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096: Embracing Faith: Gen Z Journeys into the Catholic Church

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0700

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 the Holy Spirit and personal encounters with Jesus
Navigating doubts, questions, and misconceptions about Catholic teachings
The role of social media, influencers, and online debates in faith journeys
The yearning for community amidst feelings of loneliness
The importance of authentic relationships and witness
The search for truth in the digital age and the contemporary generational dynamic
The deep-rootedness of the Catholic Church as founded by Jesus Christ
The joyful encounter with Christ in the Eucharist as the climax of the faith experience

095: Raising Saints in an AI Age

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0800

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 listen to Brett Powell's conversation with Matthew at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-is-it-a-force-for-human-flourishing-or-not-w/id1728315523?i=1000708327679

Proclaim is a movement of the Archdiocese of Vancouver inspiring disciples to proclaim Jesus in their homes and communities. The Proclaim podcast is a space where you listen to inspiring disciples talk all things around sharing Jesus with others, and learn how to step into your own missionary identity. To learn more about Proclaim, you can visit weareproclaim.com and follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @weareproclaim"

093: When Love Takes Root: Mission in the Neighbourhood with Jean Paul de Fleuriot

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:30:00 -0800

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 simply begin loving people where they were, without an agenda. What started as a quiet act of obedience slowly became a visible sign of God’s presence: a garden planted in their front yard that turned into sacred ground—where neighbours stopped, talked, shared stories, and began to open their hearts.

Throughout the conversation, Jean-Paul reflects on:

-The slow, faithful work of discernment and learning to trust God step by step
-What it looks like to truly love people in their brokenness, without trying to fix them
-How small, ordinary choices can lead to real spiritual movement in a neighbourhood
-The way music became a place of encounter and healing, opening hearts to God’s presence

This episode is less about programs and strategies, and more about presence, obedience, and faith. It’s a powerful reminder that mission often begins quietly—right where we live—and that God delights in working through simple acts of love.

Eric reflects that this conversation was deeply inspiring and personally challenging, calling him—and all of us—to greater trust, greater courage, and deeper faith in what God can do through a surrendered life.

If you’ve ever wondered what mission looks like beyond parish walls—or how God might be inviting you into something new—this episode is for you.

🔗 Learn More

Faith Room: https://faithroom.ca

092: Empowering Evangelization Through Community

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0800

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, and the importance of community. The conversation emphasizes the need for a personal relationship with God, the role of prayer in discernment, and the necessity of support from a community in living out one's faith. Christy encourages listeners to take steps towards deepening their discipleship and to embrace their role as missionary disciples.

Takeaways:
-Proclaim is a movement to share Jesus in communities.
-Transformative prayer is essential for a personal relationship with God.
-Effective evangelization is about intentional accompaniment.
-Community support is crucial for thriving in mission.
-Prayer helps discern God's voice and direction.
-Evangelization is a mission entrusted to every disciple.
-Building relationships is key to effective evangelization.
-Discipleship requires ongoing commitment and growth.
-Sharing life and mission with others fosters accountability.
-The Activate platform aims to equip individuals for evangelization.

091: Worship and Mission go Hand in Hand

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:00:00 -0800

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 nature of building relationships. The conversation shifts to the significance of worship in preparing for mission, culminating in Joseph's experiences during the Youth Jubilee in Rome. They conclude with a discussion about the upcoming Activate Conference, aimed at inspiring lay leaders in their mission to proclaim Jesus.

You can find out more about the CCO Activate Conference at https://activate26.cco.ca/

You can find music by Joseph San Jose here https://open.spotify.com/artist/0zz9TklXYs7DWeRzIcB7L6?si=VDZ0YUM6STWoGPmFDPf20w

Takeaways:
-Proclaim aims to awaken disciples to share Jesus.
-Parishes can be seen as missionary outposts.
-Evangelization is a long-term process of building relationships.
-Music plays a vital role in worship and evangelization.
-Worship can lead to powerful moments of mission.
-Real-life examples of evangelization can happen in everyday settings.
-The connection between worship and mission is essential.
-Encountering Jesus in worship prepares us for mission.
-The Activate Conference aims to inspire lay leaders in mission.
-Deep worship leads to a readiness for evangelization.

090: When You Start to Drift: Returning to the Fire of Mission

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:00:00 -0700

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.

Show Notes / Key Points:

Naming the Drift

Feeling flat or coasting in ministry is normal. Drift happens when we stop intentionally moving toward mission.

Key insight: to drift, we simply need to do… nothing.

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14 NRSV

Why Drift Happens

Human side: fatigue, busyness, and familiarity. Rest and relational honesty help restore energy. (Matthew 11:28-30)

Spiritual side: losing connection to Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Abiding in Him is the source of fruitfulness. (John 15:4-5, Romans 8:26)

Cultural side: pressure for constant growth and visible success. Trust God’s rhythms of pruning and seasons. (Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18)

Returning to the Fire of Mission

Return to relationship: spend time with Jesus, remember your identity as a beloved child of God. (1 John 4:19, Ephesians 2:10)

Reconnect with the Holy Spirit: pray for guidance, boldness, and renewed vision. (Acts 1:8, Galatians 5:16)

Remember your why and who: focus on the people God has placed in your life and ministry. (Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Peter 3:15)

Reflect on your witness: love is the first way people encounter the Gospel.

Re-engage in community: ministry flourishes in shared life, prayer, and encouragement. (Hebrews 10:24-25, 1 Thessalonians 5:11)

Closing Encouragement

The Spirit who called you is still with you. You can fan the flame of your God-given gift for mission. (2 Timothy 1:6-7)

Proclaim Team Resources:

In-person trainings, workshops, and leadership summits to help leaders refocus on mission.

Examples: Accompaniment Masterclass, Rescue Project support, Alpha parish sessions.

089: Upfront with Archbishop Smith (Upper Room Interview)

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 17:00:00 -0700

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 attraction that draw others to Christ
-Praying bold prayers and ""letting the Holy Spirit fall on us""

088: Raising Up Missionary Leaders for Your Parish

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0700

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 vision, and invest in a few to reach the many.

They also discuss the challenges of leadership, how to stay grounded in prayer, and practical ways parish teams can invite the Holy Spirit into their planning and decision-making. If you long to see your parish come alive with missionary zeal, this episode will inspire and equip you for the journey.

Takeaways

-Spirit-filled leadership is essential for effective discipleship.
-Volunteers are crucial, but leaders must be specifically invited to serve.
-Identifying and nurturing gifted leaders can transform parish life.
-A parish thriving in spirit-filled leadership has a clear vision and engaged community.
-Structure in leadership can provide stability and effectiveness.
-Leaders must remain grounded in their relationship with Jesus.
-Celebrating small victories is as important as large successes.
-Prayer should be a foundational practice in parish leadership.
-Listening to the Holy Spirit is key to bold actions.
-Intimacy with Jesus fuels effective ministry and leadership.

087: Empowering the Laity: A Mission Beyond the Parish

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0700

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 formation within parishes, the challenges faced in contemporary parish structures, and the innovative ReachMore model designed to support laity in their mission. Peter encourages listeners to form authentic Christian communities to support each other in their spiritual growth and mission work.

086: Surprised by Grace: Deacon Dre’s Journey of Calling and Healing

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 16:45:00 -0700

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 was more than just training for ministry—it was a journey of healing. God gently confronted areas of pride and self-reliance, drawing him into deeper humility and trust. Along the way, there have been surprising moments of joy, unexpected opportunities, and a growing sense of God’s faithfulness.

