web01.fireside.fm Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:33:06 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast) - Episodes Tagged with “The Church” https://everykneeshallbow.fireside.fm/tags/the%20church Wed, 21 May 2025 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 What is the Role of a Deacon? https://everykneeshallbow.fireside.fm/288 d0bab9ab-5412-41b5-9f11-b589c25539cc Wed, 21 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension 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. 29:15 no 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. Snippet from the Show “I’m grateful for the diaconate because I’ve always seen it as a part of the way the Church has ministered over the centuries, the way the Apostolic Church saw a need to fulfill and I think also the purpose of the Cross of Jesus Christ is to keep us in mind that our job is to be a sacrifice for other people.” 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 eksb, every knee shall bow, deacons, diaconate, Jesus, the Church, servant, sacrifice, service, 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, 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.

Snippet from the Show

“I’m grateful for the diaconate because I’ve always seen it as a part of the way the Church has ministered over the centuries, the way the Apostolic Church saw a need to fulfill and I think also the purpose of the Cross of Jesus Christ is to keep us in mind that our job is to be a sacrifice for other people.”

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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.

Snippet from the Show

“I’m grateful for the diaconate because I’ve always seen it as a part of the way the Church has ministered over the centuries, the way the Apostolic Church saw a need to fulfill and I think also the purpose of the Cross of Jesus Christ is to keep us in mind that our job is to be a sacrifice for other people.”

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]]> Navigating Seasons of Change in the Church https://everykneeshallbow.fireside.fm/279 8f410bac-ef5d-43aa-b40f-d765d192558b Wed, 19 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension 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. 35:30 no 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. Snippet from the Show It’s important to let this be a reminder to us that we follow Jesus Christ and not a building or a certain pastor or something like that. We have to evangelize, we have to be a church that goes out and grows. 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 the church, parish, pastor changes, parish closings, evangelizing, eksb, every knee shall bow, 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, 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.

Snippet from the Show

It’s important to let this be a reminder to us that we follow Jesus Christ and not a building or a certain pastor or something like that. We have to evangelize, we have to be a church that goes out and grows.

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Snippet from the Show

It’s important to let this be a reminder to us that we follow Jesus Christ and not a building or a certain pastor or something like that. We have to evangelize, we have to be a church that goes out and grows.

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]]> Bringing the New Evangelization to Your Parish https://everykneeshallbow.fireside.fm/16 e9366fff-fb6e-4e52-9ce5-8c71c3b6ae1f Wed, 27 Mar 2019 12:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension The New Evangelization invites baptized Catholics to renew their relationship with Jesus Christ and his Church (according to the USCCB). Started by Popes Paul VI, John Paul II, and Benedict XVI, it’s a call for the Church (aka, you and me) to reach out to fallen away Catholics and bring them back to the sacraments. We want to talk about how to bring this movement to your parish and community. Starting with Carole Brown’s Gems for the New Evangelization: Shamelessly Pilfered from Various Treasuries of Church Teaching, we then add some additional points that we’ve discovered along the way. There are a lot of different things you can do, but the important thing is to start. 30:55 no The New Evangelization invites baptized Catholics to renew their relationship with Jesus Christ and his Church (according to the USCCB). Started by Popes Paul VI, John Paul II, and Benedict XVI, it’s a call for the Church (aka, you and me) to reach out to fallen away Catholics and bring them back to the sacraments. We want to talk about how to bring this movement to your parish and community. Starting with Carole Brown’s Gems for the New Evangelization: Shamelessly Pilfered from Various Treasuries of Church Teaching, we then add some additional points that we’ve discovered along the way. There are a lot of different things you can do, but the important thing is to start. Snippet from the Show “My favorite thing is to take every part of the Catechism and tie it back to the Cross and resurrection, because you can do it with everything.” 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. SHOWNOTES The Five Points for the New Evangelization * Recover the importance of kerygmatic proclamation. * Build explicitly Christ-centered witness testimony into everything. * Talk in the explicitly evangelical language of the New Evangelization popes. * Saturate yourself in the world of God (Bible studies, lectio divina training…) * Establish a permanent discipleship track in the parish. Dave and Mike’s added points for parish evangelization * Establish a formalized intercessory prayer group to bring about conversions. * You can’t do it alone. * Start with the programs that people must attend, to draw in people who might not be involved otherwise. * Start trying to meet everyone at your parish and learn their names. The Five Practical Takeaways * Read paragraphs 1- 21 of the Catechesi Tradendae by Pope John Paul II. * Consider joining or starting a Bible study at your parish. * Begin a conversation with the pastor, DRE, or director of religious evangelization about evangelization at the parish. * Look for touchstone moments (baptism class, marriage prep class) and how you can be a volunteer in those ministries. * Buy a Catholic Bible for someone who doesn’t have one in your life. Resources Mentioned in the Show * Michael Gormley – Radical Communities (https://shop.ascensionpress.com/products/dont-walk-alone) * Bible Studies (https://shop.ascensionpress.com/pages/bible-studies) from Ascension Press * The Great Adventure Timeline Catholic Bible (https://shop.ascensionpress.com/collections/collection-book/products/the-great-adventure-catholic-bible) New Evangelization, catholic, parish, evangelize, catechism, ministry The New Evangelization invites baptized Catholics to renew their relationship with Jesus Christ and his Church (according to the USCCB). Started by Popes Paul VI, John Paul II, and Benedict XVI, it’s a call for the Church (aka, you and me) to reach out to fallen away Catholics and bring them back to the sacraments.

