact of mentorship, and the gift of Catholic radio.

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC, reflect on The Transfiguration of Jesus. [Matthew 17:1-9] Today's hosts discuss themes, such as: perseverance in the difficult climb, intercession of the saints, capsulize the moment, and experience breakthrough.

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran give a check-in on their Lenten disciplines, such as: listening to The Bible in a Year podcast, participating in the Well-Read Mom Book Club, praying for humility, calling on the intercession of the saints, and more!References:The Bible in a Year Podcast by Ascension Presshttps://app.ascensionpress.com/podcasts/bibleWell-Read Mom Book Clubhttps://wellreadmom.com/Padre Pio and You: An Epic Story of Spiritual Fatherhood by Mary O'Reganhttps://sophiainstitute.com/?product=padre-pio-and-you

Dr. Tom Curran, Systematic Theologian, shares insights from 30 years of experience as an executive coach and strategy consultant, coaching both church leaders and business executives. Tom explores how he utilizes principles in spiritual direction as a Catholic lens for executive coaching in a secular corporate setting.

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Bp. Frank Schuster, Auxiliary Bishop for Archdiocese of Seattle, about the PREPARES Open Your Heart Appeal and their mission to support women with pregnancy and parenting support. Tom interviews Eddie Trask, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Idaho, to testify to the impact of CCI on the local community for people in crisis.

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC, share insights on The Temptation of Jesus. [Matt 4: 1-11] Fr. Pat and Tom Curran give practical recommendations for how to prepare for prayer and how to read scripture.

Dr. Tom Curran talks to Fr. Kurt Nagel and guest Co-host Fr. Nicholas Wichert about the explosion of faith over the past couple years. Fr. Nick tells his experience of attending the National Eucharistic Revival and anticipates the local Ascend: Eucharistic Revival Conference coming up for the Diocese of Seattle.

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Eric Sammons, Catholic Author and editor-in-chief of Crisis Magazine, about his latest book Shard of Eden. Tom and Eric share insights on books vs. podcasts, reading on screens, "writing about what you know," and AI.Referenced Podcast Episode:The Shelf That Built Me: The 10 Books That Most Influenced My Life

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC, share insights on Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent. Fr. Pat explores the second reading at Ash Wednesday Mass about what it means to be an ambassador for Christ. (2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2)

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Sr. Mary Eucharista, SMMC, about how to celebrate Shrove Tuesday and how to launch into Lent. Sr. Eucharista explores themes related to the Lenten Season, such as: feasting, fasting, prayer and almsgiving.Join Sr. Mary Eucharista for Ash Wednesday Silent Day of Prayer at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center!

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel: What spiritual practices do you recommend for those preparing for Lent? How is Lent like training for a marathon? What if I fail at my Lenten disciplines? Fr. Nagel responds to quotes by St. Benedict of Nursia on themes related to Lent.

Dr. Tom Curran continues to explore practical examples of proleptic transformation in his own life. Tom explores three moments in the dynamic of being a disciple: call, poverty and empowerment.

Dr. Tom Curran continues to explore the concept of prolepsis by sharing two practical examples from his own life. Tom also talks about waking up at 3am (the hour of visitation) and shares insights from his upcoming book titled, No Half Measures.

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Fr. Nathan Dail, Director of Campus Ministry at St. Paul's Student Center at Boise University and Vocation Director for the Diocese of Boise. Fr. Dail shares insights from Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales and explains the need for transformation from self-obsession to ascension.

Dr. Tom Curran introduces the theological concept of prolepsis and ponders the questions: How is God present in this situation right now and how can I contribute? Tom explores how to live a proleptic life and shares a proleptic prayer.

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC, reflect on The Similes of Salt and Light. [Matthew 5: 13-16] Fr. Pat shares insights on themes, such as: obedience, identity, salt, witness, and more!

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Morning Light Co-host Hope Ryan on the gifts of wonder, docility and Catholic radio. Hope talks about how she got involved in Catholic radio, the impact of reading aloud with kids, parenting teens without smartphones or social media, and the influence of the saints.

How much time and effort do you spend focusing on that which passes away versus that which endures? Dr. Tom Curran explores the four steps for spiritual transformation: disruption, desire, desperation and dynamism. Tom references insights written in his upcoming book, titled: No Half Measures.

