

Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast)
Ascension
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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Apr 7, 2021 • 35min
Forget the Old Normal
How do we come back to our parishes after a year of so much chaos and change? Today, I share a recent talk I gave to young adults about returning to a new normal, where the laity is no longer passive, but rather on fire with the Holy Spirit to spread the Gospel and transform society.
Snippet from the Show
It's time to stop walking towards our salvation and start running towards Christ with our whole hearts like never before.
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Mar 31, 2021 • 41min
5 Failures of Evangelization
Part of being an evangelist is learning from your mistakes. Today, Dave “Carry Your Cross After Me” VanVickle and I share our top 5 mistakes we have made over years in evangelization. These mistakes remind us that we are limited and God is ultimately in control.
Snippet from the Show
Dont' take the place of God in a person's life, there is only one Savior.
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Mar 24, 2021 • 35min
The Devil's Trap for the Evangelist
The devil wants the evangelist to forget about the salvation of his own soul because he is so preoccupied with the salvation of other souls. Dave “Almost the Strongest Man in Pittsburgh” VanVickle and I answer a listener’s question about struggling with grave sin while being in a position of leadership in the faith. We discuss the spiritual battle all evangelists face and how to find freedom from sin and shame.
This episode contains adult themes that are not suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Snippet from the Show
Before we help others fight their spiritual battles, we must first face the battles in our own soul.
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Mar 17, 2021 • 41min
Divine Filiation
The concept of Divine filiation is at the heart of the Christian mystery. Dave “The Power” VanVickle and I, explain the powerful reality that in Christ, we are sons and daughters of the Father. We provide you with a thorough understanding of this theological concept that harmonizes all the doctrines of the Catholic faith, and reminds us of the goal of all our practices.
Snippet from the Show
"Heaven does not begin when we die, it begins the moment we are baptized in Christ and brought back home to the Father as his adopted children."
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Mar 10, 2021 • 38min
Equipped for Mission: Evangelization Boot Camp
Do you want to evangelize but don’t know where to start? No matter where we are in life, we can all share the power of the Kerygma. Today, Dave “Drill Instructor” VanVickle and I, talk about our new evangelization boot camp coming up that will equip you to be a confident evangelist in today’s world.
Snippet from the Show
No matter what our vocation, we can all cry out from our hearts the Good News- that powerful reality that Jesus saves.
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Mar 3, 2021 • 38min
Reviving Biblical Morality
Biblical knowledge is key when it comes to understanding morality. Today, Dave “Brave New” VanVickle and I discuss why depriving young people of Biblical stories negatively affects their moral reasoning skills as they grow up. We brainstorm ways we can revive Biblical morality in a culture that has disconnected morality from the Bible, and reduced it to pure emotions.
Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University.
Snippet from the Show
“We need to revive Biblical morality in a culture that has disconnected morality from the Bible and reduced it to pure emotions."
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Feb 24, 2021 • 37min
Overcoming Indifference to the Sacraments
In these times of pandemic, how do we prevent others from falling into a state of indifference to the sacraments? Today, Dave VanVickle and I answer a listener’s question about drifting away from the faith in these difficult times. We have a honest conversation about the urgency of returning to Church, and provide some concrete steps to overcoming the growing indifference to the sacraments.
Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University.
Snippet from the Show
"Jesus is the vine and we are the branches, without him we will wither away."
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Feb 17, 2021 • 39min
Defending Truth with Charity
How do we fraternally correct people within and outside the Church who are preaching ideas contrary to Church teaching, or spreading theological errors? Dave “Tactical Pants” VanVickle and I, tackle this difficult issue many evangelists encounter today. We give you practical advice so you are prepared to navigate these confusing situations and defend the truth in a humble and charitable way.
Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University.
Snippet from the Show
“We have a fundamental justice to our creator, and when God gives us a moral command we cannot soften the command because it offends us.”c
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Feb 10, 2021 • 32min
Communicating the Love of God
How do we communicate God’s love to those we meet? Today, Dave VanVickle gives practical tips for spreading the love of Christ.
Snippet from the Show
“One of the most important things for an evangelist to understand is how to communicate God’s love for humanity.”
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Feb 3, 2021 • 33min
Why Our Parishes Need Disruptors
It’s not about bringing more people to mass, it’s about bringing more people the love of Christ. Today, Gomer and Dave “Teacher of Teachers” VanVickle explain why our parishes need disruptors in order to grow in evangelization.
Snippet from the Show
“Everything worth having takes effort to keep it going.”
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