If you’ve ever wondered how God calls ordinary people into extraordinary service, or how grace can transform even the hidden corners of our hearts, you won’t want to miss this conversation.
Proclaim is a movement of the Archdiocese of Vancouver inspiring disciples to proclaim Jesus in their homes and communities. The Proclaim podcast is a space where you listen to inspiring disciples talk all things around sharing Jesus with others, and learn how to step into your own missionary identity. To learn more about Proclaim, you can visit weareproclaim.com and follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @weareproclaim

085: From Corporate Life to Serving the Poor (with Mildred Moy)

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0700

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 Christ’s love to the streets. Through Catholic Street Missionaries, she has empowered young people to step boldly into missionary discipleship, deepening their faith and discovering clarity in their vocations.

Tune in to hear:
-Mildred’s moving journey from corporate life to full-time ministry
-How a life-changing encounter with God set her on a mission to serve the poor
-The vision behind Catholic Street Missionaries and its impact on young disciples
-Stories of transformation and vocational clarity among participants
-Encouragement for anyone discerning their own call to mission

Whether you’re curious about street ministry or looking for inspiration to follow God’s call more courageously, Mildred’s testimony will encourage you to listen for God’s voice and respond with joy.

084: Living the Joyful Mission (with Sue Coutant)

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0700

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 Coast Express.

Discover how Sue’s studies at St. Mark’s College helped shape her approach to accompaniment, why she believes relational evangelization is essential, and the missional opportunity she sees in marriage formation.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

🔹What first inspired Sue about the Proclaim movement
🔹How she moved from participant to leader in the Accompaniment Masterclass
🔹Insights on the connection between marriage ministry and evangelization
🔹Real-life stories of everyday evangelization— on her daily commute!

083: Led by the Spirit: Jason Borkowski on Missionary Discipleship in the School Community

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:00:00 -0700

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 trust with families in the school community—bridges that are leading to real transformation, including baptisms and renewed faith.

Discover how Jason models what it means to be a missionary disciple in the everyday context of Catholic education, and how you, too, can respond to the Spirit’s promptings in your own community.

🔹 The power of invitation in evangelization
🔹 Trust-building in schools and families
🔹 Real stories of conversion and new life
🔹 Living the mission as a Catholic educator

082: Evangelical Roots, Catholic Mission: Deacon Tim Kostamo’s Spirit-Filled Journey

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:30:00 -0700

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 boldly proclaim the Good News in our everyday lives. Whether you’re just beginning to explore mission or already living it out, this conversation will inspire you to take the next step.

081: A Movement for Parish Transformation

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 30 May 2025 16:00:00 -0700

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 Transformation Framework, and share what they’ve seen bear fruit in the local church.

To watch the video, find original episode timestamps, and reference quotes you can go to https://www.glasscanvas.io/this-strange-land/a-movement-for-parish-transformation

You can find This Strange Land podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, and Glass Canvas at glasscanvas.io

080: Pope Leo XIV, Archbishop Smith, and Discerning the Signs of the Times

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 16 May 2025 09:00:00 -0700

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 keep continuity and allow for fresh expressions of missionary activity.

079: What Did Pope Francis Say? The Inspiration Behind Proclaim

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 02 May 2025 12:00:00 -0700

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, Archbishop J. Michael Miller of Vancouver reflected on his profound impact, stating:

""The most significant legacy left to the Archdiocese of Vancouver by Pope Francis is undoubtedly his heart for evangelization. Inspired by his declaration of an Extraordinary Missionary Month in October 2019, we launched Proclaim, a movement that awakens disciples to proclaim Jesus. The Pope’s challenge to embrace missionary discipleship continues to guide our evangelization efforts today.""

Eric reads and highlights several key paragraphs from Evangelii Gaudium that have deeply influenced the Proclaim movement:

Paragraph 3: On the urgent need for a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ, emphasizing that this relationship is the foundation of evangelization.
Paragraph 14: Discussing the three principal settings for the new evangelization: the ordinary pastoral ministry, the evangelization of the unchurched, and the evangelization of those who have abandoned the practice of the faith.
Paragraph 28: Underscoring the transformative power of a genuine missionary impulse, capable of shaping all of the Church’s activities.
Paragraph 169: Calling the Church to initiate everyone into the ""art of accompaniment,"" emphasizing the importance of walking alongside others on their faith journey with compassion and understanding.

To delve deeper into Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation, you can read the full text of Evangelii Gaudium on the Vatican website: Link to The Joy of the Gospel on the Vatican Website (https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html)

078: Father Raf Salvino and the (Assistant) Pastor's Journey

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 17:00:00 -0700

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 recording) and shares his experience of being part of a parish engaging in missional renewal.

077: Julianne Stanz on the Heart Work of Evangelization

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0700

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 engaging those on the periphery of faith, and the significance of recognizing 'thin places' where we can encounter God. The conversation highlights the role of personal stories, spiritual persistence, and the rhythms of opportunity to share Jesus in our everyday lives.

076: Fr. Mark McGuckin and His Parish Renewal Journey

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0800

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 Catholic (Priests for an Apostolic Age Conference). Fr. Mark's witness is full of magnanimity and humility as he shares how God has been moving in his life and at St Francis de Sales.

075: Thoughts on Accompaniment from a Franciscan Sister of the Eucharist

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:30:00 -0800

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.

074: Archbishop Miller and a Proclaim Perspective on the Future Church in Vancouver

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 17:00:00 -0800

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 apostolic mindset marked by total confidence in the truth of the Gospel and the power of the Holy Spirit to transform lives and communities.
We must embrace a synodal approach to discernment and a commitment to seek guidance and direction from the Holy Spirit.
We must adopt methods of formation fit for the new apostolic age, for our clergy, consecrated persons and laity.
We must be committed to the co-responsibility of clergy and laity for the Church’s mission.
We must rid ourselves of a narrow parochial paradigm and work collaboratively at levels not yet seen in the Archdiocese.

073: A New Springtime for Parish Renewal: How Humility and Accompaniment is Leading St Anthony of Padua Forward

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:00:00 -0800

Fr. Justin Huang joins Eric on the podcast to discuss parish renewal. For over a decade he has been pastor of St. Anthony of Padua in Marpole, where they have experienced ""seasons"" of parish renewal animated by particular virtues. Fr Justin gets honest and shares his personal need to constantly ask the Lord for humilty. As St. Anthony of Padua moves into a new springtime for renewal, Fr. Justin and the parish is going "all in" with CCO's model of Intentional Accompaniment.

072: 5 Years of Proclaim, So Now What?

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 17:00:00 -0800

October 2024 marked the 5 year anniversary of the Proclaim movement in Vancouver. Eric shares a few highlights of the past 5 years and offers some thoughts moving forward.

Previous podcast episodes referenced:
060: Archbishop Miller - a missional invitation to pastors (and Proclaim) https://weareproclaim.com/collections/proclaim-podcast/060
049: Mastering Your Alpha With These 7 Best Practices https://weareproclaim.com/collections/proclaim-podcast/049

034: Intentional Accompaniment Series https://weareproclaim.com/collections/proclaim-podcast/034-intentional-accompaniment-series-conversion-of-heart-2

Evangelii Gaudium Quotes:

I dream of a “missionary option”, that is, a missionary impulse capable of transforming everything, so that the Church’s customs, ways of doing things, times and schedules, language and structures can be suitably channeled for the evangelization of today’s world rather than for her self-preservation.

