Podcasts by Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast)

Is There a Right Way to Do Liturgy? (with Fr. David Hust) from 2023-12-13T12:00

There are a lot of opinions on liturgy in the Catholic Church. So, it is understandable to wonder, “Is there a right way to do liturgy?”. Mike Gormley is joined by Fr. David Hust to discuss the pur...

Fulton Sheen: A Master Evangelist (with Bonnie Engstrom) from 2023-12-06T12:00

How much do you know about Venerable Fulton Sheen? Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle are joined by Bonnie Engstrom to talk about this incredible man. Not only does Bonnie offer a wealth of knowledge ...

Does Prayer Make a Difference? (with Dr. Edward Sri) from 2023-11-29T12:00

Do you believe that prayer makes a difference? Is it obvious what kind of difference prayer makes? Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle are joined by Dr. Edward Sri to discuss the importance of praye...

What Is a Woman? (with Dr. Abigail Favale) from 2023-11-22T12:00

What is a woman? It is a simple question. However, the answer to this question has become a topic for debate in the culture today. Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle are joined once again by Dr. Abiga...

What Is Gender? (with Dr. Abigail Favale) from 2023-11-15T12:00

Gender, feminism, equality, etc. are all prevalent topics in the culture today. However, it can sometimes feel difficult to gain a thorough understanding of these issues and engage in conversation ...

How to Think Like Christ (with Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.) from 2023-11-08T12:00

What does it mean to think Christologically? How do you put Christ at the center of all thought? Intimacy with Christ is a goal in the Christian life, but the how and why for this goal are not easi...

A Catholic Response to the Cross of Infertility (with Emily Chapman) from 2023-11-01T12:00

The cross of infertility is one that many people bear. Many of these people suffer in silence and are unsure what to do in the face of their infertility. Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle are joined ...

The Decline of Pro-Women Healthcare (with Teresa Kenney, WHNP, MC) from 2023-10-25T12:00

What does pro-women healthcare look like? In the culture today, women’s healthcare fails too often to address the actual needs of a woman’s body. There is a lack of understanding and respect when i...

What’s Wrong with Contraception? from 2023-10-18T12:00

Here’s where it gets sticky: contraception. Contraception may be one of the most talked about and most difficult topics when it comes to evangelization. It is personal, it is polarizing and it can ...

Bonus Episode: Teaching to Change Lives with Ryan O’Hara on the Better Preach Podcast from 2023-10-16T17:00

Welcome to a special bonus episode with Michael Gormley…on a different podcast! Enjoy this conversation between Gomer and Ryan O’Hara, the host of the Better Preach podcast. Together they discuss h...

The Problems of Cohabitation from 2023-10-11T12:00

Moving in together is a common “step” that many couples see as necessary and normal in a relationship. Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle discuss why cohabitation can have such negative effects on ...

How Do We Respond to Transgenderism? (with Jason Evert) from 2023-10-04T12:00

Transgenderism, or gender dysphoria, is a very relevant topic in our world today. So, what is it? And more importantly, how are we supposed to respond to it? Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle are ...

How to Teach Your Children the Truth About Sexuality from 2023-09-27T12:00

Theology of the Body teaches the positive and beautiful message of sexuality within the context of human and divine love. How do we communicate this good news to our children? How do we reject and ...

Spousal Love and Responsibility from 2023-09-20T15:00

What does it mean to fall in love? How do we stay in love? St. John Paul II addresses this in his great “ethical analysis of love” chapter in Love and Responsibility. Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickl...

Sex: Equality, Complementarity, and Sameness from 2023-09-13T15:00

Men and women are the same! Men are from Mars and women are from Venus! We hear contradictory messages about men and women all the time. “They are the same.” “They are radically different.” Michael...

The Timeless Wisdom of St. John Paul II from 2023-09-06T15:00

Every Knee Shall Bow is back with a brand new season! Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle are returning to explore the great work of St. John Paul II: The Theology of the Body. Using St. John Paul I...

Bonus Episode: Bringing It All Together (with Dave VanVickle) from 2023-05-31T15:00

Guess who’s back?! Mike “Gomer” Gormley is joined by Dave VanVickle for a special bonus episode to wrap up this season of Every Knee Shall Bow. Dave shares a bit about his life from the past three ...

Essential Elements of Catholic Discipleship - The Finale from 2023-05-24T12:00

What are the essential elements of Catholic Discipleship? Mike "Gomer" Gormely has been answering this question for the last few weeks and today he puts it all together. Mike outlines the traps a d...

The Illuminative Way with Christ from 2023-05-17T13:00

Do you know what it means to be restored by Christ? Christ is always offering us a newness of life. However, what does that look like? Mike “Gomer” Gormley continues his discussion on the essential...