Dr. Tom Curran helps listeners prepare for Lent by suggesting two practices to consider: “Lord, reveal to me my predominant fault” and “Guardian Angel, you have my permission to humble me each day.” Tom prays The Litany of Trust and explores concepts, such as: the 7 deadly sins, daughters of sin, the four temperaments, and more resources to grow in self knowledge.

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC, reflect on The Beatitudes. [Matthew 5: 3-12] Tom asks Fr. Pat questions, such as: How do you discern what to pray for? What's the difference between studying scripture and praying with scripture? What does it mean to be blessed?

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Kurt Nagel explore questions about the Feast of the Presentation, such as: Is it STILL Christmas? What's Candlemas? What's happening to Jesus at The Presentation at the Temple? Who are Simeon and Anna?

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran talk about the many practical ways they utilize AI tools and explore the three goals of a Classical Education: learning how to think, learning how to learn and learning to love learning.

Dr. Tom Curran confesses to his predominant sin and explores the theological formation of the heart, spiritual formation. Tom talks about the practices of silence, solitude and simplicity.

Dr. Tom Curran continues to explore the impact of forming the mind by sharing a conversation about some fundamental questions: What's the most important thing right now? Was it worth what it cost? How much is enough? And, what will I do with the time that remains?

Dr. Tom Curran continues to explore theological formation, formation of the mind, by sharing insights from the book The Gift of Faith by Fr. Tadeusz Dajczer. Tom reflects on principles, such as: faith brings a light, understanding through experience, paradoxical truths, mystery increased through knowledge, and more!

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Paul Heric, pastor of St. Thomas More Catholic Student Center at Washington State University, many questions about ministering to college-aged kids: How do you minister healing to college kids? What's bringing so many young people to OCIA? What were stand-out insights from your time in the seminary?

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran talk about the National March for Life and share stories about their own participation in local March for Life activities. Tom explores the culture of life vs. the culture of death, as it relates to social issues.

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Lorissa Horn, Director of Campus Ministry at Bishop Kelly High School, Boise, ID, about faith formation activities for teens. Lorissa testifies to praying the Rosary and talks about the challenges facing young people today.

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights by Hans Urs von Balthasar on the call to be a theologian, in a childlike way, through worship, humility and obedience. Tom addresses the temptation toward cleverness, pride and condescension.

Dr. Tom Curran asks the questions: To whom do you open your mind? What do you notice? What's your capacity to reflect? Tom explores different entry points to theological discussions, such as: salvation, hell and purgatory.

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel: What is ordinary time all about? Who is St. Anthony of Egypt and how does his message speak to our time today? Is negligence or laziness a bigger sickness today? Today's hosts respond to several quotes from St. Anthony of Egypt.

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss a list of questions to ask oneself when transitioning into a new year: What were your highlights from 2025? What have you changed your mind about over the past year? What created energy and drained energy in 2025? What were your anchors last year? What did you NOT do because of fear? and more!

Dr. Tom Curran continues his interview with Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC. Later in the program, Tom shares quotes from seminarians that have changed his life.

Dr. Tom Curran ponders fundamental questions about life with Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC. Fr. Patrick shares insights from his vocation journey, seminary experience and over three decades of the priesthood.

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights on the scripture passage, “Rise and Come Forward,” (Mark 3: 1-5) and talks about how even active Catholics today settle with a “withered-hand” existence. Tom continues to discuss the themes of encounter, breakthrough and transformation.

From the archive! Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Jeff Lewis common questions about the transition into ordinary time after celebrating Christmas, in anticipation of Lent. Fr. Jeff Lewis talks about attending the recent SEEK Focus Conference and reflects on the Baptism of Jesus.

Dr. Tom Curran continues to celebrate the Christmas Season by exploring historical facts and theological insights on the innkeeper, the wise men, the shepherds and the Holy Family's flight into Egypt. Tom talks about the traditions of the Epiphany House Blessing and the blessing of Epiphany water.

Dr. Tom Curran shares stories about an epiphany revealed about him, and his wife Kari's, parenting at a family trip to Disney Land. Tom reflects on insights from Pope Leo's Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals on the need for clarity on the Second Vatican Council documents.