Upfront with the Archbishop
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.
Podcasting since 2022 • 109 episodes
Upfront with the Archbishop
Latest Episodes
35. A Relationship with Our Mother: Exploring Marian Devotion (ENCORE)
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 look like? How is it pos...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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26:39
87. The Arrival of Meaning: Christmas, Zion, and the 5th Gospel (ENCORE)
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 keeps to every one of us th...
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33:15
83. Advent Is A Season of Repentance (ENCORE)
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 liturgical year vs....
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Season 1
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Episode 83
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22:36
106. Divorce in Scripture and The Mission of Marriage
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 his thoughts ...
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Episode 106
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23:45
105. Authentic Catholic Schools, Mental Health, Catholic Anthropology and Sexuality in Our Schools
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 anticipation o...
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Episode 105
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34:31
