Proclaim

Eric sits down with Michael Hall from Catholic Christian Outreach(CCO) and Eric Myatt from Divine Renovation. Having all served with CCO they share some of their collective experiences of missionary formation. While the context may be different, what they share can be applied to ministries, business, families - to help us all proclaim Jesus. Formation isn't just about reading more books or gaining...

This Proclaim Episode is a recording of a Facebook Live Event, where Eric Chow and Emi Namoro interview Brett Powell on the topic of Navigating Difficult Conversations. Navigating difficult conversations is an essential skill for missionary disciples, whether in ministry, the workplace, or in our personal lives. In this episode, Brett shares his insights and practical tips for how to approach diff...

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. Discussion questions: What stood out to you most from this...

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. Discussion ques...

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. For more...

"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 necessar...

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 in...

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. Discussion Questions:...

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. Discussion Questions...

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...

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 i...

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...

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 holines...

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. Discussion Questions: What are your takeaways fr...

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. Discussion Questions: What...

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 h...

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.

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.

In this episode, Eric interviews John Acosta - Director of Pastoral Services for the Archdiocese of Winnipeg. John grew up in Vancouver and was introduced to Couples for Christ (CFC) through a youth retreat. Growing involvement formed his missionary heart, which led to 14 years of missionary work with CFC. John shares his journey and experience, lessons learned, and breaks down some of the ways CF...

Eric has a discussion with Joseph San Jose from All Saints Parish in Coquitlam. Joe shares some practical ways that his Alpha team successfully invited close to 50 people in their proximate periphery. His passion to proclaim Jesus comes forth and he offers words of encouragement for all of us who desire to grow as missionary disciples.

Eric interviews Daniel - a missionary disciple in our Archdiocese of Vancouver with big dreams for our Catholic parishes and communities. Daniel shares his experiences with Couples for Christ, Catholic Christian Outreach, the Companions of the Cross, and St. Benedict's in Halifax. Eric and Daniel explore topics such as spiritual conversations with family and friends, the awkwardness of learning ho...

Eric interviews Rachel Wong live on the Proclaim Facebook Group . Rachel shares her story of encountering Jesus in Adoration and how God invited her into a unique mission, resulting in the launch of the Feminine Genius Podcast ). Rachel shares some insights on how to get the most out of live streaming mass at home, how the Upper Room conference inspired her, and how we can all be encouraged to be...

Megan and Nathan share how they encountered faith and community through others accompanying them, and how they are now in turn accompanying other young couples in their journey of faith. They discuss the impact of faith studies, relationships, and how conversations over brunch can be important missionary moments. Megan shares some exciting opportunities with Marriage and Family ministries - throug...

Eric and Julia talk about opening "Holy Grounds" Coffeehouse at St. Patrick's Parish in Maple Ridge, and how the community began to grow. The coffeehouse wasn't just a novel idea but part of an overall parish strategy to call and form missionary disciples. Holy Grounds is the name of the space but the approach to community is seeing one another as holy ground, as Pope Francis stated in para. 169 o...

Eric talks with Julia Hanley from St. Patrick's Parish in Maple Ridge and Tim Glemkowski, Director of Strategy for the Archdiocese of Denver in Colorado. They discuss St. Patrick's discipleship pathway and parish culture. Having a discipleship pathway is one of the main principles outlined in Tim's book Made for Mission: Renewing Your Parish Culture. They discuss how the Holy Spirit moved Julia an...