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 • 106 episodes
Upfront with the Archbishop
Latest Episodes
103. What We Believe About the Eucharist, Being in a State of Grace and Our New Pastoral Priorities
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 about Eucha...
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Episode 103
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39:21
102. Archbishop Reviews The Chosen, Season 4
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 the director made f...
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Season 1
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Episode 102
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48:45
101. Will the Catholic Church Change What It Teaches? An Archbishop on Dogma and the Magisterium
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 of its most-discus...
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Season 1
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Episode 101
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35:22
100 Episodes! Reviewing Our Most-Viewed Episodes and the “Missionary Sacrament” of Confirmation
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 over Marian apparitions an...
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Season 1
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Episode 100
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35:25
99. The Fatherhood of St. Joseph and Why the World Needs Men
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 to be an excellent ...
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Season 1
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Episode 99
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27:33
