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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June 4, 2025 • 36 mins
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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May 28, 2025 • 39 mins
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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“The fact of the matter is ...
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May 21, 2025 • 29 mins
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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“I’m grateful for the diaconate because I’ve always seen it as a part of the way the Church has mini...
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May 14, 2025 • 46 mins
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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If you're a priest and you learn...
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May 7, 2025 • 43 mins
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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Jesus Christ is the high priest, he’s the unique mediator. There is no priesthood without Jesus Christ. When you are baptized into Christ, you ente...
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April 30, 2025 • 48 mins
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 from being the arbitrary, tyrannical, imposit...
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April 23, 2025 • 50 mins
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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"Bishops are more than admi...
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April 16, 2025 • 44 mins
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 and that is an ugly way to view the Church."
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April 9, 2025 • 41 mins
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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If Jesus is the fulfillment of the Old Testament as the David...
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April 3, 2025 • 28 mins
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 aren’t priests, that aren’t bishops, that isn’...
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March 26, 2025 • 2 mins
Gomer and Dave will return next week with a new season on Church hierarchy.
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March 19, 2025 • 35 mins
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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It’s important to let this be a reminder to us that we follow Jesus Christ and not a building or a certain pastor or somethi...
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March 12, 2025 • 32 mins
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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March 5, 2025 • 34 mins
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 where we don’t give up our sin… it’s a time wh...
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February 26, 2025 • 37 mins
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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Tips from Mike and Dave on How to Suffer Well:
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February 19, 2025 • 33 mins
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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February 12, 2025 • 33 mins
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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February 5, 2025 • 45 mins
Why do innocents suffer? Why does God allow me to suffer in ways that keep from accomplishing good things? There are many parts to suffering that are difficult to understand and can build resentment within us. Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle address these questions and share how they help others let go of their resentment in suffering.
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God suffers for you for a purpose, but he also suffers with you in the d...
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January 29, 2025 • 36 mins
How can a loving God allow suffering to exist? This question may be one of the most asked questions about Christianity. Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle begin a new series on the Problem of Pain where they respond to this question. They begin by discussing why suffering exists, why God allows it to exist, and where God is at in our suffering.
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Suffering becomes transformed in the cross and resurrection. It be...
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January 22, 2025 • 32 mins
New ventures, consecration to Mary, and struggles with productivity are just some of the topics that Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle touch on in this week’s episode. While somewhat random, Mike and Dave’s conversation offers encouragement and resources that will aid you in your discipleship journey.
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We all need to ask Mary to be a primary mover in our lives.
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