app02 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:19:48 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The EquipCast - Episodes Tagged with “Parish Hospitality” https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/tags/parish%20hospitality Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 The EquipCast is your weekly playbook for practical evangelization and parish ministry tools. Hosted by Jim Jansen and powered by Everyday Evangelization, this show is built for diocesan directors, parish leaders, and everyday Catholics who are ready to stop the programmatic noise, break through the grind, and build a clear path to discipleship that actually changes lives. We’ve been talking about the New Evangelization for thirty years, yet church renewal often feels like an endless cycle of empty activity while generations continue to lose their faith. If you are tired of managing decline and spinning your wheels in the messy middle of ministry, you don’t have to carry the weight alone. Every week, we break the default of "doing more" to deliver honest conversations and real stories from people who are finally seeing their faith communities thrive. Hit subscribe, head over to EverydayEvangelization.org to grab your free tools, and discover how to leave your ministry better than you found it. en-us episodic Practical Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools for Catholic Leaders Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools The EquipCast is your weekly playbook for practical evangelization and parish ministry tools. Hosted by Jim Jansen and powered by Everyday Evangelization, this show is built for diocesan directors, parish leaders, and everyday Catholics who are ready to stop the programmatic noise, break through the grind, and build a clear path to discipleship that actually changes lives. We’ve been talking about the New Evangelization for thirty years, yet church renewal often feels like an endless cycle of empty activity while generations continue to lose their faith. If you are tired of managing decline and spinning your wheels in the messy middle of ministry, you don’t have to carry the weight alone. Every week, we break the default of "doing more" to deliver honest conversations and real stories from people who are finally seeing their faith communities thrive. Hit subscribe, head over to EverydayEvangelization.org to grab your free tools, and discover how to leave your ministry better than you found it. no parish ministry tools, practical evangelization, church renewal, parish renewal, Clear Path to Discipleship, how to share your faith, Catholic discipleship framework, New Evangelization resources, parish leadership training, diocesan directors, parish leaders, Catholic pastors, priest ministry tools, everyday Catholics, Catholic ministry podcast, managing church decline, ministry burnout, how to make disciples, evangelization strategies, Everyday Evangelization, Jim Jansen Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools whitney.a.bradley@gmail.com 218: Partnering with the Holy Spirit https://archomahaequip.fireside.fm/218 6cfa6da3-7243-400b-b7dc-9b348160c26d Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools 218 Partnering with the Holy Spirit full Jim Jansen | Everyday Evangelization & Parish Ministry Tools How can the Church connect with those furthest from God? Jim Jansen talks with seasoned missionary Eric Chow about practical ways to welcome newcomers and how to uncover the vibrant mission field hidden in your daily routines. 51:44 no <p>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.</p> <h5>Episode Timeline:</h5> <ul> <li>[00:00] – Introduction to Eric Chow</li> <li>[01:32] – Eric's personal conversion</li> <li>[04:50] – Lessons from Catholic Christian Outreach</li> <li>[05:46] – Understanding the mission field in Vancouver</li> <li>[11:29] – What parish hospitality could look like</li> <li>[17:07] – The origins and mission of the Proclaim movement</li> <li>[20:22] – Reaching the proximate periphery right in front of you</li> <li>[27:09] – Prophetic listening and partnering with the Holy Spirit</li> <li>[29:35] – Why outreach to the furthest away comes first</li> <li>[32:51] – Balancing personal mission with the call to holiness</li> <li>[36:31] – Living as a radical disciple while working professionally for the Church</li> <li>[42:49] – Passing on a missional mindset to our children</li> <li>[47:02] – A hopeful vision for the future of the Church</li> <li>[49:16] – Simple steps to start praying for and reaching your mission field</li> </ul> <h5>Resources Mentioned</h5> <ul> <li><a href="https://weareproclaim.com/contact" rel="nofollow noopener">Proclaim</a></li> </ul> <hr> <h5>⭐️ Enjoying the Show?</h5> <p>If The EquipCast is helping you navigate the realities of parish leadership, please take 60 seconds to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your review helps other tired ministry leaders find these tools and realize they don’t have to walk this path alone!</p> <h5>Connect &amp; Take the Next Step:</h5> <ul> <li> <strong>Grab Your Free Tools:</strong> Get the playbook that actually changes lives at <a href="https://EverydayEvangelization.org" rel="nofollow noopener">EverydayEvangelization.org</a>. </li> <li> <strong>Bring This to Your Parish:</strong> Discover strategic training and accompaniment at <a href="https://EverydayEvangelization.org/anchor-consulting/" rel="nofollow noopener">Anchor Consulting</a>.</li> <li> <strong>Read the Book:</strong> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Clear-Path-Missionary-Disciples-Parish/dp/B0CHL7DB58" rel="nofollow noopener">Order your copy</a> of <em>A Clear Path: How to Make Missionary Disciples in Your Parish</em>.</li> </ul> <p><em>The EquipCast is powered by Everyday Evangelization in conjunction with Anchor Consulting, delivering practical evangelization strategies and parish ministry tools to help you leave your ministry better than you found it.</em></p> <hr> <p>Copyright © 2026 Anchor Consulting. All rights reserved. </p> Catholic,evangelization,discipleship,ministry,parish renewal,church leadership,diocesan,Jim Jansen,Anchor Consulting,Clear Path, Proclaim movement,Eric Chow,Archdiocese of Vancouver,proximate periphery,parish hospitality,Holy Spirit,outreach,listener,accompaniment,prophetic listening 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
Resources Mentioned
⭐️ Enjoying the Show?

If The EquipCast is helping you navigate the realities of parish leadership, please take 60 seconds to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your review helps other tired ministry leaders find these tools and realize they don’t have to walk this path alone!

Connect & Take the Next Step:
  • Grab Your Free Tools: Get the playbook that actually changes lives at EverydayEvangelization.org.
  • Bring This to Your Parish: Discover strategic training and accompaniment at Anchor Consulting.
  • Read the Book: Order your copy of A Clear Path: How to Make Missionary Disciples in Your Parish.

The EquipCast is powered by Everyday Evangelization in conjunction with Anchor Consulting, delivering practical evangelization strategies and parish ministry tools to help you leave your ministry better than you found it.

Copyright © 2026 Anchor Consulting. All rights reserved.

]]> 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
Resources Mentioned
⭐️ Enjoying the Show?

If The EquipCast is helping you navigate the realities of parish leadership, please take 60 seconds to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your review helps other tired ministry leaders find these tools and realize they don’t have to walk this path alone!

Connect & Take the Next Step:
  • Grab Your Free Tools: Get the playbook that actually changes lives at EverydayEvangelization.org.
  • Bring This to Your Parish: Discover strategic training and accompaniment at Anchor Consulting.
  • Read the Book: Order your copy of A Clear Path: How to Make Missionary Disciples in Your Parish.

The EquipCast is powered by Everyday Evangelization in conjunction with Anchor Consulting, delivering practical evangelization strategies and parish ministry tools to help you leave your ministry better than you found it.

Copyright © 2026 Anchor Consulting. All rights reserved.

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