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

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.

Day 226: Unfaithful Israel (2025)

In our reading of Proverbs 14, Fr. Mike reinforces that freedom is not the same thing as license, true...

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Day 225: Our Will Versus God's Will (2025)

Fr. Mike reviews one of the most powerful verses in Proverbs, dealing with personal discernment and...

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Day 224: The Weeping Prophet (2025)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Jeremiah, who is also known as the Prophet of Doom and the Weeping...

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Day 223: Responding Well (2025)

Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Isaiah by explaining how our emotions can sometimes get...

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Day 222: Idolatry and Adultery (2025)

Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another,...

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Day 221: Walking with Wise Men (2025)

Fr. Mike expands on the passage we read in Proverbs, and emphasizes how important it is to surround...

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Day 220: Prophecy Fulfilled (2025)

Fr. Mike points out that the prophecy from Isaiah 61 is fulfilled by Jesus (as described in Luke 4)....

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Day 219: Separation from God (2025)

Fr. Mike points out that separation from God is not due to a lack of power or love on God's part, but...

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Day 218: Each Will Be Judged (2025)

Fr. Mike reflects on some of the ways that people turn away from God, including: worshipping idols,...

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Day 217: The Everlasting Covenant (2025)

Fr. Mike highlights the rich text in Isaiah 55 and 56 which reveals that the house of the Lord will...

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Day 216: The Suffering Servant (2025)

Fr. Mike marvels at the beauty of Isaiah 53, which reveals that Jesus is the Lord's suffering servant...

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Day 215: False Prophets (2025)

Fr. Mike focuses on Ezekiel's warnings about false prophets misleading the people of Israel, and challenges...

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Day 214: The Hidden Glory of God (2025)

Fr. Mike reflects on how Isaiah's prophecies in chapters 49-50 point to the immediate reality of God's...

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Day 213: The Redeemer (2025)

Fr. Mike touches upon the prophecy of judgment against Babylon and Israel, and how God still promises...

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BONUS: If You Feel Like Giving Up (with Jeff Cavins) - 2025

As we continue through this year-long journey, Fr. Mike and Jeff Cavins offer some words of encouragement...

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Day 212: God's Instrument (2025)

Fr. Mike highlights the works of King Cyrus, who we met yesterday, and how he is able to contribute...

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Day 211: Called by Name (2025)

Fr. Mike emphasizes our title as children of God as we read about the tragedy of the Babylonian exile....

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Day 210: Speaking God's Word (2025)

Fr. Mike compares the messages of Isaiah and Ezekiel, one coming from a pre-exile time and the other...

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Day 209: God Comforts His People (2025)

Fr. Mike brings us into the book of Consolation as we continue through Isaiah, and learn about how God...

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Day 208: The Futility of Idols (2025)

Fr. Mike explains the three ways the people are tempted to turn away from God while in exile: by not...

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Day 207: The Lord Will Come (2025)

Fr. Mike points out the passages that highlight the coming of God, and asks us to reflect on whether...

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Day 206: The Book of Baruch (2025)

Fr. Mike explains the context of the book of Baruch, he also highlights Isaiah's warning against complacency...

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Day 205: Promise to Zion (2025)

Fr. Mike breaks down God's incredible promise of redemption to Zion and reminds us that God always...

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Day 204: Zephaniah's Warnings (2025)

As we begin reading the Book of Zephaniah, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the first five accusations...

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