Proclaim

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)

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, Twitter, and Instagram at @weareproclaim

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:

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

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, Twitter, and Instagram at @weareproclaim

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:

Everyday Apostles Course (https://weareproclaim.com/resources/everyday-apostles-course-with-ryan-ohara)

Divine Renovation is dedicated to parish renewal - their resources can be found at divinerenovation.org

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.

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, Twitter, and Instagram at @weareproclaim

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.

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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, Twitter, and Instagram at @weareproclaim

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.

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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, Twitter, and Instagram at @weareproclaim

Eric has a conversation with Andrew McGown,Executive Director of Evangelization and Family Life Ministries for the Archdiocese of Denver.

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

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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, Twitter, and Instagram at @weareproclaim

"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.

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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, Twitter, and Instagram at @weareproclaim"

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.

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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.

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, Twitter, and Instagram at @weareproclaim

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.

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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.

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, Twitter, and Instagram at @weareproclaim.