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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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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.© 2026 Ascension Catholic Faith Formation Christianity Spirituality World
Episodes
  • Day 166: Responding in Faith (2026)

    Day 166: Responding in Faith (2026)
    Jun 15 2026

    Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who repeatedly responds to God's invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles 18-19, and Song of Solomon 5.

    For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.

    Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
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    25 mins
  • Day 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2026)

    Day 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2026)
    Jun 14 2026

    Fr. Mike connects today's reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul's Theology of the Body. He also points out how helpful it is to track the timelines of the kings of Israel and Judah as we read from Kings and Chronicles simultaneously. The readings are 1 Kings 15-16, 2 Chronicles 16-17, and Song of Solomon 4.

    For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.

    Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
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    27 mins
  • Day 164: Tearing Down Idols (2026)

    Day 164: Tearing Down Idols (2026)
    Jun 13 2026

    Fr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to the kings who tore them down. He encourages us to tear down the idols we've built up in our own lives by trusting God with our first fruits. Today's readings are 1 Kings 14, 2 Chronicles 14-15, and Song of Solomon 3.

    For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.

    Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
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    23 mins
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A complete blessing of a podcast. Thanks be to God for Fr. Mike and Ascension Press.

A must listen for everyone

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I love this podcast because it seems to answer all the questions l have been asking my whole life and it gives a balanced perspective of the bible focusing on the current world status quo its just amazing and helps encourage in prayer

The explanation and context all apply to todays life

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Fr Mike’s Bible in a Year podcasts are an invaluable resource to deepen one’s journey in faith and understanding of the Old and New Testaments. I have learned SO much from this app. Fr Mike gives an interpretation of the readings each day and does so in a sympathetic, intelligent though assessable manner and does not avoid some of the more challenging topics outlined particularly in the Old Testament (this is the first time I’ve managed to get through this). This is throughly researched and planned with insights given at each new book in the Bible by a Bible academic Jeff Caven. One feels part of a prayer community listening to this app - all due to Fr Mike’s warm and positive personality, he is the campus priest at Deluth University, Minnesota and has a wonderful way of reaching out to young students. Thank you SO much for uploading these podcasts- I will definitely return to these often - even after completing the books from Genesis to Revelation.

Fr Mike’s Bible in a year - is wonderful & highly recommended

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fabulous way to read the bible, and understand what you here, to grow closer to God

explaining the bible

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I don't think I'd be able to go through the Bible without this podcast. The reflections and exposition bring it to to life. It would be so hard to study alone without these explanations and the praying community

Absolutely fantastic!!!

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