EG 28 The parish is not an outdated institution; precisely because it possesses great flexibility, it can assume quite different contours depending on the openness and missionary creativity of the pastor and the community. While certainly not the only institution which evangelizes, if the parish proves capable of self-renewal and constant adaptivity, it continues to be “the Church living in the midst of the homes of her sons and daughters”.

The Church will have to initiate everyone – priests, religious and laity – into this “art of accompaniment” which teaches us to remove our sandals before the sacred ground of the other (cf. Ex 3:5). The pace of this accompaniment must be steady and reassuring, reflecting our closeness and our compassionate gaze which also heals, liberates and encourages growth in the Christian life.

071: A Clear and Simple Way to Pray Everyday

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800

Eric sits down with Andre Regnier, co-founder of Catholic Christian Outreach, to discuss a clear and simple way to pray everyday. Andre shares the importance of relationship in prayer, and 5 practical keys to praying everyday.

References in the discussion:
-Scripture/Mass Readings: https://beholdvancouver.org/services/daily-mass-readings
-Building a Vocabulary of Praise: https://companionscross.org/building-a-vocabulary-of-praise/
-CCC 2708

Meditation engages thought, imagination, emotion, and desire. This mobilization of faculties is necessary in order to deepen our convictions of faith, prompt the conversion of our heart, and strengthen our will to follow Christ.

To learn more you can visit CCO.ca/prayer to sign up for the online and live courses on forming personal prayer.

070: Accompanying Others Through the Threshold of Conversion

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0800

Eric talks about how to accompany others through the threshold of curiosity (Thresholds of conversion referenced in Sherry Weddell's book Forming Intentional Disciples). He contrasts the story of Nicodemus and the Samaritan Woman, and offers insights and tips on how to understand the threshold of curiosity and how to accompany others through questions, testimony, and invitations.

069: Door to Door with Sent Evangelization

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0700

Do Catholics go door to door? Should they? Eric sits down with Austin Habash, founder of Sent Evangelization - a ministry that helps pastors and parishes reach out to those within their parish boundaries.

Sent Evangelization:
Here to serve.

It began in 2016 on a whiteboard at the Saint John Paul II Center for the New Evangelization in Denver, where a visiting priest drew a large rectangular border with a church at its center and some little houses drawn around it. “This,” he said, “is the parish territory, of which all the souls living within it the parish is responsible for.”

Then drawing a much smaller circle around the church, he said, “And this is how many people within that territory who actually exist within the Church’s walls as Catholics. In the Archdiocese of Denver that’s only about 15%, so what are we doing for everyone else?”

No one had an answer, because to be honest, many of us had never heard the question before. So after a long pause he said, “Well, we just go knock on their door.” Sent Evangelization was born.

Today, out of its headquarters in Denver, Colorado, Sent coordinators travel across the country equipping Catholic parishes with the tools they need to be ""Sent."" And sent not to foreign missions but to the vast majority of souls who live within their parish boundary yet are outside its spiritual walls.

068: Embracing our Missionary Identity

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0700

Eric talks about the call to discipleship and what it means to be a missionary disciple. The invitation to mission and to holiness is one invitation - to be a disciple. It starts with an encounter with Jesus that leads to a decision to follow Him - and through small steps and decisions we begin to grow and mature into missionary disciples.

067: Fr. John Riccardo - on the convictions and principles driving ACTS XXIX

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Brett Powell and Fr. John Riccardo sit down for a conversation around the principles and convictions that drive the ministry of ACTS XIXX - mobilizing for mission. Brett interviewed Fr. John for his podcast - Leadership Where it Matters Most (found wherever you listen to podcasts). Their conversation is relevant for Proclaim as it invites us to consider why and how we need to be on mission to proclaim Jesus to the world.

You can learn more about ACTS XXIX at actsxxix.org. You can find Brett at brettpowell.org

066: Rescue Live: So what, now what?

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Sat, 18 May 2024 08:00:00 -0700

Eric sits down with Fr Riccardo, Mary Guilefoyle, and Jim Musgrave - all from ACTSXXIX - to discuss how the Holy Spirit moved at the recent Rescue Live event on May 4, 2024.

Where you in the room on May 4? Did you invite someone or were you invited?

If your parish would like to run the Rescue Project, visit weareproclaim.com/rescue for more information. You can find out more about ACTSXXIX at actsxxix.org

065: Rescue Live - How to fill a conference room through personal invitations

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 03 May 2024 09:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Eric shares a few updates what's happening in Proclaim - the Archbishop's initiative (keynote in a previous episode), Divine Renovation Event, and Rescue Live (May 4 2024)

Eric shares how the Rescue team took an unconventional approach to filling seats at the Rescue Live event. Missionary disciples all over the Archdiocese, and through parish teams extended personal invitations to people they were committed to accompanying before, during, and after the Rescue Live event.

Key steps that made this strategy successful:

Invite pastors to delegate a parish coordinator
Invite the coordinator and their parish inviters to a ""kick off event""
Get parishes to commit to ""reserving tables""
Accompany coordinators along the journey and offer accompaniment training.

064: Learning the Skill of Asking Questions

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:00:00 -0700

What does asking questions have to do with evangelization? Eric talks about the importance of asking questions (and listening) as a way to build trust, strengthen relationships, and gain insight into the lives of those around us. Topics covered include:

What ""asking questions"" can provide a missionary disciple.
3 Categories of questions to ask
How ""deliberate practice"" and ""deliberate preparation"" can help us develop the skill of asking questions.

063: 5 Keys to Effective Invitations

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 16:00:00 -0700

Fr Simon Lobo CC is a priest with the Companions of the Cross and is the pastor of St Benedict in Halifax. After apprenticing under Fr James Mallon, Divine Renovation Founder, he took took over as pastor of St Benedict.

He offers 5 keys to effective invitations. If you're inviting for Alpha, Faith Studies, or any other evangelizing initiative - these keys can be helpful to you.

062: Why digital missionaries are needed today

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 17:15:00 -0700

What is a digital missionary and why does digital evangelization matter? Eric sits down with Emi Namoro, digital native and social media creator for the Archdiocese of Vancouver. Emi has also worked with Divine Renovation and continues to support Proclaim's digital presence. They discuss how 'screen time' has increased, how questions are being asked online, and how we each have an opportunity to witness and proclaim through digital platforms - all while maintaining authenticity and focus relationships.

061: Why should I come to Rescue Live on May 4?

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0800

In this episode Emi Namoro interviews Eric Chow, Director for Proclaim. They discuss the upcoming Rescue Live event happening on May 4th 2024. What is Rescue? Why should someone attend and why invite someone to join them?

The Rescue Project is an initiative of ACTS XXIX. It is an evangelization tool that proclaims the gospel in a powerful and transformative way.

Learn more about ACTSXXIX and Fr Riccardo at actsxxix.org and therescueproject.us

Details for Rescue Live is on rescuelivevancouver.ca

060: Archbishop Miller - a missional invitation to pastors (and Proclaim)

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0800

On February 3, 2024 Archbishop Miller gathered pastors from our Archdiocese to offer a ""lay of the land"" and to provide some thoughts on the opportunity for mission in Vancouver. We are so grateful that his words were captured, as they are relevant to Proclaim. In his presentation he offers 12 principles that can guide us in our mission to Proclaim Jesus.

