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Disruptive Innovators: Champions of Digital Business - CIO & IT Leader Interviews, Digital Transformation, Digital InnovationExploring Leadership and Innovation in Tech with Jonathan ChanIn this episode, David Wright is joined by Jonathan Chan, Head of Global IT and Security at Episource, who shares insights on leveraging technology to drive business goals and enhance efficiency in healthcare. Jonathan reveals how transforming IT from a cost center into a revenue driver can revolutionize healthcare.Key Takeaways:(03:36) IT is a business enabler.(05:11) Converting IT conversations to revenue-driven goals.(07:57) AI as assisted intelligence, not artificial intelligence.(14:00) Loving what you do leads to better performance.(16:29) The importance of being...2024-07-2131 min
GrottoPodNeeding the Fear with Jonathan Escoffery & Celeste ChanJonathan Escoffery, Celeste Chan, and T. K. Rex discuss education without a safety net, the intersection of racism, capitalism and belonging, ticking clocks and how to break them, finding Jamaican patties in the Bay Area, the intimacy of the second person, and needing the fear.Stuff we talked about in the episode:If I Survive You - novel by Jonathan EscofferyApex snap judgmentย panelsPaul Beattyย Percival EverettMat JohnsonNicole Dennis-BennMarlon JamesJennine Capรณ CrucetToni MorrisonNella LarsenLangston HughesZora Neal HurstonFrederick DouglassThe Wallace Stegner FellowshipA Lucky Man - novel by Jamel BrinkleyBoston Writers of Col...2024-05-211h 31
Vita Poetica JournalPoems by Jonathan Chan, Caleb Westbrook, & Matt StanleyJonathan Chan reads his poem "Ceremonial, Caleb Westbrook reads his poem "On a Shore Weighing What Matters," and Matt Stanley reads his poem "How Like a Child We Become When We Are Truly Surprised."
Jonathan Chan is a writer and editor. Born in New York to a Malaysian father and South Korean mother, he was raised in Singapore and educated at Cambridge and Yale Universities. He is the author of the poetry collection going home (Landmark, 2022) and managing editor of poetry.sg. His poetry and essays have appeared in Ekstasis, Fathom, Inheritance, The Yale Logos, Poems for...2024-03-0108 min
Skin and Joints PodcastA New Model of Skin and Joints Care: PsA with Dr.Jan Dutz and Dr.Jonathan Chan PART 2๐ง ๐๐๏ธ Breaking Ground: A Co-Managed Approach to Psoriatic Arthritis - Real World Insights from Dr. Jan Dutz and Dr. Jonathan Chan PART 2๐๏ธ Tune in to learn how real-world validated tools can revolutionize psoriatic arthritis management, and the potential for enduring change within the dermatology community in PART 2.๐ง ๐The discussion takes a significant turn as we delve into the complexities that emerge in treatment strategies, especially in the gap between patient referrals and confirmations of diagnosis. The challenge of masking symptoms and determining the right treatment pathway is examined, stressing the importance of understanding both skin and joint conditions in th...2023-07-0520 min
Skin and Joints PodcastA New Model of Skin and Joints Care: PsA with Dr.Jan Dutz and Dr.Jonathan Chan PART 1๐ง ๐๐๏ธ Breaking Ground: A Co-Managed Approach to Psoriatic Arthritis - Real World Insights from Dr. Jan Dutz and Dr. Jonathan Chan PART 1๐ง ๐We're excited to bring you a first-hand look at a unique model of care that's transforming the lives of psoriatic arthritis patients.๐งตJoin us for a dive with eminent psoriatic arthritis experts, Dr. Jan Dutz and Dr. Jonathan Chan. Their unique real-world model of care has caught the attention of our listeners, and in this episode, we finally unravel the inner workings of their combined dermatology and rheumatology clinic.๐ซณAfter countless requests, we've garnered insights...2023-06-2621 min
Marketing Square : Les secrets Growth Marketing โก๏ธ289. Le futur du Marketing Digital ? 3 leรงons du Adobe Summit avec Jonathan Chan !Rรฉsumรฉ & Bonus ๐งจ๐คซย ย ย
Jonathan Chan est crรฉateur de contenu BtoB, spรฉcialisรฉ en technologie, marketing, innovation.
Pour les oreilles indiscrรจtes de Marketing Square, Jonathan Chan nous dรฉvoile le nouveau paradigme du consommateur en 2023 et 3 insights clรฉ du Adobe Summit !
1. Expรฉrience client personnalisรฉe
Ex : Pour le e-commerce, WAOUH !
Analyse predictive โ La segmentation des persona, gรฉnรฉration automatique de lookalikes, etc.
Nouveaux systรจmes de filtre en e-commerce, crรฉation de mail personnalisรฉ via un chatbot et de lโIA Gรฉnรฉ...2023-06-2326 min
Vita Poetica JournalPoems by Jenna K. Funkhouser & Jonathan ChanOur poetry editor reads Jenna K. Funkhouser's poem, "Falling Star, by Romare Bearden" (based on the artwork of Bearden). And Jonathan Chan reads his poem, "apophasis."
Jenna K. Funkhouser is a Pacific Northwest native, author, and poet. Her work has recently appeared in Saint Katherine Review, As It Ought To Be, and Geez Magazine.
