Advertise on podcast: Dr. Tom Curran Podcast

Rating

★★★★★

4.8

from

26 reviews

Description

Weekday Podcast from Dr. Tom Curran to awaken, unearth, and explore the riches of our Catholic Faith! Dr. Curran received his PhD in systematic theology from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., a graduate degree in theology from the Gregorian University in Rome, and has an undergraduate degree in philosophy. For over 15 years Dr. Curran has been the host of a Catholic weekday radio show and podcast that airs on more than 10 stations and reaches tens of thousands of Catholics online. Dr. Curran is the author of five books including The Mass: Four Encounters with Jesus That Will Change Your Life, which was listed on Top 10 Catholic Bestseller List. As a speaker, Dr. Curran has given over 2000 presentations to more than 350,000 people in 35 states and 6 countries. He specializes in many topics, including the Sacraments, marriage and family, evangelization, and the Holy Spirit. Tom lives in Eastern Washington with his wife, Kari, and their nine children.

Unlock Dr. Tom Curran Podcast podcast Email contact info,
Listeners & Audience details

Email contact information

Direct podcast contact details

Listeners

Audience numbers & engagement insights

Audience details

Podcast Insights

Podcast episodes

Check latest episodes from Dr. Tom Curran Podcast podcast

February 6 -Faith and Family: What is Real? Radio, Reading and Smartphones w/ Hope Ryan

2026/02/06

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Morning Light Co-host Hope Ryan on the gifts of wonder, docility and Catholic radio. Hope talks about how she got involved in Catholic radio, the impact of reading aloud with kids, parenting teens without smartphones or social media, and the influence of the saints.

February 5 -What ACTUALLY Matters? Be Made New! 4 Steps for Spiritual Transformation

2026/02/05

How much time and effort do you spend focusing on that which passes away versus that which endures? Dr. Tom Curran explores the four steps for spiritual transformation: disruption, desire, desperation and dynamism. Tom references insights written in his upcoming book, titled: No Half Measures.

February 4 -What’s Your Predominant Fault? Grow in Self Knowledge this Lent, or START TODAY!

2026/02/04

Dr. Tom Curran helps listeners prepare for Lent by suggesting two practices to consider: “Lord, reveal to me my predominant fault” and “Guardian Angel, you have my permission to humble me each day.” Tom prays The Litany of Trust and explores concepts, such as: the 7 deadly sins, daughters of sin, the four temperaments, and more resources to grow in self knowledge.

February 3 -Blessed Are They: Insights on the Beatitudes w/ Fr. Patrick Smith

2026/02/03

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC, reflect on The Beatitudes. [Matthew 5: 3-12] Tom asks Fr. Pat questions, such as: How do you discern what to pray for? What’s the difference between studying scripture and praying with scripture? What does it mean to be blessed?

February 2 -Ask Father: Take Down the Christmas Tree & Get Candles Blessed! Feast of the Presentation

2026/02/02

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Kurt Nagel explore questions about the Feast of the Presentation, such as: Is it STILL Christmas? What’s Candlemas? What’s happening to Jesus at The Presentation at the Temple? Who are Simeon and Anna?

January 30 -Faith and Family: Saving Time or Causing Laziness? AI Tools & Classical Education

2026/01/30

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran talk about the many practical ways they utilize AI tools and explore the three goals of a Classical Education: learning how to think, learning how to learn and learning to love learning.

January 29 -Form Your Heart: What’s Your Predominant Sin? Silence, Solitude & Simplicity

2026/01/29

Dr. Tom Curran confesses to his predominant sin and explores the theological formation of the heart, spiritual formation. Tom talks about the practices of silence, solitude and simplicity.

January 28 -What’s the Most Important Thing to Take Action on Right Now? Fundamental Questions to Ponder

2026/01/28

Dr. Tom Curran continues to explore the impact of forming the mind by sharing a conversation about some fundamental questions: What’s the most important thing right now? Was it worth what it cost? How much is enough? And, what will I do with the time that remains?

January 27 -Form Your Mind! The Gift of Faith by Fr. Tadeusz Dajczer

2026/01/27

Dr. Tom Curran continues to explore theological formation, formation of the mind, by sharing insights from the book The Gift of Faith by Fr. Tadeusz Dajczer. Tom reflects on principles, such as: faith brings a light, understanding through experience, paradoxical truths, mystery increased through knowledge, and more!

January 26 -Ask Father: What’s Healing the Whole Person? Lies, Wounds & Divisiveness

2026/01/26

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Paul Heric, pastor of St. Thomas More Catholic Student Center at Washington State University, many questions about ministering to college-aged kids: How do you minister healing to college kids? What’s bringing so many young people to OCIA? What were stand-out insights from your time in the seminary?

January 23 -Faith and Family: Be a Witness! March for Life Activities for Families

2026/01/24

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran talk about the National March for Life and share stories about their own participation in local March for Life activities. Tom explores the culture of life vs. the culture of death, as it relates to social issues.

January 22 -Interview w/ BK Campus Minister Lorissa Horn

2026/01/23

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Lorissa Horn, Director of Campus Ministry at Bishop Kelly High School, Boise, ID, about faith formation activities for teens. Lorissa testifies to praying the Rosary and talks about the challenges facing young people today.

January 21 -You Are Called to be a Theologian: Humility and Obedience

2026/01/21

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights by Hans Urs von Balthasar on the call to be a theologian, in a childlike way, through worship, humility and obedience. Tom addresses the temptation toward cleverness, pride and condescension.

January 20 -What Forms Your Mind? How to Enter a Theological Discussion

2026/01/20

Dr. Tom Curran asks the questions: To whom do you open your mind? What do you notice? What’s your capacity to reflect? Tom explores different entry points to theological discussions, such as: salvation, hell and purgatory.

January 19 -Ask Father: What is Ordinary Time? Laziness or Negligence? St. Anthony Quotes

2026/01/19

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel: What is ordinary time all about? Who is St. Anthony of Egypt and how does his message speak to our time today? Is negligence or laziness a bigger sickness today? Today’s hosts respond to several quotes from St. Anthony of Egypt.

Podcast reviews

Read Dr. Tom Curran Podcast podcast reviews

4.8 out of 5

26 reviews

★★★★★

kenhagen 2022/01/03

Prof Janet Smith

Your interview with Professor Janet Smith is my favorite. I’m 58, so I don’t remember the TLM but I’m told our family went to it from the time I was b...

★★☆☆☆

bible in 2 years 2022/01/20

suggestion

Use to really enjoy this podcast, but the constant sharing of Covid opinions and thoughts on government control is distracting from the actual conten...

★★★★★

Ldybgs4luck 2021/08/15

Love Dr Tom Curran’s Podcast

I have been listening to Dr Tom Curran for years, and one thing that I appreciate is the fact that he is so relatable. His experiences are often the s...

check all reviews on apple podcasts