Michael Gormley
Co-Host of Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast)
Mike has been leading evangelization and ministry efforts for the past ten years, both as a full-time parish staff member and as a speaker and consultant for parishes, dioceses, and Catholic campus ministries.
Mike is also the founder and creative director of LayEvangelist.com, and the producer and cohost of a Catholic young adult podcast Catching Foxes, which discusses the collision of Faith and Culture.
He is married to his college sweetheart, Shannon, and they have about 1,000 children and get about 3 hours of sleep a night, which is alright by him.
Michael Gormley has hosted 307 Episodes.
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You Are Never Too Far Gone
October 8th, 2025 | Season 0 | 41 mins 38 secs
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Do you struggle to humble yourself when you make a mistake? Mike and Dave discuss the parable of the Prodigal Son and explain the personal and Eucharistic themes found in this parable. They also share the importance of doing pro-life work in the midst of a pro-death culture.
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Your Money Is Blinding You
October 1st, 2025 | Season 0 | 36 mins 8 secs
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Are you blind to the needs of your neighbor? Mike and Dave unpack “The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus”, breaking down this story, line by line. They remind us that Jesus repeatedly warns us about the dangers of wealth and that service, worship of God and loving our neighbor is how we truly love God.
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This Parable Confuses Me the Most
September 24th, 2025 | Season 0 | 31 mins 12 secs
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How do we make sense of parables that seem confusing at first? What does Jesus mean when He says to “make friends with dishonest wealth”? In this episode, Gomer unpacks The Parable of the Dishonest Steward and shows why it’s essential to consider the context - the time, place, and people - when we try to understand the deeper meaning of Christ’s parables.
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Which Soil Are You? Living the Parable of the Sower
September 17th, 2025 | Season 0 | 28 mins 8 secs
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How do I make sense of the seed, soil, rocky ground, and thorns? Dave explains the Parable of the Sower and shares how it can be applied to our lives. He also gives advice as to how we can plant seeds on good soil and how we can bear fruit in our own lives.
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Why Does Jesus Speak in Parables?
September 10th, 2025 | Season 0 | 39 mins 16 secs
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Why does Jesus conceal his teachings through parables rather than speaking straight forward? Mike and Dave kick off their new topic discussion on the parables and explain how the parables invite you into a mystery and teach you to slow down. Mike and Dave invite you to join them into the mystery of unpacking the parables and give tips to understand the parables better.
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A Healthy Way to Understand the Papacy
September 3rd, 2025 | Season 0 | 34 mins 46 secs
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Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle conclude their series on Pope Leo XIV, exploring themes of idolatry, key Biblical lessons, and how his papacy compares with those of earlier popes. They also give a sneak peek into their upcoming season on the parables!
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Saturated in Scripture
August 27th, 2025 | Season 0 | 40 mins 23 secs
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Do you just read the Bible or do you let God speak to you through His word? Mike Gormley and Dave Vanvickle finish up their reflections on Pope Leo XIV’s general audiences and applaud the pope for his hyper focus on breaking down the Gospel. We’re reminded it’s not about just reading Scripture, but about slowing down and letting God transform our hearts and minds.
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Are You Feeling Stuck?
August 20th, 2025 | Season 0 | 26 mins 33 secs
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Is there an area of your life you want healed? Mike Gormley continues his reflection on Pope Leo’s general audiences and explains what to do with your sickness and brokeness. He reminds us that no matter what is paralyzing you, God can bring you out of any situation.
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Do You Need Healing?
August 13th, 2025 | Season 0 | 38 mins 15 secs
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Are you in need of healing? Are you retreating from reality? Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle continue their reflections on Pope Leo’s general audiences while discussing the importance of facing what you’re afraid of, letting go of our egos and trusting in the Lord with all your heart.
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Pope Leo's Meditation on the Parable of the Vineyard
August 6th, 2025 | Season 0 | 39 mins 35 secs
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Mike 'Gomer' Gormley and Dave 'The Perfect Weather' VanVickle dive deep into Pope Leo's reflection on the parable of the laborers in the vineyard. They highlight the importance of responding to God's call without delay, generosity, and the profound question of finding meaning in life.
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"The Parable of the Sower” and “The Good Samaritan” Explained
July 30th, 2025 | Season 0 | 34 mins 36 secs
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Mike Gormley emphasizes the importance of hope, while meditating on Pope Leo’s reflections, praising his ability to speak on the human and spiritual level. Gormley also analyzes the Pope’s General Audiences as he dissects two popular parables, “The Parable of the Sower” and the “Good Samaritan”.
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Our Hope for Bishops Is…
July 23rd, 2025 | Season 0 | 48 mins 2 secs
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In this Jubilee year, Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle explain the Biblical roots of the Jubilee year, the sabbath and explain what it means to be ‘Pilgrims of Hope’. They also discuss Pope Leo XIV’s message to bishops and share their hopes for all bishops.
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The Hidden Lessons of Poverty
July 17th, 2025 | Season 0 | 30 mins 4 secs
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Dave VanVickle highlights the importance of helping the poor, loving the poor and even learning from them. In our poverty, we realize our reliance on the Lord. Let us never forget that the gravest form of poverty is to not know God.
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Unpacking Pope Leo XIV’s Speeches, Blessings and Writings
July 9th, 2025 | Season 0 | 39 mins 27 secs
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Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle breakdown Pope Leo XIV’s blessings, speeches, and writings thus far. They analyze the popes and saints the pope has quoted, the poetic nature of Pope Leo XIV and approach his words and actions with excitement and curiosity.
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Our Thoughts on Pope Leo XIV
July 2nd, 2025 | Season 0 | 37 mins 33 secs
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Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle share their thoughts on Pope Leo, unpack the meaning of “synodality” which the pope has mentioned various times, and address key differences and similarities between this papacy as opposed to previous ones. They also remind us that while the pope is important, we must not become hyper focused on every single detail of the papacy.
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Where is Purgatory in the Bible?
June 25th, 2025 | Season 0 | 43 mins 52 secs
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Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle answer questions from listeners, discuss the Biblical evidence behind purgatory and the best logical responses to support it. They also explain the acolyte and their role in the celebration of the Holy Mass.