Best Awaken Catholic Podcasts (2024)

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S2-Case #12-Awakened-Pt 1 58:31

8m ago58:31

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"What have you been reading recently?" // Episode 197 27:14

8h ago27:14

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One of Joseph's favorite questions to ask people is "What have you been reading recently?" It's both prompted great conversation, as well as produced a number of awkward moments. Matthew Kelly has said, "We become the books we read"-- so if we're interested in who people are and who they're becoming, what they're reading is incredibly important! He…

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September 17 -NOT WORTH What it Cost $$$ | Camino Reflections Week 2 54:34

13h ago54:34

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Dr. Tom Curran shares reflections from many stages on his pilgrimage hiking the Camino. Tom talks about seeking the face of Christ, the gift of hospitality and the stewardship of relationships. Follow Tom's pilgrim journey on the Camino @MyCatholicFaithTV

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September 16 -Ask Father: Unexpected St. Robert Bellarmine Quotes! 54:42

2d ago54:42

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Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel to respond to unexpected quotes by St. Robert Bellarmine. Today's hosts discuss themes, such as: love, "having it all," The Last Judgement, and more!

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September 13 -Fr. John Riccardo Q& A: Holy Spirit Talk 7 53:35

2d ago53:35

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Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from a previous Q & A interview session with Fr. John Riccardo and airs the final talk in his series on the Holy Spirit.

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September 12 -Divine Appointment on the Camino: Holy Spirit Talk 6 54:43

7d ago54:43

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Dr. Tom Curran shares a story about a divine appointment on the Camino and shares the next talk in his series about the Holy Spirit. Follow Tom on his journey hiking the Camino @mycatholicfaithtv

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September 11 -Don't Carry Your Burdens! Camino Reflection: Holy Spirit Talk 5 55:22

8d ago55:22

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Dr. Tom Curran shares another reflection from the Camino and shares the next talk in his series about the Holy Spirit. Follow Tom on his journey hiking the Camino @mycatholicfaithtv

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S2-Case #11-Live Free-Pt 2 57:10

2d ago57:10

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Rethinking Failure // Episode 196 32:54

2d ago32:54

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We're in a pretty failure-averse world. There's not much mercy and not much margin for error in a world where our mistakes can be plastered across screens throughout the world. So how do we wrap our heads around failure, and what kinds of failure are out there? Turns out, there's at least three kinds of failures-- one for when we're learning and gr…

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September 10 -Quick Camino Update: Holy Spirit Talk 4 54:45

8d ago54:45

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Dr. Tom Curran updates listeners on his pilgrimage hiking the Camino and shares the next talk in his series about the Holy Spirit. Follow Tom on his journey hiking the Camino @mycatholicfaithtv

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September 9 -Ask Father: St. John Chrysostom Quotes 54:43

9d ago54:43

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Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel to reflect on quotes from St. John Chrysostom on themes, such as: cheerfulness, Christ in the beggar, shameless repentance, evangelization, gratitude, and more!

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September 6 -Caught Off Guard & Brought to Tears! Camino Reflections: Holy Spirit Talk 3 57:16

7d ago57:16

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Dr. Tom Curran shares recent stories from his recent days walking the Camino: the situation that caused him to cry and a rare encounter with another Catholic pilgrim. Later in the program, continues his talk series on the Power of the Holy Spirit. Follow Tom on his Camino pilgrimage @mycatholicfaith.tv…

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September 5 -Hiking the Camino Reflections: 4 Meanings of Walking on "The Way" 55:47

13d ago55:47

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Dr. Tom Curran talks about 4 of walking: pilgrimage, procession, departure/arrival and a way. Tom talks about the difference of hiking vs. walking the Camino and talks about the ugly reality of not respecting one's limits.

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September 4 -I Met the Enemy & a Guardian Angel: Week 1 Hiking the Camino Recap 55:23

9d ago55:23

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Dr. Tom Curran gives a recap of Week 1 of his 33 day pilgrimage hiking the Camino de Santiago. Tom talks about themes that are showing up on his pilgrimage: at an inflection point and trust "the way." Follow Tom on his Camino journey! @mycatholicfaithtv

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S2-Case #11- Live Free- Pt. 1 1:03:52

9d ago1:03:52

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The Midas Touch and the Screenification and Sterilization of the World // Episode 195 17:09

9d ago17:09

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Nathaniel Hawthorne has a lovely version of the story of King Midas, called "The Golden Touch," and Joseph read it aloud to his kids recently. While it's ostensibly about greed, it's also about exchanging real life for sterile, un-smellable, un-tasteable, un-nourishing shiny facsimiles. In other, unrelated news, how's your smartphone looking these …

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September 3 -Camino Week 1 Recap: Dr. Bill Lile ( AKA ProLife Doc) Interview 55:04

16d ago55:04

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Dr. Tom Curran gives listeners a quick update on his pilgrimage hiking the Camino and shares an interview with Dr. William Lile, the ProLife Doc. Find an upcoming event with Dr. Bill Lile near you!

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September 2 -Ask Father: 6 Stages of Marriage (Part 4) Empty Nesters & Broken Marriages 55:41

10d ago55:41

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Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Jeff Lewis continue their discussion on 6 stages in marriage. Tom asks Fr. Lewis: Can public schools be an option for Catholic families? How do you help families discern a path for high school graduates and a new mission for empty-nesters?

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August 30 -4 Reasons Why I am Hiking the Camino de Santiago 55:30

19d ago55:30

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Dr. Tom Curran continues his 33 day pilgrimage hiking the Camino de Santiago. Tom talks about the 4 reasons why he is hiking the Camino and shares insights on the devotion to the Holy Face. Follow Tom on his Camino journey! @mycatholicfaithtv

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August 29 -What in the World am I Doing? Hiking the Camino: 10x Life 55:40

15d ago55:40

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Dr. Tom Curran starts his 33 Day Camino journey, as part of his 90 day goal toward living a 10x Life. Tom lists all the reasons why he should NOT be hiking the Camino and explains the obstacles in his way. Follow Tom on his Camino! @MyCatholicFaithTV

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August 23 -5 Meanings of The Holy Face Devotion 55:31

21d ago55:31

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Dr. Tom Curran continues to train for his upcoming pilgrimage, hiking the Camino de Santiago. Tom shares insights on 5 themes related to the devotion to The Holy Face: personalization, spiritual attack, intercession, conduit of signs/wonders, and inculturation.

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August 28 -Camino Insights on Backpack & Flight: Power of the Holy Spirit Talk 2 54:03

21d ago54:03

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Dr. Tom Curran shares his first insight on hiking the Camino: switching out his backpack and a flight delay. Tom continues to stream the multi-talk series on The Power of the Holy Spirit.

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Season 2 Q&A with Father Martins 38:16

21d ago38:16

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Life is Worth Living, Sharing, and Multiplying // Episode 194 19:58

16d ago19:58

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It's weird how scandalous it sounds, that life is worth living, sharing, and multiplying. But these are ways we're inclined to be, to behave, and to desire as human beings. So saith Aristotle, Aquinas, and me, your friendly neighborhood podcaster. (Joseph did mis-speak-- it's in question 94, article 2, not question 86, of first part of the second p…

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August 27 -Arrived In France! Holy Spirit Talk 1 55:38

22d ago55:38

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Dr. Tom Curran travels to France to begin his Camino pilgrimage. Tom shares reflections from a previous interview with Fr. John Riccardo and streams the first talk in a multi-part series on the Power of the Holy Spirit.

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August 26 -Ask Father: 6 Stages of Marriage (Part 3) Raising a Family 55:49

17d ago55:49

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Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Jeff Lewis questions: What does it mean that Mary was assumed into heaven? What happened when Enoch and Elijah died? Who is Venerable Leo Dupont? Today’s hosts continue to discuss 6 stages in marriage; picking up on stage 3, family-raising stage!

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August 22 -Queenship of Mary and The Holy Face 55:32

27d ago55:32

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Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from The Golden Arrow: The Revelations of Sr. Mary of St. Peter. (Tan Books) Tom talks about making acts of reparation for blasphemy and the need for that today!

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S2-Case#10-The Origin of An Exorcist 43:37

29d ago43:37

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A young Deacon Martins encounters the enemy in his first ever showdown with the demonic. Want more Exorcist Files Content? Subscribe to The Vault for exclusive deep dives into past cases and Ask Me Anything Episodes with Father Martins. Thanks to Lumen, for sponsoring this episode! Head to lumen.me/EXFILES for 15% off your purchase. And to BubsNatu…

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Importance of Invitations // Episode 193 36:37

23d ago36:37

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Our social fabric is threadbare these days, and making invitations is our way of re-enforcing, patching, and strengthening society. Joseph talks about having invite-to-able lives, about making clear invitations, and handling rejection. Those are the things he needs to hear, so he's guessing you might too! On our website, if Catholic husbands have a…

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August 20 -Pay Attention to the Signs! Significance of the Passage of Time 55:10

29d ago55:10

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Dr. Tom Curran continues to train for his upcoming pilgrimage as he walks and talks about the significance of the passage of time. Tom shares stories about paying attention to signs, making a pilgrimage, the Holy Face devotion, and more!

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August 19 -Ask Father: Build Something! 6 Stages of Marriage (Part 2) 55:10

1M ago55:10

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Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Jeff Lewis questions about: teen dating, marrying non-Catholics, advice for newlyweds, and the "non-negotiables." Today’s hosts continue to discuss 6 stages in marriage.

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August 16 -Don’t Doubt! God has Designed YOUR Life 55:19

1M ago55:19

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Dr. Tom Curran walks with his listeners throughout the program, in training for his upcoming pilgrimage, and testifies to the work of reparation through The Holy Face devotion.

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August 15 -Best-of Archive: What DID Mary Know? Feast of the Assumption 59:49

1M ago59:49

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From the Archive! Did Mary know Jesus would be sacrificed? Did she know she was created to be Queen? Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Jeff Lewis explore insights on the Catholic Church’s teaching on Mary, as referenced in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

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August 14 -Walk With Me! Uncover the Pilgrim Quality of YOUR Life 55:32

1M ago55:32

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Dr. Tom Curran practices walking and talking as he trains for his upcoming pilgrimage, The Camino de Santiago. Tom reflects on the concepts of pilgrim, journey, home and companion.

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S2-Case #09-The Ties That Bind, Pt. 2 39:20

1M ago39:20

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Things escalate dramatically when Maria faces a demonic relapse. Father John Szada returns. SPONSORS- WHO WE LOVE! A special thank you to our two sponsors of today's episode. As you know we went independent so we could control the advertisements and cut down on them to include only that which we love. Below are two sponsors we really enjoy. http://…

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August 12 -Ask Father: 6 Stages of Marriage (Part 1) 55:14

1M ago55:14

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Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Jeff Lewis for marriage counseling help! Today’s hosts begin to discuss 6 stages in marriage: preparing for marriage, the newlywed stage, family stage, grandparent stage, the later years stage, and the circumstance of divorce/annulment.

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August 9 -Faith and Family: The Pace of Life! The Gift of Walking Together in Marriage 55:26

1M ago55:26

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Dr. Tom and Kari Curran take a walk and reflect on 30 years of marriage, in preparation for walking The Camino. The Currans discuss the habit of walking, the pace of life and important conversations in courtship and marriage.

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August 8 -Striking Witness! Profession of Perpetual Vows 55:33

1M ago55:33

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Dr. Tom Curran reflects on the Feasts of Our Lady of the Snows, St. Dominic, Transfiguration and more! Tom reflects on witnessing the profession of perpetual vows to the consecrated life of religious sisters.

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August 7 -I Believe in YOU! Sacrament of Matrimony: Honoring Rev. Tom Vandenberg 55:31

1M ago55:31

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Dr. Tom Curran honors Rev. Tom Vandernberg, recently deceased priest of the Archdiocese of Seattle, by sharing a past interview with Fr. Tom on his book Rediscovering a Pearl of Great Price: The Surprising Sacrament of Matrimony.

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S2-Case #09 -The Ties That Bind, Pt 1 41:22

1M ago41:22

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Father John Szada who holds a PhD in Psychology , guest hosts a case from his own ministry. When a young girl begins experiencing demonic manifestations the culprit looks to be closer to home than anyone could have realized. SPONSORS Exodus90- the premier spiritual formation curriculum for men. Join Father Martins as he hosts this years St. Michael…

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Three Tests for Pride // Episode 192 15:52

1M ago15:52

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How proud am I? Do I think I'm wiser than I really am? Do I think I'm stronger than I really am? Do I think I'm more excusable than I really am? Probably. And that, my friends, is prideful. Listen in to find out more! Here's the website for Catholic singles (aged 22-35ish): https://ouroutpost.org/dating/ As always, check out our work, and join our …

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August 6 -Follow Up! The Secret of the Holy Face (Part 2): Fr. Lawrence Carney Interview 57:20

1M ago57:20

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Dr. Tom Curran follows up with Fr. Lawrence Carney after his first interview about his book The Secret of the Holy Face: The Devotion Destined to Save Society. (tanbooks.com) Hear testimonies about how the Devotion to The Holy Face is lived out daily!