Proclaim

043: Leaning in to personal prayer in the mission to proclaim Jesus

March 31st, 2023  |  Season 2  |  38 mins 41 secs

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In this episode Eric sits down with Meg Hunter-Kilmer, an itinerant missionary and storyteller who travels around the world telling people about the fierce and tender love of God. You can find Meg at https://www.piercedhands.com/

As Meg shares her story, the conversion moves towards the importance of personal prayer in the mission. Making a commitment to spend time with Jesus everyday is necessary if we want to be commited to Holiness and to Mission.

042: A Reintroduction to Proclaim with Eric Chow and Emi Namoro

September 13th, 2022  |  Season 2  |  1 hr 2 mins

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Since its initial launch in October 2019, the Proclaim Movement - the evangelization initiative in the Archdiocese of Vancouver - has grown significantly. It has supported parishes and ministries by providing online and in-person training and resources on leadership, discipleship, and how to start their own Alpha and CCO Discovery small groups in their own communities.

As with new movements and initiatives, it is common for people to ask recurring questions about its mission and purpose. Who better to answer these questions than the director of Proclaim himself? In this episode, guest host Emi Namoro will interview Eric about the origin of Proclaim, the movement’s growth since its launch in 2019, and frequently asked questions that people have had over the years.

041: Bringing a Friend to Jesus with Brad Chase

August 5th, 2022  |  Season 2  |  31 mins 31 secs

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Friendship is such an important aspect of the human life. It can encourage us to come outside of ourselves, try something new, and discover who we are. Our guest, Brad Chase, is a perfect example of this. In this episode, we discuss how his friendships led him to discover the Catholic faith, his involved with the Cursillo movement and becoming an active leader in his parish.

040: From Christendom to Apostolic Mission with Archbishop J. Michael Miller and Brett Powell

June 19th, 2022  |  Season 2  |  58 mins 48 secs

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In this episode, Eric Chow is joined by The Most Reverent J. Michael Miller, CSB, and returning guest, Brett Powell. They discuss the Archbishop’s keynote at the Upper Room 2021 Conference, the Church’s relationship with society today, the co-responsibility of the laity and the clergy in the mission of the Church, and the role that Proclaim has in the Archdiocese of Vancouver.

039: Intentional Accompaniment Series: The 1-2-3-4 Model

December 30th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  26 mins 46 secs

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In this episode, we continue our Intentional Accompaniment series with Proclaim Director, Eric Chow and CCO Missionary, Michael Hall. In this series, they break down CCO's model of Intentional Accompaniment - an essential skill for missionary disciples. In this episode, Eric and Michael discuss the layers of who are a part of the journey of accompanying others through CCO's 1-2-3-4 model, and dive deeper into the meaning of the scripture verse, 2 Timothy 2:2.

038: Intentional Accompaniment Series: Prophetic Listening

December 23rd, 2021  |  Season 2  |  38 mins 29 secs

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In this episode, we continue our Intentional Accompaniment series with Proclaim Director, Eric Chow and CCO Missionary, Michael Hall. In this series, they break down CCO's model of Intentional Accompaniment - an essential skill for missionary disciples. In this episode, Eric and Michael discuss prophetic listening: a crucial component in accompanying others, and they share four practical tips to intentionally build this skill.

037: Intentional Accompaniment Series: Radical Commitment

December 17th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  23 mins 34 secs

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In this episode, we continue our Intentional Accompaniment series with Proclaim Director, Eric Chow and CCO Missionary, Michael Hall. In this series, they break down CCO's model of Intentional Accompaniment - an essential skill for missionary disciples. In this episode, Eric and Michael discuss the three main aspects of Intentional Accompaniment: people, programs, and paraclete, and the importance of radical commitment in accompaniment.

