web01.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:20:18 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast) - Episodes Tagged with “Community” https://everykneeshallbow.fireside.fm/tags/community Wed, 23 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0400 Lay Catholic evangelists Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle bring you a podcast series that teaches you how to confidently share your Catholic faith with your family members, friends, co-workers, and the strangers you meet on airplanes. Every episode, Mike and Dave give you five steps you can take each week to become an instrument God uses to spread the Gospel, heal hearts, and renew his Church. Be inspired by stories of miraculous conversions and be reminded that God still powerfully intervenes to transform people's lives. en-us episodic Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast Ascension Lay Catholic evangelists Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle bring you a podcast series that teaches you how to confidently share your Catholic faith with your family members, friends, co-workers, and the strangers you meet on airplanes. Every episode, Mike and Dave give you five steps you can take each week to become an instrument God uses to spread the Gospel, heal hearts, and renew his Church. Be inspired by stories of miraculous conversions and be reminded that God still powerfully intervenes to transform people's lives. no ascension, Ascension Press, Ascension Presents, Dave VanVickle, Mike Gormley, Mike Gomer Gormley, Gomer, catholic church, catholic parish, catholic, ministry, evangelize, evangelization, mission, faith, catholic faith, sharing the gospel, catholicism, Catholic Church, catholic faith, catholic religion, Roman Catholic, Jesus, god, Jesus Christ, ascension catholic, catholic teachings, catholic ministry, catholics, catholic life, christians, christian, christianity, catechist, bible, catechism, Ascension podcasts@ascensionpress.com Returning to Church https://everykneeshallbow.fireside.fm/91 2821fff7-5fef-4006-a5f8-cc9fbdfa6a3f Wed, 23 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension 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. 36:54 no Dave “Well Prepared” VanVickle and I chat about returning to Mass, the craziness in our lives, and continuing to evangelize and reach the faithful creatively during these uncertain and challenging times. Snippet from the Show In times of isolation and uncertainty, we have the gift of the crucifix to gaze at and identify with. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments Don't forget to text “EKSB” to 33-777 to get the shownotes right to your inbox! You can also find the full shownotes at www.ascensionpress.com/EveryKneeShallBow ascension, Ascension Press, Ascension Presents, Dave VanVickle, Mike Gormley, Mike Gomer Gormley, Gomer, catholic church, catholic parish, catholic, ministry, evangelize, evangelization, mission, faith, catholic faith, catholic podcast, christianity, returning to church, returning to mass, churches opening up, COVID19, pandemic, isolation, community, apostolates, sharing the Gospel, lay people, Dave “Well Prepared” VanVickle and I chat about returning to Mass, the craziness in our lives, and continuing to evangelize and reach the faithful creatively during these uncertain and challenging times.

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In times of isolation and uncertainty, we have the gift of the crucifix to gaze at and identify with.

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In times of isolation and uncertainty, we have the gift of the crucifix to gaze at and identify with.

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]]> Mission Beyond the Parish https://everykneeshallbow.fireside.fm/86 7bcc4ab1-059f-44f8-9fd2-b0cc5367be29 Wed, 12 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension 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. 42:21 no 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. Snippet from the Show We desperately need a movement of lay evangelists who understand the urgency of mission, and aren’t afraid to bring Jesus into the world. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments Don't forget to text “EKSB” to 33-777 to get the shownotes right to your inbox! You can also find the full shownotes at www.ascensionpress.com/EveryKneeShallBow ascension, Ascension Press, Dave VanVickle, Mike Gormley, Mike Gomer Gormley, Gomer, catholic church, catholic parish, catholic, ministry, evangelize, evangelization, mission, faith, catholic faith, disciple of Christ, discipleship, following christ, sharing the gospel, the parish, mission beyond the parish, lay evangelists, the laity, bible studies, fellowship, community, catholic lay movements, holiness, 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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We desperately need a movement of lay evangelists who understand the urgency of mission, and aren’t afraid to bring Jesus into the world.

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We desperately need a movement of lay evangelists who understand the urgency of mission, and aren’t afraid to bring Jesus into the world.

