Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast)
Lay Catholic evangelists Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle host a podcast that teaches listeners how to confidently share their Catholic faith with family, friends, coworkers, and strangers. Each episode provides five practical steps to become an instrument for spreading the Gospel, healing hearts, and renewing the Church. The show features stories of miraculous conversions and reminders of God's powerful intervention in people's lives.
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How Doctors Can See Christ in Their Patients
What does it look like to practice medicine as a Catholic? Dr. Mike and Dr. Claudia Mulock share how their faith shapes their work, marriage, and approach to caring for patients. From seeing Christ in the people they serve to offering their work to God, they discuss the challenges of practicing medicine in a demanding healthcare system and how every patient can become an opportunity to lo
What Is the Purpose of Medicine?
What is the purpose of medicine? And what does healthcare look like when we remember the dignity and eternal destiny of the person being cared for?
Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle explore what it means to care for the whole person, prepare for death, and recover the true purpose of healthcare. Along the way, they share powerful stories of faith, suffering, hospice care, and conversion.
Nursing as a Catholic Vocation: Hospice, COVID, and Caring for Souls with Elizabeth Kauffeld
What does it mean to care for the whole person, body and soul?
Dave sits down with nurse, Elizabeth Kauffeld, to discuss the vocation of Catholic healthcare. Together, they explore the sacredness of the end of life, the role of prayer in patient care, and why Catholics have a unique witness to bring to medicine. Whether you're in healthcare or simply seeking a deeper understanding of suf
The Mission Behind Catholic Healthcare
Medicine today often prioritizes efficiency, profits, and policies, but Catholic healthcare was founded on a very different mission: to continue the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
Gomer and Dave speak with Ryan Conklin of CHRISTUS Health about what makes Catholic healthcare unique, why healing is more than curing, and how Catholic hospitals can remain faithful to their mission in an i
Modern Medicine Has Forgotten What It Means to Heal
What is medicine really for?
In this solo episode, Gomer explores the purpose of medicine through the lens of Scripture, philosophy, and the Catholic faith. Drawing from Sirach, Plato, St. Thomas Aquinas, Edmund Pellegrino, and the healing ministry of Jesus, he argues that today's healthcare crisis is ultimately a crisis of understanding what it means to be human.
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Medicine That Heals the Whole Person
What does it mean to practice medicine as a faithful Catholic? Dave VanVickle is joined by Grant and Christy Martsolf to explore a vision of healthcare that treats the whole person, not just the symptoms. They discuss restorative medicine, the dignity of the human person, AI, lessons from COVID, and how faith is shaping the future of healthcare through their new practice, Headwaters Clini
A Catholic Vision for Medicine
What does Jesus really mean when he tells his disciples to "heal the sick"?
Gomer reflects on accompanying his father through his final days before introducing a new season on Catholic healthcare. Together, Gomer and Dave explore the Church's vision for medicine, the dignity of every patient, and why healthcare is more than a profession, it's a vocation to share in Christ's healing minis
Throwback Episode: How to Suffer (with Jeff Cavins)
We are taking a break this week as Gomer's dad's funeral is taking place this week. Please keep the Gormley family in your prayers. In the meantime, please enjoy this episode from the backlog.
It can be difficult to see the point of our suffering. Sometimes, it can be an even greater struggle to help someone else through their suffering. Mike and Dave are joined by Jeff Cavins to discus
The Catholic Roots of Healthcare
As we begin a new season on Catholic healthcare, Dave reflects on the passing of Gomer's father and the hope of the Resurrection. Drawing from his experience accompanying his late wife through serious illness, Dave explores why healthcare is more than medicine, it's a work of mercy. He discusses the Church's historic role in caring for the sick, the Catholic roots of hospitals, and previe
OCIA Needs More Mentors, Not More Classes
How can parishes better accompany people entering the Catholic Church?
In this listener Q&A episode, Dave wraps up the OCIA series by answering questions about sponsors, mentorship, community, Natural Family Planning, and how to meet the diverse needs of those coming into the Church. Dave argues that one of the biggest missing pieces in many OCIA programs isn't more content, it's dee
Life After the Easter Vigil
Dave explores mystagogy, the often overlooked final stage of OCIA that begins after the Easter Vigil and calls new Catholics to go deeper into the mysteries they’ve just entered. Rather than being a finish line, he explains it as the start of lifelong formation.