Jonathan Chan is a writer, editor, and graduate student at Yale University. Born in New York to a Malaysian father and South Korean mother, he was raised in Singapore and educated in Cambridge, England. He is interested in questions of faith...2022-03-1104 min
The NXT LEVEL PodcastEpisode #8 | Jonathan ChanThis week on the NXT LEVEL Podcast, we are with Olympic Athlete, Jonathan Chan (@j0nb0n1_1)! Jonathan shares how he was selected as a national athlete, gave us a glimpse into the happening at the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Village, and dived into his experience representing Singapore on the Olympic stage. ย FEATURED GUEST:Jonathan Chan: https://www.instagram.com/j0nb0n1_1/FOLLOW US ON:https://www.instagram.com/nowacademysg/https://open.spotify.com/show/4VG9ZCK...BUSINESS ENQUIRES:nxt@gushcloudtalent.comThe NXT L...2021-12-1741 min
Skin and Joints PodcastMy Secret PsA Playbook with Dr.Jonathan Chan๐๏ธ๐๏ธ๐๏ธ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฌ๐ค๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐จ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฃ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฒ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ญ๐ฐ๐๐๐ง, ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ง๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐๐ซ-๐๐๐ฌ๐๐ ๐ซ๐ก๐๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ, ๐๐ซ.๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐ง ๐๐ก๐๐ง, who ๐ญ๐๐ค๐๐ฌ ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ง ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ.๐๐๐ก ๐๐๐
, ๐๐, ๐๐๐ -๐ฐ๐ก๐๐ญ and how ๐๐จ I ๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฌ๐ therapy for PsA?๐ง๐ง It's ย a candid conversation where Dr.Chan reveals his psoriatic arthritis PsA clinical secrets ie. the PsA clinical playbook.We also explore the world of biosimilars, and a one-of-a kind collaborative clinic with Skin and Joints Faculty, Dr.Jan Dutz.๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ ๐จ๐ง๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ข๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ซ.Chan, ๐จ๐ซ, of course, ๐ข๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ง ๐ญ๐จ ๐ญ๐ก๐ Skin and Joints Podcast.Email us: info@skinandjoints.caย About Dr.Jonathan Chan, MD, FRCPC ย Rheumatologistย | Vancouverย Dr. Chan is an assistant clinical professor at the University of British Columbia and an Adult Rheumatologist and Clinical Investigator with Arthritis Research Canada. (ARC). He has a clinical focus and research interest in the areas of axial spondyloarthritis and psoriatic arthritis. He was awarded an Assessment of Spondyloarthritis Society (ASAS) fellowship grant and completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Toronto in axial spondyloarthritis (ankylosing spondylitis). ย Dr.Chan actively pursues research in this field and has been invited to present on this topic internationally in addition to being the coauthor of the Canadian Spondylitis Treatment Guidelines.His research focuses on early identification, long term outcomes, radiographic progression, a...2021-12-0849 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Cancelled" another IMCO with JonathanSo what topped the news this past week? CANCEL CANADA DAY! In light of the tragic discovery of 215 bodies of indigenous school children underneath a former Kamloops Residential School, "Organizers and activists are calling on the City of Vancouver to โcancel Canada Dayโ this year" following the footsteps of Victoria cancelling their Canada Day festivities. Here's the link to one of the articles from NEWS 1130 :https://www.citynews1130.com/.../cancel-canada-day.../The word "Cancel" has been THE word of 2021 and you may have heard of the phrase "Cancel Culture." Is this another example of cancel culture? Or is this completely different? This...2021-06-1625 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Reality" another IMCO with Jonathan Chan(Photo above from CTV News article. Link to article below)What topped the news this past week? 2 notables. One was the backlash the BC Government received after they tweeted from their account a "self-care Bingo" chart recommending "safe and affordable" self care for mental health. It didn't take long for a plethora of readers to quickly criticize the post as "inappropriate, condescending, insulting etc." Here's the link to one of the articles from Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/7653245/bc-coronavirus-self-care-bingo/The other was (unfortunately) another anti-mask, anti-vaccine, anti-covid protocol rally in Downtown Vancouver. However, this time the rally invited 2 nurses...2021-02-2420 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Which Mountain Do You Want To Die On?" Another IMCO with Jonathan ChanSo what topped the local news this week here in Vancouver, BC? More Covid news of course! And unfortunately, more news connected to Chilliwack in response to the public firing of former Canucks singer Mark Donnelly who attended, performed and endorsed an anti-mask/restrictions and conspiracy theories rally over the weekend. Jonathan responds with his Christian opinion on what lessons can Christians learn about "which mountain is worth dying on." Hope you can watch, discuss and engage with him live this Wednesday! (or not and just watch the video after when you have time)Here's the link to the news...2020-12-0913 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Heroes, Villains and Redemption - Nightwing" with Jonathan ChanDick Grayson's constant struggle was to break the dreaded glass ceiling i.e. to be seen by his peers as a mature adult. Do you have a similar glass ceiling? Do your friends, family, parents, colleagues or employers constantly see you as immature? How does the Gospel provide redemption for Dick and those of us who share similar challenges? Jonathan Chan continues his "Heroes, Villains and Redemption" series with Nightwing. Enjoy!For audio podcasts, previous videos and other things about us, visit www.companyofdisciples.comLike our stuff? Support us with a tax receiptable