

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 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.

Mar 27, 2024 • 49min
Don’t Be Fearful of Confession
How do you make a good confession? How do you cope with a bad confession? Going to confession is a very vulnerable thing. It can be a great experience, but occasionally, it can be a negative one. Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle discuss some of the common reasons why people may have a negative experience in confession. They offer advice on how to respond and how to potentially avoid them all together.
Snippet from the Show
"The priest is not a priest for himself; he does not give himself absolution; he does not administer the Sacraments to himself. He is not for himself. He is for you." -St. John Vianney
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Mar 20, 2024 • 42min
How to Look Forward to Confession
Confession can feel uncomfortable, intimidating, and even burdensome. However, the sacrament of confession is one of the greatest gifts from God. How can we understand that better? Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle explain the joy and goodness of confession. They share their own feelings about the sacrament and how they have worked to overcome sin in their own lives.
Snippet from the Show
If you truly understand confession, you will realize how freeing it is.
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Mar 13, 2024 • 47min
The Eucharist and Encounter
Why is the Eucharistic theme so central to the Catholic life? Perhaps, you have heard the term “Eucharistic people” and wondered what it means and what that might look like. Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle discuss the impact of the Eucharist on our lives. They also offer advice on how to prepare well for receiving the Eucharist.
Snippet from the Show
Remember that you are encountering the living God. There is no reason that you should walk away the same.
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Mar 6, 2024 • 45min
The Pinnacle of the Christian Life
What is the high point in life? Where ought everything to lead? Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle continue their conversation around mystagogy as they discuss the Eucharist. They explain its importance and why everything ought to point to the Eucharist.
Snippet from the Show
Every bit of our life ought to be oriented towards encounter with Jesus Christ.
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Feb 28, 2024 • 46min
The Essential Power of Confirmation
Is Confirmation really important? What does it do that Baptism doesn’t already do? For many, Confirmation can seem like an afterthought or some rite of passage. However, Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle share why it is so much more than that. They explain its incredible significance and why it is essential for someone striving for salvation.
Snippet from the Show
The most underplayed sacrament of the life of the Church is one of the most important.
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Feb 27, 2024 • 30min
BONUS EPISODE: Typology of the Old Testament and Baptism
Is there anything pointing to Baptism in the Old Testament? Are there shadows of it that come into the light in the New Testament? Mike Gormley is here with a bonus episode to dive into this very topic. Enjoy this bonus content looking at typology of the Old Testament and Baptism.
Snippet from the Show
The sacramental life of the Church communicates the life of Christ to us.
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