Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast)

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.

Our Role in Evangelization

March 12th, 2025  |  Season 0  |  32 mins 32 secs

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Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle explain the gift of evangelization and how God wants us to participate in the good work He started in us.

The Purpose of Lent

March 5th, 2025  |  Season 0  |  34 mins 50 secs

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What is your plan for Lent? Is there anything you’ve been avoiding that the Lord is tugging at your heart to revisit? Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle explain where our focus should be and how Lent is a time to become more disciplined, virtuous and free.

How to Suffer Well

February 26th, 2025  |  Season 0  |  37 mins 37 secs

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When you’re facing suffering, it’s very natural to ask why. However, if we suspend that question and instead ask ‘God, how can I love the most at this moment?’, you’ll get more answers than if you were to actually get the answer to your question. Today, Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle give tips how on how to suffer well and weather the storms of difficulties.

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The Problem with Pain

February 19th, 2025  |  Season 0  |  33 mins 53 secs

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How can there be pain and a loving God? Gomer and Dave explain how the Cross is the answer to the problem of pain and how we need to find our place in the crucified Christ. They also unpack the things that separate us from God in the midst of suffering.