Season 6
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran share more insights for creating a family reunion, including giving tips for activities and games for all generations. The Currans celebrate their 32nd wedding anniversary and reflect on having their young adult children home for summer break.
Dr. Tom Curran explores 4 aspects of married life: the biblical vision of marriage, principles from growing in vocation, parenting/ raising disciples, and “weathering the storms” in marriage. In celebration of his 32nd wedding anniversary, Tom references verse 32 in many scripture passages.
Dr. Tom Curran shares reflections on 32 Years of married life and contrasts the vocation of marriage with the vocation of the consecrated religious life.
Dr. Tom Curran continues to answer questions about his life, as examples of meaningful conversation-starter questions for kids to ask their parents. Tom asks himself: What did the winter season require of a kid in your town? Who taught you how to drive, what car and how did that go? Which adult (not related to you) had the most influence on you growing up? What was the worst trouble you got into before the age of 12? And more!
From the archive! Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel to share tips on how to find spiritual companionship, in contrast with spiritual direction. Fr. Nagel responds to quotes by St. Jane Frances de Chantal on themes, such as: speaking to The Lord, relying on talents vs. energy, carrying the cross of self-scrutiny, and being cordial.
Dr. Tom Curran asks himself questions to start meaningful conversations with his kids, such as: What did your childhood summers look like? What were symbols of prestige in childhood that today seems ridiculous? When did you first meet your spouse and what was your first inaccurate impression of them? What did you think was one of your charming personality traits until marriage reclassified it as a “maintenance issue?” What surprised you most when you became a father for the first time? And more!
(Original Run Date: 7/15/2026) 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
Dr. Tom Curran, Systematic Theologian, shares insights from a recent Catholic vs. Protestant debate. Tom explores common misconceptions about the Catholic faith and explains the foundational structure of how the Catholic Church believes: scripture, tradition and magisterium.
Dr. Tom Curran explores the history and purpose of the phrase, “stuck in a rut,” and addresses unhealthy ruts in marriage: stubbornness, relentlessness and avoidance. Tom shares insights from St. Thomas Aquinas on the daughters of sloth.
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel: Are you attracted to or repulsed by the writings of St. Alphonsus Liguori? What stands out about the life of St. Alphonsus? What were the moral challenges of his time vs. the moral challenges today? Today's hosts share quotes by St. Alphonsus Liguori.