Proclaim

In this episode, Eric sits down with Brian Joel, a parishioner at St Matthew's in Surrey. Brian shares with enthusiasm his journey towards discipleship through men's retreats, CCO faith studies, and with encouraging mentors. Brian has been involved in leading many ministries at St. Matthew's, including Alpha and the CCO Faith studies. He shares how he sees missionary discipleship as allowing God t...

Brett and Eric discuss the importance of hospitality in our communities. Some simple actions like paying attention to the details, focusing on the person, and extending authentic curiosity, can help our communities in being hospitable to our proximate periphery. Hospitality isn't just a strategy, it's the privilege and responsibility of each of us as members of our parish communities.

In this episode, Brett and Eric discuss the missionary dimension of the home. There are many opportunities in our everyday living that allow us to witness to our faith. This episode was recorded earlier in the year, but it has impact and relevance for us today. Proclaim is about inviting disciples to proclaim Jesus in their homes and communities and we can take small steps towards growing the miss...

In this episode, Eric and Brett discuss the role of relational trust in evangelization - why it is important, how suspicion plays against trust, and some tips to building trust in our proximate periphery. 1:19 Relational trust is the bond that exists between two people that allows for influence to happen 1:52 The first step towards faith isn't always faith itself but being in a trusted relationshi...

In this episode of the Proclaim Podcast Eric Chow continues the conversation with Deacons Raffaele Salvino and Richard Conlin. They discuss their experience with CCO's intentional accompaniment masterclass, prophetic listening, and the need to become great listeners in order to live out our missionary discipleship. 0:50 Evangelii Gaudium 169 The Church will have to initiate everyone – priests, rel...

Eric Chow has a conversation with Deacon Rafaele Salvino and Deacon Richard Conlin about the impact of relationships in their journey to discipleship and vocation. They discuss why relationships matter and the missionary skill of 'matchmaking': taking God's grace and matching it with people's needs. 1:00 Deacon Raff Salvino shares his story 3:55 Deacon Richard Conlin shares his story "Going to con...

Some moments of particular interest: 1:19 The story of OLGC, and the origin of Acts XXIX 6:00 How Eucharistic adoration can change everything 9:15 A powerful story of youth dropping their nets (literally) 11:00 Taking a whole parish on retreat with Alpha 15:00 “We all of a sudden had a tool that we could use for the unchurched.” 21:36 The parish staff is the spinal cord of the body, and most paris...

Some moments of particular interest: 10:04 A vision of Jesus, a partial of surrender 12:26 A surprise vocational call, delivered through Scripture and prayer 15:55 (Mary) “I am a testimony of God’s patience and mercy as well.” 18:11 “They spoke the name of Jesus unapologetically. That was something new for me.” 20:47 Learning to pray from (non-Catholic) Christian friends 22:18 Embracing God’s will...

Some moments of particular interest: 2:55 Finding meaning and purpose in mission 5:18 Living a relationship with Jesus as a day-to-day encounter and a love story 10:00 Conversion involves the whole person 13:08 Staring down a new missionary age 18:16 Remembering where the New Evangelization began: in the heart of God 24:01 If we want to be effective, we have got to get in front of the Lord and jus...

Some moments of particular interest: 2:00 A billboard with a spiritual message can really have an impact on your life! 2:55 The loss of a loved one, raising the bigger questions about life 4:52 Realizing that the claims of the Resurrection “had real value to them” 7:54 Reading the apostolic fathers to gain insight into what to believe 10:40 After Confirmation, a different kind of encounter with Je...

Some moments of particular interest: 1:58 How asking questions can help people unearth their spiritual concerns, experiences, etc. 5:20 What is the difference between pre-evangelization and “just chickening out?” 8:26 Working towards a spiritual environment change 11:11 Figuring out what the Holy Spirit is already doing, and asking how we can help 15:33 All of the baptised have been given charisms...