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]]> Strategic Comeback https://everykneeshallbow.fireside.fm/71 3c559739-cdf0-421d-ae45-8051b4d567d5 Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Dave “Gym Shorts Only” Vanvickle and I give some recommendations and tips for picking up evangelization with limited resources after COVID-19 and the difficulties of a digital church. Snippet of the Show “Your role in the kingdom of Heaven is to advance the Gospel in the world, and maybe this quarantine can reemphasize the power of the laity.” 38:48 no Dave “Gym Shorts Only” Vanvickle and I give some recommendations and tips for picking up evangelization with limited resources after COVID-19 and the difficulties of a digital church. _Snippet of the Show “Your role in the kingdom of Heaven is to advance the Gospel in the world, and maybe this quarantine can reemphasize the power of the laity.”_ mercy, team, adults, kids, catholic evangelization, dave vanvickle, evangelization, gomer, michael gormley, resources, money, lack of money, limited resources, digital church, community, Dave “Gym Shorts Only” Vanvickle and I give some recommendations and tips for picking up evangelization with limited resources after COVID-19 and the difficulties of a digital church.

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“Your role in the kingdom of Heaven is to advance the Gospel in the world, and maybe this quarantine can reemphasize the power of the laity.”_

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_Snippet of the Show
“Your role in the kingdom of Heaven is to advance the Gospel in the world, and maybe this quarantine can reemphasize the power of the laity.”_

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]]> Why the Church Isn’t Typically Good at Evangelization and One Way to Stop That Problem https://everykneeshallbow.fireside.fm/33 7b12c997-031f-43b8-954f-000952d8badf Wed, 24 Jul 2019 12:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Dave “Thunderclap” VanVickle and I are talking to the one and only Mark Hart—author, speaker, and Executive Vice President of Life Teen. We talk about the struggles parishes have to organize a movement of evangelization and the difficulty of training and empowering individuals to spread the gospel. Instead of just telling people to evangelize, Mark is on a mission to teach people to evangelize with a new program—The 99. Featuring Fr. Mike Schmitz, Fr. Josh Johnson, Leah Darrow, Sr. Miriam James Heidland, and more, the program will help parishes start a movement of evangelization in their communities. See more at evangelization.com. 47:18 no Dave “Thunderclap” VanVickle and I are talking to the one and only Mark Hart—author, speaker, and Executive Vice President of Life Teen. We talk about the struggles parishes have to organize a movement of evangelization and the difficulty of training and empowering individuals to spread the gospel. Instead of just telling people to evangelize, Mark is on a mission to teach people to evangelize with a new program—The 99. Featuring Fr. Mike Schmitz, Fr. Josh Johnson, Leah Darrow, Sr. Miriam James Heidland, and more, the program will help parishes start a movement of evangelization in their communities. See more at evangelization.com. Snippet from the Show - “The Church is an organized religion, but we’re painfully disorganized on a parish level.” SHOWNOTES Quote attributed to St. Francis of Assisi - “Preach the gospel at all times, when necessary, use words.” Mark’s 4 Practical Tips 1. As part of your morning prayer, ask the Lord for greater awareness of the people he’s putting in your path that day. 2. Pray an examination of conscience at the end of the day (consider using Romans 12). 3. Put your phone down more often to be present to those around you. 4. Instead of texting someone, call them and leave a voicemail if you have to. One last tip from Gomer and Dave: Buy The 99 (https://ascensionpress.com/pages/the-99-coming-soon)! evangelization, evangelize, ministry, catholic, parish, mark hart Dave “Thunderclap” VanVickle and I are talking to the one and only Mark Hart—author, speaker, and Executive Vice President of Life Teen. We talk about the struggles parishes have to organize a movement of evangelization and the difficulty of training and empowering individuals to spread the gospel.

Instead of just telling people to evangelize, Mark is on a mission to teach people to evangelize with a new program—The 99. Featuring Fr. Mike Schmitz, Fr. Josh Johnson, Leah Darrow, Sr. Miriam James Heidland, and more, the program will help parishes start a movement of evangelization in their communities. See more at evangelization.com.

Snippet from the Show - “The Church is an organized religion, but we’re painfully disorganized on a parish level.”

