Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast)
Episode Archive
Episode Archive
275 episodes of Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast) since the first episode, which aired on November 26th, 2018.
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Converting to Catholicism: RCIA Tips
November 18th, 2020 | Season 0 | 51 mins 51 secs
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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 run an RCIA program at a parish and offer helpful tips in preparing adults to enter the Catholic Church.
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Ripe Evangelization Cultures: Bars, Schools, and Corporations
November 11th, 2020 | Season 0 | 32 mins 35 secs
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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 practical tools when it comes to evangelizing at bars, in schools, and at work.
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The Rise of the New Age Movement
November 4th, 2020 | Season 0 | 34 mins 21 secs
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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 question about how to reach those involved in the New Age movement. We discuss the reasons behind the popularity of this spirituality today, and offer practical tools to evangelize those involved in this increasingly widespread spirituality.
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Reaching the Hearts of Teenagers: A Guide to Confirmation ( with Colin MacIver)
October 28th, 2020 | Season 0 | 40 mins 37 secs
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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 hearts of teenagers, and how to implement practical tools to create the best confirmation experience for candidates.
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In the Beginning Was the Word: The Trinity and the Incarnation
October 14th, 2020 | Season 0 | 42 mins 10 secs
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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 of God. I delve into salvation history in Scripture to demonstrate how the incarnation shows us the self-giving love of the Trinity from all eternity.
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Fishers of Men
October 7th, 2020 | Season 0 | 41 mins 3 secs
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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 dynamism of the Holy Spirit when we approach spiritual multiplication.
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4 Disciplines for Discipleship
September 30th, 2020 | Season 0 | 33 mins 41 secs
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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 live a fruitful Christian life.
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Returning to Church
September 23rd, 2020 | 36 mins 54 secs
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Dave “Well Prepared” VanVickle and I discuss returning to Mass and continuing to evangelize and reach the faithful creatively during these uncertain and challenging times.
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A Word to the Weary Evangelist
September 16th, 2020 | 20 mins 36 secs
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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 advice to find rest when evangelization gets hard and tiring.
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The Power of Storytelling
September 2nd, 2020 | 48 mins 11 secs
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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.
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When Life Gets Messy
August 26th, 2020 | 39 mins 51 secs
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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 treatment, suffering at the parish, embracing the cross, and ideas for a discipleship think tank!
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Engaging the Saints and Angels
August 19th, 2020 | 38 mins 6 secs
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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 in your apostolate!
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Mission Beyond the Parish
August 12th, 2020 | 42 mins 21 secs
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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 of their comfort zone and go beyond the parish to share Jesus Christ with others.
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Sharing the Gospel: 5 Ways to Nail it
August 5th, 2020 | 21 mins 9 secs
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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. In this episode, I dive into the art of sharing the Gospel and provide for your 5 ways to nail it so you can become an expert in evangelization.
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Living With Hope
July 29th, 2020 | 49 mins 9 secs
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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 help others encounter him as well.
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Catechesis in Quarantine: Strengthening the Domestic Church
July 22nd, 2020 | 45 mins 39 secs
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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.