059: Fr John Riccardo - You were born for this

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:30:00 -0800

In this episode we revisit Fr John Riccardo's keynote from Upper Room 2020, entitled You Were Born for This.

At the time of the publication, the Archdiocese of Vancouver is launching an initiative of invitation, bringing our communities to a revival event called Rescue Live. Fr John and his team at ACTSXXIX will help us lead this revival set for May 4 2024. Details can be found at weareproclaim.com

To learn more about Fr John, ACTSXXIX and the Rescue Project visit https://rescueproject.us/

058: What is Identity and Why does it matter?

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0800

Jake Khym from Life Restoration joins the podcast to share thoughts on identity - what it is, why its important, and how we find our identity in Jesus.

Identity is important for Proclaim because our God-given identity, centered on Jesus, allows us to authentically form relationships and accompany those in our ""proximate periphery"".

To learn more about Life Restoration and to join Jake's ""Identity Course"" go to liferestoration.ca
Proclaim is a movement of the Archdiocese of Vancouver inspiring disciples to proclaim Jesus in their homes and communities. The Proclaim podcast is a space where you listen to inspiring disciples talk all things around sharing Jesus with others, and learn how to step into your own missionary identity. To learn more about Proclaim, you can visit weareproclaim.com and follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @weareproclaim

057: Understanding conversion and the power of the Gospel

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0800

Andre Regnier, co-founder of Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO), discusses the power of the Gospel and the importance of making a personal decision in the process of conversion.

Quotes shared:
""The conditions of the society in which we live oblige all of us therefore to revise methods, to seek by every means to study how we can bring the Christian message to modern man. For it is only in the Christian message that modern man can find the answer to his questions and the energy for his commitment of human solidarity.""
This fidelity both to a message whose servants we are and to the people to whom we must transmit it living and intact is the central axis of evangelization. It poses three burning questions, which the 1974 Synod kept constantly in mind:

In our day, what has happened to that hidden energy of the Good News, which is able to have a powerful effect on man's conscience?
To what extent and in what way is that evangelical force capable of really transforming the people of this century?
What methods should be followed in order that the power of the Gospel may have its effect? Pope St Paul VI, Evangelii Nuntiandi, 3 --- Conversion means accepting, by a personal decision, the saving sovereignty of Christ and becoming his disciple. Pope St John Paul II, Mission of the Redeemer, 46 --- ..today Christ is asking you the same question which he asked the Apostles: “Who do you say that I am?” Respond to him with generosity and courage, as befits young hearts like your own.

Say to him: “Jesus, I know that you are the Son of God, who have given your life for me. I want to follow you faithfully and to be led by your word. You know me and you love me. I place my trust in you and I put my whole life into your hands. I want you to be the power that strengthens me and the joy which never leaves me”.

Pope Benedict XVI - Message for 26th World Youth Day

056: What's a Eucharistic Revival and what can Proclaim learn from it?

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -0800

Tim Glemkowski is no stranger to Proclaim. He's been a keynote at Upper Room and has been a guest on a previous Proclaim podcast. He is currently the executive director for the Eucharistic Revival in the United States, leading several national initiatives including a Eucharistic Congress in July 2024.

Eric and Tim discuss the Eucharistic congress, it's history in the Church, and the impact the revival can have in the Catholic Church in North America.

You can learn more about the Eucharistic Revival at https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/

055: Witnessing Signs and Wonders with the Holy Spirit

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0800

Guests Karen Magee and Etienne O'Toole share their experience with Encounter School of Ministry, and how they have witnessed signs and wonders - physical and inner healing through prayer ministry.

You can find the Fearless Documentary here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEu_KG07p9I

You can learn more about Encounter at encounterschool.org

054: The Art of Listening in Evangelization

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 16:30:00 -0800

In this episode, Sr John Mary shares her workshop from the Upper Room 2023.
Explore the traits of a good listener and understand why listening plays a vital role in evangelization. Learn how effective listening is the cornerstone of mentorship and deepens connections with those you accompany on their faith journey.

053: Spirit-filled Leadership Part II

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0700

This is the second part of a conversation between Pete Burak and Eric Chow. They continue discussing Spirit-filled leadership - the important of expectant prayer, hearing God's word and acting on it, and how God has a plan for every part of our lives.

Discussion questions:

What stood out to you in the conversation?
How might you incorporate into your prayer two questions: What are you up to Lord? What do you want me to do about it?

052: Am I A Spirit-filled leader? And how to become one.

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 17:00:00 -0700

Pete Burak, VP for Renewal Ministries, was a keynote for Proclaim's Upper Room Conference in 2023. Eric took the time to talk to Pete about what makes a Spirit Filled Leader. This is part 1 of their conversation.

Discussion questions:

What stood out to you in the conversation?
Do you see yourself as a Spirit filled leader?
How might you incorporate ""expectant prayer"" into your daily routine?

051: How the Sabbath Can Strengthen Your Missionary Efforts

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 17:00:00 -0700

In the episode Fr Justin Huang, pastor at St Anthony of Padua, shares honestly how he recognized the need for sabbath in his life. He shares how important his daily ""moment of mercy"", weekly rest, and commitment to taking a sabbath has impacted his life. Fr Justin and Eric also discuss how taking rest as a family, a ministry, and as a parish, can happen and needs to happen for us to stay on mission.

Discussion questions:

How do you take rest? Daily, weekly, annually?
Do you feel energized after taking rest? Are you more spiritually, emotionally, physically healthy?
How might you approach Sabbath in a way that honors your relationship with God and with others?

050: Ways You Can Prepare for Spiritual Conversations

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:00:00 -0700

Eric sits down with Hannah Powell, Discipleship Coordinator at St Patricks in Maple Ridge. Hannah shares how encountering God and making a personal decision impacted her life as a disciple of Jesus. You can also read her story at https://weareproclaim.com/authors/weareproclaim-stories

Hannah shares some essentials when preparing for spiritual conversations - and relational trust is KEY!

Take some time to reflect on those in your proximate periphery (close to you but far from Jesus)
Is your relationship strong?
How might you grow in relational trust?
Think of how you might express authentic love.
Pray for an opportunity to build relational trust and, if appropriate, an opportunity to open a spiritual conversation.

049: Mastering Your Alpha With These 7 Best Practices

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 17:00:00 -0700

In this episode Eric Chow hosts Ed Zadeiks, from Alpha Canada, and Eric Myatt, from Divine Renovation, breakdown the seven best practices of Alpha. Whether you're new to Alpha or a seasoned facilitator, these practices are essential for running a successful Alpha.

The 7 Best Practices of Alpha:

Prayer
Evangelistically Positioned
Team training
Hospitality
Alpha Talks
Open Discussion 7 Time Away (Alpha weekend)

Discussion Questions:

What big ideas or insights did you gain from this episode?
Which of the 7 best practices do you find challenging to implement?
How can you approach your Alpha differently, using these 7 best practices?

For a detailed description of the 7 best practices of Alpha, please refer to the official Alpha website: Alpha.org/7-best-practices

048: Missionary Formation Experiences

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 16:00:00 -0700

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 more knowledge. Formation of the whole person is necessary with the aim of integrating formation into life and ministry contexts.

