Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast)

Why OCIA Isn’t Working (and How to Fix It)

OCIA is meant to guide people into a living relationship with Jesus Christ, but too often it skips the most important step: real evangelization. Gomer and Dave break down the stages of OCIA, expose the biggest gaps, and explain why many people fall away after entering the Church. They share practical ways to rethink parish evangelization, how to know if someone is truly ready for the sacraments, and why a personal encounter with Christ must come first. * We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com [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 [http://www.ascensionpress.com/EveryKneeShallBow] Support Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast) [https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension]

OCIA, Conversion, and What You Can Do

Are we having a Catholic revival? In this kickoff episode of the new season, Gomer and Dave return to unpack one of the most important, and often misunderstood, processes in the Catholic Church, OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults). They explore why OCIA matters not just for those entering the Church, but for every Catholic, and how it reveals the deeper mission of evangelization in today’s world. * We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com [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 [http://www.ascensionpress.com/EveryKneeShallBow] Support Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast) [https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension]

The Mission Every Catholic School Must Embrace

As Catholic schools navigate a world increasingly hostile to virtue, Dave VanVickle sits down with Christina Mehaffey, principal of Faustina Academy in Irving, Texas, to explore how a school can authentically live its Catholic mission. From social media policies to forming saints, Christina shares insights on creating a culture where students, families, and teachers work together to evangelize and pursue holiness. * We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com [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 [http://www.ascensionpress.com/EveryKneeShallBow] Support Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast) [https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension]

How to Face Evil in the World as a Christian

Dave calls us to finish Lent strong through prayer, especially at abortion clinics, and to respond wisely to evil. Rather than fixating on shocking cases, we should focus on everyday evils like abortion, pornography, and broken families, responding with faith. The true battle is won through ordinary holiness, evangelization, family love, daily faith, and trust in Christ, guided by Mary. * We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com [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 [http://www.ascensionpress.com/EveryKneeShallBow] Support Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast) [https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension]

10 Pillars of Missionary Discipleship

In this final episode of the season, Dave offers a clear and compelling roadmap for living as a missionary disciple in everyday life. Drawing from the wisdom of evangelization movements and his own pastoral experience, he unpacks ten essential principles—from a personal encounter with Jesus Christ to bold proclamation, sacramental living, and reliance on the Holy Spirit. * We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com [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 [http://www.ascensionpress.com/EveryKneeShallBow] Support Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast) [https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension]