Proclaim

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.