He also reflects on grief and how suffering can deepen belief in the resurrection, highlights the need for stronger parish comm
The Most Catholic Night of the Year, The Easter Vigil
The Easter Vigil is more than a beautiful liturgy, it’s the culmination of salvation history and the climax of the catechumenate. Gomer and Dave unpack the rich symbolism of the Church’s greatest liturgical celebration, from the new fire and Paschal Candle to baptism, confirmation, and the Eucharist. They explore why the Vigil is centered on those entering the Church, how the liturgy embo
Pope Leo’s Warning About the Future: AI, Babel, and the Battle for Truth
Pope Leo’s first encyclical tackles one of the biggest questions of our age: artificial intelligence. Gomer and Dave unpack the promises and dangers of AI, from truth, education, and social media to warfare, work, and human relationships. Are we building a tool that serves humanity, or a new Tower of Babel?
Find out how Catholics should respond with wisdom, beauty, strong families, and a
Choosing Catholic Sponsors: Why It Matters More Than You Think
As their parents grow older and suffering becomes more personal, Gomer and Dave reflect on the hidden ways God forms saints through weakness, loss, and love. Gomer shares the heartbreaking experience of moving his father into long-term care, while Dave opens up about walking through hospice and caring for his son, Max.
In the midst of these deeply human moments, they explore what it trul
The Hidden Depth of OCIA: Purification & Enlightenment
Explore the powerful but often overlooked OCIA stage of Purification and Enlightenment with Gomer and Dave. They unpack the Church’s ancient roots, from exorcism prayers and spiritual warfare to the Rite of Election and Lenten scrutinies, and show how this period reveals what needs healing, strengthens what is good, and prepares the elect for the Easter Vigil. Whether you’re in OCIA minis
Formed, Not Just Informed: The Catechumenate Explained
“This is not a curriculum, it’s a pattern of life.” Gomer and Dave dive into the heart of the catechumenate: what it is, why it matters, and how it’s meant to form not just informed Catholics, but transformed ones.
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What It Really Means to Enter the Church: The Rite of Acceptance Explained
What if becoming Catholic wasn’t just a class, but a public commitment that changes your entire life?
Gomer and Dave unpack the Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens in the OCIA process and why it marks a serious turning point in someone’s journey toward Christ. They explore how the early Church treated baptism as a life-altering decision, why the Church publicly “receives” ca
Why OCIA Isn’t Working (and How to Fix It)
OCIA is meant to guide people into a living relationship with Jesus Christ, but too often it skips the most important step: real evangelization.
Gomer and Dave break down the stages of OCIA, expose the biggest gaps, and explain why many people fall away after entering the Church. They share practical ways to rethink parish evangelization, how to know if someone is truly ready for the sacr
OCIA, Conversion, and What You Can Do
Are we having a Catholic revival? In this kickoff episode of the new season, Gomer and Dave return to unpack one of the most important, and often misunderstood, processes in the Catholic Church, OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults). They explore why OCIA matters not just for those entering the Church, but for every Catholic, and how it reveals the deeper mission of evangelizatio
The Mission Every Catholic School Must Embrace
As Catholic schools navigate a world increasingly hostile to virtue, Dave VanVickle sits down with Christina Mehaffey, principal of Faustina Academy in Irving, Texas, to explore how a school can authentically live its Catholic mission. From social media policies to forming saints, Christina shares insights on creating a culture where students, families, and teachers work together to evang
How to Face Evil in the World as a Christian
Dave calls us to finish Lent strong through prayer, especially at abortion clinics, and to respond wisely to evil. Rather than fixating on shocking cases, we should focus on everyday evils like abortion, pornography, and broken families, responding with faith. The true battle is won through ordinary holiness, evangelization, family love, daily faith, and trust in Christ, guided by Mary.
10 Pillars of Missionary Discipleship
In this final episode of the season, Dave offers a clear and compelling roadmap for living as a missionary disciple in everyday life. Drawing from the wisdom of evangelization movements and his own pastoral experience, he unpacks ten essential principles—from a personal encounter with Jesus Christ to bold proclamation, sacramental living, and reliance on the Holy Spirit.
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Why Mercy is the Beginning of Mission
Evangelization can feel intimidating—but mercy is something we all understand. Dave sits down with Dan Gallagher of Move a Mountain Missions to explore how simple encounters with the vulnerable can transform hearts and become the most powerful form of evangelization.
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Bringing the Gospel to Inner City Kids
Most people drive past these inner city neighborhoods—but missionaries from Vagabond Missions walk straight into them. Dave sits down with founder Bob Lenosky and president Andy of Vagabond Missions to talk about evangelizing inner-city teens, the messy reality of conversion, and why simply showing up can change a life.
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When Sports and Faith Collide
It’s easy to see sports as a distraction from faith, but what if they’re actually a powerful path to it?
