Hosts: Catholic Christian Outreach
This episode of the Missionary Disciple Podcast (S2 E24) unpacks what CCO means by a “personal testimony” and how to share it clearly. The team walks through a simple structure (before → encounter/decision → after), emphasizes naming the concrete moment of decision to follow Jesus, and shows how to keep the kerygma at the center. They model right-sized versions (three sentences, three minutes, thirty minutes), offer do’s and don’ts (be vulnerable but concise, avoid unnecessary detail, end with an invitation), and explain why authentic witness breaks through debate and builds trust in accompaniment.
Why we recommend it:
If you’ve used our Discovering Your Story or Unpacking Your Story tools and now wonder “How do I actually say this out loud?”, this episode gives you practical, pastoral coaching. Parish leaders, sponsors, and small-group facilitators will especially value the clear framework, the focus on relational evangelization, and the reminder to finish by inviting the other person to take a next step with Jesus.
