Conversations for the congregation: The rise of religious podcasts in Edmonton

A casual search through Edmonton podcasts show two common genres: sports and religion.

In recent years shows about religion have gained popularity locally. Some of these faith-based podcasts broadcast sermons while others dig into subjects that matter to the communities they serve, like Upfront with the Archbishop, apodcast from the Catholic Archdiocese in Edmonton.

27:45Podcast deep dive: Upfront with the Archbishop

Podcasts about religion are gaining popularity in Edmonton faith-based shows that broadcast sermons and dig into subjects that matter to the communities they serve. One of these is Upfront with the Archbishop, a biweekly podcast from the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton. This is Edmonton host Clare Bonnyman sat down with producer Matthew Bodnarek and producer/host Jenny Connelly about creating the show and tackling big conversations.

On the latest episode of CBC's This is Edmonton, host Clare Bonnymansitsdown with Upfront with the Archbishop's producer Matthew Bodnarek and host Jenny Connelly about creating the show and tackling big conversations.

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