web02.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:16:37 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast) - Episodes Tagged with “Parish Life” https://everykneeshallbow.fireside.fm/tags/parish%20life Wed, 07 Oct 2020 13:30:00 -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 Fishers of Men https://everykneeshallbow.fireside.fm/93 e72e3b89-df97-4d12-a1ae-fd1906718efd Wed, 07 Oct 2020 13:30:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Dave “I’m the Hurricane” VanVickle and I answer a listener’s question about practically guiding someone in the midst of a conversion, and also speak on the importance of leaving room for the dynamism of the Holy Spirit when we approach spiritual multiplication. 41:03 no Dave “I’m the Hurricane” VanVickle and I answer a listener’s question about practically guiding someone in the midst of a conversion, and also speak on the importance of leaving room for the dynamism of the Holy Spirit when we approach spiritual multiplication. Snippet from the Show Evangelization cannot be reduced to merely mechanics or processes, it must always leave room for the dynamism of the Holy Spirit. 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, spiritual multiplication, fishers of men, sharing the gospel, catholic ministry, parish life, catholic podcast, christianity, kerygma, conversion, converting to catholicism, catholic faith, holiness, virtue, prayer, intercessory prayer, guiding someone through conversion, baptism, becoming catholic, catholicism, entering the catholic church, salvation of souls, following christ, disciples, discipleship, Dave “I’m the Hurricane” VanVickle and I answer a listener’s question about practically guiding someone in the midst of a conversion, and also speak on the importance of leaving room for the dynamism of the Holy Spirit when we approach spiritual multiplication.

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Evangelization cannot be reduced to merely mechanics or processes, it must always leave room for the dynamism of the Holy Spirit.

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Evangelization cannot be reduced to merely mechanics or processes, it must always leave room for the dynamism of the Holy Spirit.

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]]> When Life Gets Messy https://everykneeshallbow.fireside.fm/88 2a952a04-1fb7-444b-84dd-fc9b5b05e19a Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Life is messy, but we are sanctified through it. Today, Dave "How are you" VanVickle and I catch up on a bunch of random topics and the chaos in our lives. We chat about Dave's wife's cancer treatment, suffering at the parish, embracing the cross, and ideas for a discipleship think tank! 39:51 no Life is messy, but we are sanctified through it. Today, Dave "How are you" VanVickle and I catch up on a bunch of random topics and the chaos in our lives. We chat about Dave's wife's cancer treatment, suffering at the parish, embracing the cross, and ideas for a discipleship think tank! Snippet from the Show When life gets messy, there is incredible grace in not asking “why?” and just letting God carry you. 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, catholicism, catholic parish, catholic, ministry, evangelize, evangelization, mission, faith, catholic faith, evangelization podcast, discipleship, disciple, parish life, mission in the parish, lay evangelists, messiness of life, suffering, embracing the cross, trusting God, sanctification, disciple of Christ, holiness, heaven, Life is messy, but we are sanctified through it. Today, Dave "How are you" VanVickle and I catch up on a bunch of random topics and the chaos in our lives. We chat about Dave's wife's cancer treatment, suffering at the parish, embracing the cross, and ideas for a discipleship think tank!

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When life gets messy, there is incredible grace in not asking “why?” and just letting God carry you.

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When life gets messy, there is incredible grace in not asking “why?” and just letting God carry you.

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]]> Being a Leader in Evangelization https://everykneeshallbow.fireside.fm/23 dfa4244d-857e-4221-bd21-25e785fe9ece Wed, 15 May 2019 12:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension We need leaders in the Church. If you want ministries at your parish, that aren’t happening (or aren’t going very well) this may be your que to step up as a leader in evangelization. In this episode, we talk about how priests, lay employees, and volunteers can be leaders in their own right, and you don’t have to wait for someone to formally empower you to lead others. 50:00 no We need leaders in the Church. If you want ministries at your parish, that aren’t happening (or aren’t going very well) this may be your que to step up as a leader in evangelization. In this episode, we talk about how priests, lay employees, and volunteers can be leaders in their own right, and you don’t have to wait for someone to formally empower you to lead others. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your story, question, or comment—or if you’ve got a new nickname for Dave. Snippet from the Show “The word ‘leader’ can be intimidating, but the Holy Spirit is the primary agent of evangelization. You’re just the lead follower of the Holy Spirit.” SHOWNOTES Priests * The homily needs to be kerygmatic. * Give a call to action every homily. * Win your staff. * Make sure your staff is on board with the mission. * The parish priests need to be available to the people, especially for sacraments. * Try to imitate St. John Vianney. Lay Employees * It is poor form to give a class or workshop on something you are not willing to do. * Model what you are teaching. * Set up regular meetings with your parish priest. * Witness to your fellow employees the same as your parishioners. * Don’t view working at the church as a chance to make money. Volunteers * Continually discern how God is calling you to lead in your parish. * Don’t grow comfortable with someone as a leader just because they have been doing a good job. * Help onboard new leaders before they are needed. * Be a good disciple outside of your volunteer position. 5 Practical Tips 1. Priests: Ask yourselves honestly, and ask others “how is your leadership holding back the parish?” 2. Kerygma: Explicitly share the gospel with someone. 3. Employees: Are you waiting for empowerment or permission to serve the gospel? Identify areas where you can be more active in the kerygma and come up with an action plan to start implementing this. 4. Prayer: Prayerfully read Acts 14 and read the kerygma from Paul and Barnabbas. 5. Volunteers: Spend more time praying for those people God has placed in your ministry. Resources from the Show * Douglas Hyde (https://www.amazon.com/s?k=douglas+hyde+communism&rh=n%3A12290&ref=nb_sb_noss) catholic, evangelization, catholic evangelization, catholic ministry, catholic leaders, leadership We need leaders in the Church. If you want ministries at your parish, that aren’t happening (or aren’t going very well) this may be your que to step up as a leader in evangelization.

