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Dr. Tom Curran Podcast

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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.

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Yesterday · 55 min
September 4 -Get Ready! 3 Levels of Preparation: Walking The Camino From Home
Dr. Tom Curran explores three levels of preparation: remote, mediate and proximate. Tom testifies to two concepts that continue to show up on his Camino journey: “I’m my own worst enemy” and God will send angels to accompany the journey.
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Thursday · 55 min
September 3 - Advancing or Settling? What Turns a Boy Into a Man: Fr. John Mosier Interview
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Fr. John Mosier, pastor at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Boise, about themes related to the upcoming Inland Northwest Men’s Retreat, such as: comfortable dissipation, the distraction of busyness and embracing the difficult good. Tom and Fr. Mosier share insights on walking the Camino, both in Spain and at home!
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Thursday · 55 min
September 2 -At-home Camino Journey: Satisfaction, Penance & Confession
Dr. Tom Curran shares reflections on the second day of walking the Camino at home. Tom explores the sacrament of penance, making an act of penance, effects of sin, the causes of sin, and more.
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Tuesday · 54 min
September 1 -Life of a Pilgrim & Significance of the Fourth Watch w/ Fr. Patrick Smith
Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC, share insights on the theology of walking, the life of a pilgrim, the significance of the 4th watch, and making a pilgrimage vs. touring a holy place. Tom continues to explain details on his at-home Camino pilgrimage.
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Monday · 56 min
August 31 -Best-of Ask Father: One of My Favorites! What’s Great about St. Gregory the Great?
From the archive! Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel to reflect on quotes from St. Gregory the Great on many topics, such as: respect, obedience, the duty of pastors, holy fear, and more!
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August 27 · 54 min
August 27 -You Are Responsible, Make Up for the Damage! The Spirit of a Penitential Pilgrimage: Love for Christ Crucified
Dr. Tom Curran continues to highlight important traditions in the Catholic Church that have been diminished over the past 60 years and explains his at-home Camino pilgrimage. Tom explores insights from The Soul's Journey into God by St. Bonaventure on love for Christ, as motivation for doing penance. Reference Passage: All sinners were the authors of Christ's Passion, Catechism of the Catholic Church 598
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August 26 · 55 min
August 26 -Take a Hike with God! Tips for Making an At-Home Pilgrimage: Prayer & Fasting
Tom gives practical details on how to make an at-home Camino pilgrimage, including: how long to walk per day, how many days to walk and how to pray while walking. Tom encourages listeners to hike The Camino at home and shares insights on the benefits of taking a long walk, making acts of penance, living a pilgrim’s life, and interceding in prayer for others. Send your Prayer Intentions to Tom Curran!
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August 25 · 55 min
August 25 -Choose Your Eternity! Spiritual Diagnosis: How & Where Will You Spend Eternity? With Whom?
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from the romantic comedy film, Eternity. (2005) Tom discusses themes, such as: comfortable dissipation / effeminacy, the after life, external vs. internal happiness, and more. Tom talks about how to pray, in preparation for death and eternal life.
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August 24 · 54 min
August 24 -Ask Father: Attracted to a Challenge? What are the Challenges of Our Time? Reaction to Saint Quotes on Living Well in Challenging Times
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel to respond to several quotes by saints, such as: St. Bernard of Clairvaux, St. Pius X and St. Rose of Lima. Tom talks about developing an at-home penitential pilgrimage, inspired by hiking The Camino de Santiago. Fr. Nagel shares insights on the secret of life, the ultimate end, the challenge of modernism, and the danger of unregulated curiosity. Referenced Book: Self-knowledge And Self-discipline by Basil William Maturin
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August 21 · 55 min
August 21 -Be a Godly Man! How to Evangelize Unconverted Catholics w/ Jesse Romero
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Jesse Romero, Catholic author and speaker, about his decades of experience evangelizing men and unconverted Catholics. Jesse talks about today’s challenges, including: effeminacy, spiritual warfare, lack of formation, lack of fatherhood, and more. Tom asks Jesse Romero: Who made the biggest impact on forming your faith growing up? How did your experience as a LA County Sheriff deputy and boxing champion shape your approach to evangelizing men? Why do you spend so much of your ministry teaching spiritual warfare formation? Join Jesse Romero at an upcoming event near you!