The Purgative Way with Christ from 2023-05-10T12:00

What happens when we become disillusioned with Christ? In today's show, Gomer walks through the different stages of friendship with Christ. He addresses why a disciple might become disillusioned wi...

The Pathways of Repentance from 2023-04-26T12:00

What does it mean to repent and convert? As disciples, it is our desire to live in conformity with Christ. Mike “Gomer” Gormley shares how in order to be in conformity with Christ, we must repent a...

The Cost of Discipleship from 2023-04-19T12:00

What is the cost of being a disciple? Jesus makes it very clear that carrying our crosses is a condition of being a disciple. Mike “Gomer” Gormley examines the importance of suffering and explains ...

Faith Without a Miracle from 2023-04-13T00:00

Do you need miracles in order to have faith? Using the story of the Woman at the Well, Mike “Gomer” Gormley helps deepen our understanding of what should be the foundation of our faith and how esse...

Discipline or Arrogance from 2023-04-05T12:00

Why does Jesus seem to aggressively confront the Pharisees throughout the Gospels? In this episode, Mike Gormley explains why Jesus appears to goad the Pharisees by what he says and does. Mike shar...

Beatitudes: The Way and the End from 2023-03-29T12:00

Are the beatitudes a big deal or are they just nice life advice? Last episode, Mike “Gomer” Gormley shared the importance of aligning our values with Christ’s values. But what are Christ’s values? ...

The Priorities of Christ from 2023-03-22T12:00

Our world today is noisy and there is a lot that clamors for our attention. How do we break free of this? We need to align our priorities with the priorities of Christ. But what are Christ’s priori...

One of the Greatest Gift of the Gospels from 2023-03-15T12:00

How did Jesus himself pray and how did he teach his disciples to pray? In this episode, Mike “Gomer” Gormley cuts through the confusion of Christian prayer and focuses on how Jesus prayed and how h...

How Real Is Christ? from 2023-03-08T12:00

Are you aware of Christ’s presence? As disciples, it is essential that we have a connection to Christ. We must always be aware of his presence. So, what makes that difficult? What are problems in t...

What Is Discipleship? from 2023-03-01T12:00

Do we really understand what discipleship is? Just how important is it? Today, Mike Gormley begins a brand new series on discipleship and many of the themes found within discipleship. Join Mike to ...

How to Share What We Believe (with Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio) from 2023-02-22T12:00

What do we believe as Catholics? That is a big question and it can feel overwhelming to try and answer it. Today, Mike and Dave are joined by Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio to talk about his new study t...

Why Women Religious Are Essential (with Fr. John Burns) from 2023-02-15T12:00

Are women religious just nice to have around or are they essential to the Church and to the world? Mike and Dave are joined by special guest Fr. John Burns to discuss the status of women’s vocation...

The Importance of Understanding the Old Testament (with Dr. Andrew Swafford) from 2023-02-08T12:00

In order to fully comprehend what Christ did for us, it is essential that we also understand the Old Testament. Today, Mike is joined by Dr. Andrew Swafford to discuss the importance of studying th...

The Demands of Evangelization (with Sherry Weddell) from 2023-02-01T12:00

Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle are back for a brand new season of the podcast. This episode, they welcome Sherry Weddell, the best-selling author of Forming Intentional Disciples. Sherry shares he...

Challenges in Sacramental Prep from 2022-12-21T12:00

How do you make sacramental prep effective both in preparing individuals for the sacraments and in forming them into disciples? Mike and Dave respond to a listener’s question regarding Baptism prep...

Evangelizing to Atheists and Sacramental Prep Requirements from 2022-12-14T12:00

Do you have questions about evangelization and sacramental prep? Dave and Mike answer questions on evangelizing to atheists and what sort of parameters exist for requirements in sacramental prep. S...

How to Suffer (with Jeff Cavins) from 2022-11-30T12:00

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 discuss...

How to Approach Women’s Ministry (with Jenna Guizar and Beth Davis) from 2022-11-23T12:00

What are some of the keys in doing women’s ministry successfully? To help answer this question, Mike and Dave are joined by Jenna Guizar and Beth Davis from Blessed Is She. Jenna and Beth share abo...

Let the Children Come to Me (with Mark Hart) from 2022-11-16T12:00

We cannot underestimate the spiritual depth that youth are capable of. In this episode, Mike is joined by Mark Hart to discuss the importance of bringing youth to the very heart of God. They also d...

Overcoming Obstacles in Discipleship (with Annie Grandell) from 2022-11-09T12:00

How do we overcome some of the primary obstacles in discipleship? Dave and Mike are joined by Annie Grandell from YDisciple to discuss some of the obstacles in discipling young people and how to ov...