SHOWNOTES

Quote attributed to St. Francis of Assisi - “Preach the gospel at all times, when necessary, use words.”

Mark’s 4 Practical Tips

  1. As part of your morning prayer, ask the Lord for greater awareness of the people he’s putting in your path that day.
  2. Pray an examination of conscience at the end of the day (consider using Romans 12).
  3. Put your phone down more often to be present to those around you.
  4. Instead of texting someone, call them and leave a voicemail if you have to.

One last tip from Gomer and Dave: Buy The 99!

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]]> Dave “Thunderclap” VanVickle and I are talking to the one and only Mark Hart—author, speaker, and Executive Vice President of Life Teen. We talk about the struggles parishes have to organize a movement of evangelization and the difficulty of training and empowering individuals to spread the gospel.

Instead of just telling people to evangelize, Mark is on a mission to teach people to evangelize with a new program—The 99. Featuring Fr. Mike Schmitz, Fr. Josh Johnson, Leah Darrow, Sr. Miriam James Heidland, and more, the program will help parishes start a movement of evangelization in their communities. See more at evangelization.com.

Snippet from the Show - “The Church is an organized religion, but we’re painfully disorganized on a parish level.”

SHOWNOTES

Quote attributed to St. Francis of Assisi - “Preach the gospel at all times, when necessary, use words.”

Mark’s 4 Practical Tips

  1. As part of your morning prayer, ask the Lord for greater awareness of the people he’s putting in your path that day.
  2. Pray an examination of conscience at the end of the day (consider using Romans 12).
  3. Put your phone down more often to be present to those around you.
  4. Instead of texting someone, call them and leave a voicemail if you have to.

One last tip from Gomer and Dave: Buy The 99!

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]]> Is Jesus the Defining Characteristic of Your Life? https://everykneeshallbow.fireside.fm/31 bdcc10be-9b9a-4871-ac18-2fe133be0764 Wed, 10 Jul 2019 12:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Dave “Don’t Fear the Reaper” Van Vickle and I are talking about how to keep Jesus at the heart of your ministry and your life. Today’s totally made up middle name for Dave is brought to you by listener Lina., who also asks the questions that we are answering in this show - thank you Lina! We’re talking about the vine, the branches, and the backyard … (Dave bought a new house). We start with how to open your home to engage the culture and build community and then get to a question from Lina who asks, “What are the practical steps to stay grafted onto the vine when you’ve been sent to work out in the vineyard?” In other words, how do we keep Jesus as the defining characteristic of our life when we feel called to go off and do great things on our own or within our parish? 36:27 no Dave “Don’t Fear the Reaper” Van Vickle and I are talking about how to keep Jesus at the heart of your ministry and your life. Today’s totally made up middle name for Dave is brought to you by listener Lina., who also asks the questions that we are answering in this show - thank you Lina! We’re talking about the vine, the branches, and the backyard … (Dave bought a new house). We start with how to open your home to engage the culture and build community and then get to a question from Lina who asks, “What are the practical steps to stay grafted onto the vine when you’ve been sent to work out in the vineyard?” In other words, how do we keep Jesus as the defining characteristic of our life when we feel called to go off and do great things on our own or within our parish? Snippet from the Show “The presence of suffering and persecution is the way that God makes you better, stronger, and woven even tighter with Christ the vine.” Check out the shownotes for today's episode at ascensionpress.com/everykneeshallbow jesus, vine, branches, catholic, evangelize, ministry, parish, john 15, hospitality, community Dave “Don’t Fear the Reaper” Van Vickle and I are talking about how to keep Jesus at the heart of your ministry and your life.

Today’s totally made up middle name for Dave is brought to you by listener Lina., who also asks the questions that we are answering in this show - thank you Lina!

We’re talking about the vine, the branches, and the backyard … (Dave bought a new house). We start with how to open your home to engage the culture and build community and then get to a question from Lina who asks, “What are the practical steps to stay grafted onto the vine when you’ve been sent to work out in the vineyard?”

In other words, how do we keep Jesus as the defining characteristic of our life when we feel called to go off and do great things on our own or within our parish?

Snippet from the Show
“The presence of suffering and persecution is the way that God makes you better, stronger, and woven even tighter with Christ the vine.”

