Proclaim

017: The Steps to Becoming an Evangelizing Parish with Fr. John & Mary

May 29th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  45 mins 30 secs

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In the second part of their conversation with Fr. John Riccardo and Mary Guilfoile, Eric and Brett talk with them about the renewal of Our Lady of Good Counsel and the founding of Acts XXIX.

They also discuss the immense power of Eucharistic adoration, and the usefulness of taking everyone through Alpha.

016: Seeing and Supporting Each Other in Ministry with Fr. John & Mary

May 23rd, 2020  |  Season 1  |  48 mins 31 secs

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In this first part of their conversation with Fr. John Riccardo and Mary Guilfoile, Eric and Brett talk with them about their spiritual journeys.

They also discuss how crucial it is for any evangelist to spend time with God in prayer, because “time is the currency of friendship.”

015: Where Evangelization Begins and Ends with Bishop Scott McCaig

May 20th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  1 hr 8 mins

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In part two of their conversation with Bishop Scott McCaig, CC, Brett and Heather discuss this current place we are in, post-Christendom, and what we need to do to carry out our mission effectively.

They also speak about how we can equip ourselves for the task at hand by going to the heart of God daily.

014: From Unbelief, to Faith, to the Priesthood with Bishop Scott McCaig

May 18th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  15 mins 7 secs

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In this conversation with Bishop Scott McCaig, CC, Brett and Heather discuss his personal journey of faith, from unbelief to ordination as a bishop.

They also discuss how a seeking for truth with the intellect can lead one to faith in God, yet an encounter with Jesus can truly transform the heart.

013: Recognizing the Spirit's Promptings in Conversation with Sherry Weddell

May 8th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  30 mins 16 secs

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In part three of their conversation with Sherry Weddell, Eric and Amber talk about how we can recognize the Holy Spirit’s promptings in our encounters with others.

They also discuss how charisms aid us uniquely in our evangelization.

012: Why the Bridge of Trust is So Important with Sherry Weddell

May 6th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  24 mins 4 secs

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In part two of their conversation with Sherry Weddell, Eric and Amber discuss the power of the bridge of trust in helping someone come to consider the claims of Christianity.

They also speak about the “prayer of openness,” and how the Holy Spirit is already working in people’s hearts.

011: Helping Others Drop their Nets and Follow Jesus with Sherry Weddell

May 2nd, 2020  |  Season 1  |  30 mins 19 secs

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010: Remaining Steadfast in a Time of Scandal with Peter Herbeck

December 10th, 2019  |  Season 1  |  35 mins 59 secs

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In the second segment of their interview with Peter Herbeck, Brett and Heather ask him about how we can deal with justified outrage at the scandals in the Church, but in ourselves and in conversation with those who might consider leaving the faith altogether.

009: Making Jesus the Lord of Your Life with Peter Herbeck

December 3rd, 2019  |  Season 1  |  30 mins 40 secs

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In this week’s episode of the Proclaim podcast, Brett and Heather speak with Peter Herbeck of Renewal Ministries about the 2 major turning points in his own journey of faith, the importance of hungering, thirsting, and seeking for the Lord, and how to get past feelings of being “unqualified” for evangelization.

008: Prayer: How to Listen when God is Speaking with Vernon Robertson

November 26th, 2019  |  Season 1  |  16 mins 27 secs

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In this second part of an interview with Vernon Robertson, Brett and Jason discuss with him how we can pray prophetically, with a listening heart and expansive expectations. Vernon also shares an incredibly powerful story of the Holy Spirit guiding him in a conversation with a family member he was desiring to bring to Jesus.

007: Prayer: Living a Personal Pentecost with Vernon Robertson

November 19th, 2019  |  Season 1  |  42 mins 31 secs

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In this conversation with Vernon Robertson, Brett and Jason discuss his personal journey of faith and the powerful question that led to a total change in his life. They also discuss the absolutely crucial role of the word of God in the prayer life of a missionary.

006: Alpha, Discovery, and Proclaiming the Radical Love of God with Brett Powell

November 12th, 2019  |  Season 1  |  36 mins 59 secs

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In this episode of the Proclaim podcast, Jason and Heather talk with Brett Powell about Alpha and Discovery, two tools for evangelization being employed in the Proclaim movement. They also discuss the phases an evangelist might progress through as he or she matures, and how radically intimate and personal a relationship with God can be.

005: The Impact List: Deciding Who to Invite with Amber Zolc

November 5th, 2019  |  Season 1  |  20 mins 47 secs

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In this episode of the Proclaim podcast, Brett and Jason talk with Amber Zolc about creating an “Impact List,” a list of names of people you want to invite to your evangelization initiative. The discuss how God is already working in the life of every person, and we are coming alongside that work in inviting and opening our homes to them.

004: Missionary Advantages and Challenges Today with Fr. James Mallon

October 29th, 2019  |  Season 1  |  20 mins 39 secs

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In Part 3 of our series with Fr. James Mallon, Brett and Jason speak with him about the importance of focusing on one tool for evangelization and investing deeply in it, and the need to rely on the Holy Spirit.

003: What is Success in Evangelization with Amber Zolc

October 22nd, 2019  |  Season 1  |  41 mins 20 secs

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In the course of their engaging conversation they discuss the methodologies employed by CCO missionaries in evangelizing and discipling on campus and in parishes, and how we can engage in “spiritual multiplication” and really change the world!

002: The Primacy of Evangelization with Fr. James Mallon

October 15th, 2019  |  Season 1  |  29 mins 58 secs

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In Part 2 of our series with Fr. James Mallon, Brett and Jason speak with him about how crucial it is to give primacy to evangelization in the Church today.