Resource Review/Links
Hosts: Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle
Every Knee Shall Bow is a podcast hosted by lay Catholic evangelists Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle, equipping Catholics to confidently share their faith at home, at work, and beyond. In the episode The Power of Storytelling, they explore why narrative is essential in evangelization. From contextualizing doctrine with stories to inviting others to share their own experiences, they highlight how stories make the Gospel come alive. The Gospel itself is an adventure story meant not only to be lived, but also to be passed on from generation to generation.
By University of mary press
From Christendom to Apostolic Mission offers a clear diagnosis of the cultural moment we live in and why the Church can no longer rely on the assumptions of a Christendom culture. Instead, it calls us to embrace the mindset and strategies of an apostolic age — one in which faith must be shared person-to-person, heart-to-heart, through authentic witness and intentional evangelization.
Hosts: Catholic Christian Outreach
This episode of the Missionary Disciple Podcast (S2 E24) unpacks what CCO means by a “personal testimony” and how to share it clearly. The team walks through a simple structure (before → encounter/decision → after), emphasizes naming the concrete moment of decision to follow Jesus, and shows how to keep the kerygma at the center. They model right-sized versions (three sentences, three minutes, thirty minutes), offer do’s and don’ts (be vulnerable but concise, avoid unnecessary detail, end with an invitation), and explain why authentic witness breaks through debate and builds trust in accompaniment.
Speaker: Kristin Bird
This video is a clip from a parish mission where Kristin Bird explores why storytelling is essential for evangelization. Drawing on Scripture, developmental psychology, and real-life examples, she shows how story bypasses debate, captures attention, and opens hearts to the Gospel. From Jesus’ parables to modern movies and family life, the talk illustrates how stories communicate truth in ways argument alone cannot.
A participant-facing guide meant to accompany a kerygma-centered experience (talk/series/retreat), not replace it. Use it when you want people to process, respond, and remember what was proclaimed.
From: The Diocese of Green Bay
This guide introduces the kerygma—the core proclamation of the Gospel—through five key movements: Creation, Fall, Redemption, Salvation, and Re-Creation. Each section includes Scripture, reflection questions, prayers, and sacred art to help participants encounter Christ personally and reflect on His saving work. Also available in Spanish.