Check out the shownotes for today's episode at ascensionpress.com/everykneeshallbow

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]]> Dave “Don’t Fear the Reaper” Van Vickle and I are talking about how to keep Jesus at the heart of your ministry and your life.

Today’s totally made up middle name for Dave is brought to you by listener Lina., who also asks the questions that we are answering in this show - thank you Lina!

We’re talking about the vine, the branches, and the backyard … (Dave bought a new house). We start with how to open your home to engage the culture and build community and then get to a question from Lina who asks, “What are the practical steps to stay grafted onto the vine when you’ve been sent to work out in the vineyard?”

In other words, how do we keep Jesus as the defining characteristic of our life when we feel called to go off and do great things on our own or within our parish?

Snippet from the Show
“The presence of suffering and persecution is the way that God makes you better, stronger, and woven even tighter with Christ the vine.”

Check out the shownotes for today's episode at ascensionpress.com/everykneeshallbow

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]]> Waking the Dead: Transforming a Heart of Stone https://everykneeshallbow.fireside.fm/29 7dca0669-1401-4758-ab42-3ebe6e7ea140 Wed, 26 Jun 2019 12:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Dave VanVickle (that’s right, no nickname today) and I are waking the dead! We’re talking about how to really reach people through evangelization. Not just a short moment of emotional connection that fades the next day, but a true conversion where a person reorients their life to God. 33:23 no Dave VanVickle (that’s right, no nickname today) and I are waking the dead! We’re talking about how to really reach people through evangelization. Not just a short moment of emotional connection that fades the next day, but a true conversion where a person reorients their life to God. Snippet from the Show “Taking someone’s heart of stone to a heart of flesh is a supernatural act. You are making them alive in Christ Jesus. That is a bigger miracle than resurrecting a deceased corpse to natural life.” Check out the shownotes at ascensionpress.com/everykneeshallbow (https://media.ascensionpress.com/podcast/waking-the-dead-transforming-a-heart-of-stone/) gospel, conversion, evangelization, evangelize, catholic, ministry, youth ministry Dave VanVickle (that’s right, no nickname today) and I are waking the dead! We’re talking about how to really reach people through evangelization. Not just a short moment of emotional connection that fades the next day, but a true conversion where a person reorients their life to God.

Snippet from the Show
“Taking someone’s heart of stone to a heart of flesh is a supernatural act. You are making them alive in Christ Jesus. That is a bigger miracle than resurrecting a deceased corpse to natural life.”

Check out the shownotes at ascensionpress.com/everykneeshallbow

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]]> Dave VanVickle (that’s right, no nickname today) and I are waking the dead! We’re talking about how to really reach people through evangelization. Not just a short moment of emotional connection that fades the next day, but a true conversion where a person reorients their life to God.

Snippet from the Show
“Taking someone’s heart of stone to a heart of flesh is a supernatural act. You are making them alive in Christ Jesus. That is a bigger miracle than resurrecting a deceased corpse to natural life.”

