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Upfront with the Archbishop is a podcast where our goal is to strengthen the relationship between the hierarchy and the faithful through informal conversations about our Catholic faith. Featuring Archbishop Richard Smith (Archdiocese of Edmonton, AB) and our host Jenny Connelly. Produced by Matthew Bodnarek and Jenny Connelly.
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Signup to Generate a PitchUpfront with the Archbishop is a podcast where our goal is to strengthen the relationship between the hierarchy and the faithful through informal conversations about our Catholic faith. Featuring Archbishop Richard Smith (Archdiocese of Edmonton, AB) and our host Jenny Connelly. Produced by Matthew Bodnarek and Jenny Connelly.
Recent episodes include "35. A Relationship with Our Mother: Exploring Marian Devotion (ENCORE)" (31 December 2024, 27 minutes), "87. The Arrival of Meaning: Christmas, Zion, and the 5th Gospel (ENCORE)" (24 December 2024, 33 minutes), and "83. Advent Is A Season of Repentance (ENCORE)" (26 November 2024, 23 minutes).
Upfront with the Archbishop publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 109 episodes.
Booking probability for Upfront with the Archbishop is 26%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Upfront with the Archbishop requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Upfront with the Archbishop's contact route on record: verified email.
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Upfront with the Archbishop is a religion podcast with 109 episodes published.
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Episode #34
We're talking about our Blessed Mother today! Having just celebrated the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God we get the Archbishop to give a crash course in how to have a relationship with Our Lord's mother. What does that...
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Join Archbishop Smith for our Christmas episode where we discuss the virtue of joy, the Christmas liturgies and the prophet Isaiah as the “5th Gospel,” Christmas-only Catholics and the ancient promises of God that he...
Episode #83
To prep for Advent we're sharing this previous episode on this great liturgical season: What have we forgotten about Advent? Join Archbishop Smith as he shares about Advent as a season of penitence, the purpose of the...
Episode #106
What is the mission of married couples? Join Archbishop Smith as he discusses the sacrament of marriage in Scripture, divorce and annulment, how marriage is meant to be a witness to communion in an era of division, and...
Episode #105
Today, Archbishop Smith is talking about Catholic education and the urgent need to proclaim the Gospel in our Catholic schools, especially with the widespread presence of anxiety and depression among young people. In...
Episode #104
What kind of missionary am I called to be? Join Archbishop Smith for a discussion about our second pastoral priority of “Forming Confident Witnesses,” the universal call to share the Gospel, what it means to be a...
Episode #103
How do I know if I am in a state of grace? What do Catholics actually believe about receiving the Body of Christ in the Eucharist? Join Archbishop Smith for our first episode back after summer break, for a discussion...
Episode #102
Is The Chosen worth watching as a Catholic? Does it portray Jesus as he should be? Join Archbishop Smith for his review of Season 4 of The Chosen, as we discuss how Judas is portrayed, the bold soundtrack choices that...
Episode #101
Will the Catholic Church change its teaching on marriage? On female priesthood? Join Archbishop Smith for a discussion about how to define, dogma, doctrine and the Magisterium, about whether the Church will change some...
Episode #100
Today’s episode is the 100th episode of Upfront with the Archbishop and we’re talking about themes from our most viewed episodes over the past two years: What is appropriate to wear to Mass, how to respond to division...
Episode #99
What is the mission of men? Join Archbishop Smith for a discussion about his advice for men, the fatherhood of St. Joseph, the suffering of having an absent father and the response of God the Father, and what it takes...
Episode #98
Maria Goretti was just 11 when she forgave her would-be rapist and the man who killed her. How does a person do that? How do we grow in our ability to have mercy and forgive? Join Archbishop Smith to hear his advice on...
Episode #97
Did you know Archbishop Smith used to lead music (with his guitar!) at Mass as a young adult? Join Archbishop Smith as he tells the story of how he started to pray as a child, the challenges of being a Catholic “nerd”...
Episode #96
Join Archbishop Smith for a conversation with Dr. Lauren Girard, a palliative care and family medicine doctor from Edmonton, Alberta as they discuss why palliative care is an answer to the rise in euthanasia and...
Episode #95
As we near her feast day (April 17), join Archbishop Smith for a discussion about St. Kateri Tekakwitha and lesser-known facts about her life, including her Catholic formation in a Mohawk women’s community, her...
Episode #94
Are we striving to be “good” people? Or virtuous people? Join Archbishop Smith and host Jenny Connelly for a discussion about virtue ethics, the virtues that Archbishop Smith learned from his parents, the cardinal...
Episode #93
Will our bodies rise again? Join Archbishop Smith and host Jenny Connelly for our Easter episode on evidence for Christ’s Resurrection, the theology of the resurrection of our bodies, the relationship between wisdom and...
Episode #92
What is happening in our nation? Join Archbishop Richard Smith, Deacon Larry Worthen and host Jenny Connelly for a discussion about the expansion of Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada, how Christi calls us to respond...
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Join Archbishop Smith for his annual Lent episode! We discuss why we fast on Wednesdays and Fridays, the theology of sacrifice, why young men are committing to the Exodus 90 program, and why asceticism is part of our...
Episode #90
Join Archbishop Richard Smith for a discussion about what it means to be in crisis as a Church, why we must respond to crisis with obedience and repentance, the call to defend our family, the Church, and what it means...
Recent guests on Upfront with the Archbishop. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
Deputy Dean for Programmes and Professor of Strategic Management, SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business
Professor of Theology and Director of the Benedict XVI Institute for the New Evangelization, Gregory the Great Institute
Vicar for Vocations and Young Adults, Diocese of Calgary
best-selling Catholic author, Pints with Aquinas
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