Proclaim

The Proclaim podcast features all things around sharing Jesus with others.

About the show

How does being on mission translate into the real world? Join the Proclaim team as we sit down with inspiring disciples to talk all things around sharing Jesus with others.

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Episodes

  • 046: What's Proclaim doing and how can it help me?

    May 12th, 2023  |  Season 2  |  28 mins 6 secs
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    Eric and Julia recorded this discussion in 2022 but it still has relevance for today. In this episode Julia takes the lead and asks Eric some specific questions about what Proclaim is up to. They discuss the various training that Proclaim offers, who it's for (hint: it's not just for Alpha and Faith study leaders), and how to get support.

  • 045: How conferences can lead to encounter and spark a life lived on mission

    April 28th, 2023  |  Season 2  |  33 mins 8 secs
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    In the episode guests Heather Khym, of Life Restoration, and Joseph San Jose, missionary with Catholic Christian Outreach(CCO), share their experiences of conferences. Earlier this year Heather attended FOCUS' SEEK Conference and Joe hosted CCO's Student Leadership Gathering. They share their experiences of conferences and the impact they had on their lives and in their ministries.

  • 044: Leveraging the Discovery study for accompaniment, coaching, and evangelization

    April 14th, 2023  |  Season 2  |  36 mins 44 secs
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    Eric has a conversation with Andrew McGown, Executive Director of Evangelization and Family Life Ministries for the Archdiocese of Denver.

    Andrew shares the impact of the CCO Faith Studies, a tool used in Proclaim, in his life and in the life of the Archdiocese of Denver. He breaks down CCO's Discovery study as an effective evangelizing tool and the context for the accompaniment of others.

  • 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.