Season 5
Dr. Tom Curran shares two scriptures to pray to grow in holiness: “seek His face” [Psalm 27:8] and “I thirst.” [John 19: 28] Tom reflects on a new insight he received while meditating on The Blind Bartimaeus [Mark 10: 46-52] during family prayer time with his teenagers.
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis to share insights on quotes from St. Gertrude the Great. Tom asks the priests: What makes a saint "Great?" Is there a scripture passage that reflects your life?
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran share more insights on fasting: the purpose, the requirements and the effects. Tom explores the tactics of the enemy on the intellect, imagination and memory. Kari reflects on the common spiritual attacks on mothers.
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran share tips on 5 habits to start the day and how to be more productive. Tom contrasts being a busy body with someone who is productive. Kari testifies to the struggle to get teens and young adult kids to work a job.
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Fr. Jim Northrop about his health journey, his Camino pilgrimage and his ministry work with Western Washington Catholic Charismatic Renewal. Find out More about the WWCCR Anniversary Mass.
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran assign popular apps to the seven deadly sins and discuss the impact of dopamine. The Currans reflect on the positive and negative motivations of working out and explore the important principle of knowing thyself.
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel: Who are the inspirations behind the name choices of Pope John Paul II, Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV? What is notable about Pope Leo XIV’s papacy so far? Fr. Nagel explains what was great about St. Leo the Great and reflects on quotes from his papacy.
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran explore four concepts of discipleship: disruption, desire, desperation and dynamism. The Currans testify to moments of gracious disruption in their own lives and the importance of an encounter with God.
Dr. Tom Curran celebrates his birthday by reflecting on three stages in life: Go-Go, Slow-Go & No-Go. The Currans explore the controversial Doctrinal Note on Some Marian Titles Regarding Mary’s Cooperation in the Work of Salvation. References: DICASTERY FOR THE DOCTRINE OF THE FAITH, Mater Populi Fidelis, Doctrinal Note on Some Marian Titles Regarding Mary’s Cooperation in the Work of Salvation (7 October 2025)
Dr. Tom Curran examines his energy, health and attention to discern how to live a 10X life, or ten coins life. Tom examines the results of 35 years of church work and shares quotes from Pope Benedict XVI about the main issue of our time in history. References: The Parable of the Lost Coin (Luke 15: 8-10) "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom" (2Cor 3: 17) ENCYCLICAL LETTER: DEUS CARITAS EST, BENEDICT XVI, Saint Peter's, 25 December, 2005