donation at www.companyofdisciples.com/donate2020-06-2021 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Heroes, Villains & Redemption - Poison Ivy & Fear of Abandonment" with Jonathan ChanDo you have a fear of abandonment or avoid relationships because you were hurt or abandoned by someone previously? Jonathan continues his "Heroes, Villains and Redemption" series with Poison Ivy. Enjoy!2020-06-0928 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Beyond The Lowest Common Denominators" IMCO with Jonathan ChanWhen Trump used the military and police to shoot rubber pellets and tear gas at peaceful protestors and remove clergy and parishioners who were praying with the protesters to have a photo oppportunity in fron of a closed church with a bible in his hand, what was he thinking? In light of Covid, racism both here in Vancouver BC and abroad, the horror in Minneapolis where a police officer murdered a black man, the actions of the American President and other events, Jonathan argues that this is a God given opportunity for Christians to re-evaluate what it truly means to...2020-06-0215 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Heroes, Villains and Redemption - Thor" with Jonathan ChanThis week Jonathan continues his "Heroes, Villains and Redemption" series with "Thor." How do you define worthiness? In the ancient Greek, the New Testament used two words to describe worthiness: Hekanos and Hazios. Two words, same translation but completely different meanings. Enjoy!2020-05-2427 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Heroes, Villains and Redmption - Iron Man" with Jonathan ChanJonathan continues his series "Heroes, Villains and Redemption" with Iron Man. How can we embrace suffering to find comfort? Many times, especially during this Covid-19 pandemic, we would like suffering to end, eradicated or if possible, we avoid it as much as we can. But suffering is always there. How do we find comfort by embracing it? Enjoy!2020-05-1239 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Heroes, Villains and Redemption - Captain America" with Jonathan ChanHow do we live out the Gospel in this complex world while remaining rooted in our Christian faith? The Bible seems to be simple in determining what's right and wrong yet today in the 21st Century, there are issues that we find the Bible has nothing to say. What to do? Jonathan continues his series "Heroes, Villains and Redemption" with Captain America. Enjoy!2020-05-0545 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Heroes, Villains and Redemption - Wonder Woman" with Jonathan ChanJonathan continues his "Heroes, Villains and Redemption" series with Wonder Woman. Is it better to be right or true? Is there a difference? Enjoy!2020-04-2939 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Heroes, Villains and Redemption - Wolverine" with Jonathan ChanHow can the Gospel redeem someone like Wolverine? Jonathan continues his series entitled "Heroes, Villains and Redemption" with a look at Wolverine! Enjoy!2020-04-2226 min
Kids PodEpisode 5: Living with Paralysis and ALS with Jonathan Penner and Stacy TitleWelcome to Kids Pod, a podcast where kids get to ask adults the questions they really want to know. Nothing is too rude to ask. You send in the questions and our adults will give kids the answers they want to hear.
Imagine what life would be like if you couldn't move. How would it feel if you couldn't talk or walk or even breathe without a machine? This is every day life for Stacy Title. Stacy lives with ALS. This is a disease sometimes also know as Lou Gehrig's disease. Stacy wasn't born with ALS so...2020-04-1517 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Heroes, Villains and Redemption - Superman" with Jonathan Chan"The world does not need a saviour Superman!" - Lois Lane. Today, Jonathan continues his series entitled "Heroes, Villains and Redemption" where he will tackle Superman. He argues that how we define salvation determines what we are looking for in a saviour. Enjoy!2020-04-0726 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"A Lectio Divina" Luke 23 with Jonathan ChanJonathan continues his series on Luke with chapter 23 providing his reflections from his Lectio Divina approach to the chapter. Enjoy!2020-03-2233 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"The Judas Effect" Luke Chapter 22 with Jonathan ChanWhat's the Judas Effect? It happens to the best of us. What is it and what are the consequences? Jonathan continues his series on Luke with Chapter 22. Enjoy!2020-03-1530 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Fair Warning" Luke Chapter 19 with Jonathan ChanAs we near the end of Luke, Jonathan continues his series with chapter 19 entitled "Fair Warning." Jesus doesn't sugar coat any part of his message in this chapter. He's quite blunt and the teaching is harsh. Why? Enjoy!2020-02-2430 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Do You See?" Luke Chapter 18 with Jonathan ChanJesus mentions seeing, understanding and perceiving quite often in this chapter. Why? What's his point? Jonathan continues his Luke series with chapter 18 entitled "Do You See?" Enjoy!2020-02-2037 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"True Repentance" Luke Chapter 13 with Jonathan ChanWhen Jesus says to repent, what does he mean? What outcomes does he expect from us when we do? And... why did he mention fruitfulness in the same breath? Jonathan continues his series on Luke with chapter 13 entitled "True Repentance." Enjoy!2020-01-1332 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Misdirection" Luke Chapter 11 with Jonathan ChanWhat do the Lord's Prayer, the Woes and Spring Cleaning have in common in chapter 11? Jonathan continued his series on Luke this past Sunday with chapter 11 entitled "Misdirection." Enjoy!2019-12-2437 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"The Good People We Hate" Luke Chapter 10 with Jonathan ChanWhat does the Good Samaritan and the encounter between Jesus and the two sisters (Mary and Martha) have in common? Jonathan continues his Luke series with chapter 10 entitled "The Good People We Hate." Enjoy!2019-12-1631 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Greatness" Luke Chapter 8 with Jonathan ChanWhat does Jesus sending out his disciples not once but twice, feeding of the five thousand, his transfiguration, the disciples' inability to cast out the demon and the disciples' argument of who's the greatest and their desire to blast the Samaritans with lightning have in common? Jonathan continues his Luke series with chapter 8 entitled "Greatness." Enjoy!2019-12-1134 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Soiled Expectations" Luke Chapter 8 with Jonathan ChanLet's admit it, everything, whether it be the news, stuff we read, scientific evidence that is presented and even facts, we see it through a lens of expectations. Jonathan continues our series on Luke with Chapter 8 entitled "Soiled Expectations." He argues that our expectations also influence the way we see God. Enjoy!2019-12-0237 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Who Do You Want Jesus To Be" Luke 2 with Jonathan ChanWho do you want Jesus to be? A divine butler who does whatever we ask and desire or your savior King? Mary and Joseph wanted Jesus to follow them home, have we ever asked ourselves if we expect Jesus to follow us or are we to follow Him? Jonathan continues his series on Luke with chapter 2. Enjoy!2019-09-1131 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Breaking Silence" Luke Chapter 1 with Jonathan ChanHas anyone given you the silent treatment? When they do, do you feel anxious, burdened, angry or you start talking to yourself wondering if you did something wrong to jeopardize the relationship? Has God ever given you the silent treatment? Jonathan begins his series on Luke with Chapter 1 entitled "Breaking Silence". Enjoy!2019-09-0339 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Running Unjaded" Acts Part 3 Chs 13-21 with Jonathan ChanEver feel like giving up on pursuing your calling or vision? Giving up on changing someone's mindset, entrenched family habits or your company's culture? How about giving up this whole Christian endeavour in following Jesus? Jonathan continued his short series on Acts with part 3 entitled "Running Unjaded." Enjoy!2019-09-0337 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Filled with Boldness" Acts chs 1-7 with Jonathan ChanChristians have been pondering for centuries what it means to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Jonathan explores this question as we delve into Acts chapters 1-7. Enjoy!2019-08-0531 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Overcoming Fear" Soul Care Reflections Part 6 with Jonathan ChanOur fears cripple us from doing what we ought to do. How do we overcome them? This past Sunday Jonathan continued his series of reflections on "Soul Care" a book by Rob Reimer with part 6 entitled "Overcoming Fear" Enjoy!2019-07-1041 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Forgiveness" Soul Care Reflections Part 4 with Jonathan ChanWe are commanded to forgive. Why? Because not only are we've been forgiven but it's also good for the soul. Jonathan explains as he continues his series of reflections on the book "Soul Care" by Dr. Rob Reimer2019-06-3034 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"DNA" Soul Care Reflections Part 3 with Jonathan ChanEver been told by someone that you remind them of your parents? Maybe there are some personality traits that you have that are similar or even the same as your parents that you didn't want to be associated with? Well, those traits may be manifestations of what's really hidden deep within us that is preventing us from giving space for the Holy Spirit to transform us. This past Sunday, Jonathan continued his reflections on the book Soul Care by Dr. Rob Reimer with part 3 entitled "DNA" Enjoy!2019-06-1830 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Freedom" Soul Care Reflections Part 2 with Jonathan ChanโYou are only as sick as the secrets that you keep.โ Jonathan continues his series as he provides his personal reflections on the book Soul Care with part 2 entitled "Freedom." Last Sunday we looked at how lies can prevent us from having transformation and a deeper intimate relationship with God. This past Sunday Jonathan addressed another barrier that prevents us from accessing the Light of God. Enjoy!2019-06-1040 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"The True You" Soul Care Reflections Part 1 with Jonathan ChanWhy is it that no matter how many bible studies we submit ourselves to, no matter how many times we attend Sunday worship service, no matter how many times we learn to "know" God more, that we feel we aren't transformed by the truths that have just been revealed to us? That we're not different from the person we were before? Jonathan begins his series on sharing his reflections on the book entitled "Soul Care" by Rob Reimer with part 1 entitled "The True You." Where part of the reason why we do not feel transformed or experience the presence of...2019-06-0433 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Past & Present" The Deuts Part 20 with Jonathan ChanAre there any regrets? Have you ever made any bad decisions in your life that you wished you could do a "do-over"? Do you wish that you can find freedom from the past, past burdens or even past "curses" from your family? As Jonathan nears the end of his Deuteronomy series, in this chapter, he compares Moses' blessing to the 12 tribes vs Jacob's blessings and how being in God's covenant there is freedom and new life. Enjoy!2019-05-2030 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Our Anthem" The Deuts: Deuteronomy According to an Alien Part 21 with Jonathan ChanNational Anthems evoke and eulogizes history, suffrage, culture and spirit of a nation's people. Most importantly, national anthems unit its nation's peoples. Jonathan wonders if Christians have an anthem as he continues his Deuteronomy series with part 21 entitled "Our Anthem." Enjoy!2019-05-1433 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Degraded" The Deuts: Deuteronomy According to an