Proclaim

In this episode, Catie Moric and Jacob Kaplonski share their transformative experiences with Catholic Street Missionaries and Hope on the Horizon, highlighting the power of presence, love, and prayer in ministry. Their stories inspire us to see Christ in every encounter and encourage us to live out our faith through acts of love and compassion. Learn more about Catholic Street Missionaries and the...

In this episode, Eric Chow interviews Tim Glemkowski about the core beliefs necessary for the renewal of the church, emphasizing evangelization, the role of the parish, and leadership. They explore how these principles can inspire and guide missionary disciples in a changing cultural landscape. You can learn more about Amazing Parish and their core beliefs for renewal at https://amazingparish.org/...

Most Christians struggle to share their faith naturally — but what if evangelization could feel genuine, relatable, and even fun? In this episode Krista talks with Alyssa and Nicole as they share candid insights from their journey, revealing how authentic relationships and simple acts of kindness open hearts more powerfully than sermons or scripts. Alyssa recounts her transformation from skepticis...

Meet Beyers, Alyssa, Jalene, and Kiwi - 4 young adults who recently entered the Catholic Church. In their joyful and heartfelt conversation with Archbishop Smith and Eric Chow, listeners will gain insight into the journeys of faith that are rising up in Gen Z. Key topics: Personal testimonies of entering the church during Easter celebrations The significance of the Mass and liturgy The impact of t...

Matthew Harvey Sanders is the Founder and CEO of Longbeard, a Catholic AI company that built Magisterium AI and is engaging in AI projects in partnership with the Vatican. Eric sits down with Matthew to discuss artificial intelligence and how it can be a tool for missionary disciples as we move into an AI age. You can go to longbeard.com to learn more about their Catholic AI projects. You can list...

What happens when a family says yes to God—without knowing where it will lead? In this deeply moving and Spirit-led conversation, Eric sits down with Jean-Paul de Fleuriot, founder of Faith Room, to hear the story of how discernment, trust, and love for the poor reshaped his family’s life—and their neighbourhood. Jean-Paul shares how his family felt called to move into a poorer neighbourhood and s...

In this episode of the Proclaim podcast, Eric Chow and Christy Dupuis discuss the mission of Proclaim and the work of Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO). They delve into the launch of the Activate platform, which aims to share effective evangelization principles. Christy outlines three key pillars for missionary work: transformative prayer, effective evangelization through intentional accompaniment...

In this episode of the Proclaim podcast, Eric Chow and Joseph San Jose discuss the mission of Proclaim, the importance of evangelization, and the role of music in ministry. They reflect on insights from the Upper Room Conference, emphasizing the need for parishes to be seen as missionary outposts. Joseph shares personal experiences of evangelization in everyday life, highlighting the long-term nat...

Have you ever felt your ministry energy start to fade a few months into the season? That sense of slowing down, coasting, or even drifting can happen to the best of us — but it doesn’t have to keep you stuck. In this episode, Eric shares some thought around why drift happens — the human, spiritual, and cultural forces that quietly pull us off course — and how we can return to the fire of mission....

In this special episode recorded live at the Upper Room Conference, Eric sits down with Archbishop Richard Smith for a heartfelt and joyful conversation. The Archbishop shares personally, brings a few laughs, and offers timely encouragements for all of us on mission. Together, they explore: -What it means to be witnesses of the Gospel in today’s world -How to recognize and lean into points of attr...

What does Spirit-filled leadership actually look like in a parish? How can we move beyond just filling roles to raising up missionary disciples? In this episode of the Proclaim Podcast, Krista sits down with Pete Burak to explore how leadership rooted in the Holy Spirit can transform parish life. Pete shares how Spirit-filled leaders recognize and call out the gifts in others, cast a compelling vi...

In this episode of the Proclaim podcast, Eric Chow speaks with Peter Andrastek, a senior consultant with Evangelical Catholic, about the vital role of the laity in the Church's mission. They discuss the importance of understanding the laity's mission field, which extends beyond parish life into everyday environments such as homes and workplaces. The conversation emphasizes the need for apostolic f...

In this episode of the Proclaim Podcast, Eric sits down with Deacon Andre Coronado to hear the story of his unexpected and grace-filled journey into the permanent diaconate. From preaching and serving in RCIA, to simply sharing faith in everyday conversations with family and friends, Deacon Dre has found countless ways to proclaim Jesus. He also opens up vulnerably about how formation as a deacon...

