What happens when we become disillusioned with Christ? In today's show, Gomer walks through the different stages of friendship with Christ. He addresses why a disciple might become disillusioned with Christ and where one ought to go from there. Snippet from the Show “The object of religion is that the soul should serve God, not that God should serve the soul." 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 t...
May 10, 2023•37 min
What does it mean to repent and convert? As disciples, it is our desire to live in conformity with Christ. Mike “Gomer” Gormley shares how in order to be in conformity with Christ, we must repent and we must convert. It is repentance and conversion that lie at the heart of ongoing growth in Christ. Snippet from the Show It takes courage to admit when you are lost and are in need of God’s grace and mercy. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments D...
Apr 26, 2023•32 min
What is the cost of being a disciple? Jesus makes it very clear that carrying our crosses is a condition of being a disciple. Mike “Gomer” Gormley examines the importance of suffering and explains why the cross is essential to discipleship. Snippet from the Show You cannot follow Christ without denying yourself and embracing suffering. 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 you...
Apr 19, 2023•41 min
Do you need miracles in order to have faith? Using the story of the Woman at the Well, Mike “Gomer” Gormley helps deepen our understanding of what should be the foundation of our faith and how essential it is that we allow Christ into our hearts. Snippet from the Show Miracles do not guarantee faith. Belief and acceptance of Christ’s word does. 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 rig...
Apr 13, 2023•45 min
Why does Jesus seem to aggressively confront the Pharisees throughout the Gospels? In this episode, Mike Gormley explains why Jesus appears to goad the Pharisees by what he says and does. Mike shares what this reveals about Christ’s mission and how Christians are meant to live today. Snippet from the Show Conversion might mean leaving behind old sins, but it is principally the getting of a new heart. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments Don't...
Apr 05, 2023•37 min
Are the beatitudes a big deal or are they just nice life advice? Last episode, Mike “Gomer” Gormley shared the importance of aligning our values with Christ’s values. But what are Christ’s values? Today, Mike explains how the Beatitudes are the truest representation of Christ’s values and how they are essential to the life of a disciple. Snippet from the Show If my values or priorities do not match up with Jesus’, then I am the one who needs to change, not Jesus and not the Gospel. We want to he...
Mar 29, 2023•43 min
Our world today is noisy and there is a lot that clamors for our attention. How do we break free of this? We need to align our priorities with the priorities of Christ. But what are Christ’s priorities? Mike “Gomer” Gormley dives into answering that question in today’s show. Snippet from the Show If you are trying to determine what to value and what to prioritize, look to Christ. He is the standard. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments Don't ...
Mar 22, 2023•31 min
How did Jesus himself pray and how did he teach his disciples to pray? In this episode, Mike “Gomer” Gormley cuts through the confusion of Christian prayer and focuses on how Jesus prayed and how he taught others to pray so that each of us can form a strong prayer life that brings us into greater intimacy with God. Snippet from the Show Our relationship with God is only as strong as our prayer life. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments Don't ...
Mar 15, 2023•36 min
Are you aware of Christ’s presence? As disciples, it is essential that we have a connection to Christ. We must always be aware of his presence. So, what makes that difficult? What are problems in the modern world that make it difficult to see the reality of Christ? Mike “Gomer” Gormley tackles these questions and more in today’s episode. Snippet from the Show The world obscures our vision of the Church and of Christ. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questio...
Mar 08, 2023•31 min
Do we really understand what discipleship is? Just how important is it? Today, Mike Gormley begins a brand new series on discipleship and many of the themes found within discipleship. Join Mike to go beyond apologetics and evangelization so as to become a disciple of Christ. Snippet from the Show We have the conversion of so many people in the world today because of the missionary spirit of the Church. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments Don...
Mar 01, 2023•16 min
What do we believe as Catholics? That is a big question and it can feel overwhelming to try and answer it. Today, Mike and Dave are joined by Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio to talk about his new study titled What We Believe. They talk about the new study and also the process of becoming disciples and learning the faith. Snippet from the Show Being a Catholic doesn’t mean just fulfilling the requirements. The whole point is to become a saint. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.c...
Feb 22, 2023•41 min
Are women religious just nice to have around or are they essential to the Church and to the world? Mike and Dave are joined by special guest Fr. John Burns to discuss the status of women’s vocations to the consecrated life and why it is a major crisis. They offer reasons for why it is so important to have women religious and how we can introduce more people to their way of life. Snippet from the Show The consecrated woman reminds the Church what it means to be espoused to Christ. We want to hear...
Feb 15, 2023•43 min
In order to fully comprehend what Christ did for us, it is essential that we also understand the Old Testament. Today, Mike is joined by Dr. Andrew Swafford to discuss the importance of studying the Old Testament in order to deepen our knowledge of Christ and become more effective in evangelization. Snippet from the Show You’ll never fully appreciate Jesus until you see him as bringing about the fulfillment and culmination of this great story that has gone on since the beginning of time. We want...
Feb 08, 2023•43 min
Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle are back for a brand new season of the podcast. This episode, they welcome Sherry Weddell, the best-selling author of Forming Intentional Disciples. Sherry shares her extensive knowledge of evangelization and discipleship. She encourages everyone to discern what gifts they have been given in order to build the Kingdom of God. Snippet from the Show You’re not fully a disciple until you are also an evangelist. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpres...
