Work & Family Life W/Dr. Tom Curran (Part 1)

Work & Family Life W/Dr. Tom Curran (Part 1)

In this episode of the Desert Wanderers podcast, we welcome Dr. Tom Curran, who shares his profound insights on balancing work, life, and faith. Dr. Curran dives into his personal vocation story, discussing how his upbringing and faith journey shaped his approach to family and work. He emphasizes the importance of prioritizing God, spouse, and children while navigating the complexities of raising a large family and maintaining a career. Join us as we explore practical advice for parents seeking to instill faith in their children and the significance of community in our spiritual journeys. Chapters: (00:00) Dr. Tom Kern talks about parenting teens and work life balance on Desert Wanderers podcast (01:57) What does it mean to be a success? Is there a difference between being successful and being fruitful (03:18) How did your faith influence your career and how has it grown into business (08:27) No, it's, I feel called to be a priest. And I have not stopped doing church work so (12:31) Tom Champs: How do we teach faith well to our children (17:03) Carrie says she started teaching her kids mysteries when they were young (21:32) Todd: Two fruits came from this parenting method for our kids (25:38) What kind of advice would you give to families wanting to have bigger families (28:58) How were you able to trust God and your finances when you had children (35:53) Natalie: I love the part about structuring your life (41:11) Men and women need to prioritize the Lord first, Natalie says (42:46) Carrie says young mothers need to give themselves space to relax with kids (46:05) It's a question that I face with a bunch of people including my own sons (49:21) You've got two choices on how to balance finances and family mission (55:19) One of the biggest indicators of successful children is the life of the spouses (56:27) God the Father has completely shocked us with his generosity, Natalie says (01:00:20) What did your wife do to make the house a peaceful place during that time (01:01:22) This episode of Desert Wanderers was produced by Salt and Light Radio

Finding Faith Through Trauma: A Journey of Redemption

In this episode of the Desert Wanderers podcast, we welcome Adrienne, who shares her transformative vocation story. From her turbulent childhood to her profound journey back to the Catholic Church, Adrienne opens up about her struggles with trauma, feminism, and the impact of her abortion. Through vulnerability and faith, she has found healing and purpose, inspiring others along the way. Join us for a heartfelt discussion on redemption, community, and the grace of God. 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe for more stories of faith, hope, and community! 👂 Tune in and be inspired! Chapters: (00:00) Desert Wanderers podcast features interviews with priests, religious and laity (02:20) Rachel was baptized Catholic and very active in organized religion (09:49) Rachel Vine says trauma pushed her away from faith and into feminism (16:36) If we look at the history of feminism, really, it was first people seeing injustice (22:46) Some healing that you thought was actually helping wasn't helping you (23:57) You traded love for anger to become addicted to drugs and alcohol (27:27) Adrian, you have a very sensitive child who turned to anger (32:20) The Catholic Church really embraces, almost celebrates suffering, right? (37:09) Using yoga to help with trauma can be very helpful (37:44) As an instructor in trauma, you use yoga to help people find help (45:25) Most of yoga's poses are named after animals or deities (50:05) I am in therapy with a Catholic therapist. It was so necessary for me (53:22) You know, another thing I would like to suggest for people is community building (59:22) You say in 2019 you found yourself pregnant and decided to end abortion (01:06:54) Rachel's Vineyard retreat opened my eyes to abortion's evil (01:07:56) Did your family rally around you at all during this difficult time (01:12:06) Rachel's Vineyard retreat focuses on scandalous women in Christ's ministry (01:19:22) One of the most important parts of the abortion workshop was sharing stories (01:20:54) Adrian Sandpoint came out of a Catholic retreat and became a writer (01:26:27) Adrian, you're godmother to your daughter. Pretty high honor (01:27:26) Natalie: Speaking thing has, it was certainly not my idea (01:32:57) Natalie says pregnancy resource centers can be incredibly helpful during abortion process

Generational Catholicism: Faith & Family Life Catholic Ministries (How to Raise Catholic Children)

In this week's episode of the Desert Wanderers podcast, we continue our Generational Catholicism series with Father Nelson Cintra. Join us as we explore the significance of nurturing faith within families and how to make our Catholic faith truly generational. Father Tim shares insights from his ministry and discusses the vital role of parents in transmitting faith to their children. This episode is a call to action for families to engage in meaningful conversations about faith and create a supportive environment for spiritual growth. Don't miss this enlightening discussion! Chapters: (00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t_LNMUWkRs]) This week is our Generational Catholicism series with Father Nelson Cintra (02:56 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t_LNMUWkRs&t=176s]) Father Tim is a priest of the Diocese of Orange (09:19 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t_LNMUWkRs&t=559s]) There was a time where we explicitly said that parents were obstacles (16:48 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t_LNMUWkRs&t=1008s]) Child centric conversations of faith are where faith is integrated into life (17:31 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t_LNMUWkRs&t=1051s]) You mentioned the youth group era what did you mean by that? (23:24 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t_LNMUWkRs&t=1404s]) Francis wants to talk about practical ways to help families grow as Catholics (28:50 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t_LNMUWkRs&t=1730s]) The other one that really was helpful was this idea of different parenting styles (31:09 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t_LNMUWkRs&t=1869s]) You grew up in a household with high expectations and high affection (32:29 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t_LNMUWkRs&t=1949s]) David: I think kids need to see their parents care about Faith (39:06 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t_LNMUWkRs&t=2346s]) Charles says parents should talk about faith at home as a family (46:07 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t_LNMUWkRs&t=2767s]) In July, we'll start running this devotion package at our parish (46:33 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t_LNMUWkRs&t=2793s]) What do you offer to families to help with faith formation (51:08 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t_LNMUWkRs&t=3068s]) Father Tim's ministry focuses on faith formation and family formation (54:54 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t_LNMUWkRs&t=3294s]) So let's pray. Mighty God, bless us, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit

Sacred Sorrows: A Journey Through Grief and Healing

In this heartfelt episode of Desert Wanderers, we sit down with Kim Steinberg to explore her profound journey through grief, faith, and recovery. Kim shares her personal vocation story, the challenges she faced, and the transformative experiences that led her back to her Catholic faith. We also dive into the upcoming Sacred Sorrows event, designed to provide comfort and healing for those grieving the loss of a child. Join us for an inspiring conversation about resilience, love, and the power of community. 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe for more stories of faith, hope, and community! 👂 Tune in and be inspired! Recourses: Sacred Sorrows: https://sacredsorrows.org [https://sacredsorrows.org] Boise Event: June 6th 2026 9:30am Our Lady of Ephesus Alive Again Ministries https://aliveagainministries.org [https://aliveagainministries.org] Catholics in Recovery https://catholicsinrecovery.com [https://catholicsinrecovery.com] Redbird Ministries https://redbird.love [https://redbird.love] Salt and Light Radio https://saltandlightradio.com [https://saltandlightradio.com] Kim Steinberg's Website and Memoir: https://www.kimsteinberg.net/ [https://www.kimsteinberg.net/] Chapters: (00:00) Desert Wanderers interviews priests, religious and laity in Boise diocese (01:15) Did you grow up Catholic or were you not Christian (07:13) Father Nelson Sintra talks about parents who have children leave the faith (13:21) Well, I started to. Throughout the years. I didn't go to Sunday church, Sunday mass (17:55) Your whole faith was centered around helping other alcoholics and addicts (20:33) Do you think that your marriage, um, you know, was really just like (21:23) You got sober at 22 thanks to the power of God (27:17) I tried to convert to Judaism, but it didn't go anywhere (27:49) Your husband came back to Catholicism after his son died (31:09) So first, let's go ahead and just. Talk about your son. What was he like? So he was always adventurous (34:16) Do you have any advice for mothers with little boys who need more instruction (38:14) Your husband had struggled with addiction as well (41:52) I have a question for you about helping someone struggling with addiction (43:29) So what have been the helpful resources for you and the ones that weren't (45:07) The Ignatian program started the September before my son died (46:24) Are there certain stages of grief? I know think. Can we talk about grief for a second (48:01) What can someone do to help someone in grieving (52:20) After your son died, you went to Sacred Sorrows retreat (54:31) For me, I wanted a Christian counselor. Um, probably a regular counselor is fine, too (57:32) Did this experience make you open up to others more about your grief (01:02:23) Kim, I'm so excited to have you putting this event on (01:03:57) Kim Steinberg talks about her upcoming memoir Always and Everywhere

The Seven Deadly Sins & Their Remedies: Lust W/ Fr. Dail

In this episode of Desert Wanderers, we embark on a profound exploration of lust with Father Nathan Dale. As part of our Seven Deadly Sins and Their Remedies series, Father Nathan delves into the nature of lust, distinguishing it from mere attraction and discussing its implications for our lives. He emphasizes the importance of understanding lust as a disordered desire and offers insights on how to navigate this powerful passion in a way that aligns with our faith.Tune in for a thoughtful conversation that aims to illuminate the path toward purity and self-gift. 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe for more stories of faith, hope, and community! 👂 Tune in and be inspired! Social Media: Instagram ( / desertwandererspodcast ) Tiktok ( / desertwandererspodcast ) Chapters: (00:00) Desert Wanderers interviews priests, religious and laity in Boise diocese (01:37) Father Nathan Dale talks about what is lust and how to deal with it (04:44) Lust is disordered and it's possessive, right (08:26) So much of sin is control and possessiveness (10:34) You know, when you suppress everything within you, it can destroy you (14:28) Why is lust one of the seven deadly sins? Partly because of its power (16:59) Lust is a consequence of disobedience of pride, says St. Paul (20:01) Thomas Aquinas calls lust principal vice of intemperance (20:55) Pride when we refuse to do God's will leads to other sins (25:30) The Bible says to embrace your animal nature on day six (27:48) Our sins hide from us and we're not aware of them, right (30:18) So social media obviously is one. But the other thing that's important is prayer (35:10) How does social media affect women's lust compared to men's (40:25) The first time we ever see the soulmate was after the Enlightenment (41:54) The transfiguration shows us what we're meant for, right (47:19) Your passions become like a fireplace for your vocation (47:56) What are practical things people can do today to combat lust (55:22) You need to have order to your life, Sam says