In this inspiring episode of the Proclaim Podcast, host Eric Chow welcomes Mildred Moy, founder of Catholic Street Missionaries. Filled with joy and extraordinary faith, Mildred shares her powerful story of encountering God’s relentless pursuit of her heart—a moment that changed everything. Leaving behind a successful corporate career, Mildred embraced her calling to serve the poor and bring Chris...

In this episode of the Proclaim Podcast, host Eric Chow sits down with the vibrant and faith-filled Sue Coutant, Coordinator for Ministries and Outreach in the Archdiocese of Vancouver, supporting Marriage Formation. Sue shares how her love for Jesus animates her ministry—from leading Proclaim's Accompaniment Masterclass to sparking conversations about faith during her daily commute on the West Co...

In this episode of the Proclaim Podcast, Eric Chow sits down with Jason Borkowski, principal of Star of the Sea Elementary School in White Rock. Jason shares his journey of being called to the vocation of Catholic education and how his school leadership is deeply rooted in missionary discipleship. Through simple, Spirit-led invitations and a heart for relationship, Jason is building bridges of tru...

In this episode of the Proclaim Podcast, host Eric Chow sits down with Deacon Tim Kostamo, whose life story is anything but ordinary. Raised in a missionary family, Tim shares how his early evangelical roots eventually led him to the Catholic Church—and to a surprising call to the diaconate. With humor, energy, and deep conviction, Deacon Tim encourages us all to be filled with the Holy Spirit and...

This episode is a re-release of an episode from Glass Canvas' podcast entitled "This Strange Land". Eric, Director for Proclaim, is interviewed by Jason Jensen from Glass Canvas. They sit down to discuss the Proclaim Movement in the Archdiocese of Vancouver, the missionary potential of Catholic parishes, and principles for powerful transformation. Together they break down Proclaim’s Parish Transfo...

At the time of this recording, the world has just been introduced to Pope Leo XIV and the Archdiocese of Vancouver is preparing to welcome Archbishop Smith. 2025 also saw record numbers of people entering the Church, locally and globally! Brett and Eric take a few moments to reflect on what this means for Proclaim and how we might respond. They discuss the wisdom of the Church in her ability to ke...

In this episode, Proclaim Director Eric Chow a foundational inspiration behind the Proclaim movement in Vancouver: Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel). Discover how the Holy Father's powerful call to evangelization sparked a local movement dedicated to awakening disciples to proclaim Jesus. A Lasting Legacy: Following the passing of Pope Francis, Archbish...

Father Raf Salvino and Eric have a discussion around the parish life unfolding at Corpus Christi Parish, where Father Raf is the assistant pastor. Corpus Christi Parish has been on a missional journey to live out their vision of moving towards an apostolic mode of engagement through their vision, values, and evangelistic efforts. Father Raf joined the parish 2 years ago (at the time of this record...

In this episode of the Proclaim podcast, Eric Chow welcomes Julianne Stanz, who shares her journey of faith and the importance of proclaiming the Gospel in our homes and communities. Julianne discusses her conversion experience, the call to evangelization, and the shifts in understanding missionary discipleship. She emphasizes the need for practical skills in evangelization, the importance of enga...

Fr. Mark McGuckin joins the podcast to share his experiences of parish renewal at his parish St. Francis de Sales. He shares his gratitude for the parish leadership team, the evangelizing initiatives, and the fruits their parish is experiencing. Fr. Mark has been supported by Proclaim, Alpha, Divine Renovation and has attended conferences and workshops hosted by Amazing Parish and Evangelical Cath...

Sister John Mary Sullivan, Franciscan Sister of the Eucharist (FSE), joins the podcast to discuss her experience of accompaniment in her life, her religious community, and in ministry. Eric and Sister John Mary also jump into the art of listening, as a follow up to a previous episode on listening well in accompanying others towards Jesus. Proclaim is a movement of the Archdiocese of Vancouver insp...

Eric sits down with Archbishop Michael Miller, CSB (Archbishop of Vancouver) to discuss his thoughts on the future Church in Vancouver. In February 2024 the Archbishop offered 12 points to consider for the future Church in Vancouver. His presentation can be listened to here: https://weareproclaim.com/collections/proclaim-podcast/060 They discuss 5 points in greater detail: We must adopt an apostol...