Feb 01, 2023•54 min
How do you make sacramental prep effective both in preparing individuals for the sacraments and in forming them into disciples? Mike and Dave respond to a listener’s question regarding Baptism prep and discuss sacramental prep as a whole. They share common challenges and primary goals for sacramental prep. Snippet from the Show In order to make disciples, you must catechize and evangelize. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments Don't forget to ...
Dec 21, 2022•43 min
Do you have questions about evangelization and sacramental prep? Dave and Mike answer questions on evangelizing to atheists and what sort of parameters exist for requirements in sacramental prep. Snippet from the Show We need to constantly interject the Kerygma into all of our evangelization. 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 shownote...
Dec 14, 2022•41 min
It can be difficult to see the point of our suffering. Sometimes, it can be an even greater struggle to help someone else through their suffering. Mike and Dave are joined by Jeff Cavins to discuss evangelization, but especially, how to share a message of hope when it comes to suffering. Snippet from the Show To be comforted is to experience Jesus Christ. 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 sh...
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 3 min
What are some of the keys in doing women’s ministry successfully? To help answer this question, Mike and Dave are joined by Jenna Guizar and Beth Davis from Blessed Is She. Jenna and Beth share about the ministry of Blessed Is She as well as some of the wisdom they have learned in their work. Snippet from the Show "We don’t want the Lord, the Church, or her teachings to feel out of reach for anyone." We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments Don't...
Nov 23, 2022•41 min
We cannot underestimate the spiritual depth that youth are capable of. In this episode, Mike is joined by Mark Hart to discuss the importance of bringing youth to the very heart of God. They also discuss Mark’s new study series for high school students: Venture. Snippet from the Show We have a God who loves us so much that he would rather die than spend Eternity without us. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments Don't forget to text “EKSB” to 3...
Nov 16, 2022•54 min
How do we overcome some of the primary obstacles in discipleship? Dave and Mike are joined by Annie Grandell from YDisciple to discuss some of the obstacles in discipling young people and how to overcome them. Snippet from the Show Programs do not make disciples. People make disciples. 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 ww...
Nov 09, 2022•38 min
How important is the domestic church? Do we really understand what it is meant to be? Dave VanVickle is joined by guests David Niles and Adam Minihan to discuss these questions as well as their new book Living Beyond Sunday: Making Your Home a Holy Place. Snippet from the Show Faith ought to be experienced primarily in the home. 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...
Nov 02, 2022•37 min
What is the purpose of freedom? What is the relationship between conscience and truth? In this episode, Mike and Dave discuss these questions as they wrap up their examination of St. John Paul II’s Splendor of Truth. What we can learn from this encyclical can make us better missionaries for Christ. Snippet from the Show We are called solely to live for the glory of God. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments Don't forget to text “EKSB” to 33-77...
Oct 26, 2022•39 min
Do you struggle to address the moral teachings of the Church in evangelization? The Church’s moral teachings can be the hardest for people to accept. Dave and Mike explain, with the assistance of St. John Paul II, why it is necessary to accept the Church’s moral teachings in order to achieve union with Christ. Snippet from the Show “The moral life is a response to the love that God has already shown us.” We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments D...
Oct 19, 2022•51 min
Maybe you know what a missionary should be like, but is that how you live your life? In this episode, Dave and Mike explain what St. John Paul II teaches about missionary activity and spirituality. It isn’t enough to know how mission works. You must actually live it. Snippet from the Show Christ loves the Church and gave himself up for her, so why don’t we? 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 ...
Oct 12, 2022•36 min
Are you prepared to proclaim the Gospel with words? In this episode, Dave and Mike share why it is essential that in evangelization, we actually verbalize our witness. They also explain how the Holy Spirit is the primary mover of evangelization. Snippet from the Show If you love Jesus, you are going to share Jesus. 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...
Oct 05, 2022•45 min
Did you know that you are called to be a missionary? In this episode, Mike and Dave begin their examination of the document Mission of the Redeemer. They explain the call of every Christian to be a missionary and what that might look like for each of us. Snippet from the Show Every Christian, everyone who has been baptized, is called to be a missionary. 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 show...
Sep 28, 2022•50 min
In this special bonus episode, Dave and Mike talk with authors of the new book Solemnities: Celebrating a Tapestry of Divine Beauty. Denis McNamara, Chris Carstens, and Alexis Kutarna share about their new book and how we can more fully celebrate all seventeen solemnities in the Church. Snippet from the Show Intentionally participating in the solemnities can help us to open ourselves up more fully to the graces available. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your qu...
Sep 21, 2022•48 min
We are not called to just teach the faith. We must profess and live it! Mike and Dave explain how to make evangelization more than just teaching apologetics. They explain how to help people actually find themselves in Christ. Snippet from the Show After helping individuals find themselves in Christ, we need to help society become Christo-centric. 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 r...
Sep 21, 2022•57 min
Mike and Dave continue their deep dive into John Paul II’s encyclical Redeemer of Man. How can we help someone know who they are? How essential is evangelization? What has replaced virtue? Find the answers to these and other questions in this week’s episode. Snippet from the Show Anytime you try to change the world without evangelization, it is not going to work. 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 ge...
Sep 14, 2022•50 min
Welcome back! In this season, Mike and Dave are taking us through a masterclass from a master evangelist: St. John Paul II. In this episode, they dive into his encyclical Redeemer of Man. Learn why the Incarnation matters, why evangelism is all about Jesus Christ and why we can’t get caught up in programs and events. Snippet from the Show We should be in awe of what we are in Christ. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments Don't forget to text “...
Sep 07, 2022•48 min
