In The Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz walks you through the entire Bible in 365 episodes, providing commentary, reflection, and prayer along the way. Unlike any other Bible podcast, Ascension’s Bible in a Year podcast follows a reading plan inspired by The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, a ground-breaking approach to understanding salvation history developed by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins. For each period in the timeline, Jeff will join Fr. Mike for a special episode that will help you understand the context of each reading. With this podcast, you won’t just read the Bible in a year … you’ll finally understand how all the pieces of the Bible fit together to tell an amazing story that continues in your life today! Listen and… Read the ENTIRE Bible Feel more confident about your understanding of Scripture Experience the transformative power of God’s Word in your daily life Start seeing the world through the lens of Scripture Each 20-25 minute episode includes: Two to three scripture readings A reflection from Fr. Mike Schmitz A guided prayer to help you hear God’s voice in his Word The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Fr. Mike talks about the destruction of Israel and explains how Jesus becoming man fulfills this prophecy...
ListenFr. Mike highlights the purity of Tobias and Sarah's love and the power of their prayer as a married...
ListenFr. Mike zeroes in on Isaiah 5-6 today. He emphasizes the literary masterpiece of the parable of the...
ListenFr. Mike focuses on the book of Tobit today and explains why this beautiful book is missing from non-Catholic...
ListenToday, we begin reading the book of the prophet Isaiah and the book of Tobit! Fr. Mike helps us understand...
ListenAs we finish our journey in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, Fr. Mike highlights the Babylonian exile as a...
ListenAs we near the end of 2 Kings, Fr. Mike takes us through Babylon's conquest of Judah, under the leadership...
ListenFr. Mike explains why it's important to focus on our own journey with the Lord over those around us...
ListenFr. Mike introduces us to the Book of Proverbs while reflecting on Israel's lack of devotion to God...
ListenFr. Mike recalls Hezekiah's prayer for more time and reveals how Hezekiah did not use that time wisely....
ListenFr. Mike highlights Hezekiah's goodness as king of Judah, but also points out his failure to protect...
ListenFr. Mike continues to emphasize Hezekiah's faithfulness as he turns to God in prayer in the midst of...
ListenFr. Mike reflects on Hezekiah's righteousness as king of Judah, and his pivotal work of restoring true...
Listen"Welcome to the Exile period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the eighth biblical period, which...
ListenToday we read about the critical moment when Assyria destroys the Northern Kingdom, and the ten northern...
ListenCongratulations—you've made it about halfway through the Bible in a Year journey! Today, we read again...
ListenToday, we hear the story of the prophet Jonah, who, unlike Amos, does not want the people to repent....
ListenAs we conclude the book of Amos, we hear Amos rebuke the people for grudgingly giving their time to...
ListenFr. Mike points out how Amos' warning against being overly preoccupied with comfort and thus blinded...
ListenFr. Mike points out how Jehu followed God half-way, but God wants us to follow Him with our whole hearts....
ListenFr. Mike shortly touches on David's honest prayer in Psalm 109 before diving into the unending love...
ListenFr. Mike explains why all of us are called to listen to the prophets of the Old Testament, and why their...
ListenFr. Mike emphasizes the importance of knowing God and knowing his love for us as we read about the devastation...
ListenFr. Mike takes a break from 2 Chronicles to enter into the book of Hosea. We learn that Hosea was a...
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