Dave sits down with Julianna Calzonetti and Alex Ruston, Catholic sports outreach coordinators and missionaries serving athletes. Together, they share how the world of sports can become a mission field and how each of us can evangelize by bringing our passions and our faith together.
Holy Disobedience?
Dave is joined by Jim Beckman, director of Impact Center, to explore what it truly means to be a missionary disciple. Together, they dive into the beautiful messiness of mission and the bold obedience required, even when it challenges comfort or expectations. If you feel God stirring your heart to start a Bible study, lead a mission trip, or step out more boldly in evangelization, this co
Archive Drop: The Purpose of Lent
Gomer and Dave will be back next week! In the meantime, please enjoy the episode from the archives:
What is your plan for Lent? Is there anything you’ve been avoiding that the Lord is tugging at your heart to revisit? Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle explain where our focus should be and how Lent is a time to become more disciplined, virtuous and free.
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The Reality of Living out Your Vocation
How do you balance the joys and trials of living out your vocation? Dave talks with Gomer and his wife, Shannon to discuss the dynamic of being called to serve, while having a family. They share the good, the bad and the ugly of being on mission for the Lord and detail the sacrifices of daily life. No matter their calling to serve, they remember their first calling is to serve their famil
Have You Made This Radical Discovery?
What is your true mission here on earth? In this solo episode, Dave dives into what it actually looks like to advance the Kingdom of Heaven in our modern, busy world and also shares his top tips for shifting from a routine faith to a missionary heart.
Being a missionary disciple isn't about checking off a religious "to-do list." It’s about a daily, radical rediscovery of Jesus Christ. Dav
Overcome Your Fear of Evangelization
Evangelization requires vulnerability. Fear of rejection often holds us back from inviting others to Christ. Dave and Gomer sit down with Jonathan Cardinal, Senior Regional Director at FOCUS, to discuss the power of one-on-one encounter, confronting the fears that keep us silent, and what it truly means to live as a missionary disciple. Together, they explore how each of us is called to b
Evangelizing Without Pushing People Away
How do we truly accompany people into the Catholic Church? This campus minister seems to have cracked the code! Dave and Gomer chat with Kevin Pesek, the Campus Minister at St. Mary's Catholic Center at Texas A&M to talk about the surprising growth they’re seeing in OCIA and what’s driving it. Kevin shares what’s working in their approach to curriculum, why vocation numbers are soarin
7 Steps to Become More Like the Holy Family
How can we bring holiness and harmony into our homes? Gomer sits down with Mike DiCosola to guide families in living more like the Holy Family. Mike DiCosola, Director of Mission Engagement for Paradisus Dei and leader of the Missionaries to the Family initiative, shares insights to strengthen marriages and deepen family life. Discover practical ways Jesus wants to meet your family right
Your New Years Resolution is Not Enough
What’s your focus this New Year? Dave and Gomer discuss the fuller way to approach your New Year’s resolution, give their favorite hack to living in the present moment and share Bible verses to guide your 2026!
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Fr. Mike Schmitz on Parables, Zionism and Deadlifting
Fr. Mike joins Gomer and Dave on this week's episode to discuss the impact of the Parables on our lives today. Find out how the Parables tour came to be, which parable they think is the scariest and the best approach to take when reading the parables.
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A Christmas Message to You!
Merry Christmas! Dave and Gomer have a short but special Christmas message about the incarnation of God. We hope and pray your Christmas season is filled with the joy and peace of Christ!
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Surprise Guest Announcement, Answering Audience Questions and a Sneak Peak to Next Season!
Big News! Fr. Mike Schmitz will be joining EKSB for the closing episode of the Parables, stay tuned! Dave and Gomer read audience emails, reflect on this season of the Parables and share what the next season will look like!
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The Good and Faithful Servant
What does it mean to be a good and faithful servant? Dave catches a key detail in the Parable of the Talents: God doesn’t give us all the same amount of talents. God will never give us more than we can handle, while at the same time, God sees something more in us than anyone else ever can, including ourselves! Our goal is to use our talents to glorify the Lord so that we can hear at the e
This is a Scary Parable
Many are called but few are chosen. Gomer and Dave discuss the Parable of the Wedding Feast and invite us to reflect on these important questions: Am I in the kingdom? And if so, am I wearing the right garments?
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The Kingdom of Heaven is Like…
Think your actions don’t matter? Don’t be fooled; the Gospel is made up of small acts with great faith. Gomer and Dave remind us that this world is not our home. Our aim should be Heaven and our hearts should always be set on the Lord. How are you living for Heaven today?
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Who Do You Need to Forgive?