The Importance of the Domestic Church (with Adam Minihan and David Niles) from 2022-11-02T12:00

How important is the domestic church? Do we really understand what it is meant to be? Dave VanVickle is joined by guests David Niles and Adam Minihan to discuss these questions as well as their new...

Go to Mission (Splendor of Truth Part 2) from 2022-10-26T12:00

What is the purpose of freedom? What is the relationship between conscience and truth? In this episode, Mike and Dave discuss these questions as they wrap up their examination of St. John Paul II’s...

Evangelization and the Moral Life (Splendor of Truth Part 1) from 2022-10-19T12:00

Do you struggle to address the moral teachings of the Church in evangelization? The Church’s moral teachings can be the hardest for people to accept. Dave and Mike explain, with the assistance of S...

Knowing Isn’t Enough (Mission of the Redeemer Part 3) from 2022-10-12T12:00

Maybe you know what a missionary should be like, but is that how you live your life? In this episode, Dave and Mike explain what St. John Paul II teaches about missionary activity and spirituality....

Use Words (Mission of the Redeemer Part 2) from 2022-10-05T12:00

Are you prepared to proclaim the Gospel with words? In this episode, Dave and Mike share why it is essential that in evangelization, we actually verbalize our witness. They also explain how the Hol...

Where Are the Missionaries? (Mission of the Redeemer Part 1) from 2022-09-28T12:00

Did you know that you are called to be a missionary? In this episode, Mike and Dave begin their examination of the document Mission of the Redeemer. They explain the call of every Christian to be a...

Bonus Episode: Solemnities of the Church with Special Guests from 2022-09-21T12:30

In this special bonus episode, Dave and Mike talk with authors of the new book Solemnities: Celebrating a Tapestry of Divine Beauty. Denis McNamara, Chris Carstens, and Alexis Kutarna share about t...

Don’t Just Teach the Faith ( Redeemer of Man Part 3) from 2022-09-21T12:00

We are not called to just teach the faith. We must profess and live it! Mike and Dave explain how to make evangelization more than just teaching apologetics. They explain how to help people actuall...

The Individual>Ideas (Redeemer of Man Part 2) from 2022-09-14T12:00

Mike and Dave continue their deep dive into John Paul II’s encyclical Redeemer of Man. How can we help someone know who they are? How essential is evangelization? What has replaced virtue? Find the...

Why the Incarnation Matters (Redeemer of Man Part 1) from 2022-09-07T12:00

Welcome back! In this season, Mike and Dave are taking us through a masterclass from a master evangelist: St. John Paul II. In this episode, they dive into his encyclical Redeemer of Man. Learn why...

How to Do Summers Right in Ministry from 2022-06-01T12:45

How should people in ministry spend their summers? Dave and Mike share ideas on how to structure your summer to best benefit your ministry and your well-being. Snippet from the ShowInvesting time i...

Understanding Anointing of the Sick (with Dr. Roger Nutt) from 2022-05-25T12:00

Who can receive Anointing of the Sick? What does Anointing of the Sick do? Dave and Mike are joined by Dr. Roger Nutt to discuss the purpose and effects of this important sacrament. Dr. Nutt also s...

Listener Emails: From Apologetic Resources to Evangelizing the Socially Uninformed from 2022-05-18T13:00

In this episode, Mike and Dave answer your questions! Some of the questions involve searching for good apologetics resources, looking for clarification on Mary's reaction to the Resurrection, under...

Unity Through Discipleship (with Fr. Josh Johnson) from 2022-05-11T13:00

How do we pursue unity with people of every nation, race, and tongue? Mike and Dave are joined by Fr. Josh Johnson to talk about how we are called to pursue unity with all people through disciplesh...

Prudence, Morality, and the Contemplative Life (with Fr. Gregory Pine) from 2022-05-04T13:00

How do you define prudence? Better yet, how does prudence work in your life? Mike is joined by Fr. Gregory Pine to discuss the virtue of prudence and its importance in the moral life. Snippet from ...

Youth and Religion Today from 2022-04-27T12:00

What is the state of young people and religion today? A big step in reaching youth today is to understand where they are at. Dr. Josh Packard joins Mike and Dave to share the research around this v...

Catholic Morality (with Dr. Matthew Minerd) Part 2 from 2022-04-20T12:00

What is the Catholic moral life? In this episode, Mike continues the conversation with guest Dr. Matthew Minerd on all things Catholic morality. Snippet from the ShowHumility is seeing your absolu...

Catholic Morality (with Dr. Matthew Minerd) Part 1 from 2022-04-13T12:00

How do you explain Catholic morality? In this episode, Dave and Mike welcome guest Dr. Matthew Minerd to discuss Dr. Minerd’s new book Made by God, Made for God: Catholic Morality Explained. Snippe...

