Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast)

Confronting Sin in Discipleship

July 1st, 2020  |  45 mins 23 secs

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Sin destroys the life of charity between us and God, but how do we talk about it? Dave “The Hope is Real” VanVickle and I discuss sin in our walk with Christ, and share helpful ways to talk about habitual sin in discipleship.

Transforming Men’s Ministry in Your Parish

June 24th, 2020  |  42 mins 42 secs

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Dave “Living Large”' VanVickle and I address a question sent in by one of our listeners, Dante, on the Catholic Church’s struggle to engage men. We discuss the importance of community for men, and share tactics on how to transform men’s ministry in your parish.

Guiding Your Family in the Faith

June 17th, 2020  |  36 mins 56 secs

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Dave “Do you even lift bro?”' VanVickle and I answer a question from a listener about how to guide your family in the Catholic faith without overdoing it.

Works of Mercy

June 10th, 2020  |  39 mins 12 secs

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Today, Dave “The Navy Seal of Sitting”' VanVickle and I sit down with a question from listener, Father Timothy, about how to make disciples and not social workers, focusing on works of mercy.

Leading with Beauty

June 3rd, 2020  |  32 mins 21 secs

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Today, Dave “It’s-not-delivery-it’s-Dave'' VanVickle and I talk about how we can bring people to the faith with beauty, from classic Christian films, to Lord of the Rings, to marriage prep.

Forming Intentional Disciples with Fr. Dave Pivonka

May 6th, 2020  |  40 mins 31 secs

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Dave VanVickle is joined today by Franciscan University President, Fr. Dave Pivonka. Together they share their thoughts on forming intentional disciples, including Father's decision to offer free tuition to incoming freshmen next year.

Strategic Comeback

April 29th, 2020  |  38 mins 48 secs

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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.”

Mary: Mother, Queen, Warrior

April 22nd, 2020  |  53 mins 55 secs

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Today's show, is from a talk I gave at the Fullness of Truth Conference last year. It was a weekend long conference on Mary from an apologetics standpoint. My talk was on Mary and the spiritual warfare. Typically someone like Dave VanVickle would give this talk. In fact, Dave sorta did give this talk because in my preparation for this, while driving from Houston to San Antonio, I listened to Dave's Ten Principles of Spiritual Warfare in Every Knee Shall Bow and it helped me formulate my thoughts.

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Early Church and Evangelization with Dr. Scott Hahn

March 25th, 2020  |  47 mins 33 secs

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Dave “The Vengeance” VanVickle and I are geeking out today, because we’re talking to Dr. Scott Hahn—yes, that Dr. Scott Hahn. Text “EKSB” to 33-777 to subscribe and get the shownotes!

Coronavirus, the Domestic Church, and 5 Practical Takeaways

March 18th, 2020  |  38 mins 38 secs

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Dave “Can’t Spare a Square” VanVickle joins me today, as well as our illustrious producer, Marisa Beyer, to talk about life as a Catholic during these crazy COVID-19 times. We reflect on the Catholic response we’re seeing so far, share ideas for making your home the domestic church, and round things out with a special Coronavirus edition of the 5 Practical Takeaways.

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