Dr. Tom Curran Podcast

Dr. Tom Curran Podcast

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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 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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18 ago 2026
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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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14 ago 2026
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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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13 ago 2026
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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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12 ago 2026
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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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11 ago 2026
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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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10 ago 2026
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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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7 ago 2026
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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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7 ago 2026
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August 5 -HOW We Believe! Catholic vs. Protestant Debate: Scripture, Tradition & Magisterium
Dr. Tom Curran, Systematic Theologian, shares insights from a recent Catholic vs. Protestant debate. Tom explores common misconceptions about the Catholic faith and explains the foundational structure of how the Catholic Church believes: scripture, tradition and magisterium.
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5 ago 2026
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