The Problems with Practical Universalism from 2022-04-06T12:00

What is practical universalism? Dave and Mike explain what practical universalism is and its negative effects on Christianity and the world. With personal experiences and practical steps, they give...

How to Approach Men's Ministry from 2022-03-30T12:00

What are men seeking in their faith? Mike and Dave discuss different ways to approach men's ministry and what men need in ministry. Offering practical advice and some of their own experience, Mike ...

Understanding the Youth Culture from 2022-03-23T12:00

How did our youth culture become what it is today? In this episode, Mike "Gomer" Gormley walks through the many prevalent points in history that have affected youth, culture and the family to make ...

The Feminine Genius (with Lisa Cotter) from 2022-03-16T12:00

What is the feminine genius? Why is it important for women to be active in their parishes? Dave and Mike with guest Lisa Cotter discuss the questions and much more on today’s show. Lisa also shares...

Throwback Episode: How to Give Your Testimony from 2022-03-09T12:00

Giving testimony is one of the most important parts of the Christian life, but putting your conversion story into words can be a daunting task. We should always be prepared to give testimony to wha...

This Is Not a Liturgy Podcast from 2022-03-02T12:00

Are you ready for Lent? How do you explain the importance of correct form in Baptism? How do you make allowances for economic situations in regards to liturgy? Dave and Mike discuss these questions...

Restore the Sacred from 2022-02-23T12:00

Are our churches still sacred places? Dave and Mike discuss the idea of restoring the sacred, helping our churches be places where the presence of God is encountered and known. They also give some ...

Spiritual Recollection Is Essential from 2022-02-16T12:00

Do you ever pause to evaluate your spiritual life? As evangelists, it is easy to get caught up in all the urgent matters that we fail to take time for our own spiritual recollection. In this episod...

Listener Emails: Forming Disciples in Your Parish Staff and Working Together in Evangelization from 2022-02-09T12:00

Dave VanVickle answers listeners' emails regarding how to evangelize and make disciples of parish staff as well as how to collaborate with co-workers in the mission of evangelization. Listen to the...

Faith and Sacraments: The Nature of Faith (Part Six) from 2022-02-02T12:00

Dave “the Soul of the New Media” VanVickle and Mike Gormley complete their discussion of the church document “The Reciprocity Between Faith and Sacraments.” This discussion is primarily concerned w...

Faith and Sacraments: The Salvific Mission of the Church (Part Five) from 2022-01-26T13:00

Dave "The Ariana Grande of Sacramental Evangelization" VanVickle and I continue with the fifth part of our series on the relationship between faith and the sacraments by discussing the role of the ...

Faith and Sacraments Questions from 2022-01-12T17:00

Dave "Not the KFC one" VanVickle and I answer your questions about our series on faith and the sacraments. Snippet from the ShowAs Catholics we are called to both uphold the dignity of the sacrame...

Faith and Sacraments: Why Symbols Matter (Part Four) from 2022-01-05T13:15

Our modern world sees symbols with skepticism because it only values what can be empirically demonstrated. However, symbols are a key part of any culture, including Catholicism, because they commun...

Faith and Sacraments: The Sacramentality of Creation (Part Three) from 2021-12-15T16:00

Why did God create? Today we continue with the third part of our series on the relationship between faith and the sacraments by unpacking the sacramentality of creation. We discuss why creation is ...

Faith and Sacraments: Responding to Revelation (Part Two) from 2021-12-08T18:15

Dave "The Dialogical Nature of the Sacramental Economy" VanVickle and I continue our discussion about the relationship between faith and the sacraments, diving into how the Trinity reveals itself t...

Happy Thanksgiving from 2021-11-24T12:00

Dave "The Turkey" VanVickle and I share a brief Thanksgiving message and express our gratitude for all of our listeners! We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your que...

Faith and Sacraments: A Reciprocal Relationship (Part One) from 2021-11-18T13:00

Personal faith cannot be separated from the sacramental life of the faith. Today, Dave "The Baptizer" VanVickle and I begin our series on the relationship between faith and sacraments. We break dow...

Faith and Sacraments: A Reciprocal Relationship (Part One) from 2021-11-18T13:00

Personal faith cannot be separated from the sacramental life of the faith. Today, Dave "The Baptizer" VanVickle and I begin our series on the relationship between faith and sacraments. We break dow...

Diving Into the Renewal of the Church from 2021-11-10T14:30

Dave "The Crisis of Reciprocity" VanVickle and I get real about the struggles we are facing in our parishes as we learn how to navigate sacramental and faith formation programs in a culture impacte...

