Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchAugust 12 -What’s the Difference? What’s the Same? Marriage vs. Consecrated Life
Season 6 Episode 149
Dr. Tom Curran shares reflections on 32 Years of married life and contrasts the vocation of marriage with the vocation of the consecrated religious l…
3 months ago
August 11 -Faith and Family: Meaningful Conversation-Starter Questions for Parents & Kids (Part 2)
Season 6 Episode 148
Dr. Tom Curran continues to answer questions about his life, as examples of meaningful conversation-starter questions for kids to ask their parents. …
3 months ago
August 10 -Best-of Ask Father: What is a Spiritual Companion? St. Jane Frances Chantal Quotes
Season 6 Episode 147
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. …
3 months ago
August 7 -Faith and Family: Meaningful Conversation-Starter Questions for Parents & Kids
Season 6 Episode 146
Dr. Tom Curran asks himself questions to start meaningful conversations with his kids, such as: What did your childhood summers look like? What were …
3 months, 1 week ago
August 6 -ENCORE: Reading the Sign of the Times w/ Fr. Marc Montminy
Season 6 Episode 145
(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 u…
3 months, 1 week ago
August 5 -HOW We Believe! Catholic vs. Protestant Debate: Scripture, Tradition & Magisterium
Season 6 Episode 144
Dr. Tom Curran, Systematic Theologian, shares insights from a recent Catholic vs. Protestant debate. Tom explores common misconceptions about the Cat…
3 months, 1 week ago
August 4 -Spinning Your Wheels? 4 Ways to Get Stuck in a Rut & Get Out! Daughters of Sloth
Season 6 Episode 143
Dr. Tom Curran explores the history and purpose of the phrase, “stuck in a rut,” and addresses unhealthy ruts in marriage: stubbornness, relentlessne…
3 months, 1 week ago
August 3 -Ask Father: August 3 -Ask Father: Attracted or Repulsed? Hard Truths by St. Alphonsus Liguori
Season 6 Episode 142
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.…
3 months, 1 week ago
July 31 -Faith and Family: What’s Your Family Identity? Tips for Creating a Fruitful Family Reunion (Part 1)
Season 6 Episode 141
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran share tips, insights and strategies for creating a family reunion. Kari lists entertaining activities for every generation an…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
July 30 -Common Family Challenges (Even Holy Families!) Crowding Out Jesus with Worthy Tasks: Martha, Mary & Lazarus
Season 6 Episode 140
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights on the Scripture passages: Martha and Mary (Luke 10: 38-42) and The Raising of Lazarus. (John 11: 1-44) Tom explores t…
3 months, 2 weeks ago