One way to ensure good formation would to have 1.Good content (through a book, church document, or program) 2. A relevant situation to apply the learned content and 3. a trusted mentor, coach, or peer to help guide your learning.

A few suggested resources for Proclaim:
The Joy of the Gospel - Pope Francis
Evangelization in the Modern World - Pope St. Paul VI
Mission of the Redeemer - Pope St. John Paul II

Everyday Apostles Course (https://weareproclaim.com/resources/everyday-apostles-course-with-ryan-ohara)
Parish Renewal Course (https://weareproclaim.com/resources/parish-renewal-course-with-tim-glemkowski)

Divine Renovation is dedicated to parish renewal - their resources can be found at divinerenovation.org
Catholic Christian Outreach is an evangelization movement - their resources can be found at cco.ca

047: Navigating Difficult Conversations

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 26 May 2023 17:00:00 -0700

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 difficult conversations with clarity, confidence, and compassion.

046: What's Proclaim doing and how can it help me?

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 12 May 2023 17:00:00 -0700

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 episode?
What has been your experience of Proclaim training?
Do you have mission minded people supporting you?
Which Proclaim trainings (mastermind, accompaniment, small groups) might you benefit from?
What next steps could you take towards a more commited life that is lived on mission?

045: How conferences can lead to encounter and spark a life lived on mission

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0700

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 questions:

What stood out to you most from this episode?
What has been your experience of conferences?
Do you have an opportunity to accompany someone to a conference?
What opportunies of encounter might you want to respond to?
What next steps could you take towards a more commited life that is lived on mission?

044: Leveraging the Discovery study for accompaniment, coaching, and evangelization

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0700

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 information about CCO Discovery visit cco.ca or weareproclaim.com/discovery

Discussion Questions:

What stood out to you most from this episode?
Who might be in your Proximate Periphery (close to us but far from Jesus)?
What has your experience been with the Discovery study? How might it be a tool for proclamation and a context for accompanying others?
Reflect on Acts 2:42-47. What might be some of your dreams for Proclaim, our Archdiocese, and the world?
Reflect on Eph 3:20 and answer Andrew's question - what might be possible if we give to God a ""blank cheque""?

043: Leaning in to personal prayer in the mission to proclaim Jesus

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0700

"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 necessary if we want to be commited to Holiness and to Mission.

DIscussion questions:

What stood out to you most from this episode?
While not everyone is called to be a travelling missionary like Meg, we are all called to mission. What might be your mission field?
How have you committed to personal prayer?
In what ways might you want to strengthen your personal prayer?
Pray with Mark 3:13-18 and consider: Jesus chose you, is with you, and sends you out.

042: A Reintroduction to Proclaim with Eric Chow and Emi Namoro

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0700

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 initiatives, it is common for people to ask recurring questions about its mission and purpose. Who better to answer these questions than the director of Proclaim himself? In this episode, guest host Emi Namoro will interview Eric about the origin of Proclaim, the movement’s growth since its launch in 2019, and frequently asked questions that people have had over the years.

Discussion Questions:

What stood out to you the most from this episode?
What surprised you from this reintroduction to the Proclaim Movement?
What does missionary disciple mean to you?
What can you do today to “Awaken Disciples to Proclaim Jesus”?
How can you be involved in Proclaim? How have you been involved in Proclaim?

Emi Namoro serves as the Digital Engagement Support for the Proclaim Movement. She is a full-time psychology student and a parishioner at St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Coquitlam.

041: Bringing a Friend to Jesus with Brad Chase

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0700

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:

What stood out to you the most from this episode?
Throughout this episode, Brad shows his enthusiasm and openness by trying out new experiences from his weekly conversations with Jehovah’s Witnesses to helping lead an Alpha group in his parish. What new experiences is God calling you to try and be open to?
Brad shares his experience with the Cursillo movement and how meeting weekly with his men’s group radically changed his spiritual life. Do you have a regular group that you meet with? Who can you ask to journey with you and keep you accountable in your spiritual life?
How can you make a friend, be a friend, and bring a friend to Christ today?

Brad Chase is a parishioner at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish with his wife Carla and their four kids. He is also an active participant in the Cursillo movement, which evangelizes through friendship with this simple motto: Make a friend, be a friend, bring a friend to Christ.

040: From Christendom to Apostolic Mission with Archbishop J. Michael Miller and Brett Powell

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0700

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:

What stood out to you the most from this episode?
As the laity in the Church, how can we support the clergy in the mission of the Church? How can we take action in serving God alongside our priests and religious brothers and sisters?
In your opinion, how has society impacted the Church? How has the Church impacted society? How can we, as faithful Catholics and disciples, proclaim the Good News today?
Brett describes the Church seen as a “trusted lighthouse” before. But today, it seems that is no longer the case. How can the Church become a “trusted lighthouse” again?
In his keynote for Upper Room, Archbishop Michael mentioned two virtues necessary for effective missionary disciples: hope and humility. How can you grow in those two virtues in your spiritual life today?

Archbishop J. Michael Miller currently serves as the chief shepherd of Vancouver’s 430,000 Catholics since January 2009, and has been part of the city’s religious landscape since 2007, when Pope Benedict XVI named him Coadjutor Archbishop. Brett Powell currently serves as the Archbishop’s Delegate of Development and Ministries.

039: Intentional Accompaniment Series: The 1-2-3-4 Model

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0800

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 deeper into the meaning of the scripture verse, 2 Timothy 2:2.

Discussion Questions:

What stood out to you the most from this episode?
Have you heard of CCO's 1-2-3-4 model before? Have you had experience to a leadership structure similar to this concept in the past? What are your thoughts on this model? How can this model help each person (1s, 2s, 3s, 4s) in the ministry/movement?
"Who are the next generation of missionary disciples?" How have you helped those that you have accompanied to become the next leaders? If you've witnessed those you have accompanied become leaders, share your story with the group. What did you learn from that experience? If you haven't experienced this yet, keeping in mind that the one who leads in this accompaniment is the Holy Spirit, what are your dreams for your 1s? 2s? 3s?
In the context of leading a program or small group, it is easy to identify the 1s, 2s, and the 4s. But where we lack is finding and identifying the 3s within our ministry. How can we help build up the 2s into future 3s? As leaders in our community, how can we intentionally help 2s (and even 1s) become future 3s one day?

Michael Hall is the author of "Intentional Accompaniment" and a missionary with Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO). You can learn more about the Intentional Accompaniment model at CCO.ca and order Michael's book at store.cco.ca

038: Intentional Accompaniment Series: Prophetic Listening

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0800

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 intentionally build this skill.

Discussion Questions:

What stood out to you from this episode?
"If the Lord is calling you to mission, ministry, or to a particular person, and we know that He has a plan for those people, and He has a plan for us personally; doesn't it make sense, that if He wants you to help a person to move in a direction that He wants to move, that He would let us in the plan?". Our guest, Michael, describes prophetic listening in this way. Think back when you were accompanying others (or when someone was accompanying you), have you had moments of prophetic listening with God? What happened during that encounter?
"If you don't take that risk, you won't ever discover how far you can take that conversation". Has this ever happened to you? Have you ever felt scared or intimidated to delve deeper in getting to know someone new? What happened? What steps can you take to ensure that you're inviting the Holy Spirit into your future conversations and encounters?
Think back on the four skills of prophetic listening that Michael shared: "build rapport", "survey", "zoom in" and "strengthen". Which skills do you excel at? Which skills do you find challenging? As a group, brainstorm ideas on how to build on these skills together, and what helped you in your own journey.
If time allows, try practicing these new skills together. Find a partner, listen to each other applying what you've learned about prophetic listening, and share feedback with one another. What have you learned from this experience/exercise?