Alien Part 16 with Jonathan ChanEvery felt degraded or shamed by someone else? If we know it hurts, how do we intentionally or unintentionally degrade others especially the latter? Jonathan continues his series on Deuteronomy with Part 16 entitled "Degraded." In light of Easter Sunday, how do we degrade others and at the same time degrade God? Enjoy!2019-04-2333 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"The Unlovable Neighbour" IMCO with Jonathan ChanRecently 250 residents who live in the Marpole area protested against a proposed project by the City of Vancouver to build modular housing for the homeless. The message from residents who gathered at West 57th and Heather Street was they support more housing and services for homeless people but not at that location, which is within a couple blocks of Sir Wilfred Laurier elementary school, Sir Winston Churchill secondary and Churchillโs Ideal Mini School. They claim that because the homeless consist predominantly of drug addicts and the mentally ill, the safety of their children would be at risk. How should a...2019-04-1109 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"What's Sacred?" The Deuts: Deuteronomy According to an Alien Part 14 with Jonathan ChanWhat's sacred? It's quite easy to identify what's sacred when we read texts like Deuteronomy because sacredness is attached to a geographical location. But how about today? Is there anything that is sacred? Is it only confined within the church building or is it something more? Jonathan continues his series on Deuteronomy with part 14 entitled "What's Sacred?" Enjoy!2019-04-0835 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Higher Justice" The Deuts Part 12 with Jonathan ChanWhat is Christian justice? We hear the word justice quite often nowadays and most of the time, justice is used in the context where the perpetrator deserves to be punished "Justice must be served!" However, is that Christian justice? i.e. is that Higher Justice? Jonathan continues his series on Deuteronomy with part 12 entitled "Higher Justice." Enjoy!2019-03-2533 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Messenger" The Deuts Part 11 with Jonathan ChanWhat's a messenger? Do we have messengers today? How can we determine what they say is legit? Jonathan continues his series on Deuteronomy with Part 11 entitled "Messenger".2019-03-1832 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Chick-fil-A or Jesus?" IMCO in 5mins with Jonathan ChanWho are Christians REALLY following? Is it Jesus or someone's interpretation of who Jesus is? Humans have a tendency to follow anyone who appears to have characteristics of authority: charisma, intellect, influence or a well-tailored suit. But is what they say Christian or just their own interpretation? Jonathan argues that if we don't test their claims and just lazily follow what they say, we can do the world more harm than good. Enjoy! (Note: There is a sound bite from the March 8th, 2019 airing of the Late Show with Stephen Colbert.)2019-03-1405 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Lent: A Spiritual Valentine?" IMCO in 5mins with Jonathan ChanCBC recently published an article where a church provided drive-through Ash Wednesday services to kick off the season of Lent. In this IMCO, Jonathan wonders if Ash Wednesday and Lent have become merely a feel-good spiritual ritual for personal piety that no longer deserves intentional self-sacrifice of time and emotional investment i.e. just like Valentine's Day. Enjoy!2019-03-0703 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Place" The Deuts: Deuteronomy According to an Alien Part 7 with Jonathan ChanWhat is worship? Is it a place? If it is, where is it and what does it look like? Jonathan continues his series on Deuteronomy with part 7 entitled "Place." Enjoy!2019-02-1825 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Life of Choices" The Deuts: Deuteronomy According to an Alien Part 6 with Jonathan ChanIn life, we are frequently faced with choices. We choose our careers, spouses, hobbies, food and yes, even emotional ones i.e. we choose how we are to respond to a situation. Jonathan continues his series on Deuteronomy with Part 6 entitled "Life of Choices." He argues that choosing Jesus is the best choice you will ever make in your life, yes, even better than a life partner! Enjoy! NOTE: For the first 2 minutes you will hear sounds of a scene from Indiana Jones: The Last Crusade by Paramount Pictures.2019-02-1140 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"LSD, Mushrooms and Christians" IMCO in 5mins with Jonathan ChanIn this IMCO episode (slightly longer than 5mins), Jonathan provides his opinion on a book he recently read entitled "How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us about Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression and Transcendence (Published in May 2018) written by Michael Pollan." Polan argues that in order for us to be healed (or at least ameliorate) from addiction, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, or have a different life perspective towards pain and illness, we need to "dispense our ego." And, in order to do that, LSD and mushrooms can help thereby qualifying their usage. How should Christians...2019-02-0709 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Biting the Hand" Deuteronomy According to an Alien Part 3 with Jonathan ChanJonathan continues his series on Deuteronomy with part 3 entitled "Biting the Hand." How do we bite the hand of God? What does it mean to bite the hand of God? Enjoy! NOTE: this was recorded live so you will hear 2 mins of a scene from Madagascar by Dreamworks Pictures.2019-01-2138 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Leaving Our Egypt" The Deuts: Deuteronomy According to an Alien Part 2 with Jonathan Chan"This might sound crazy, but even though I'm behind bars, I have freedom." What is true freedom? Is it really about the freedom to do whatever makes us happy? Is it about having endless choices? Jonathan continues his series "The Deuts: Deuteronomy According to an Alien" with Part 2 entitled "Leaving Our Egypt." He argues that unless we leave our Egypt, we can never experience true freedom. Enjoy! (NOTE: This was a live recording, for the first 2 minutes you will hear a scene from the movie "Flight" by Paramount Pictures.)2019-01-1435 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Myopia" : Deuteronomy According to an Alien with Jonathan ChanWhen we face obstacles in life, do we have a tendency to become "myopic?" i.e. short sighted? Do we focus so much on the obstacles that they become bigger than what they are? Our short sightedness convinces us that instead of facing them head on, we exaggerate their power over us and would rather run away and say to ourselves "there's no other choice!" Jonathan provides a solution for our mypoia and argues that if we endure, there's a life waiting for us that will blow our minds! NOTE: this was recorded live, for the first 2 minutes you will...2019-01-0735 min
