

Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast)
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Lay Catholic evangelists Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle bring you a podcast series that teaches you how to confidently share your Catholic faith with your family members, friends, co-workers, and the strangers you meet on airplanes. Every episode, Mike and Dave give you five steps you can take each week to become an instrument God uses to spread the Gospel, heal hearts, and renew his Church. Be inspired by stories of miraculous conversions and be reminded that God still powerfully intervenes to transform people's lives.
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Oct 1, 2025 • 36min
Your Money Is Blinding You
Are you blind to the needs of your neighbor? Mike and Dave unpack “The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus”, breaking down this story, line by line. They remind us that Jesus repeatedly warns us about the dangers of wealth and that service, worship of God and loving our neighbor is how we truly love God.
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Sep 24, 2025 • 31min
This Parable Confuses Me the Most
How do we make sense of parables that seem confusing at first? What does Jesus mean when He says to “make friends with dishonest wealth”? Gomer unpacks The Parable of the Dishonest Steward and shows why it’s essential to consider the context - the time, place, and people - when we try to understand the deeper meaning of Christ’s parables.
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Sep 17, 2025 • 28min
Which Soil Are You? Living the Parable of the Sower
How do I make sense of the seed, soil, rocky ground, and thorns? Dave explains the Parable of the Sower and shares how it can be applied to our lives. He also gives advice as to how we can plant seeds on good soil and how we can bear fruit in our own lives.
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Sep 10, 2025 • 39min
Why Does Jesus Speak in Parables?
Why does Jesus conceal his teachings through parables rather than speaking straight forward? Mike and Dave kick off their new topic discussion on the parables and explain how the parables invite you into a mystery and teach you to slow down. Mike and Dave invite you to join them into the mystery of unpacking the parables and give tips to understand the parables better.
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Sep 3, 2025 • 35min
A Healthy Way to Understand the Papacy
Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle conclude their series on Pope Leo XIV, exploring themes of idolatry, key Biblical lessons, and how his papacy compares with those of earlier popes. They also give a sneak peek into their upcoming season on the parables!
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Aug 27, 2025 • 40min
Saturated in Scripture
Do you just read the Bible or do you let God speak to you through His word? Mike Gormley and Dave Vanvickle finish up their reflections on Pope Leo XIV’s general audiences and applaud the pope for his hyper focus on breaking down the Gospel. We’re reminded it’s not about just reading Scripture, but about slowing down and letting God transform our hearts and minds.
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Aug 20, 2025 • 27min
Are You Feeling Stuck?
Is there an area of your life you want healed? Mike Gormley continues his reflection on Pope Leo’s general audiences and explains what to do with your sickness and brokeness. He reminds us that no matter what is paralyzing you, God can bring you out of any situation.
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Aug 13, 2025 • 38min
Do You Need Healing?
Are you in need of healing? Are you retreating from reality? Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle continue their reflections on Pope Leo’s general audiences while discussing the importance of facing what you’re afraid of, letting go of our egos and trusting in the Lord with all your heart.
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Aug 6, 2025 • 40min
Pope Leo's Meditation on the Parable of the Vineyard
Mike 'Gomer' Gormley and Dave 'The Perfect Weather' VanVickle dive deep into Pope Leo's reflection on the parable of the laborers in the vineyard. They highlight the importance of responding to God's call without delay, generosity, and the profound question of finding meaning in life.
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Jul 30, 2025 • 35min
"The Parable of the Sower” and “The Good Samaritan” Explained
Mike Gormley emphasizes the importance of hope, while meditating on Pope Leo’s reflections, praising his ability to speak on the human and spiritual level. Gormley also analyzes the Pope’s General Audiences as he dissects two popular parables, “The Parable of the Sower” and the “Good Samaritan”.
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“Look at your life, look at the daily circumstances, and ask yourself, ‘Okay, what situation right now is God using, is God leveraging, to reach me, to bring the grace, of His word into my life?’”
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