037: Intentional Accompaniment Series: Radical Commitment

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0800

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 of radical commitment in accompaniment.

Discussion Questions:

"When we're planning this parish event, we put the focus on what's the room gonna look like, what's the registration process going to work .. All those things are important, you don't wanna forget those things ... But at the end, you put so much focus on that, that you forget that the event is about reaching individual people". Have you ever experienced this in ministry? What steps can you take to ensure that you focus on your overall mission?
"We have to have a radical commitment to a one-person-at-a-time mentality. A radical commitment to one person at a time". This is a powerful statement from our guest, Michael. Accompanying others in their journey to Christ is a personal encounter. What does Radical Commitment mean to you? How can focusing on one-person-at-a-time benefit the accompanier and the one who's being accompanied?
"Let the Holy Spirit take the lead". What is my relationship with the Holy Spirit? How can we trust the promptings of the Holy Spirit in our own spiritual journeys and in the way that we accompany others? How can we let the Holy Spirit to take the lead in ministry and in our own lives?

036: Intentional Accompaniment Series: Holiness and Mission

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0800

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 holiness and mission in accompaniment.

Discussion Questions:

"As an apprentice, you don't just go into a classroom and study how to be a cabinet maker or a plumber, and get thrown out into the field when you're deemed ready...There's that person who's there over your shoulder not to criticize you, but to be a support and a role model and who walks with you along the way." Michael shares about the importance and significance of having someone walk with you in your spiritual journey. When you think about your own spiritual journey, has there been moments where you felt like an "apprentice"? Who were your mentors? How have they helped you in growing in holiness and mission?
As we grow and mature in our Catholic faith, it is likely that we have encountered others in that are in the beginning stages of their spiritual journey that we can accompany. Who have you accompanied? What insights and lessons have you learned about God, yourself, and the person you accompanied in the process? How have you helped them in their growth? If you haven't accompanied anyone before and would like to, was there a time that you felt an opportunity of accompanying others came up in the past? How can you prepare yourself to be an accompanier in the future?
How have you passed on "the message and the mission" in your day-to-day life? What steps have you taken to grow in holiness and mission? What actions have you taken to learn more about our Catholic faith? How have you matured in holiness and multiplying in mission?

035: Intentional Accompaniment Series: Relational Evangelization

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0700

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 from this episode? What stood out to you the most?
In his book, “Intentional Accompaniment”, Michael writes that “if [the Gospel] isn’t shared in a relationship of trust, our best intentions may not matter. Others will not be able to receive it because they don’t trust us or our intentions”. This quote rings so true especially in evangelization. If those we accompany don’t trust us, our message may be lost in translation. How can we, as leaders, build on “strengthening our trust meter” with others?
While discussing the stage of trust, Eric and Michael touch on the idea of “moving in the speed of [your mentee’s] trust”. Others may open up easily while others may have wounds that prevent them from opening up? Have you experienced this before? What helped you in opening up to our mentor? What helped you gained the trust of your mentee?
Out of the four stages of intentional accompaniment: trust, curiosity, openness, and seeking, which one do you think others have the hardest time with? Which areas do you think you struggled with in your journey with conversion? How can you use what you have learned to those around you?

034: Intentional Accompaniment Series: Conversion of Heart

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 09:30:00 -0700

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 stood out to you from this episode? What stirred your heart?
Eric mentions a quote from the tv show, “The Chosen”, where Mary Magdalene talks about her experience with Jesus with Nicodemus. She says, “I was one way, and now I'm completely different. And the thing that happened in between was Him.” We all have a story similar to Mary Magdalene. We were living one life before and then through Christ, we were renewed completely. What led you to Christ? How did He change your life?
Our guest, Michael Hall, describes Intentional Accompaniment as such, “it may make the process less daunting because there is someone who is showing you the path that you can walk, you don’t have to figure it out on your own”. There are many huge benefits to accompaniment, for both the mentor and the mentee. Are you accompanying someone right now? How can you use your own experiences to help guide those you’re journeying with?
Who is someone in your life that the Holy Spirit is calling you to reach out to?

033: How to Lead a Missionary Family with Families for Christ

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0700

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 how the Families for Christ Community supports them in their growth as missionary disciples.

032: The Missionary Journey Through Couples for Christ

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -0700

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.

031: Matt Maher's Interview from Upper Room Conference 2020

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 15:30:00 -0700

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.

030: How Couples for Christ forms Missionary Disciples

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0700

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 CFC has been engaged in evangelization and missionary formation.

029: How to Fail (and Succeed) In Personal Invitations

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Wed, 05 May 2021 09:00:00 -0700

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.

028: Missionary Disciples Need Big Dreams for Evangelization

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0700

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 how to pray with others, authentic community, and the primacy of evangelization. He challenges each of us to be protagonists in the evangelizing mission of the Church.

027: Our Unique Call to Relationship and to Mission

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0700

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 lights in the world.

Rachel Wong is a Catholic writer, creative, speaker and podcaster. Though she was born into the Catholic faith, Rachel had a re-conversion back to the faith in 2016. Since then, she's been on a beautiful journey of learning more about her faith and role as a Catholic woman, and she shares it with others through writing and speaking.

026: Living out the missionary life as a family

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0700

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 - through mentorship and The Marriage Course.

025: Starting a parish coffeehouse for community

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0800

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 of Evangelii Gaudium.

024: Having a Discipleship Pathway

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0800

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 and St Patrick's disciples to formulate their pathway from principles, and the opportunities and challenges in parish life when it comes to evangelization.

023: How Being Part of Small Groups Can Strengthen Discipleship

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 14:00:00 -0800

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 to work through him to help others.

Brian Joel has been a parishioner at St. Matthew's for the past 20 years. He grew up as a Protestant and converted to Catholicism in 2001. He is very active in his church participating in many ministries, including Bible study, Discovery Discipleship and Alpha. One of his favorites is Man’s Destiny which just held it’s fourth conference this year. He is a long-time Surrey resident where he lives with his wife and family, he owns a software development company for over 25 years and likes to run marathons.

022: Taking Small Steps Towards a Culture of Hospitality

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0800

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.

021: Making Our Homes and Communities "Missionary Outposts"

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0800

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 missionary dimension of the home.

020: Relational Trust in the Role of Evangelization

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0800

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 relationship with a believer

3:38 The Church is no longer viewed as the trusted lighthouse for society that it once was

5:02 Suspicion is the opposite of trust

8:43 Relational trust includes all those things that are outside the words of evangelization

8:52 People don't care how much you know unless they know how much you care

11:39 People are more likely to listen to witnesses over teachers, but listen to teachers because they are witnesses.

15:00 Being relevant in people's lives is being present in their moments.

16:25 Alpha as a great way to developing trusting relationships.

19:28 Practical tips to building relational trust: listing to people's story, authentic curiosity, asking open-ended questions, expressing genuine interest.

25:45 Building trust between parents and children who have walked away from faith.

27:40 Parents are the best people to intercede for their children.

