

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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Jul 7, 2021 • 43min
The Path of Inner Healing
Guiding others through the path of inner healing is an essential part of the journey of discipleship and evangelization. Today, Dave VanVickle explains why as evangelists it’s important to help others recognize the wounds that are limiting their freedom to respond to God’s love. He provides us practical ways to help navigate others on their path of inner healing towards freedom and wholeness in Christ.
Snippet from the Show
"Lord Jesus, you know my burdens. I lay them all on your Good Shepherd’s Heart. I beseech you, by the merits of the great, open wound in your heart, to heal the small wounds that are in mine."
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Jun 30, 2021 • 44min
Facing the Reality of Sin
We can't understand Jesus as the Savior if we don't acknowledge that we have something to be saved from- our sin. Dave “Prideful Self-Exaltation” VanVickle and I discuss why we need to face the reality of sin if we truly want to live in the freedom of Christ.
Snippet from the Show
"Every offering of grace is a promise that your sin does not define you eternally."
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Jun 23, 2021 • 42min
Training New Hires to Change the World
The call to evangelization and discipleship starts with the way you onboard and train the new hires at your parish, apostolate, or non-profit organization. Today, Dave "Digital Shabbat" VanVickle and I continue our discussion about hiring and training mission driven employees who will change the world. We provide you with more concrete advice so you can successfully onboard your new hires.
Snippet from the Show
The call to evangelization and discipleship starts with the way you onboard and disciple the new hires at your parish, apostolate, or non-profit organization.
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Jun 16, 2021 • 52min
Hiring Parish Employees Made for Mission
Parishes need employees ready for mission and eager to change the world. Today, Dave “The HR-Man” VanVickle shares his expertise and tips hiring successful and reliable parish employees that will transform your parish.
Snippet from the Show
Working for the Church is not just a job, it’s calling to a mission rooted in prayer and discipleship.
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Jun 9, 2021 • 37min
Five Pillars of Lifelong Conversion
Do you feel like you are getting comfortable in your faith? There is no plateau in the Christian life, for it is an ongoing pilgrimage of constant learning and conversion. Today, Dave "The Saint" VanVickle and I guide you through the five pillars of metanoia or lifelong conversion, to help you keep running towards Christ.
Snippet from the Show
The saints show us the marvelous things God is capable of doing through us when we run towards Christ, knowing we can only stop when we have crossed the finish line into his glorious heavenly Kingdom.
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Jun 2, 2021 • 38min
Raising Young Kids in the Faith
How do we evangelize our young children? Dave “The Ransom Is Paid” VanVickle and I share our experience raising young kids in the faith and give you practical ways to share Christ with them so they grow up with a strong faith.
Snippet from the Show
“Don’t isolate your children from the world out of fear. Teach them to be the salt and light of the world, not to escape the world.”
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May 26, 2021 • 40min
Why Did Jesus Have to Die? ( with Dr. Edward Sri)
How do we properly understand Jesus’ death and sacrifice on the Cross? Today I am joined by Dr. Edward Sri to continue our discussion of Catholic atonement theology. Dr. Edward Sri explains why Jesus’ sacrifice was ultimately a gift of love offered to the Father, and how that gift is made present to us in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
Snippet from the Show
"The Father never turned his face away from Jesus. Even in his death, Jesus still saw the beatific vision."
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May 19, 2021 • 1h 2min
Rescuing Fallen Away Family Members (with Brandon Vogt)
Your child or grandchild has fallen away from the faith, what should you do? Today, Dave "The Man" VanVickle and I are joined by Brandon Vogt from Word on Fire to discuss his approach rescuing fallen away family members. He discusses the cultural roadblocks in evangelization we face today, and gives us practical ways to engage in conversations with our loved ones who have turned away from Christ.
Snippet from the Show
"You cannot diminish the power of a parents persistent prayer."
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May 12, 2021 • 51min
Atonement Part Two: Longing for Eternal Life
Are we searching for eternal things in a temporary world? Today, Dave “The Original Man” VanVickle and I continue our discussion on atonement, specifically talking about the hold death has on us, and our longing for the eternal. We also talk briefly about obstacles to our sanctity, and how to respond to them.
Snippet from the Show
“The only real immortal thing is our soul, and that’s what we need to focus on.”
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May 5, 2021 • 44min
Atonement: How Did Jesus Actually Save Us?
How did Jesus actually accomplish our salvation? Dave "The Mercy Seat" VanVickle and I talk about atonement theology, a fundamental topic that is often overlooked in evangelization. We dive into the complexity of atonement theology, and look at how Christ's life as a whole is salvific.
Snippet from the Show
The entire life of Christ communicates the saving love of the Father for humanity.
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