The Latin Mass, Discerning the Charism of Evangelization, and Teaching Kids to Behave at Mass from 2021-11-03T13:00

Dave "The Pew Sitter" VanVickle and I answer more of your questions today. We talk about the rise in popularity of the Latin Mass, how to discern the charism of evangelization in a parish setting, ...

How Baptism Prepares Us to Live Christ's Mission from 2021-10-27T12:30

Baptism is the epic beginning of our participation in the Paschal Mystery of Christ. Today, I share an example of a Baptism class I recently gave which explains the biblical context behind the sacr...

Parish Programs, Bad Liturgies, and Making Catholicism Less Intimidating from 2021-10-20T16:30

There are often many obstacles to evangelization and discipleship. Today, we answer some listener questions about balancing discipleship and parish programs, how to draw someone into the Church if ...

10 Books You Need to Survive the Culture from 2021-10-13T12:00

Dave VanVickle shares with us ten powerful books that will shape our intellects and help us survive the philosophical and spiritual chaos in our culture, hold onto the truth of Christ, and conquer ...

Why Questions Are Welcomed in Catholicism (with Dr. Michael Dauphinais) from 2021-10-06T15:30

Asking questions about God, suffering, and love, has been part of the human condition since the beginning of time. Dr. Michael Dauphinais joins me to talk about about how his new book shows us tha...

The Training Mindset of Discipleship from 2021-09-29T12:00

True discipleship is not just about believing in Christ, it's about following Christ in a concrete way. Dave "The Coach" VanVickle and I walk you through the four phases of training every disciple ...

Five Questions Catholic Parents Must Answer from 2021-09-22T12:30

What is the role of parents in the faith formation of their kids? Dave " I Am the Weapon" VanVickle and I share five critical questions parents must answer when it comes to forming their kids them ...

Five Questions Catholic Parents Must Answer from 2021-09-22T12:30

What is the role of parents in the faith formation of their kids? Dave " I Am the Weapon" VanVickle and I share five critical questions parents must answer when it comes to forming their kids them ...

Feeding Disciples in Parishes from 2021-09-15T16:00

How do we feed disciples in the parish and also make new disciples? Dave VanVickle explains how to foster deeper relationships with current disciples in the parish while also running programs that ...

Answering Common Objections from 2021-09-08T12:30

Many of us know what the Catholic Church teaches but we don't understand the Church's reasoning behind its teachings. Today we conclude our series evangelizing your loved ones by sharing a final pa...

Why Your Youth Group Isn’t Growing (According to Pope Francis) from 2021-09-01T12:00

Today we break down the apostolic exhortation from Pope Francis, Christus Vivit, or “Christ is Alive”. This 9-part document addresses the Pope’s response to the 2018 synod on the topic of youth gro...

How to Start Conversations about God from 2021-08-25T13:45

Have you ever wanted to talk about the faith with someone, but didn't know where to start? Today, we continue our series on evangelizing your loved ones based on my recent live parish talks. I dis...

Show Update from 2021-08-18T13:00

Today, I share an important update about what's been going on in my life and in Dave's life recently. Thank you for your patience and support during these difficult times for our families. We want ...

Persistently Crying Out to God from 2021-08-11T12:30

If you cry out to God day and night, God will not turn his face away from you. I continue to share another parish talk I recently gave as part of a series on evangelizing your loved ones. Today I s...

Empathy for the Outsider from 2021-08-04T12:00

Without empathy for the outsider, we can’t get very far in evangelization. Today, I share part three of a talk I recently gave at my parish about bringing your loved ones back to Christ. I talk abo...

Common Reasons Why People Leave the Church from 2021-07-29T13:00

What are the common reasons Catholics are leaving the Church? Today, I share part two of a talk I recently gave at my parish about bringing your loved ones back to Christ. I discuss the main reason...

Six Types of Fallen Away Catholics from 2021-07-21T12:00

Catholicism is one of the most rapidly declining faiths in the United States. Today, I share part one of a talk I recently gave at my parish about the six main types of fallen away Catholics so we ...

Parish HR Practices, Careers in Ministry, and Non-Denominational Bible Studies from 2021-07-14T12:30

Dave "The Conversationalist" VanVickle and I answer your listener questions today! We answer questions about HR practices in parishes, how to have a fruitful and successful career in ministry, and ...

The Path of Inner Healing from 2021-07-07T13:00

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 ot...

Facing the Reality of Sin from 2021-06-30T12:30

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 rea...

Training New Hires to Change the World from 2021-06-23T12:30

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 a...

Hiring Parish Employees Made for Mission from 2021-06-16T13:00

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 t...

Five Pillars of Lifelong Conversion from 2021-06-09T13:00

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" V...

Raising Young Kids in the Faith from 2021-06-02T12:00

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...

