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 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...
ListenFr. Mike talks about how we see both an abundance of faith, and a great lack of faith in our readings...
ListenFr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah's prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death....
ListenFr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the...
ListenFr. Mike looks at Joash's downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida. We learn how important...
ListenFr. Mike explains how Athaliah's death, Jehoiada's covenant, and the crowning of Joash as king was pivotal...
ListenToday we read about Elijah's discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to "arise...
ListenToday we read about Elijah's discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to "arise...
ListenToday, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who repeatedly responds to God's invitations with faith....
ListenFr. Mike connects today's reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul's Theology of the Body....
ListenFr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to...
ListenFr. Mike touches on King Rehobo'am's last acts and the rise of his son, Abi?jah. He also explains how...
ListenFr. Mike explains why it's better to seek counsel from those who don't necessarily always agree with...
ListenWelcome to the Divided Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explain the critical information...
ListenFr. Mike finishes the gospel of Mark by reflecting on the death and resurrection of Christ. He also...
ListenFr. Mike guides us through Jesus' warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end...
ListenAs we read about Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus' interactions with his disciples...
ListenFr. Mike highlights the reality of sin and our capacity to choose hell as we read about Jesus' teachings...
ListenFr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity...
ListenAs we continue to read about Jesus' ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus' power to cast out demons...
ListenToday we read about Jesus' teachings and miracles that confirm his identity as Lord. Fr. Mike emphasizes...
ListenAs we begin reading the Gospel of Mark, Fr. Mike points out several amazing details about the baptism...
ListenWelcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Mark...
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