
Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast)
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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Jun 5, 2024 • 36min
The Importance of Mary
Dive into the importance of Mary in Catholic tradition, exploring her multifaceted role and relationship with Jesus. Discover the significance of Marian devotion, spiritual warfare, disciple-making, and the blessings brought by leading a Marian Consecration. Get inspired to deepen your bond with the Blessed Mother and involve others in Marian devotions.

May 29, 2024 • 50min
What Catholics Actually Believe About Mary
Do you know what Catholics actually believe about Mary? There can be a lot of misunderstanding when it comes to the Catholic Church's teachings on Mary. Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle go through the Marian dogmas and explain each one so as to better equip you in your evangelization.
Snippet from the Show
Mary represents what the fullness of grace can do in the life of a creature.
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May 22, 2024 • 37min
Re-Emphasizing the Sacramental Life
There is a significant de-emphasis in American Christianity on the sacramental life. Instead, many Christians are more focused on their personal faith. What are the dangers of this? Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle take up these questions as a conclusion to this series on Mystagogy.
Snippet from the Show
All of the sacraments are material, visible, sensible signs that communicate the invisible, the hidden power of God.
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May 15, 2024 • 47min
What Does It Mean to Be a Priest?
Discussion on the historical continuity and symbolic nature of priesthood from Old to New Testaments. Exploring the unique priesthood of Jesus Christ as both priest and victim. Contrasting Protestant authority structures with Catholic bishops and priests. Deep dive into the impact of priestly blessings in Catholic tradition.

May 8, 2024 • 51min
How to Understand the Catholic Priesthood
Exploring the purpose and role of Catholic priests, debunking misconceptions about priesthood. Emphasizing the priest's service to others and the importance of understanding Holy Orders. Discussing controversial topics like women's roles in the Church and the responsibility of priests as representatives of Christ in administering sacraments.

May 1, 2024 • 35min
The Most Important Thing for Your Marriage
What is the best thing you can do for your marriage? In their final episode on marriage, Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle address the topic of marital spirituality. They share their own experiences of developing a prayer life with their spouse and the challenges they faced. Together, they encourage every person to prioritize prayer in their marriage.
Snippet from the Show
Choosing to love and choosing to build a marriage includes the decision to live a marital spirituality.
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Apr 24, 2024 • 47min
Characteristics of a Truly Christian Marriage
Discover the characteristics of a truly Christian marriage, including daily vow reminders. Hear about funny youth group anecdotes and explore the challenges of upholding the sacred covenant of marriage in a changing society.

Apr 17, 2024 • 45min
Holy Matrimony: A Vocation of Service
Marriage is more than just emotional support; it's a sacrament of communion and mutual service. The hosts explore how societal views differ from the Church’s understanding of marriage. They delve into the Eucharist's role in spiritual warfare and the significance of intimacy and communication in relationships. The discussion emphasizes that serving one’s spouse is akin to serving Jesus. They also tackle loneliness in marriages and the commitment needed for personal growth and spirituality within family life.

Apr 10, 2024 • 50min
What Happens After You Die?
Do you know what happens after you die? What does the Church tell us about what will occur after our death? Dave VanVickle and Michael Gormley take up these questions and explain the Church’s teachings. They explain how judgment works and why it is so important for those on earth to do penance for the dead.
Snippet from the Show
“Death proves also that life has meaning, because it reveals that the virtues and goodness practiced within time do not find their completion except in eternity.” -Ven. Fulton Sheen
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Apr 3, 2024 • 50min
How the Anointing of the Sick Actually Works
Exploring the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, the podcast delves into its spiritual significance and practical applications. It discusses the misconceptions surrounding the sacrament, its effects on the individual, and the importance of understanding its purpose beyond just physical healing. Personal experiences and reflections on suffering and spiritual growth are shared, emphasizing the sacrament's role in uniting the sick with Christ and preparing for eternal life.
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