Season 6
Dr. Tom Curran honors St. Joseph by sharing seven principles for living; taught by his own father, Master Carpenter George Curran. Tom applies this list of principles to everyday leadership circumstances, such as: leading in the workplace, building a strong marriage, raising kids, setting personal goals, and more! A Master Carpenter’s 7 Principles for Living: Don’t Force It Measure Once, Cut Twice You Gotta Do, What You Gotta Do If You’re Going to do a Job, Do It Right It’s Easier to Tear Down Than to Build Up Don’t Stop Until the Work is Done Find the Right Tool for the Right Job
Dr. Tom Curran teaches how to give a personal testimony in 3 simple steps and explains two major flaws in secular self-help literature. Tom explores fundamental questions for real breakthrough and transformation.
Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC, reflect on the gospel from the 4th Sunday in Lent, The Man Born Blind. [John 9: 1-41] Today’s hosts discuss failed back-up plans, interceding for loved ones, uncovering blind spots, and delegation vs. abnegation. References: Padre Pio and You: An Epic Story of Spiritual Fatherhood by Mary O'Regan Listen to Fr. Pat Smith’s Homilies!
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel about the history and traditions associated with St. Patrick’s Day. Today’s hosts give updates on their Lenten disciplines and reflect on the contrast between chosen versus forced Lenten penance.
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss statistics on Millennials and Gen Z joining or returning to the Catholic church. The Currans explore the 5 prominent reasons for the phenomenon of Catholic revival: beauty, truth, goodness, reaction to cultural chaos, and social media influence. References: GEN Z REVIVAL: NYC church sees lines out the door every Sunday (Fox News Clips)
Dr. Tom Curran shares coaching insights by Thomas Leonard, founder of Coach U, and gives practical tips for how to have a crucial conversation. Tom discusses good-to-great coaching vs. turn around coaching and explores the impact of intercessory prayer. References: Spiritual Canticle by St. John of the Cross Ezekiel 22: 30 Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC:2741)
Dr. Tom Curran continues to explore aspirations of the Litany of Trust, such as: childlike dependency, acceptance of God’s will, anxiety about the future, resentment about the past, restless self-seeking, disbelief in the presence of God, and fear of being asked to give more/ love more.
Dr. Tom Curran prays the Litany of Trust written by the Sisters of Life and explores his predominant sin of mistrust. Tom begins to explore different aspects of the Litany of Trust, such as: earning the love of another, indifference toward wealth or poverty, and past wounds leading to suspicion.
Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC, report on how their Lenten season is going and discuss topics, such as: fatherhood, priesthood, spiritual battle, and powerlessness. References: Padre Pio and You: An Epic Story of Spiritual Fatherhood by Mary O'Regan The Samaritan Woman. [John 4:5-42] Listen to Fr. Pat Smith’s Homilies!
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran talk about fasting from smartphones and technology during Lent. The Currans recommend swapping out secular media for the following list of movies to watch in Lent: 1.) Bakhita, From Slave to Saint (Watch the Trailer) 2.) Free Burma Rangers (Watch the Trailer) 3.) Mully (Watch the Trailer) 4.) All or Nothing, Sister Clare Crockett (Watch the Trailer)