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Urban Family Focus Podcast

Hosted by Jerrold Smith · society · EN-US · 68 episodes

About this Podcast:

The Urban Family Focus Podcast explores the issues shaping Black families and urban communities. Hosted by Rev. Jerrold Smith, each episode features faith-based insight, expert guests, and real conversations on health, wealth, justice, and more. Empowering talk that uplifts, informs, and inspires.

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Booking probability

40%

Guest openness

Selective

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Questions about Urban Family Focus Podcast

What is Urban Family Focus Podcast about?

The Urban Family Focus Podcast explores the issues shaping Black families and urban communities. Hosted by Rev. Jerrold Smith, each episode features faith-based insight, expert guests, and real conversations on health, wealth, justice, and more. Empowering talk that uplifts, informs, and inspires.

Who hosts Urban Family Focus Podcast?

Urban Family Focus Podcast is hosted by Jerrold Smith. The show has published 68 episodes to date.

What has Urban Family Focus Podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "The Link Between Mental Health and Domestic Violence with Dr. Twanna House" (19 October 2026, 45 minutes), "Being Fruitful in the Community with Queen Mother Nina Womack" (12 October 2026, 44 minutes), and "Protecting Your Legacy: The Power of Wealth, Legacy & Purpose with Stasia Washington" (5 October 2026, 42 minutes).

How often does Urban Family Focus Podcast publish?

Urban Family Focus Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 68 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Urban Family Focus Podcast?

Booking probability for Urban Family Focus Podcast is 40%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Urban Family Focus Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Urban Family Focus Podcast's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Urban Family Focus Podcast?

The strongest fits for Urban Family Focus Podcast are Family & Social Services. Urban Family Focus Podcast has a society audience.

About the host

Jerrold Smith hosts Urban Family Focus Podcast, a society show with 68 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #69

    The Link Between Mental Health and Domestic Violence with Dr. Twanna House

    Oct 19, 202645 minS2

    What is the connection between mental health and domestic violence? How can we better understand the emotional impact of abuse and support those working toward healing? On this episode of Urban Family Focus, Rev...

  • Episode #68

    Being Fruitful in the Community with Queen Mother Nina Womack

    Oct 12, 202644 minS2

    What does it mean to be fruitful in the community—and how can we use our gifts, experiences, and resources to help others thrive? In this episode of Urban Family Focus, we welcome Queen Mother Nina Womack for a...

  • Episode #67

    Protecting Your Legacy: The Power of Wealth, Legacy & Purpose with Stasia Washington

    Oct 5, 202642 minS2

    What does it take to build wealth that lasts—and position it to benefit generations to come? In this BWAARP LIVE edition of Urban Family Focus, Rev. Jerrold Smith sits down with Stasia Washington, Managing Director &...

  • Episode #65

    Healing Our Roots with Denise Colomé Quiñonez & Geraldin Ferrer

    Sep 28, 202642 minS2

    What role do our roots play in our health, identity, relationships, and overall well-being? In this episode of Urban Family Focus, Rev. Jerrold Smith welcomes Denise Colomé, MCM, and Geraldin Ferrer for a meaningful...

  • Episode #64

    Afro-Latino Health Care Connection with Dr. Rafael Montalvo

    Sep 21, 202647 minS2

    What role do culture, language, family, and lived experience play in the way we receive healthcare? In this episode of Urban Family Focus, Rev. Jerrold Smith welcomes Dr. Rafael Montalvo, family medicine physician, for...

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  • Episode #63

    Black Maternal Health with Dr. Tamitra Clark & Ellen Branch

    Sep 14, 202647 minS2

    Maternal health is about more than the physical experience of pregnancy and childbirth. It also includes emotional support, access to resources, trusted relationships, cultural understanding, advocacy, and the ability...

  • Episode #62

    Culturally Affirming Therapy with Sierra Smith

    Sep 7, 202651 minS2

    Sierra Smith, Executive Director of Open Paths Counseling Center, joins Urban Family Focus for “Culturally Affirming Therapy,” part of our September series, Providence Presents: The Cultural Connection for Better...