How can you lift your eyes towards God and soften your heart for your neighbor today? Gomer is back and tells his story of surgery and recovery! Continuing through the Parables, Gomer and Dave explore the importance of avoiding gossip, forgiving generously and loving our neighbor.
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Beauty Will Save the World
“The abortion industry and the prochoice movement, so much of it is about destroying beauty.” Dave talks with artist, Caitlin Solan, who’s using her creative gifts to champion the pro-life cause. Caitlin shares about her miscarriage ministry and they reflect on the beauty of life, and the tragedy of abortion.
Find out more about Cailtin Solan and her ministry: https://beholdyourchild.com
How to Handle the Haters (w/ Marie Mazzanti)
Do you get flustered with personal attacks? Are you looking for ways to defend the faith with truth, love and maybe even humor? Dave talks with Marie Mazzanti, a Catholic mom of 5, about her media presence and mission to evangelize online. She reflects on her relationship with Christ, responding to haters with love and using humor to bring the Gospel to life.
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How To Evangelize Family During the Holidays
How can I have tough conversations with my family during the holidays? Dave reminds us the importance of building trust and getting to know someone before you try to evangelize them; even your own family, can have wounds they are hiding. Listen to them, pray for them, fast for them, respond with love.
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What Fruit Are You Producing?
“The kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit.” Mike and Dave explore the Parable of the Wicked Tenants, reminding us that a humble heart is key to truly following the Lord. Pause and ask yourself: what fruit are you producing today?
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Who is My Neighbor?
“But because he wished to justify himself, he said to Jesus, ‘And who is my neighbor?’” Mike and Dave break down the Parable of the Good Samaritan, explain why this story is so important and expand on the radical love Jesus calls us to.
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You Are Never Too Far Gone
Do you struggle to humble yourself when you make a mistake? Mike and Dave discuss the parable of the Prodigal Son and explain the personal and Eucharistic themes found in this parable. They also share the importance of doing pro-life work in the midst of a pro-death culture.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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"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,
Our Hope for Bishops Is…
In this Jubilee year, Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle explain the Biblical roots of the Jubilee year, the sabbath and explain what it means to be ‘Pilgrims of Hope’. They also discuss Pope Leo XIV’s message to bishops and share their hopes for all bishops.
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“Bishops have such an incredible task, but they cannot let the tasks remove them from their fatherhood.”
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The Hidden Lessons of Poverty
Dave Vanvickle highlights the importance of helping the poor, loving the poor and even learning from them. In our poverty, we realize our reliance on the Lord. Let us never forget that the gravest form of poverty is to not know God.
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“The reason why poverty is so important as a theme for Christianity is because it reminds us we have nothing without God.”
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Unpacking Pope Leo XIV’s Speeches, Blessings and Writings
Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle breakdown Pope Leo XIV’s blessings, speeches, and writings thus far. They analyze the popes and saints the pope has quoted, the poetic nature of Pope Leo XIV and approach his words and actions with excitement and curiosity.
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“I know a lot of you had problems with Pope Francis. I know others of you had problems with Pope Benedict and
Our Thoughts on Pope Leo XIV
Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle share their thoughts on Pope Leo, unpack the meaning of “synodality” which the pope has mentioned various times, and address key differences and similarities between this papacy as opposed to previous ones. They also remind us that while the pope is important, we must not become hyper focused on every single detail of the papacy.
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Where is Purgatory in the Bible?
Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle answer questions from listeners, discuss the Biblical evidence behind purgatory and the best logical responses to support it. They also explain the acolyte and their role in the celebration of the Holy Mass.
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“What is Purgatory? It is the application of the merits of Jesus Christ to my soul so that even my desires are in union with Go
Take Your Wounds to the Divine Physician
How do you handle your own wounds or the wounds of others? Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle open up about childhood pain, suffering, and the path to healing. Through personal stories and shared experiences, they explore the tools needed to move forward and the deep healing that comes when we bring our wounds to the Lord.
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What’s Your Relationship with the Holy Spirit?
Why is the feast of Pentecost important? What place should the Holy Spirit have in our life? Dave VanVickle unpacks on the importance of the Holy Spirit and gives practical tips for how we can all increase our relationship with the Holy Spirit.
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“Every year we celebrate the mystery of pentecost, why? We celebrate it to renew the idea that we need the Holy Spirit in
How is Jesus Fully God and Fully Man?
Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle are joined by Dr. Mike Sirilla to explore the divine and human nature of Jesus Christ. Together, they unpack heresies, clarify common misconceptions, and highlight key biblical and historical moments that reveal the true essence of God.
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“Who is Jesus? What is Jesus? He is the perfect union of Divinity and humanity.”
