Episode 218

Partnering with the Holy Spirit

September 22nd, 2026

51 mins 44 secs

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About this Episode

God is at work in the hearts of the people around us. His Spirit is everywhere and perfectly working long before we show up. In fact, our job is simply to ask, "Holy Spirit, what are you doing?" We get to ask, listen, and participate in what He is already doing in the lives of others. That is why I decided to sit down with Eric Chow, Director of Ministry and Outreach for the Archdiocese of Vancouver. He is a seasoned missionary with extremely practical advice for parish hospitality and personal mission. And today, he encourages us to recognize the “proximate periphery”, the mission field hidden in our daily routines, workplaces, and families.

Episode Timeline:
  • [00:00] – Introduction to Eric Chow
  • [01:32] – Eric's personal conversion
  • [04:50] – Lessons from Catholic Christian Outreach
  • [05:46] – Understanding the mission field in Vancouver
  • [11:29] – What parish hospitality could look like
  • [17:07] – The origins and mission of the Proclaim movement
  • [20:22] – Reaching the proximate periphery right in front of you
  • [27:09] – Prophetic listening and partnering with the Holy Spirit
  • [29:35] – Why outreach to the furthest away comes first
  • [32:51] – Balancing personal mission with the call to holiness
  • [36:31] – Living as a radical disciple while working professionally for the Church
  • [42:49] – Passing on a missional mindset to our children
  • [47:02] – A hopeful vision for the future of the Church
  • [49:16] – Simple steps to start praying for and reaching your mission field
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