  • Episode #61

    The Citizen Architect with Drake Dillard

    Aug 31, 202646 minS2

    Architecture is about more than designing buildings. It can influence how communities live, connect, grow, and envision their future. In this episode of Urban Family Focus, Rev. Jerrold Smith welcomes Drake Dillard, an...

  • Episode #60

    Weaponizing Religion with Dr. Larry "Cocoa" Welton

    Aug 24, 202643 minS2

    Religion and spirituality have shaped civilizations, inspired movements, created communities, and provided meaning and hope to people around the world. But throughout history, religious beliefs and institutions have...

  • Episode #59

    The Healing Power of Poetry and Storytelling with Rev. Dr. Albert Starr Jr.

    Aug 17, 202645 minS2

    Can storytelling be a pathway to healing? In this episode of Urban Family Focus, Rev. Jerrold Smith welcomes Rev. Albert Starr, Jr., DD for a powerful conversation about the transformative role of poetry, storytelling...

  • Episode #57

    Property Ownership: Then & Now with Richard Rice

    Aug 3, 202645 minS1

    For decades, homeownership has been one of the most powerful pathways to building generational wealth in America. But today's housing market raises new questions about who owns our communities and how those changes...

  • Episode #56

    Grief, Black Men & Mental Health with Charles “Chuck” Clemons

    Jul 27, 202646 minS2

    As part of our continued observance of Black Mental Health Awareness Month, Urban Family Focus explores the often-overlooked intersection of grief, Black masculinity, and mental health. In this episode, Rev. Jerrold...

  • Episode #55

    Recovery Is Possible with Adriene Bausley & Yvette Townsend, LCSW

    Jul 20, 202644 minS2

    Recovery from mental illness is possible—and no one should have to navigate that journey alone. In this episode of Urban Family Focus, Rev. Jerrold Smith welcomes Adriene Bausley, Program Director of NAMI Urban Los...

  • Episode #54

    Mental Health Check In: Where Are We Now? with Dr. Loren M. Hill

    Jul 13, 202643 minS2

    Mental health has become one of the most important conversations of our time, impacting individuals, families, workplaces, schools, and communities across the nation. In this episode of Urban Family Focus, Rev. Jerrold...

  • Episode #53

    Trust Me with Attorney Caprice L. Collins

    Jul 6, 202645 minS2

    On this BWAARP edition of Urban Family Focus Podcast—our Black Wealth Attainment & Retention Program—we’re diving deep into the world of estate planning with none other than Attorney Caprice L. Collins, a Harvard Law...

  • Episode #52

    Is GLP Weight Loss for You with Dr Zuri A. Murrell

    Jun 29, 202646 minS2

    Weight loss medications have become one of the most discussed topics in healthcare, but understanding how they work—and whether they're right for you—requires more than social media headlines. In this episode of Urban...

  • Episode #51

    The Heart of a Home with Pastor Joyce Reece Kitchen

    Jun 22, 202648 minS2

    In this inspiring episode of Urban Family Focus, Rev. Jerrold Smith welcomes Pastor Joyce Reece Kitchen for a powerful conversation on "The Heart of a Home." As a pastor, licensed clinical social worker, counselor...

  • Episode #50

    Empowerment Through Policy and Advocacy for Those Who Died While in Custody with Dr. D. Pulane Lucas

    Jun 15, 202644 minS2

    In this important episode of Urban Family Focus, Rev. Jerrold Smith sits down with Dr. D. Pulane Lucas, Founding President and CEO of Policy Pathways Inc., for a timely discussion on: "Empowerment Through Policy and...

  • Episode #49

    Wealth Through Healthcare Entrepreneurship with David S. Williams III

    Jun 8, 202643 minS2

    In this inspiring episode of Urban Family Focus, Rev. Jerrold Smith sits down with David S. Williams III, entrepreneur, investor, and digital health innovator, to discuss “Wealth Through Healthcare Entrepreneurship.” As...

  • Episode #48

    Community Development: Are We Asking for Enough? with Charles Dickens

    Jun 1, 202648 minS2

    In this important episode of Urban Family Focus, we sit down with Charles Dickens, Co-Owner of Dickens Development and Vice President of Metro Building Suppliers, for a thought-provoking conversation on “Community...

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