Dr. Tom Curran Podcast

Dr. Tom Curran Podcast

by My Catholic Faith Ministries
Season 6
July 17 -Best-of Faith and Family: Parenting College-Aged Kids in Summer
From the archive! Dr. Tom and Kari Curran reflect on parenting teens and college-aged kids during Summer Break. The Currans reflect back on their successes and failures in teaching lessons and habits to their children.
July 16 -Confronted! Serve God or Baal: Our Lady of Mount Carmel & YOU
Dr. Tom Curran explores the founding of the carmelite order, quotes from carmelite saints, the connection of Our Lady of Mount Carmel to Our Lady of Fatima, and the role of the Blessed Mother in the lives of Catholics today!
July 15 -Reading the Sign of the Times: 50 Years of Priesthood w/ Fr. Marc Montminy
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
July 14 -Not Worthy, But Willing: Vocation of Priesthood w/ Fr. Patrick Smith
Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC, share insights and stories about discerning the seminary, celibacy and priesthood. Fr. Pat talks about witnessing his friend and colleague's consecration to bishop.
July 13 -Best-of Ask Father: Addicted to Noise? Drained of Energy? Tips for Contemplative Prayer
From the archive! Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel: What does it mean to go “all in” for Christ? What drains you of energy? What attracted you to a monastic vocation? Fr. Nagel gives tips for fruitful contemplative prayer and responds to quotes from St. Benedict.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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