Company of Disciples' RecordingsJesus' Birth Story: Angels' POV with Jonathan ChanWhy are some of us not finding joy when we hear about Jesus' birth? In his short Christmas series entitled "Disturbing Entrance," Jonathan explored Jesus' birth story through the eyes of Herod, Zechariah and Elizabeth and the Dragon (Satan.) Now, to conclude his series, he explores the Angels' point of view and what we can learn to either unleash unbridled joy for the first time or revitalize it. Enjoy!2018-12-2433 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Jesus' Birth Story: The Dragon's POV" Disturbing Entrance Part 3 with Jonathan ChanTechnology disrupts culture and disturbs status quo. It changes our mindsets, the way we live and interact with people. Sometimes, it turns our worlds upside down and inside out. Revealing things to the public unintentionally. Whether for the better or worse, technology disrupts. How about Jesus? When he arrived into the world, did he disrupt anything? In the eyes of the Dragon, he definitely did. In fact, Jesus' arrival caused the Dragon to hurl down (and still hurling!) Jonathan explains. Enjoy!2018-12-1737 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Where is Jesus?" Finale of Where is God When it Hurts with Jonathan ChanJonathan concludes his "Where is God When it Hurts?" series with his final talk entitled "Where is Jesus?" How do we know if Jesus is with us? Can we sense him? Enjoy! NOTE: This was a live recording and therefore the first 2 mins are audio from a scene in The Dark Knight Rises.2018-10-2237 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Can I Get High? A Question on Vocation" IMCO in 5mins with Jonathan ChanUnless you were out of town hiding away and disconnected from all forms of media, this past Wednesday you may have heard that recreational marijuana is now legalized in Canada. So how should a Christian approach this news? Can we get high now? Jonathan argues that it's not about the "can" and "cannot" but more about how recreational marijuana or anything we use or do for that matter affects our Christian vocation i.e. our "Imago Dei." Enjoy!2018-10-1807 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Mourn with Those Who Mourn" Part 10 Where is God When it Hurts? with Jonathan ChanJonathan continues his "Where is God When it Hurts?" series with part 10 entitled "Mourn with Those Who Mourn" as he explains what Paul meant in Romans 12 that we cannot conform to the pattern of this world when caring for someone who is in pain. Enjoy! NOTE: This was a live recording and therefore, the first 2 mins was a video clip from Return of the King,2018-10-1533 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Fear of Fears" Part 10 Where is God When it Hurts with Jonathan ChanWhat's your greatest fear? Fear hinders our recovery from our pain, how do we disarm it so that we can continue our path to recovery? Jonathan continues our series on "Where is God When it Hurts" with Part 10 entitled "Fear of Fears".2018-10-0830 min
Company of Disciples' RecordingsGospelX: "Too Quick To Blame?" with Jonathan ChanAre we too quick to blame someone who we do not agree with or who may appear "sketchy" and make us uncomfortable? Jonathan and Henry continue their Gospel X series entitled "Too Quick To Blame" where they will discuss a scene from episode 8 of the 90's X-men Animated series entitled "The Rise of the Juggernaut." Enjoy! Note: first 3 mins are audio from the episode. For more info, or the video clip, go to www.companyofdisciples.com2018-09-2509 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Free To Make Dumb Choices" Part 6 Where is God When it Hurts? with Jonathan ChanIf God is omniscient, why does He allow us to make dumb choices when He already knows the consequences we will experience? Why can't He program our brains or prevent us from making dumb choices? Jonathan continues his "Where is God When it Hurts?" series with Part 6 entitled "Free to Make Dumb Choices." He explains there are two reasons: Who we are and Why we are here. Enjoy! NOTE: This was a live recording so you will hear audio of a scene from "Coming to America" before Jonathan's talk.2018-09-1027 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Groaning in Chaos" Where is God When it Hurts Part 4 with Jonathan ChanDisasters, Shootings, Murders, Tragic Accidents, Violence.. Why is the world looking like it's spinning into chaos and out of our control? How should we respond? Jonathan Chan returns to continue our series with part 4 of "Where is God When it Hurts?" entitled "Groaning in Chaos." (He will also explain why the Joker)2018-08-2735 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings"Gift of Pain" Where is God When it Hurts? Part 1 with Jonathan ChanJonathan Chan begins his new series entitled "Where is God When it Hurts?" with part 1 "Gift of Pain." Is it a blessing to have no experience of pain? Enjoy!2018-08-0633 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings2 Corinthians Finale Ch. 13 "In Time of Weakness" with Jonathan ChanThere are many reasons why God would lead us through our darkest valleys using his rod and staff. As Jonathan Chan concludes his series on 2 Corinthians entitled "In Time of Weakness," he explains one of those reasons using Bruce Wayne in TDKR as an example. Enjoy!2018-07-3140 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings2 Corinthians Part 10 Chapters 11 & 12 "Marked as a Fool" with Jonathan ChanLiving according to the pattern of life that Jesus gave can be tough especially when this pattern is commonly seen as silly or foolish because it prevents us from fulfilling our wants and desires. Jonathan continues his series on 2 Corinthians with chapters 11 and 12 entitled "Marked as a Fool." Why did Paul allude to Genesis 3? What could've been Paul's "thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me?" How does it all connect? Enjoy!2018-07-2337 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings2 Corinthians Part 9 Ch. 10 "Pain in Comparison" with Jonathan ChanHave you ever been compared with someone? "Why can't you be like so and so?" Paul was being compared too and experienced the pain of being compared. How did he find comfort in God when being compared and what can we do to find comfort in God? Jonathan Chan continues his series on 2 Corinthians with part 9 chapter 10 entitled "Pain in Comparison." Enjoy!2018-07-1633 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings2 Corinthians Part 8 Chs 8-9 "Receiving Grace Well" with Jonathan ChanJonathan continues his series on 2 Corinthians with Part 8 Chapters 8-9. Christians know that they are to be content in every circumstance. However, we constantly fall into the trap of complaining that we don't have enough. How do we authentically be content in every circumstance if we have faith in Jesus? Enjoy!2018-07-0934 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings2 Corinthians Part 5 Chapter 5 "Chronic Comfort" with Jonathan ChanHow do we find comfort in God when we are enduring chronic pain? What gospel foundations did Paul lean on to build his comfort in God when it seems like there is no hope of healing. Paul's chronic pain did not go away, how can we find comfort in God in the midst of our ongoing physical or mental pain? Jonathan Chan takes us through one of three chapters that address chronic pain. Enjoy!2018-06-1939 min
Company of Disciples' RecordingsIMCO in 5 mins "Bourdain: Certainty is My Enemy" with Jonathan ChanAnthony Bourdain took his own life this past week. One of his famous quotes was "Certainty is my enemy." What did he mean by that? Is certainty our enemy as well? Jonathan explains in this week's IMCO in 5 mins. Enjoy!2018-06-1405 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings2 Corinthians Part 4 Chapter 4 "That Clay Jar Feeling" with Jonathan ChanJonathan Chan continues his sermon series on 2 Corinthians with part 4 chapter 4 entitled "That Clay Jar Feeling." Ever felt irrelevant or insignificant? Ever felt that people ignored your opinions because you didn't appear to look charismatic? Paul experienced it too and he had to lean on one of the most crucial foundations to find comfort in God. Enjoy!2018-06-1137 min
Company of Disciples' RecordingsIMCO in 5mins: "My Thoughts on the Blanket Exercise" with Jonathan ChanJonathan participated in a KAIROS Blanket Exercise facilitated by one of the elders of the Musqueam tribe and reflects on how we can walk with someone who is suffering by allowing them to articulate their story in a cohesive and tangible experience. Enjoy!2018-05-3106 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings2 Corinthians Part 1 Chapter 1 "Finding Comfort" with Jonathan ChanJonathan begins his new series on 2 Corinthians with part 1 chapter 1 entitled "Finding Comfort". Comfort is mentioned 10x in the first 5 verses 2 Corinthians chapter 1. Therefore, it is important. Before we find comfort in God in light of our suffering, what foundational truths are we to have so that we can build ourselves up from them? Enjoy!2018-05-2136 min
Company of Disciples' RecordingsIMCO in 5mins "What vs How to Think or Too Busy to Care?" with Jonathan ChanThe Vancouver School Board encountered a little kerfuffle this past week. A group of Windermere high school students went on a field trip to visit the pipeline protest site in Burnaby near Forest Grove Elementary, also known as "The Watch House and Camp Cloud." In this IMCO, Jonathan explains why he agrees with one of the political commentators' statements. Enjoy!2018-05-1706 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings1 Corinthians Finale Chapter 16 "3D Giving" with Jonathan ChanJonathan concludes his 1 Corinthians series with Chapter 16 entitled "3D Giving." When we give to a cause or to an organization, what also happens during the transaction? Jonathan expounds the 3 dimensions of giving. Enjoy!2018-05-1421 min
Company of Disciples' RecordingsIMCO in 5mins "When It Hits Our Bank Account" with Jonathan ChanDo our feathers get ruffled only on issues that affect our bank account? In this IMCO, Jonathan discusses how the recent protest at Point Grey against the school tax may be an example that when our money and lifestyle are affected, an issue becomes our issue while we disregard making informed conclusions. Enjoy!2018-05-0306 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings1 Corinthians Part12 Chs 13 and 14 "Excellence" with Jonathan ChanWah, Wah, I WANT THAT NOW! I WANT WHAT THAT PERSON HAS! I want to enjoy stuff NOW NOW NOW! What is love? Love is synonymous with maturity, Why? Pastor Jonathan explains as he continues his series on 1 Corinthians with part 12 chs 13 and 14. Enjoy!2018-05-0141 min
Company of Disciples' RecordingsIMCO in 5mins "A Fine Line Between Community & a Mob" with Jonathan ChanWhat's the difference between a community and a mob? In this IMCO, Jonathan identifies and discusses a "shadow" of community that if it is not acknowledged and addressed, a community with good intentions can become a mob. Enjoy!2018-04-1805 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings1 Corinthians Part 10 Chapter 11 "Selfless Freedom" with Jonathan ChanJonathan Chan continues his series on 1 Corinthians with Part 10 Chapter 11 entitled "Selfless Freedom." What does freedom in Christ look like when Christians are called to live in the culture, not being influenced by culture and against culture? Enjoy!2018-04-1739 min
