Season 2
Dr. Tom Curran teaches how to lead a prayer meeting: praise, thanks, petition, and intercession. Tom shares stories from a recent prayer gathering: The Warehouse of Gifts, The Moving of the Rock, and "No Plan B."
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Michael J. Lichens, editor at Sophia Institute Press, to discuss the new book The Precious Gift of Old Age: How to Make the Golden Years the Best of Your Life by Fr. John LaFarge, S.J.
Dr. Tom Curran dares to teach a lesson on prayer. Tom talks about the three stages of growth in prayer: the purgative way, the illuminative way and the unitive way.
Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Jeff Lewis discuss many topics, such as: the lived fatherhood of a priest, “Fr. First-name” vs. “Fr. Last-name,” architectural renovation and the gift of reverence.
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran share quotes from the book Self-Knowledge and Self-Discipline by Basil Maturin. The Currans share insights to help parents foster moral value in family life.
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Author Devin O’Donnell about his book The Age of Martha: A Call to Contemplative Learning in a Frenzied Culture.
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Debora Johnston, Director of Encounter School of Ministry Seattle Campus, to testify to the impact of a personal encounter with the Divine Physician. Debora discusses the history and mission of Encounter School of Ministry.
Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Kurt Nagel discuss five basic practices to grow in holiness: seek brotherhood, spend silent time with the beloved, "don't take yourself too seriously," engage with courage, and access the Holy Spirit.
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran give more basic practices for growing in holiness: "Live well with your limits," build faith-filled belonging, turn to God's Word, and vigil for deliverance. Tom references Deliverance Prayers: For Use by the Laity by Fr. Chad Ripperger.
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights and practical examples of four foundational practices for discipleship: "don't forsake prayer," the virtue of hilarity, who is your brother/sister? and yield to the Holy Spirit.