Dr. Tom Curran Podcast

Dr. Tom Curran Podcast

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Season 6
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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Sep 1, 2026
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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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Aug 31, 2026
56:04
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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Aug 27, 2026
54:07
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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Aug 26, 2026
55:04
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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Aug 25, 2026
55:06
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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Aug 24, 2026
54:07
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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Aug 21, 2026
55:04
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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Aug 20, 2026
59:00
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.
S6 · E153
Aug 18, 2026
54:59
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.
S6 · E152
Aug 18, 2026
54:08
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