Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast)

Dr. Jennifer Frey, a Professor of Philosophy specializing in ethics, joins Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle to discuss happiness and the role virtue plays in attaining it. They explore the importance of avoiding sin, rejecting self-help in favor of seeking help from God, the challenges of moral conversion, unlocking political debate, and the pursuit of true happiness.

There are a lot of opinions on liturgy in the Catholic Church. So, it is understandable to wonder, “Is there a right way to do liturgy?”. Mike Gormley is joined by Fr. David Hust to discuss the purpose and goodness of liturgy. They explain why it is so important to understand liturgy and all the ways that the faithful can participate in the liturgies of the Church. Snippet from the Show If we’re meant to be the light to the nations, we better get liturgy right. 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)

How much do you know about Venerable Fulton Sheen? Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle are joined by Bonnie Engstrom to talk about this incredible man. Not only does Bonnie offer a wealth of knowledge on his life, but she also shares her experience of an incredible miracle through his intercession. Her story will leave you speechless. Snippet from the Show “For six months I had been asking Bishop Sheen to pray for my son on a daily basis, and in that moment that is who I called on.” 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)

Dr. Edward Sri, author and theologian specializing in prayer, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of prayer in our relationship with God. They highlight the significance of daily prayer and cultivating an interior life, as well as the various aspects of prayer such as adoration, praise, thanksgiving, confession, and intercession. The power of intention in prayer is also explored, emphasizing the value of humble surrender and offering our best intentions to God.

Dr. Abigail Favale, an expert in the concept of womanhood, joins the hosts to discuss the complexities of defining a woman. They explore philosophical and scientific aspects, address the confusion around gender identity, and emphasize the importance of biological sex in determining womanhood.

Dr. Abigail Favale, professor and author, joins the hosts to discuss gender studies, feminism, and the importance of understanding the Catholic vision of gender. They touch on topics such as the evolution of gender studies, the history of feminism, the significance of the Genesis creation stories, and the power of real conversations in evangelization.

Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., a Dominican priest and theologian, joins Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle to discuss thinking Christologically and putting Christ at the center of all thought. They reflect on suffering, heroism, fidelity, and God's glory, exploring how these concepts shape our understanding of faith and intimacy with Christ. They highlight the importance of seeking the face of God in all things and emphasize the significance of the cross and the suffering Messiah in Christianity.

Guest, Emily Chapman, discusses her own challenges with infertility and how it affected her on a deeper level. Topics include facing the challenges of infertility from a Catholic perspective, redefining parenthood and the rights of children, the challenges and blessings of adoption, and the Catholic response to infertility and reproductive technology.

Teresa Kenney, an expert in women's healthcare and hormonal health, joins Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle to discuss the decline of pro-women healthcare. They explore the lack of understanding and respect for hormonal health and fertility care. They highlight the importance of proactive and holistic treatment, as well as the positive impact of teaching theology of the body to high school youths. Reflecting on personal experiences, they emphasize the need to understand and appreciate the intricacies of the human body and empower women with scientific information.

The podcast discusses the personal and polarizing topic of contraception. It explores the historical perspective of contraception, the Church's teachings on it, the impact on relationships and family, and the importance of promoting natural family planning. The hosts also have a conversation with Father Mike Schmitz about contraception and share stories about Fulton Sheen.