036: Intentional Accompaniment Series: Holiness and Mission

December 14th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  41 mins 14 secs

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In this episode, we continue our Intentional Accompaniment series with Proclaim Director, Eric Chow and CCO Missionary, Michael Hall. In this series, they break down CCO's model of Intentional Accompaniment - an essential skill for missionary disciples. In this episode, Eric and Michael discuss the role of an accompanier, how to grow in our interior life, and how to build the foundation of holiness and mission in accompaniment.

035: Intentional Accompaniment Series: Relational Evangelization

September 9th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  48 mins 27 secs

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We continue our Intentional Accompaniment series with Proclaim Director, Eric Chow and CCO Missionary, Michael Hall. In this series, they break down CCO's model of Intentional Accompaniment - an essential skill for missionary disciples. In this episode, Eric and Michael discuss the stages of trust, curiousity, openness, and seeking in accompaniment.

034: Intentional Accompaniment Series: Conversion of Heart

September 2nd, 2021  |  Season 2  |  32 mins 33 secs

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We introduce our new series: Intentional Accompaniment with Proclaim Director, Eric Chow and CCO Missionary, Michael Hall. In this series, they break down CCO's model of Intentional Accompaniment - an essential skill for missionary disciples. In this episode, Eric and Michael discuss the three elements of initial conversion and the framework of intentional accompaniment.

033: How to Lead a Missionary Family with Families for Christ

August 6th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  46 mins 49 secs

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In this episode, Eric interviews the Choa family who are members of Families for Christ - an ecclesial movement here in our Archdiocese and abroad. They were in the middle of an Alpha course when the pandemic hit and they seized the opportunity to reach wider. Their online guests came from Montreal, Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines! The Choas are truly a missionary family, and they share how the Families for Christ Community supports them in their growth as missionary disciples.

032: The Missionary Journey Through Couples for Christ

July 8th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  57 mins 48 secs

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In this episode, we hear from Arnel and Vivian Balmeo, parishioners of All Saints Parish in Coquitlam and active members of Couples for Christ. They share their journey to discipleship in Jesus and the positive impact it has had on their marriage and family life. They also share the vital role that Couples for Christ has played in their active missionary life.

031: Matt Maher's Interview from Upper Room Conference 2020

June 18th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  50 mins 2 secs

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In this episode, we replay Eric's interview with Matt Maher from the Upper Room Conference in September 2020. Matt shares his connection with the Archdiocese of Vancouver, how God has moved in his life, and how music has become a missionary platform. He also shares the impact of COVID on his family and his growing devotion to St. Joseph.

030: How Couples for Christ forms Missionary Disciples

June 3rd, 2021  |  Season 2  |  38 mins 16 secs

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In this episode, Eric interviews John Acosta - Director of Pastoral Services for the Archdiocese of Winnipeg. John grew up in Vancouver and was introduced to Couples for Christ (CFC) through a youth retreat. Growing involvement formed his missionary heart, which led to 14 years of missionary work with CFC. John shares his journey and experience, lessons learned, and breaks down some of the ways CFC has been engaged in evangelization and missionary formation.

029: How to Fail (and Succeed) In Personal Invitations

May 5th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  41 mins 17 secs

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Eric has a discussion with Joseph San Jose from All Saints Parish in Coquitlam. Joe shares some practical ways that his Alpha team successfully invited close to 50 people in their proximate periphery. His passion to proclaim Jesus comes forth and he offers words of encouragement for all of us who desire to grow as missionary disciples.

028: Missionary Disciples Need Big Dreams for Evangelization

April 21st, 2021  |  Season 2  |  47 mins 44 secs

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Eric interviews Daniel - a missionary disciple in our Archdiocese of Vancouver with big dreams for our Catholic parishes and communities. Daniel shares his experiences with Couples for Christ, Catholic Christian Outreach, the Companions of the Cross, and St. Benedict's in Halifax. Eric and Daniel explore topics such as spiritual conversations with family and friends, the awkwardness of learning how to pray with others, authentic community, and the primacy of evangelization. He challenges each of us to be protagonists in the evangelizing mission of the Church.