Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast)
Episode Archive
Episode Archive
250 episodes of Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast) since the first episode, which aired on November 26th, 2018.
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Marian Apparitions: Good or Bad?
July 24th, 2024 | Season 0 | 42 mins 15 secs
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What exactly are Marian apparitions? What category of revelation do they fall into? How are they verified? Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle dive into the topic of Marian apparitions and provide explanations for how they are verified and what purpose they serve in the Church. They also share some of the details surrounding the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
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Is There a Danger of Loving Mary More Than Jesus?
July 17th, 2024 | Season 0 | 40 mins 12 secs
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Mary is incredible. She plays a massive role in salvation. She is good and loving. However, is there a chance that we could show her too much devotion or love her too much? Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle take up this question as they discuss consecration to Mary. They explain what consecration to Mary means and what it could do for your life.
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Mary’s Power over Satan
July 10th, 2024 | Season 0 | 32 mins 7 secs
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Mary is victorious over the devil. She overcomes all evil. How is this possible? In what ways should we look to Mary in our own battle with sin? Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle discuss the answers to these questions and highlight the victory over sin and death that was granted to Mary by her Son.
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What Scripture Tells Us About Mary
July 3rd, 2024 | Season 0 | 37 mins 41 secs
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Mary does not say much in Scripture. There is a lot of her life that remains unknown. However, there are nods to Mary from the very beginning of the Bible all the way to the end. Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle share and explain some of the typology of Mary that can be found throughout the Bible.
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An Explanation of Marian Devotions
June 26th, 2024 | Season 0 | 44 mins 27 secs
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The Rosary, the Miraculous Medal, the Brown Scapular - these are some of the most well-known Marian Devotions. But what is their origin? What is their purpose? How are they different from charms or magic? Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle discuss these Marian Devotions and respond to common questions about them. They share their experiences with Marian Devotions and how they have impacted their lives.
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How Mary Crushes Heresy
June 19th, 2024 | Season 0 | 33 mins 49 secs
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Mary just plays the role that pagans had for female goddesses. Jesus only appeared to be human so Mary didn’t really conceive him or give birth to him. These are two common heresies that oppose the Church’s teachings on Mary. Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle explain the origins of these heresies and offer instruction on how to respond to them.
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In Defense of Mary’s Virginity and Marian Devotion
June 12th, 2024 | Season 0 | 40 mins 51 secs
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Do Catholics worship Mary? Was Mary always a virgin? All of the Marian dogmas solicit a myriad of rebuttals and some can be difficult to respond to. In this episode, Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle address some of the common arguments against Mary’s perpetual virginity and devotion to Mary. They respond to these arguments by citing both Scripture and Tradition.
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The Importance of Mary
June 5th, 2024 | Season 0 | 35 mins 41 secs
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Why is Mary so important? How is Mary meant to be a part of our lives? Perhaps, you are someone who has struggled in your devotion to Mary or maybe you have a deep relationship with her. Wherever you fall, you are sure to enjoy and gain so much from this series on Mary from Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle. Learn, be inspired, and grow in your love for Mary.
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What Catholics Actually Believe About Mary
May 29th, 2024 | Season 0 | 49 mins 46 secs
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Do you know what Catholics actually believe about Mary? There can be a lot of misunderstanding when it comes to the Catholic Church's teachings on Mary. Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle go through the Marian dogmas and explain each one so as to better equip you in your evangelization.
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Re-Emphasizing the Sacramental Life
May 22nd, 2024 | Season 0 | 37 mins 22 secs
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There is a significant de-emphasis in American Christianity on the sacramental life. Instead, many Christians are more focused on their personal faith. What are the dangers of this? Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle take up these questions as a conclusion to this series on Mystagogy.
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What Does It Mean to Be a Priest?
May 15th, 2024 | Season 0 | 46 mins 51 secs
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Priests were not first introduced in the New Testament. In fact, priesthood existed right at the beginning of the Old Testament. So, how can we understand the priesthood in the economy of salvation? How do we distinguish the Old Testament priesthood from the new? Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle answer these questions and more.
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How to Understand the Catholic Priesthood
May 8th, 2024 | Season 0 | 50 mins 52 secs
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What is the purpose of a Catholic priest and what is it not? The Catholic priesthood can spark a lot of confusion. Are they a symbolic leader or a CEO? Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle answer many of the common questions associated with the priesthood and emphasize why it is such an essential part of the Catholic faith.
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The Most Important Thing for Your Marriage
May 1st, 2024 | Season 0 | 35 mins 26 secs
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What is the best thing you can do for your marriage? In their final episode on marriage, Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle address the topic of marital spirituality. They share their own experiences of developing a prayer life with their spouse and the challenges they faced. Together, they encourage every person to prioritize prayer in their marriage.
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Characteristics of a Truly Christian Marriage
April 24th, 2024 | Season 0 | 47 mins 24 secs
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What does a truly Christian marriage look like? Continuing their discussion on the sacrament of marriage, Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle discuss the characteristics and traits of a truly Christian marriage. They also discuss what sort of impact a Christian marriage ought to have on those who have received the sacrament.
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Holy Matrimony: A Vocation of Service
April 17th, 2024 | Season 0 | 44 mins 48 secs
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Have you ever thought of marriage as a sacrament of communion? The heart of marriage is not emotional support within a domestic relationship, but rather the mutual giving of two entire lives. Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle compare and contrast how society and the Church view marriage and remind those partaking in and preparing for the sacrament that, when you serve your spouse and your children, you are truly serving Jesus Himself.
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Marriage is truly a crucible in the service of the people that you love. -
What Happens After You Die?
April 10th, 2024 | Season 0 | 49 mins 38 secs
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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.