Episodes

  • Weapons of Warfare: Part 1

    Weapons of Warfare: Part 1
    Oct 30 2024
    In this episode, Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle offer practical guidance on two of the most powerful spiritual weapons: prayer and fasting. They explain how you can fast from almost anything, offering it up to the Lord for any intention. They also explain how to pray in a way that focuses on your relationship with God. Finally, they finish off the episode with a 7-day challenge for you to obtain spiritual benefits. Snippet from the Show Penance is a powerful, powerful spiritual hammer that will break down strongholds. 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
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    35 mins
  • The World, the Flesh, and the Devil

    The World, the Flesh, and the Devil
    Oct 23 2024
    Why are the sins of the flesh the weakest? Do you have strategies for fighting the world, the flesh, and the devil? Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle reveal how most people may not have strategies for fighting the world, discuss using intentionality when consuming media, and how to conquer the world instead of avoiding it. Snippet from the Show The devil is trying to create a symphony that will crescendo into a life of dissipation and despair. 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
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    34 mins
  • Origins of Spiritual Warfare

    Origins of Spiritual Warfare
    Oct 16 2024
    What are the origins of spiritual warfare? Why don’t we get to live in the Garden of Eden when it was Adam and Eve who sinned? What’s one of the best practical tips for avoiding sin? Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle wrestle with these questions and more in this episode of Every Knee Shall Bow as they explore the Fall in Genesis 3. Snippet from the Show You've been co-crucified with Christ and you have risen in Christ's Resurrection because of the sacrament of baptism…so that you can actually overcome. 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
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    41 mins
  • Angels 101

    Angels 101
    Oct 9 2024
    Where did angels come from? Should you name your guardian angel? What can your guardian angel do for you? Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle share teachings from St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas on the origins of angels, the angelic fall, and the nature of angels. They also share some practical tips on how you can enlist your guardian angel’s help in your own life. Snippet from the Show Bring the ministry of angels into your life, incorporate them into your prayer, and invoke them for their protection because that's why God gave you your angel. 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
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    49 mins
  • What Every Catholic Should Know About Spiritual Warfare

    What Every Catholic Should Know About Spiritual Warfare
    Oct 2 2024
    We are in a spiritual battle. Do you know how to fight? Drawing from Dave's years of experience assisting exorcists, Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle start off a new season of Every Knee Shall Bow by discussing how much weight Catholics should give to the topic of the devil and spiritual warfare. They discuss how temptation is one of our biggest battles and how we can fight back. Snippet from the Show The Catholic Church was given the grace of triumph and we can avail ourselves of that. 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
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    29 mins
  • Our Favorite Movies and Books…We May Surprise You!

    Our Favorite Movies and Books…We May Surprise You!
    Sep 25 2024
    What sorts of movies and books do people like Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle enjoy? In this casual, but very entertaining, conversation, Mike and Dave share some of their favorite movies, television shows, and books. They also explain the impact some of them had on their lives. Snippet from the Show "I taped it off of the television and watched it so many times that it broke!" 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
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    42 mins
  • How to Give a Good Talk for Large Groups, Small Groups, and Everything in Between

    How to Give a Good Talk for Large Groups, Small Groups, and Everything in Between
    Sep 18 2024
    Have you ever wondered how Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle prepare their talks and teachings? Wonder no more! Mike and Dave discuss some of their suggestions for how to structure talks and keep an audience engaged from the start. They also share how they prefer to evangelize: one on one, in a classroom, or to a large group. Snippet from the Show There was a time where beauty could easily lead a person to God. However, now it is far more common that it is hurt and woundedness that leads someone to God. 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
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    29 mins
  • How to Become an Amateur Theologian

    How to Become an Amateur Theologian
    Sep 11 2024
    Is there a right way to study theology? In order to communicate the truths of our faith, it is essential to study it well. Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle give their recommendations for how to approach theology so that you can help others know God better. They also share some of the books and writings they are currently reading. Snippet from the Show Knowledge is the first step of love. To love God, you need to know him. 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
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    41 mins