Why Did Jesus Have to Die? ( with Dr. Edward Sri) from 2021-05-26T12:30

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 Jes...

Rescuing Fallen Away Family Members (with Brandon Vogt) from 2021-05-19T13:00

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 fall...

Atonement Part Two: Longing for Eternal Life from 2021-05-12T12:00

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, a...

Atonement: How Did Jesus Actually Save Us? from 2021-05-05T13:00

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 th...

How Do We Suffer Well? from 2021-04-28T12:30

We live in a society that defines the goodness of life by the experience of pleasure and the absence of pain. However, we all know it’s impossible to avoid suffering, pain, and tragedy on this side...

Brief Update from 2021-04-21T15:00

Life has been pretty crazy for Dave and I, but I'm here to share a quick update, and remind you about the evangelization boot camp coming up! We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpr...

A Note from the Producers from 2021-04-14T18:30

A quick announcement on behalf of Mike and Dave--we'll be back with a regular episode in two weeks! We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/commentsDon't f...

Forget the Old Normal from 2021-04-07T16:30

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 passi...

5 Failures of Evangelization from 2021-03-31T12:15

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 mistake...

The Devil's Trap for the Evangelist from 2021-03-24T12:30

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...

Divine Filiation from 2021-03-17T15:30

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...

Equipped for Mission: Evangelization Boot Camp from 2021-03-10T12:30

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 n...

Reviving Biblical Morality from 2021-03-03T12:45

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 reas...

Overcoming Indifference to the Sacraments from 2021-02-24T12:00

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 t...

Defending Truth with Charity from 2021-02-17T12:00

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, tackl...

Communicating the Love of God from 2021-02-10T12:00

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 evangel...

Why Our Parishes Need Disruptors from 2021-02-03T12:00

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 or...

College Campus Evangelization (with Anthony Cirillo) from 2021-01-27T15:00

You don’t have to be a FOCUS missionary to spread the Gospel. Today, Gomer talks to Anthony, a FOCUS Team Director about his work evangelizing the college campus through personal relationships. FOC...

Evangelizing in Diverse Parishes from 2021-01-20T15:00

Numbers don’t reform a parish, prayer does. Today, Gomer responds to a listener's email on building community in diverse parishes. Snippet from the Show“Pray for renewal, work for reform.” We want ...

Finding Light in Dark Places from 2021-01-13T15:00

Our culture needs an evangelization that finds light in sinful situations, without glorifying them. Today, Gomer and Dave “Unquestionably Non-Schismatic” VanVickle continue their thoughts from last...

Fighting the Culture War from 2021-01-06T15:00

Instead of deciding whether to talk about Jesus or culture, why not discuss both? Today, Gomer and Dave “No Friends, No Fear” VanVickle discuss how we can integrate evangelization with heavy cultur...

Christmas Traditions and Parish Responsibilities from 2020-12-23T12:00

How do you evangelize your family during Christmas? Today, Gomer and Dave “Pinball Wizard” VanVickle talk about their Christmas traditions and answer a listener’s question about balancing parish re...

The True Cross from 2020-12-16T15:00

The sacrifice of Christ should be seen everywhere in our faith, especially in our parishes! Today, Gomer and Dave “Dead-Lifting the Devil” VanVickle answer a listener’s email about evangelizing thr...

Missional Communities in Rural Parishes from 2020-12-09T12:00

Rural communities have Catholic parishes too, and they should be celebrated! Today, Gomer shares a talk he gave to Omaha Archdiocesan "Rural Lead" program to help parishes become missional communit...

New Year, New Role from 2020-12-02T12:00

New year, new role, new opportunities for evangelization. Today, Gomer and Dave “the taxman“ VanVickle talk about practical ways to kickstart evangelization at your parish in the new year. Snippet...

How To Talk About Faith This Thanksgiving from 2020-11-25T16:00

Thanksgiving is here, are you ready to navigate faith conversations with your family? Today, Dave “The Turkey”and I give you some quick evangelization pointers so you can navigate faith conversatio...

Converting to Catholicism: RCIA Tips from 2020-11-18T12:30

Reaching out to adults looking to convert to Catholicism and guiding them through RCIA is a key part of parish ministry. Today, Dave “Not a Mouth Breather” VanVickle and I discuss different ways to...

Ripe Evangelization Cultures: Bars, Schools, and Corporations from 2020-11-11T13:00

There are ripe evangelization opportunities everywhere, we just have to be willing to notice them and bring Christ into them. Today, Dave VanVickle answers listener questions and offers us practica...

The Rise of the New Age Movement from 2020-11-04T14:00

The New Age movement is on the rise in our culture and we have to understand how to reach those being drawn to its spirituality. Dave “Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop” VanVickle and I answer a listener’s qu...