28:30 Resource "Praying for your sons and daughters, and those you love, by Vernon Robertson"

31:30 Brett's word of encouragement - the little things are the big things when it comes to building relational trust

31:45 Eric's word of encouragement - you're not alone. We're all learning to build trust. Proclaim is here to help.

019: Listening well and intentionally accompanying

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0800

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, religious and laity – into this “art of accompaniment” which teaches us to remove our sandals before the sacred ground of the other (cf. Ex 3:5). The pace of this accompaniment must be steady and reassuring, reflecting our closeness and our compassionate gaze which also heals, liberates and encourages growth in the Christian life.

3:47 Deacon Richard: What a privilege it is to enter into their lives because the Lord has chosen them and deeply desires to have a relationship with them.

8:30 Discusses their experience of CCO's Intentional Accompaniment masterclass. A way to connect years of formation of seminary into living out the parish life.

You can find CCO's Intentional accompaniment model https://cco.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/CCO-Intentional-Accompaniment-Booklet.pdf

12:02 What were some of the ways you found yourself applying intentional accompaniment in your ministry?

Deacon Richard realized that an email blast wasn't enough. "I needed to reach out to them personally..there has to be intentionality to invitations"

16:30 Deacon Raffaele, we need to be prophetically listening - having one ear to the person and one ear to heaven.

20:45 Deacon Raffaele, What is not prophetic listening - while they're talking, I'm not listening and crafting my apologetic response.

20:40 "By your baptism, you're a prophet. The Lord has got your back!" Deacon Richard

26:30 "If I can be a good listener, then I can be confident that the Holy Spirit can work through me" Deacon Rafaelle

33:56 Christ modeled accompaniment with his disciples, and from there his disciples went on to accompany others. Deacon Raffaele.

35:10 Deacon Raffaele's word of encouragement - Accompaniment is easier than you think.

Deacon Richard's word of encouragement - listen well

Eric's word of encouragement - accompaniment isn't just hanging out, it's also inviting people to deeper discipleship and knowing where to take them.

Take chances, make mistakes, get messy!

018: The Impact of Intentional Relationships

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0800

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 confession, that day I became an intentional disciple and a missionary disciple. I just had to go tell everyone what happened"

7:32
How friendship witnessed to Deacon Raff: "I knew there was more, I wasn't sure where it would come from, but I knew it was possible. I encountered Christ in adoration as the fulfillment of all my deepest desires."

Deacon Richard "Out of that commitment, the intentionality of journeying with someone, our ability to be a disciple came about. You're commiting to a person, it's not a program you're putting someone through, you're not trying to fix someone. You're committing to the person and that relationship brought us here. "

11:40 -12:10
"The Archdiocese of Vancouver wouldn't have Deacon Richard and Deacon Raff if there weren't a couple of people who wanted to commit to us. And out of that relationship we have a relationship with Christ and we want to share that full time, all day everyday, and that's what we have the privledge to do now. You being intentional about a relationship with someone...you never know what could come of that"

15:20
Deacon Richard says "When you look at the people that you want to bring to Christ, you have to ask yourself if there's a genuine relationship of trust there. Are you only reaching out to them to invite them to events at church? Or do you hang out with them to build trust or text them to see how they're doing? Or is it always connected to 'can you come to this next event? "

17:50 - 18:36
Deacon Raff talks flag football and Christ

18:42 - 19:30
Deacon Raff missed faith study, leader came to his family's house.

20:48
Deacon Richard discusses how preaching has helped him grow as a missionary disciple. The skill of "matchmaking" - taking the grace of the readings with the needs of the people, and you match them. But it's not just for preaching, this is a skill that all missionary disciples need to grow in.

24:30
Being a missionary is challenging, and experiencing rejection in an invitation is a moment that strengthens us as missionary disciples.

"Not having it all together is one of the greatest assets that you have (as a missionary disciple) because you're authentic. You're authentically striving to live a life for God, and the people around you see that. They see your flaws and they also see the beauty of that too, so that when you make that appeal to live a life for Christ, it carries so much more weight and authority."

33:43
Deacon Raff dismantling the lie that "only the priest evangelizes" and "I don't know enough to be a missionary".

34:56
Deacon Raff says"I would die with a huge smile on my face if I could see every single parishoner know that, by baptism, God has called them to be a missionary."

017: The Steps to Becoming an Evangelizing Parish with Fr. John & Mary

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 29 May 2020 06:00:00 -0700

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 parish spinal cords are broken

26:59 The document Unleash the Gospel, and how it animates Acts XXIX

31:38 3 essential principles for transforming the Church

36:19 “Maintenance” in our era equals death

39:29 Why programs don’t convert people

Takeaway quote: “I’m just convinced that exposition (of the Blessed Sacrament) is a wrecking ball.”

Want to watch the interview? View it here.

016: Seeing and Supporting Each Other in Ministry with Fr. John & Mary

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Sat, 23 May 2020 06:00:00 -0700

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 in a serious illness

25:50 Having someone accompany us in our discipleship

28:00 Avoiding the temptation to let prayer become rote

30:01 “For some reason, I don’t know why, God enjoys my company.”

32:00 “Time is the currency of friendship.” If we are serious about being on mission, we pray

39:40 When the enemy tries to disqualify us after a fall, Jesus restores us

43:19 “There will not be parish renewal without priestly revival.”

Takeaway quote: “If that’s really you, Lord, I need a desire for that. Because I don’t want to do that…

“I woke up two days later with an insatiable desire to be a priest.”

Want to watch the interview? View it here.

015: Where Evangelization Begins and Ends with Bishop Scott McCaig

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Wed, 20 May 2020 06:00:00 -0700

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 just be with him

29:01 From belonging, to belief, to behaving

31:26 We need a kerygmatic revolution in the Church

48:27 We need to retool and reprioritize based on this place we are in at this moment in history

53:30 As a Church, we may need to again earn the right to be heard

Takeaway quote: “Too often in the Catholic Church we're trying to build the building from the 5th floor down. We gotta start from the foundation and build up.”

Want to watch the interview? View it here.

014: From Unbelief, to Faith, to the Priesthood with Bishop Scott McCaig

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Mon, 18 May 2020 06:00:00 -0700

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 Jesus

12:22 How did Bishop Scott know God was calling him to be a priest?

Takeaway quote (On baptism in the Spirit): “It was the watershed moment in my life. I encountered the living Christ. The risen Jesus. And that faith that was developed in my head, and was germinating in my head, really found (an) anchor in my heart in that moment. Those hungers, those desires that I was experiencing… they found their source, and their fulfilment.”

Want to watch the interview? View it here.

013: Recognizing the Spirit's Promptings in Conversation with Sherry Weddell

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Fri, 08 May 2020 06:00:00 -0700

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 that operate in and assist in our evangelization

18:00 Bringing people to an invitation to follow Jesus and letting them decide their own speed

Takeaway quote: You’ll never meet a person for whom God is not already present in some way, whether they know it or not… So you say, “Lord, show me what you are doing.”

Want to watch the interview? View it here.

012: Why the Bridge of Trust is So Important with Sherry Weddell

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Wed, 06 May 2020 06:00:00 -0700

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

21:05 Breaking the silence in our daily encounters and saying the name of Jesus

Takeaway quote: “You can always ask someone if you can pray for them. Most people won’t turn you down.”

Want to watch the interview? View it here.