Company of Disciples' RecordingsIMCO in 5mins "Via Media: Beyond Conversations" with Jonathan chanFor, against, with me against me, I'm right you're wrong, anti, pro. In this IMCO, Jonathan wonders if it's time that we should do some self-reflection as individuals and revisit the practice called via media i.e. finding the middle way. That maybe through this process of via media, we can take ourselves out of this dichotomy and hopefully find unity not only within our own circles but it may also help resolve the hotly debated topics that we see today2018-04-1205 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings1 Corinthians Part 9 Chapter 9 "Qualified" with Jonathan ChanJonathan Chan continues his series on 1 Corinthians with Part 9 Chapter 9 entitled "Qualified." Was it really about Paul's apostleship? Was it really about whether pastors should be paid or not? Or.. was it about something similar to The Godfather? Enjoy!2018-04-0936 min
Company of Disciples' RecordingsIMCO in 5mins "Is Christianity just a Click Agree?" With Jonathan ChanIn this IMCO episode, Jonathan reflects on whether Christianity and all religions are treated merely as a "click and agree" like what we do with software license agreements. Enjoy!2018-04-0505 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings1 Corinthians Part 8 Chs 8 & 10 "Idols" with Jonathan ChanJonathan Chan continues his series on 1 Corinthians with Part 8 entitled "Idols." What are the 21st century idols? How are we tempted to worship them? How do we worship them and what is the best defense and offense against these temptations? Enjoy!2018-04-0231 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings1 Corinthians Part 7 Chapter 7 "Greener Grass?" with Jonathan ChanJonathan Chan continues his series on 1 Corinthians with part 7 chapter 7 entitled "Greener Grass?" Is this chapter really talking about divorce, marriage, and singleness or is there more? Something even deeper? Enjoy!2018-03-1930 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings1 Corinthians Part 6 Ch.6 "#Sex #Rights" with Jonathan ChanJonathan Chan continues his series on 1 Corinthians with part 6 chapter 6 entitled "Sex Rights." Paul says in this chapter that "everything may be permissible by law but not everything that is permissible is beneficial." What did he mean? What about sex? What about taking people to court? Listen and enjoy!2018-03-1233 min
Company of Disciples' RecordingsIMCO in 5mins with Jonathan Chan "Free Trade is Very Christian"IMCO in 5mins with Jonathan Chan "Free Trade is Very Christian" by Jonathan Chan2018-03-0707 min
Company of Disciples' RecordingsIMCO in 5mins with Jonathan Chan "When Should I Quit?"In today'sย IMCO in 5mins, while reflecting back at the choices (and mistakes) he made in his 15 years in the corporate world, Jonathan provides a brief response as to why he recommendsย staying in one's current company for at least 5 years and a "three-legged stool" test on when it is time to move on.2018-03-0106 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings1 Corinthians Part 4: "Role Models" with Jonathan ChanJonathan Chan continues his series on 1 Corinthians with part 4 entitled "Role Models." He discussed 1 Corinthians chapter 4 where the central point was this: "If we are to imitate Jesus, who should our role model be?"2018-02-2638 min
Company of Disciples' RecordingsIMCO in 5mins with Jonathan Chan "On Taxes, A Christian Opinion"Today's IMCO in 5mins will have Jonathan's friend, Nelson Huang, CPA, CMA, CA, offer his opinion on how a Christian, who owns a business, should respond to these tax increases in the recent #BCBudget2018. Check out more on what we do at www.companyofdisciples.com2018-02-2206 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings1 Corinthians Part 3: Buildings that Last with Jonathan ChanJonathan Chan continues his series on 1 Corinthians with part 3 entitled "Buildings that Last" 1 Corinthians 2:16 - 3:232018-02-1932 min
Company of Disciples' RecordingsIMCO in 5mins with Jonathan Chan "Bullets & Ashes: A Christian Response to #Parkland Shooting"Today's IMCO will have Jonathan'sย friend, a pastor who is also an American,ย share hisย reflectionย on the shooting that happened this past Ash Wednesday at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.2018-02-1606 min
Company of Disciples' Recordings1 Corinthians Part 2: "Karma" with Jonathan ChanJonathan Chan continues his series on 1 Corinthians with Part 2 entitled "Karma". 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:162018-02-1233 min
Company of Disciples' RecordingsIMCO in 5mins with Jonathan Chan "Pipelines: Am I a Hypocrite if I Drive a Car?"In this episode of IMCO in 5mins, Jonathan discusses if a Christian is a hypocrite if they use oil e.g. drive a car or use a smart phone2018-02-0905 min
Company of Disciples' RecordingsIMCO in 5mins with Jonathan Chan "Should Christians be Dope with Dope?"In this IMCO episode. Jonathan Chan provides a Christian opinion on the legalization of marijuana that is happening in Canada.2018-02-0105 min
Company of Disciples' RecordingsIMCO In 5 mins with Jonathan Chan "Bad Sex and #MeToo"In this 5 min IMCO episode Jonathan will be discussing the recent allegations made against comedian Aziz Ansari and propose that maybe the #metoo movement is telling us to revisit the definition of sex using an ancient woman's perspective back in 900BC2018-01-2306 min
Company of Disciples' RecordingsIMCO In 5 mins with Jonathan Chan "I'm a Homeowner: a Christian Opinion on Housing Affordability"In this 5 min IMCO Jonathan tackles housing affordability in Vancouver, British Columbia from the perspective of a homeowner who happens to be Christian2018-01-1605 min
Company of Disciples' RecordingsIMCO in 5mins with Jonathan Chan "A Christian Opinion on Minimum Wage Increases"In this 5 min IMCO, Jonathan tackles the debate on minimum wage increases happening in Canadian provinces2018-01-0805 min
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