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August 20 · 59 min
August 20 - Daily Practices to Start Today! Padre Pio and You: Mary O’Regan Interview
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Mary O’Regan, Author of the book Padre Pio and You: An Epic Story of Spiritual Fatherhood, about St. Padre Pio inspired daily practices to grow your spiritual life. Get your copy of the book! (Sophia Institute Press) Listen to More Podcast Interview with Mary O’Regan: April 22 -Never-Before-Heard insights! Padre Pio and You: Mary O’Regan Interview (Part 1) April 24 -Become a Spiritual Child! Padre Pio and You: Mary O’Regan Interview (Part 2)
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August 18 · 54 min
August 18 -What’s Life All About? Favorite Passages in the Catechism w/ Fr. Patrick Smith
Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC, share insights from the Catechism of the Catholic Church on topics, such as: the purpose of life, God’s pursuit of man, our capacity for God, the Last Judgment, and more.
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August 18 · 54 min
August 17 -Ask Father: What’s so Special About the Queen Mother? The Assumption of Mary and St. Maximilian Kolbe
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel: Why doesn’t the church expect Catholics to attend Mass when a Holy Day falls on a Saturday? What’s special about the role of Queen Mother? What are admirable pursuits? Today’s hosts reflect on the Feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe and the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary.
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August 14 · 55 min
August 14 -Faith and Family: Time to Follow Up! Tips for Creating a Fruitful Family Reunion (Part 2)
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran share more insights for creating a family reunion, including giving tips for activities and games for all generations. The Currans celebrate their 32nd wedding anniversary and reflect on having their young adult children home for summer break.
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August 13 · 54 min
August 13 - A Biblical Vision of Marriage (in Verse 32!) : Vision, Vocation, Parenting & Storms
Dr. Tom Curran explores 4 aspects of married life: the biblical vision of marriage, principles from growing in vocation, parenting/ raising disciples, and “weathering the storms” in marriage. In celebration of his 32nd wedding anniversary, Tom references verse 32 in many scripture passages.
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August 12 · 55 min
August 12 -What’s the Difference? What’s the Same? Marriage vs. Consecrated Life
Dr. Tom Curran shares reflections on 32 Years of married life and contrasts the vocation of marriage with the vocation of the consecrated religious life.
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August 11 · 55 min
August 11 -Faith and Family: Meaningful Conversation-Starter Questions for Parents & Kids (Part 2)
Dr. Tom Curran continues to answer questions about his life, as examples of meaningful conversation-starter questions for kids to ask their parents. Tom asks himself: What did the winter season require of a kid in your town? Who taught you how to drive, what car and how did that go? Which adult (not related to you) had the most influence on you growing up? What was the worst trouble you got into before the age of 12? And more!
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August 10 · 56 min
August 10 -Best-of Ask Father: What is a Spiritual Companion? St. Jane Frances Chantal Quotes
From the archive! Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel to share tips on how to find spiritual companionship, in contrast with spiritual direction. Fr. Nagel responds to quotes by St. Jane Frances de Chantal on themes, such as: speaking to The Lord, relying on talents vs. energy, carrying the cross of self-scrutiny, and being cordial.
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August 7 · 55 min
August 7 -Faith and Family: Meaningful Conversation-Starter Questions for Parents & Kids
Dr. Tom Curran asks himself questions to start meaningful conversations with his kids, such as: What did your childhood summers look like? What were symbols of prestige in childhood that today seems ridiculous? When did you first meet your spouse and what was your first inaccurate impression of them? What did you think was one of your charming personality traits until marriage reclassified it as a “maintenance issue?” What surprised you most when you became a father for the first time? And more!
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August 7 · 55 min
August 6 -ENCORE: Reading the Sign of the Times w/ Fr. Marc Montminy
(Original Run Date: 7/15/2026) Dr. Tom Curran interviews Msgr. Marc Montminy, Pastor of Saints Mary and Joseph in Salem, NH. In anticipation of his upcoming 50th year Anniversary to the priesthood, Fr. Montminy shares insights on his experiences in several spiritual renewal movements and shares stories of miraculous healings, mystical gifts and stigmatists. Referenced Spiritual Renewal Movements Catholic Charismatic Renewal Cursillo Movement Kairos Prison Ministry International Marriage Encounter

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