011: Helping Others Drop their Nets and Follow Jesus with Sherry Weddell

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Sat, 02 May 2020 06:00:00 -0700

https://youtu.be/e-QP-XHyrb0

010: Remaining Steadfast in a Time of Scandal with Peter Herbeck

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 05:00:00 -0800

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 crisis” where the kings of this earth have abandoned God

12:56 The devil is a real being, but we live in the age of the power of the Spirit

16:11 What would happen if a whole parish proclaimed that Jesus is Lord?

18:24 It’s right and good for us to mourn in the body of Christ

22:48 What does an hour of the laity really mean?

28:33 Stories of when evangelization didn’t go so well (and what you can learn from those moments)

34:35 Why we are really living in a privileged moment

Takeaway quote: “One of the things that's getting manifested in this hour in the Church is how few people seem to have a living, vital conviction that Jesus Christ is Lord. “

Want to watch the interview? View it here.

009: Making Jesus the Lord of Your Life with Peter Herbeck

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 05:00:00 -0800

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” evangelization?

18:56 Getting past feelings of being “unqualified” for evangelization

25:00 Where are the pockets of hope in the New Evangelization?

Takeaway quote: “All that matters is are you connected to the Lord? I mean, are you in love with him? Are you alive in the Spirit? And (if you are), anything’s possible”

Want to watch the interview? View it here.

008: Prayer: How to Listen when God is Speaking with Vernon Robertson

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -0800

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 prophetically

3:40 We need to turn to the Holy Spirit to teach us how to pray

4:22 God leads us from praying mainly for ourselves to a more expansive prayer as intercessors

7:00 Praying with Scripture for our loved ones who have fallen away

8:55 What the friends of the paralytic in the Gospel can teach us about interceding for others

10:08 A personal story of “pray, watch, listen” in sharing Jesus with his father

16:30 Failure is thinking that only you can do what only the Spirit can do

Takeaway quote: (On prayer) “Are you willing to get emotionally involved? Are you willing to do whatever it takes to hear what you need to hear?”

Want to watch the interview? View it here.

007: Prayer: Living a Personal Pentecost with Vernon Robertson

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -0800

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 How we can learn to pray like Jesus did

12:20 Praying from the Scriptures for loved ones

14:05 If you’re being led by the Spirit, you’ll never be led apart from the word of God

19:19 Get “addicted” to the Holy Spirit

21:14 Receiving healing of past traumas through God’s grace

28:24 Parents need to know the Holy Spirit through Jesus’ words and be a “Gospel” to their children

33:21 Learning to pray with tears when a crisis hits

39:09 How do we discern that it is God speaking to us?

Takeaway quote: “I think sometimes, without having the answers, we need to have the right questions. Because Jesus asked a lot of questions...”

Want to watch the interview? View it here.

006: Alpha, Discovery, and Proclaiming the Radical Love of God with Brett Powell

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -0800

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 try to share Jesus with others and it goes wrong

5:05 Why it’s ok to make mistakes and learn from them as missionaries

8:53 Why are Alpha and Discovery the two tools being chosen for Proclaim?

11:12 How do you help people who feel like they’ve already “been there, done that” when it comes to hearing the Gospel?

14:33 3 phases an evangelizer might progress through in maturation

18:01 Alpha or Discovery: which tool should I use?

21:40 Cooperating with the Holy Spirit, the “principal agent” in evangelization

24:37 The radical intimacy of a relationship with God

34:06 We are not leading people to more knowledge, but to an encounter with Jesus

Takeaway quote: “Christianity is useful because it is true.”

Want to watch the interview? View it here.

005: The Impact List: Deciding Who to Invite with Amber Zolc

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -0800

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 Impact List, and who goes on it?

3:45 What if people say no to my invitation?

4:45 Fighting through internal hesitation to deliver an invitation

7:36 Whether we realize it or not, our hearts were made for relationship with God

8:26 Why we should never categorize our friends as people God can’t reach

10:37 Overcoming resistance, inviting, and seeing God move

12:48 The radical power of an invitation

16:22 When do I create my Impact List? Do I invite people and then choose Alpha or Discovery?

19:48 If we haven’t built trust with someone, maybe it’s best to start with connecting over dinner

Want to watch the interview? View it here.

004: Missionary Advantages and Challenges Today with Fr. James Mallon

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -0700

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 is crucial in evangelization

6:08 Why we need to have a “shallow end” in our Church

8:48 The power of the Alpha Weekend and why we shouldn’t cut it out

14:06 Hope is the ground of all that we do, and how we can grow in this virtue

16:55 We need to call on the Holy Spirit and expect the Holy Spirit to come

Takeaway quote: “It’s as simple as this: we need a new Pentecost in the Church. The wind of the Holy Spirit has to breathe.”

Want to watch the interview? View it here.

003: What is Success in Evangelization with Amber Zolc

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -0700

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 change the world!

Some highlights from the conversation include:

0:33 Dealing with a difficult “failure” in discipleship

5:11 The key role of trust, and how modern man often needs to belong before he believes

8:37 Having a missionary heart means making room for people in your life

11:04 Amber’s personal faith journey

15:04 The life-changing power of an invitation

15:40 Spiritual multiplication: what it really is

18:55 Jesus’ model of discipleship: 1 to a few

20:28 Maybe the peripheries are closer than we think

26:26 What it means to be “successful” in evangelization

31:22 A story of spiritual multiplication from an Oklahoma City parish

36:00 What do we mean by “Proclaim, Equip, Commission”?

*Takeaway quote: *
“Sometimes we need to ask ourselves: how long am I willing to walk with someone? Am I willing to stick with them in the long haul? To journey with them for a year, two years, three years… If it took Jesus three years, what makes me think I can do it any quicker?” -Amber Zolc

Want to watch the interview? View it here.

002: The Primacy of Evangelization with Fr. James Mallon

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -0700

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 catechesis

5:56 The problem in Church ministry of confusing “not caring” with “not knowing”

9:15 The need to create spaces of belonging for people who don’t believe yet

12:17 Why we must avoid “spiritual vampirism” and truly reflect the heart of the Father

14:43 Alpha is great for those of us who may not have the charism of evangelization

17:32 Alpha as a program vs. Alpha as a culture

21:29 Looking at Alpha as a leadership pipeline

23:05 Looking outward to “the peripheries”

28:35 The “gravitational pull” to be inward focused, and why we need to fight it

Takeaway quote: “The whole thing (Alpha) is geared up to welcome the outsider and just love that person like crazy.”

Want to watch the interview? View it here.

001: What Makes a Missionary Disciple with Fr. James Mallon

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -0700

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 his own conversion story, and how the passion that came from it drives his ministry

4:26 The kind of motive that must “ground” our evangelizing mission

5:43 What really makes a missionary disciple

8:40 The universal call to holiness and mission, and what happens when we neglect the second part

11:30 How Jesus models perfectly for us how being relevant does not mean abandoning the essence of who we are

14:42 Why we must lead with evangelization with people who have not yet fallen in love with God

18:12 Is Alpha Catholic?

22:22 The distinction between feeding sheep and catching fish

24:15 Why it is actually an advantage that Alpha comes from outside the Catholic Church

Takeaway quote:

“If your investment in growth as a missionary doesn’t keep pace with your growth as a disciple, 3 things happen: you become weird, judgemental, and irrelevant.” - Fr. James Mallon

Want to watch the interview? View it here.

Intro: Why Proclaim and Why Now

admin@glasscanvas.io (Proclaim) — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 05:00:00 -0700

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.