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When Leadership Fails, What Can the Faithful Do?
How can the Church be renewed from within? How do we faithfully follow our conscience while acting with prudence? Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle explore how saints, popes, and everyday men and women—including themselves—have embraced the real work of the Kingdom, responding to the failures of Church leadership not with bitterness, but with holiness and give tips on how you can too!
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What is the Role of a Deacon?
Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle talk about reviving the diaconate. They discuss how deacons are not just “married priests” but that they have different yet important roles. They also talk about the origin of the diaconate, how the role has evolved through the ages, and share their raw thoughts on the diaconate.
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The Dignity and Challenge of the Priesthood
What does it mean to be a priest today? In this episode, Gomer and Dave reflect on the beauty and burden of the priesthood—its spiritual power, real-world challenges, and the call to bold, Christ-centered leadership. With insights and wisdom from Pope Benedict, we explore how priests can renew their role as shepherds—and how we, as laypeople, can support them in their mission.
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The Relationship Between Priests and Sacrifice
Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle discuss the importance of understanding priests; what their role is, how they should be set apart and how we should approach the priesthood. They also talk about the significance of sacrifice and the biblical roots of the priesthood.
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The Importance of Canon Law
Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle are joined by cannon lawyer, Fr. Brian Austin. Together they discuss the origins of canon law, the difference between church and secular legal law, papal primacy, and discuss the role of the Catholic Church through the chaos of history.
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If you believe that God wants you to be happy then how does that change what law is? Well it goes
Understanding the Role of Bishops
Why does the Church need bishops? Dr. Michael Sirilla joins Mike Gormley and Dave Van Vickle to explore the role of bishops in the Church, referencing St. Thomas Aquinas' insights. They discuss the spiritual fatherhood, pastoral duties, and theological understanding of bishops. They also unpack the processes of selecting bishops and the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding the Church.
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Papal Infallibility Explained
Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle unpack Church history, explain papal theology, highlight the importance of Rome, and the importance of St. Peter. They also explain papal infallibility, what it is and what it is not.
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"So the Pope is supposed to be this thing of unity amongst the communion of the bishops, but he is not supposed to be the CEO of a bunch of franchises
The Origins of the Papacy According to Scripture
Have you ever wondered why Peter was the first pope? Do you question the idea of a pope or of papal infallibility? Where does priestly authority come from? Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle continue their season of exploring church leadership through the examination of the Old Testament, the New Testament, the priesthood and the role of St. Peter.
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Exploring Church Leadership
Are you ready for a new season of Every Knee Shall Bow?
Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle kick off their new season by addressing the topics they’ll cover in upcoming episodes regarding church hierarchy, where it comes from, all the common problems people have and many other topics around church leadership.
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Even in the face of incredibly competent leaders, that
We'll Be Back Next Week!
Gomer and Dave will return next week with a new season on Church hierarchy.
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Navigating Seasons of Change in the Church
How do you deal with pastor changes, church updates, and closing parishes? Are you trying to serve the church, but keep hitting roadblocks? Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle explore what to do when you feel stuck in an unfortunate church situation and how to handle the chaos of change.
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Our Role in Evangelization
Does the idea of apologetics intimidate you? Do you feel inadequate defending the Catholic faith, but want to build confidence in evangelizing? Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle explain the gift of evangelization and how God wants us to participate in the good work He started.
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The sacraments are not our work to please God, it is God’s work to save humanity.
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The Purpose of Lent
What is your plan for Lent? Is there anything you’ve been avoiding that the Lord is tugging at your heart to revisit? Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle explain where our focus should be and how Lent is a time to become more disciplined, virtuous and free.
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“The purpose of Lent is a time of quickening, a time of intensity, it’s a time of renewed focus. It is a time
How to Suffer Well
When you’re facing suffering, it’s very natural to ask why. However, if we suspend that question and instead ask ‘God, how can I love the most at this moment?’, you’ll get more answers than if you were to actually get the answer to your question. Today, Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle give tips on how to suffer well and weather the storms of difficulties.
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The Problem with Pain
How can there be pain and a loving God? Gomer and Dave explain how the Cross is the answer to the problem of pain and how we need to find our place in the crucified Christ. They also unpack the things that separate us from God in the midst of suffering.
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When you look at the Cross, you see the love of God, for you poured out.
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When God Says No: Faith, Miracles, and God's Will
Does our sin cause suffering? Yes and no. Gomer and Dave explore the complex relationship between sin and suffering. They discuss the nuances of attributing suffering to sin, the role of divine justice, and how miracles fit into God's greater plan.
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We have to trust that in God's "no", there is something greater that is being done.
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