Check out the shownotes at ascensionpress.com/everykneeshallbow

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]]> Ask a Catholic Evangelist: How Can I Share the Gospel with My Family, Parish, and Community? https://everykneeshallbow.fireside.fm/13 18bb4873-687b-4ef6-8fa7-93f25dd2ecf1 Wed, 06 Mar 2019 12:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Mike and Dave answer your questions about how to get programs going at your parish, how to share the gospel with fallen-away family members, and how to invest in Catholic evangelism as well as catechesis when funds are short. 36:16 no Mike and Dave answer your questions about how to get programs going at your parish, how to share the gospel with fallen-away family members, and how to invest in Catholic evangelism as well as catechesis when funds are short. Snippet from the Show “You have a mission as a layperson ... To not proclaim Jesus Christ and just wait for a priest to do it is a fundamental corruption to your baptismal dignity. Christ is inviting you on this mission. You don’t need anyone else’s permission.” Listener Questions: 1. “My priest isn’t into evangelization, what do I do?” 2. “I have three children, none are truly evangelized, except my oldest daughter who is now evangelical, but ‘at least she has Jesus.’” 3. “I am a DRE who got caught up in the catechesis game. I now want to invest in evangelism, but am at a poor parish.” Resources mentioned: * Christifideles Laici, Chapter 3 * The Great Adventure Bible Studies * No Greater Love by Edward Sri * The Life of Christ by Rev. Fulton Sheen * To Know Christ Jesus by Frank Sheed * Radical Communities by Michael Gormley * Redeemer of Man by Pope St. John Paul II * Catechesi Tradendae, 19-20 5 Practical Tips: 1. Kerygma: Refresh yourself on what the kerygma is and isn’t. 2. Community: Meet up for Eucharistic Adoration and drinks. 3. Reading: Jesus Shock by Peter Kreeft. 4. Intercession: Pray a decade of the Rosary every day for clergy who need conversion. 5. Lent: Don’t let Lent pass you by, be intentional! Prayerfully consider what God wants from you this Lent. Take an hour and figure it out. catholic, evangelist, share the gospel, fallen-away catholics, catholic evangelism Mike and Dave answer your questions about how to get programs going at your parish, how to share the gospel with fallen-away family members, and how to invest in Catholic evangelism as well as catechesis when funds are short.

Snippet from the Show
“You have a mission as a layperson ... To not proclaim Jesus Christ and just wait for a priest to do it is a fundamental corruption to your baptismal dignity. Christ is inviting you on this mission. You don’t need anyone else’s permission.”

Listener Questions:

  1. “My priest isn’t into evangelization, what do I do?”
  2. “I have three children, none are truly evangelized, except my oldest daughter who is now evangelical, but ‘at least she has Jesus.’”
  3. “I am a DRE who got caught up in the catechesis game. I now want to invest in evangelism, but am at a poor parish.”

Resources mentioned:

  • Christifideles Laici, Chapter 3
  • The Great Adventure Bible Studies
  • No Greater Love by Edward Sri
  • The Life of Christ by Rev. Fulton Sheen
  • To Know Christ Jesus by Frank Sheed
  • Radical Communities by Michael Gormley
  • Redeemer of Man by Pope St. John Paul II
  • Catechesi Tradendae, 19-20

5 Practical Tips:

  1. Kerygma: Refresh yourself on what the kerygma is and isn’t.
  2. Community: Meet up for Eucharistic Adoration and drinks.
  3. Reading: Jesus Shock by Peter Kreeft.
  4. Intercession: Pray a decade of the Rosary every day for clergy who need conversion.
  5. Lent: Don’t let Lent pass you by, be intentional! Prayerfully consider what God wants from you this Lent. Take an hour and figure it out.

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]]> Mike and Dave answer your questions about how to get programs going at your parish, how to share the gospel with fallen-away family members, and how to invest in Catholic evangelism as well as catechesis when funds are short.

Snippet from the Show
“You have a mission as a layperson ... To not proclaim Jesus Christ and just wait for a priest to do it is a fundamental corruption to your baptismal dignity. Christ is inviting you on this mission. You don’t need anyone else’s permission.”

Listener Questions:

  1. “My priest isn’t into evangelization, what do I do?”
  2. “I have three children, none are truly evangelized, except my oldest daughter who is now evangelical, but ‘at least she has Jesus.’”
  3. “I am a DRE who got caught up in the catechesis game. I now want to invest in evangelism, but am at a poor parish.”

Resources mentioned:

  • Christifideles Laici, Chapter 3
  • The Great Adventure Bible Studies
  • No Greater Love by Edward Sri
  • The Life of Christ by Rev. Fulton Sheen
  • To Know Christ Jesus by Frank Sheed
  • Radical Communities by Michael Gormley
  • Redeemer of Man by Pope St. John Paul II
  • Catechesi Tradendae, 19-20

5 Practical Tips:

  1. Kerygma: Refresh yourself on what the kerygma is and isn’t.
  2. Community: Meet up for Eucharistic Adoration and drinks.
  3. Reading: Jesus Shock by Peter Kreeft.
  4. Intercession: Pray a decade of the Rosary every day for clergy who need conversion.
  5. Lent: Don’t let Lent pass you by, be intentional! Prayerfully consider what God wants from you this Lent. Take an hour and figure it out.

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