Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast)

A practical roadmap lays out ten core principles for living and sharing faith daily. Topics include personal encounters with Jesus, sacramental formation, and being sent to others. Conversation covers bold, charitable proclamation, messy accompaniment, ongoing conversion, care for the poor, and trusting the Holy Spirit. Listeners are urged to start where they are and love those in front of them.

Evangelization can feel intimidating—but mercy is something we all understand. Dave sits down with Dan Gallagher of Move a Mountain Missions to explore how simple encounters with the vulnerable can transform hearts and become the most powerful form of evangelization. Snippet from the Show 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 Support Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast)

Most people drive past these inner city neighborhoods—but missionaries from Vagabond Missions walk straight into them. Dave sits down with founder Bob Lenosky and president Andy of Vagabond Missions to talk about evangelizing inner-city teens, the messy reality of conversion, and why simply showing up can change a life. 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 Support Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast)

It’s easy to see sports as a distraction from faith, but what if they’re actually a powerful path to it? Dave sits down with Julianna Calzonetti and Alex Ruston, Catholic sports outreach coordinators and missionaries serving athletes. Together, they share how the world of sports can become a mission field and how each of us can evangelize by bringing our passions and our faith together. 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 Support Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast)

Jim Beckman, founder of Impact Center who helps rescue and restore burned-out ministry leaders. He discusses ministry burnout, the rise of lay-led and home-based initiatives, the messy but fruitful shift away from institutional control, and practical ways to build sustainable, incarnational mission in local communities.

A lively look at Lent as a season of intensity, renunciation, and spiritual pruning. Practical ideas for a single bold sacrifice, added prayer, and a spiritual book. Tips for making Lent a family practice with shared prayer, media limits, and meaningful rituals. Reflections on why the season resists spiritual complacency and how it builds discipline and intimacy with God.

A candid conversation about balancing family life with a calling to serve. They unpack travel fatigue, financial strain, and the emotional cost of ministry. Stories show how spouses and children adapt when one parent is often on the road. Practical choices about saying yes, protecting family time, and preparing quietly for talks are highlighted.

What is your true mission here on earth? In this solo episode, Dave dives into what it actually looks like to advance the Kingdom of Heaven in our modern, busy world and also shares his top tips for shifting from a routine faith to a missionary heart. Being a missionary disciple isn't about checking off a religious "to-do list." It’s about a daily, radical rediscovery of Jesus Christ. Dave reminds us that because Heaven is our true home, we should feel a certain "holy discomfort" in this life—a restlessness that drives us to put our daily routines at the foot of the Cross and lean entirely on 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 Support Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast)

Jonathan Cardinal, Senior Regional Director at FOCUS who leads campus missionary formation. He talks about one-on-one accompaniment, Bible study-based evangelization, and how training cultivates missionary disciples. Short stories highlight translating campus methods to parish life and developing leaders through formation.

Kevin Pesek, Campus Minister at St. Mary's Catholic Center, discusses innovative approaches to evangelization at Texas A&M. He shares insights on the surge in OCIA participation and how nurturing authentic relationships with Jesus is key. Kevin highlights the role of student-led small groups in fostering conversions and the importance of tailoring evangelization efforts to resonate with student cultures. He emphasizes spiritual over intellectual formation and explains how community and belonging are pivotal in engaging students.