Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast)

What is the Role of a Deacon?

May 21st, 2025  |  Season 0  |  29 mins 15 secs

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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.

The Dignity and Challenge of the Priesthood

May 14th, 2025  |  Season 0  |  46 mins 42 secs

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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.

The Relationship Between Priests and Sacrifice

May 7th, 2025  |  Season 0  |  43 mins 12 secs

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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

The Importance of Canon Law

April 30th, 2025  |  Season 0  |  48 mins 21 secs

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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.

Understanding the Role of Bishops

April 23rd, 2025  |  Season 0  |  50 mins 20 secs

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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.

Papal Infallibility Explained

April 16th, 2025  |  Season 0  |  44 mins 7 secs

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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.

The Origins of the Papacy According to Scripture

April 9th, 2025  |  Season 0  |  41 mins 49 secs

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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.

Exploring Church Leadership

April 3rd, 2025  |  Season 0  |  28 mins 22 secs

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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.

We'll Be Back Next Week!

March 26th, 2025  |  Season 0  |  2 mins 1 sec

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Gomer and Dave will return next week with a new season on Church hierarchy.

Navigating Seasons of Change in the Church

March 19th, 2025  |  Season 0  |  35 mins 30 secs

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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.