We want to talk about how to bring this movement to your parish and community. Starting with Carole Brown’s Gems for the New Evangelization: Shamelessly Pilfered from Various Treasuries of Church Teaching, we then add some additional points that we’ve discovered along the way.

There are a lot of different things you can do, but the important thing is to start.

Snippet from the Show
“My favorite thing is to take every part of the Catechism and tie it back to the Cross and resurrection, because you can do it with everything.”

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.

SHOWNOTES

The Five Points for the New Evangelization

  • Recover the importance of kerygmatic proclamation.
  • Build explicitly Christ-centered witness testimony into everything.
  • Talk in the explicitly evangelical language of the New Evangelization popes.
  • Saturate yourself in the world of God (Bible studies, lectio divina training…)
  • Establish a permanent discipleship track in the parish.

Dave and Mike’s added points for parish evangelization

  • Establish a formalized intercessory prayer group to bring about conversions.
  • You can’t do it alone.
  • Start with the programs that people must attend, to draw in people who might not be involved otherwise.
  • Start trying to meet everyone at your parish and learn their names.

The Five Practical Takeaways

  • Read paragraphs 1- 21 of the Catechesi Tradendae by Pope John Paul II.
  • Consider joining or starting a Bible study at your parish.
  • Begin a conversation with the pastor, DRE, or director of religious evangelization about evangelization at the parish.
  • Look for touchstone moments (baptism class, marriage prep class) and how you can be a volunteer in those ministries.
  • Buy a Catholic Bible for someone who doesn’t have one in your life.

Resources Mentioned in the Show

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]]> The New Evangelization invites baptized Catholics to renew their relationship with Jesus Christ and his Church (according to the USCCB). Started by Popes Paul VI, John Paul II, and Benedict XVI, it’s a call for the Church (aka, you and me) to reach out to fallen away Catholics and bring them back to the sacraments.

We want to talk about how to bring this movement to your parish and community. Starting with Carole Brown’s Gems for the New Evangelization: Shamelessly Pilfered from Various Treasuries of Church Teaching, we then add some additional points that we’ve discovered along the way.

There are a lot of different things you can do, but the important thing is to start.

Snippet from the Show
“My favorite thing is to take every part of the Catechism and tie it back to the Cross and resurrection, because you can do it with everything.”

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.

SHOWNOTES

The Five Points for the New Evangelization

  • Recover the importance of kerygmatic proclamation.
  • Build explicitly Christ-centered witness testimony into everything.
  • Talk in the explicitly evangelical language of the New Evangelization popes.
  • Saturate yourself in the world of God (Bible studies, lectio divina training…)
  • Establish a permanent discipleship track in the parish.

Dave and Mike’s added points for parish evangelization

  • Establish a formalized intercessory prayer group to bring about conversions.
  • You can’t do it alone.
  • Start with the programs that people must attend, to draw in people who might not be involved otherwise.
  • Start trying to meet everyone at your parish and learn their names.

The Five Practical Takeaways

  • Read paragraphs 1- 21 of the Catechesi Tradendae by Pope John Paul II.
  • Consider joining or starting a Bible study at your parish.
  • Begin a conversation with the pastor, DRE, or director of religious evangelization about evangelization at the parish.
  • Look for touchstone moments (baptism class, marriage prep class) and how you can be a volunteer in those ministries.
  • Buy a Catholic Bible for someone who doesn’t have one in your life.

Resources Mentioned in the Show

Support Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast)

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