Reaching the Hearts of Teenagers: A Guide to Confirmation ( with Colin MacIver) from 2020-10-28T12:00

Navigating Confirmation preparation with teenagers in today’s times is not easy. Today, Colin MacIver and I discuss his newest book ,The Catechists Field Guide to Confirmation, how to reach the hea...

In the Beginning Was the Word: The Trinity and the Incarnation from 2020-10-14T01:00

There are two fundamental doctrines every Catholic needs to understand; the Trinity and the Incarnation. Today, I share a fun RCIA talk that I recently gave to help you understand the very identity...

Fishers of Men from 2020-10-07T13:30

Dave “I’m the Hurricane” VanVickle and I answer a listener’s question about practically guiding someone in the midst of a conversion, and also speak on the importance of leaving room for the dynami...

4 Disciplines for Discipleship from 2020-09-30T12:00

Discipleship with Jesus truly flourishes when we are faithful to a few basic disciplines. Today, Dave VanVickle dives into four disciplines that are key in the life of a new disciple in order to li...

Returning to Church from 2020-09-23T12:00

Dave “Well Prepared” VanVickle and I chat about returning to Mass, the craziness in our lives, and continuing to evangelize and reach the faithful creatively during these uncertain and challenging ...

A Word to the Weary Evangelist from 2020-09-16T12:00

It is easy to get worn out when you work for the Kingdom of God. Today, Dave VanVickle shares a word of encouragement for all who feel weary and tired laboring for the Lord. Dave gives us practical...

The Power of Storytelling from 2020-09-02T12:00

Storytelling is essential in evangelization. Today, Dave VanVickle and I discuss the importance of narrative and contextualizing Church doctrine with powerful stories when we share the Gospel. Sni...

When Life Gets Messy from 2020-08-26T12:00

Life is messy, but we are sanctified through it. Today, Dave "How are you" VanVickle and I catch up on a bunch of random topics and the chaos in our lives. We chat about Dave's wife's cancer treatm...

Engaging the Saints and Angels from 2020-08-19T12:00

The intercession of the saints and angels is life-changing in our work of evangelization. This time it’s just me, Dave VanVickle, and today I share how to engage these incredible groups of persons ...

Mission Beyond the Parish from 2020-08-12T12:00

Dave “The Body” VanVickle and I reunite to discuss mission beyond the parish and the responsibility of being on mission that every disciple of Christ has. The laity must not be afraid to step out o...

Sharing the Gospel: 5 Ways to Nail it from 2020-08-05T18:15

How exactly does the death and resurrection of Jesus bring us salvation? Today, I’m not joined by Dave “Double Portion of the Spirit” VanVickle unfortunately, so this episode is a little shorter. ...

Living With Hope from 2020-07-29T12:00

Is our hope in ourselves or is it in Christ? Dave “I’ll lift weights in your living room” VanVickle and I discuss the importance of the theological virtue of hope as we journey towards Christ and h...

Catechesis in Quarantine: Strengthening the Domestic Church from 2020-07-22T12:30

Today, Dave and I brainstorm ideas and share opinions on how to approach catechesis and faith formation during this upcoming year, when groups can’t meet in person or at parishes. As you, dear list...

The Devotional Model of Overcoming Sin from 2020-07-15T13:00

Dave “The Icon” VanVickle is back with me to continue our series on sin. Today, Dave shares his comprehensive devotional model as a tool to help us overcome sin in our lives. Inspired by the lives ...

Uprooting Deadly Sin from 2020-07-08T16:45

Sin is deadly, it reproduces and reinforces itself in our lives. In this episode, I continue our discussion of sin by delving into the deadly nature of sin. By understanding the way sin wounds our ...

Confronting Sin in Discipleship from 2020-07-01T14:00

Sin destroys the life of charity between us and God, but how do we talk about it? Dave “The Hope is Real” VanVickle and I discuss sin in our walk with Christ, and share helpful ways to talk about h...

Transforming Men’s Ministry in Your Parish from 2020-06-24T16:00

Dave “Living Large”' VanVickle and I address a question sent in by one of our listeners, Dante, on the Catholic Church’s struggle to engage men. We discuss the importance of community for men, and ...

Guiding Your Family in the Faith from 2020-06-17T12:00

Dave “Do you even lift bro?”' VanVickle and I answer a question from a listener about how to guide your family in the Catholic faith without overdoing it. Snippet from the Show“It’s time to be a sa...

Works of Mercy from 2020-06-10T12:00

Today, Dave “The Navy Seal of Sitting”' VanVickle and I sit down with a question from listener, Father Timothy, about how to make disciples and not social workers, focusing on works of mercy. Snipp...

