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Upfront with the Archbishop

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35. A Relationship with Our Mother: Exploring Marian Devotion (ENCORE)

December 31, 2024 · 27 min

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…
87. The Arrival of Meaning: Christmas, Zion, and the 5th Gospel (ENCORE)

December 24, 2024 · 33 min

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…
83. Advent Is A Season of Repentance (ENCORE)

November 26, 2024 · 23 min

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…
106. Divorce in Scripture and The Mission of Marriage

October 29, 2024 · 24 min

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 on…
105. Authentic Catholic Schools, Mental Health, Catholic Anthropology and Sexuality in Our Schools

October 16, 2024 · 35 min

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 of…

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104. The Missionary Church, Archbishop Smith’s Adventures in Northern Canada

October 1, 2024 · 30 min

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 missionary parish or…
103. What We Believe About the Eucharist, Being in a State of Grace and Our New Pastoral Priorities

September 17, 2024 · 39 min

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 Eucharistic…
102. Archbishop Reviews The Chosen, Season 4

July 23, 2024 · 49 min

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…
101. Will the Catholic Church Change What It Teaches? An Archbishop on Dogma and the Magisterium

July 9, 2024 · 35 min

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…
100 Episodes! Reviewing Our Most-Viewed Episodes and the “Missionary Sacrament” of Confirmation

June 25, 2024 · 35 min

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…
99. The Fatherhood of St. Joseph and Why the World Needs Men

June 11, 2024 · 28 min

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…
98. Saint Maria Goretti, Radical Forgiveness and a "Revolution of Tenderness"

May 28, 2024 · 25 min

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 growing in the…

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About the show

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.