Some moments of particular interest: 4:05 How the Holy Spirit can give us a key question to ask in conversation 6:49 Why the “bridge of trust” is so important 9:31 The prayer of openness, and how the Holy Spirit is already working in people’s hearts 12:48 Never accept a label in place of a story 14:14 Correcting years of personal misperception about God, and the 4 things that keep people Christian...

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Some moments of particular interest: 0:59 How can we present the Gospel in the midst of horrible scandals in the Church? 2:27 The Church has entered into a time of disciple and purification. 2:56 A powerful and timely word from the Lord that came to Peter during prayer 6:08 What do you say to someone who is leaving the Church because of the sins of her leaders? 9:17 We are living in a “Psalm 2 cri...

Some moments of particular interest: 0:50 The first major turning point in Peter’s faith and family 6:57 The SECOND major turning point in Peter’s faith journey 10:53 Heather’s story of encounter with Peter at youth conference 13:13 The importance of hungering, thirsting, and seeking for the Lord 14:58 If you don’t know, just pray. God loves to answer 16:00 Why do Catholics tend to “complicate” ev...

In this second part of an interview with Vernon Robertson, Brett and Jason discuss with him how we can pray prophetically, with a listening heart and expansive expectations. Vernon also shares an incredibly powerful story of the Holy Spirit guiding him in a conversation with a family member he was desiring to bring to Jesus. Some moments of particular interest: 0:16 What it means to pray prophetic...

In this conversation with Vernon Robertson, Brett and Jason discuss his personal journey of faith and the powerful question that led to a total change in his life. They also discuss the absolutely crucial role of the word of God in the prayer life of a missionary. Some moments of particular interest: 2:22 How Vernon met Jesus 9:07 Prayer is about spending time with God and receiving from Him 10:22...

In this episode of the Proclaim podcast, Jason and Heather talk with Brett Powell about Alpha and Discovery, two tools for evangelization being employed in the Proclaim movement. They also discuss the phases an evangelist might progress through as he or she matures, and how radically intimate and personal a relationship with God can be. Some moments of particular interest: 0:40 A story of when you...

In this episode of the Proclaim podcast, Brett and Jason talk with Amber Zolc about creating an “Impact List,” a list of names of people you want to invite to your evangelization initiative. The discuss how God is already working in the life of every person, and we are coming alongside that work in inviting and opening our homes to them. Some moments of particular interest: 1:14 What exactly is an...

In Part 3 of our series with Fr. James Mallon, Brett and Jason speak with him about the importance of focusing on one tool for evangelization and investing deeply in it, and the need to rely on the Holy Spirit. Some moments of particular interest in their conversation: 0:00 The unique missionary advantage and unique challenges we have in the Catholic Church today 4:20 Person to person relationship...

In this episode of the Proclaim podcast, Brett and Jason welcome CCO Missionary and coordinator for Discovery faith studies for the Archdiocese of Vancouver, Amber Zolc. In the course of their engaging conversation they discuss the methodologies employed by CCO missionaries in evangelizing and discipling on campus and in parishes, and how we can engage in “spiritual multiplication” and really chan...

In Part 2 of our series with Fr. James Mallon, Brett and Jason speak with him about how crucial it is to give primacy to evangelization in the Church today. Some moments of particular interest in their conversation: 0:00 The problem of complicating a simple sharing of the Gospel 3:00 What Pope Francis says about “pastoral ministry in a missionary style,” and the difference between kerygma and cate...

In this episode of the Proclaim podcast, Brett and Jason talk with Fr. James Mallon of Divine Renovation about what it really means to be a missionary disciple, and why a missionary disciple might choose to use a resource like Alpha to help others encounter Jesus. This is Part 1 of 3 episodes with Fr. James Mallon. Some moments of particular interest in their conversation: 1:22 Fr. James shares hi...

The vision of the Proclaim Movement is something that has been growing for years, leading up to an impulse that transforms everything. Hear the stories of how God has been moving in the Church and the launch of a movement in the Archdiocese of Vancouver.