Leading with Beauty from 2020-06-03T12:00

Today, Dave “It’s-not-delivery-it’s-Dave'' VanVickle and I talk about how we can bring people to the faith with beauty, from classic Christian films, to Lord of the Rings, to marriage prep. Snippe...

Papacy and the Kerygma from 2020-05-27T12:00

Today, Mike “I-drive-a-little-too-fast-but-I-like-it'' Gormley and I talk about what role the papacy and the kerygma play in our lives. Thanks to our listeners for inspiring this topic! Snippet Fr...

High School Apathy from 2020-05-20T12:00

Today, Dave “Slippery Slope'' Vanvickle and I address a listener’s email about teaching the faith to teens and heroic virtue. Snippet from the Show“Just as Dave said to unleash the saints, unleash...

Quarantine Q’s: Teaching the Faith, Tithing, and Youth Groups from 2020-05-13T12:00

Today, Dave “Homefool” Vanvickle and I are answering questions from you! This week, we talk about how we can pass on the faith to our kids without forcing it on them, tithing, and how to do youth m...

Forming Intentional Disciples with Fr. Dave Pivonka from 2020-05-06T12:00

Dave VanVickle is joined today by Franciscan University President, Fr. Dave Pivonka. Together they share their thoughts on forming intentional disciples, including Father's decision to offer free t...

Strategic Comeback from 2020-04-29T12:00

Dave “Gym Shorts Only” Vanvickle and I give some recommendations and tips for picking up evangelization with limited resources after COVID-19 and the difficulties of a digital church. _Snippet of t...

Mary: Mother, Queen, Warrior from 2020-04-22T12:00

Today's show, is from a talk I gave at the Fullness of Truth Conference last year. It was a weekend long conference on Mary from an apologetics standpoint. My talk was on Mary and the spiritual war...

How Should We Approach Signs and Wonders? from 2020-04-15T12:00

Dave “the Luddite” VanVickle and I are eating meat and answering emails (not at the same time). We answer questions about the importance of signs, wonders, prophecy, and miracles when it comes to e...

Our Number One Focus for Parish Ministry from 2020-04-01T12:00

If we could re-do our parish ministries knowing everything we know now, what would we do? Dave and I zero in on the number one thing we would focus on if we could go back in time. This is a good ex...

Early Church and Evangelization with Dr. Scott Hahn from 2020-03-25T12:00

Dave “The Vengeance” VanVickle and I are geeking out today, because we’re talking to Dr. Scott Hahn—yes, that Dr. Scott Hahn. Text “EKSB” to 33-777 to subscribe and get the shownotes!

Coronavirus, the Domestic Church, and 5 Practical Takeaways from 2020-03-18T11:00

Dave “Can’t Spare a Square” VanVickle joins me today, as well as our illustrious producer, Marisa Beyer, to talk about life as a Catholic during these crazy COVID-19 times. We reflect on the Cathol...

Aquinas, Apologetics, and Morality with Fr. Gregory Pine from 2020-03-04T12:00

Today I’m speaking with Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., the Assistant Director for Campus Outreach at the Thomistic Institute. We mix apologetics, intellectual formation, campus ministry, and morality, an...

The Poverty of the Cross from 2020-02-26T12:00

Dave “He Must Increase, I Must Decrease” VanVickle is not joining me (Mike “Gomer” Gormley) today, but we’ve still got a great show. First, I talk about the poverty of the Cross, how Jesus was str...

What History Can Tell Us about Jesus with Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio from 2020-02-19T12:00

A thorough understanding of the world Jesus lived in is vital to a thorough understanding of Jesus himself. I’m talking to Marcellino D’Ambrosio, aka “Dr. Italy” founder of Crossroads Initiative (...

Spiritual Direction, Church Scandals, and Religion at Work from 2020-02-12T12:00

Dave “The Kangaroo” VanVickle and I are bouncing around (see what I did there?) answering your questions aboutListen

Why We Can’t Earn God’s Love from 2020-02-05T12:00

Dave “The Meateater” VanVickle and I talk about the trap of thinking we need to earn God’s love. This idea is what leads us to that “holier-than-thou” attitude where we congratulate ourselves for n...

Online Evangelization with Brandon Vogt from 2020-01-29T12:00

Today, I’m talking to the one and only Brandon Vogt, Content Director at Word on Fire, and expert in all things online evangelization. We talk about Bishop Barron, debating with atheists, proving t...

Prison Stories with Gomer from 2020-01-22T12:00

Dave “The Exception for Every Rule” Van Vickle is back with me, Mike “Gomer” Gormley, as we talk about the ups and downs of prison ministry.

5 Practical Tips for Pris...