In this episode, we talk about how priests, lay employees, and volunteers can be leaders in their own right, and you don’t have to wait for someone to formally empower you to lead others.

We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your story, question, or comment—or if you’ve got a new nickname for Dave.

Snippet from the Show
“The word ‘leader’ can be intimidating, but the Holy Spirit is the primary agent of evangelization. You’re just the lead follower of the Holy Spirit.”

SHOWNOTES

Priests

  • The homily needs to be kerygmatic.
  • Give a call to action every homily.
  • Win your staff.
  • Make sure your staff is on board with the mission.
  • The parish priests need to be available to the people, especially for sacraments.
  • Try to imitate St. John Vianney.

Lay Employees

  • It is poor form to give a class or workshop on something you are not willing to do.
  • Model what you are teaching.
  • Set up regular meetings with your parish priest.
  • Witness to your fellow employees the same as your parishioners.
  • Don’t view working at the church as a chance to make money.

Volunteers

  • Continually discern how God is calling you to lead in your parish.
  • Don’t grow comfortable with someone as a leader just because they have been doing a good job.
  • Help onboard new leaders before they are needed.
  • Be a good disciple outside of your volunteer position.

5 Practical Tips

  1. Priests: Ask yourselves honestly, and ask others “how is your leadership holding back the parish?”
  2. Kerygma: Explicitly share the gospel with someone.
  3. Employees: Are you waiting for empowerment or permission to serve the gospel? Identify areas where you can be more active in the kerygma and come up with an action plan to start implementing this.
  4. Prayer: Prayerfully read Acts 14 and read the kerygma from Paul and Barnabbas.
  5. Volunteers: Spend more time praying for those people God has placed in your ministry.

Resources from the Show

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]]> We need leaders in the Church. If you want ministries at your parish, that aren’t happening (or aren’t going very well) this may be your que to step up as a leader in evangelization.

In this episode, we talk about how priests, lay employees, and volunteers can be leaders in their own right, and you don’t have to wait for someone to formally empower you to lead others.

We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your story, question, or comment—or if you’ve got a new nickname for Dave.

Snippet from the Show
“The word ‘leader’ can be intimidating, but the Holy Spirit is the primary agent of evangelization. You’re just the lead follower of the Holy Spirit.”

SHOWNOTES

Priests

  • The homily needs to be kerygmatic.
  • Give a call to action every homily.
  • Win your staff.
  • Make sure your staff is on board with the mission.
  • The parish priests need to be available to the people, especially for sacraments.
  • Try to imitate St. John Vianney.

Lay Employees

  • It is poor form to give a class or workshop on something you are not willing to do.
  • Model what you are teaching.
  • Set up regular meetings with your parish priest.
  • Witness to your fellow employees the same as your parishioners.
  • Don’t view working at the church as a chance to make money.

Volunteers

  • Continually discern how God is calling you to lead in your parish.
  • Don’t grow comfortable with someone as a leader just because they have been doing a good job.
  • Help onboard new leaders before they are needed.
  • Be a good disciple outside of your volunteer position.

5 Practical Tips

  1. Priests: Ask yourselves honestly, and ask others “how is your leadership holding back the parish?”
  2. Kerygma: Explicitly share the gospel with someone.
  3. Employees: Are you waiting for empowerment or permission to serve the gospel? Identify areas where you can be more active in the kerygma and come up with an action plan to start implementing this.
  4. Prayer: Prayerfully read Acts 14 and read the kerygma from Paul and Barnabbas.
  5. Volunteers: Spend more time praying for those people God has placed in your ministry.

Resources from the Show

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