Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast)

Atonement Part Two: Longing for Eternal Life

May 12th, 2021  |  Season 0  |  50 mins 38 secs

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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, and our longing for the eternal. We also talk briefly about obstacles to our sanctity, and how to respond to them.

Atonement: How Did Jesus Actually Save Us?

May 5th, 2021  |  Season 0  |  44 mins 26 secs

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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 the complexity of atonement theology, and look at how Christ's life as a whole is salvific .

How Do We Suffer Well?

April 28th, 2021  |  Season 0  |  33 mins 21 secs

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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 of heaven. So how do we suffer well? Today, Dave “The Mystery of Redemption” VanVickle and I discuss the mystery of suffering from a Christian perspective and what we’ve learned in our own trials. We provide you with practical guidelines to help you navigate your sufferings with the hope of Christ.

Brief Update

April 21st, 2021  |  Season 0  |  4 mins 11 secs

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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!

A Note from the Producers

April 14th, 2021  |  Season 0  |  17 secs

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A quick announcement on behalf of Mike and Dave--we'll be back with a regular episode in two weeks!

Forget the Old Normal

April 7th, 2021  |  Season 0  |  34 mins 56 secs

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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 passive, but rather on fire with the Holy Spirit to spread the Gospel.

5 Failures of Evangelization

March 31st, 2021  |  Season 0  |  40 mins 34 secs

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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 mistakes remind us that we are limited and God is ultimately in control.

The Devil's Trap for the Evangelist

March 24th, 2021  |  Season 0  |  34 mins 53 secs

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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 and I answer a listener’s question about struggling with grave sin while being in a position of leadership in the faith. We discuss the spiritual battle all evangelists face and how to find freedom from sin and shame.

Divine Filiation

March 17th, 2021  |  Season 0  |  41 mins 29 secs

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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 provide you with a thorough understanding of this theological concept that harmonizes all the doctrines of the Catholic faith and reminds us of the goal of all our practices.

Equipped for Mission: Evangelization Boot Camp

March 10th, 2021  |  Season 0  |  37 mins 42 secs

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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 Kergyma. Today, Dave “Drill Instructor” VanVickle and I, talk about our new evangelization boot camp coming up that will equip you to be a confident evangelist in today’s world.

Reviving Biblical Morality

March 3rd, 2021  |  Season 0  |  37 mins 40 secs

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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 reasoning skills as they grow up. We brainstorm ways we can revive Biblical morality in a culture that has disconnected morality from the Bible, and reduced it to pure emotions.

Overcoming Indifference to the Sacraments

February 24th, 2021  |  Season 0  |  37 mins 20 secs

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In these times of pandemic, how do we prevent others from falling into a state of indifference to the sacraments?

Defending Truth with Charity

February 17th, 2021  |  Season 0  |  39 mins 10 secs

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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, tackle this difficult issue many evangelists encounter today. We give you practical advice so you are prepared to navigate these confusing situations and defend the truth in a humble and charitable way.

Communicating the Love of God

February 10th, 2021  |  Season 0  |  31 mins 47 secs

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How do we communicate God’s love to those we meet? Today, Dave VanVickle gives practical tips for spreading the love of Christ.

Why Our Parishes Need Disruptors

February 3rd, 2021  |  Season 0  |  33 mins 20 secs

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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 order to grow in evangelization.

College Campus Evangelization (with Anthony Cirillo)

January 27th, 2021  |  Season 0  |  44 mins 8 secs

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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.

FOCUS is a Catholic collegiate outreach whose mission is to share the hope and joy of the gospel with college and university students.