Season 6
In honor of Mother's Day, Dr. Tom Curran explores the theology behind the concept: a child first experiences God through the love of their mother. Tom shares insights from popes and saints on the importance of families on civilization, the gift of motherhood, the model of the Blessed Mother, and Our Lady of Grace.
Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith,Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC, discuss readings from the Sixth Sunday of Easter Philip in Samaria (Acts 8:5-8, 14-17) and The Advocate. (John 14:15-21) Today’s hosts testify to God’s providential care and talk about three moments of the disciple: called, powerlessness and empowered.
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel to explain the important impact of community for men, women, married couples and priests. Today’s hosts share insights on St. Hilary of Arles and St. Hilary of Poitiers and discuss many topics, such as: living well in dark times, resisting worldly comforts, creating fellowship rooted in faith, and growing in nobility.
In honor of St. Joseph the Worker, Dr. Tom Curran shares insights on how to build character by embracing the arduous good and compares/contrasts generational thinking. Tom talks about issues troubling young adults today: the mental health tsunami, addiction to smartphones/ technology, and the current economic storm.
Dr. Tom Curran explains the 4 Levels of thinking in leadership: vision, strategy, plan, and action. Tom shares insights from decades of experience working with leadership teams to help listeners operate each level at work and in family life.
Dr. Tom Curran honors the feast day of St. Catherine of Siena by sharing insights on the reality of how saints engage with our lives from heaven. Tom testifies to praying the Rosary live on facebook and talks about how to discern the saints that accompany you! Pray the Rosary LIVE with Dr. Tom Curran on Facebook!
Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington DC, shares stories of peaceful and happy deaths of faithful Catholics, including Fr. Pat’s mom. Today’s hosts share insights on how Catholics should prepare for death: ask for prayer, let yourself be taken care of, embrace the ministry of suffering, and more.
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington DC, several AI generated questions, such as: What did you miss about MLK Jr. when you wrote your dissertation? What have you changed about your approach to marriage prep with engaged couples? Which spiritual practices have you tried that didn’t “work” for you? What does Gospel music provide that Gregorian chant doesn’t, and the reverse?
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Mary O’Regan, Author of the book Padre Pio and You: An Epic Story of Spiritual Fatherhood, about what it means to be a spiritual child of Padre Pio, a disciple of Padre Pio, and a victim soul. Mary O’Regan shares her personal testimony about her encounters with St. Padre Pio. Get your copy of the book! (Sophia Institute Press)
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Taylor Black, Director of AI & Venture Ecosystems at Microsoft and Executive Director of the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies at The Catholic University of America. Taylor Black explains: What is AI? What can’t AI do? How should Catholics respond to AI? What are the dangers of AI? What does it mean to be human? Subscribe to Taylor Black on Substack!