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 reflects on how Isaiah's prophecies in chapters 49-50 point to the immediate reality of God's...
EscucharFr. Mike touches upon the prophecy of judgment against Babylon and Israel, and how God still promises...
EscucharAs we continue through this year-long journey, Fr. Mike and Jeff Cavins offer some words of encouragement...
EscucharFr. Mike highlights the works of King Cyrus, who we met yesterday, and how he is able to contribute...
EscucharFr. Mike emphasizes our title as children of God as we read about the tragedy of the Babylonian exile....
EscucharFr. Mike compares the messages of Isaiah and Ezekiel, one coming from a pre-exile time and the other...
EscucharFr. Mike brings us into the book of Consolation as we continue through Isaiah, and learn about how God...
EscucharFr. Mike explains the three ways the people are tempted to turn away from God while in exile: by not...
EscucharFr. Mike points out the passages that highlight the coming of God, and asks us to reflect on whether...
EscucharFr. Mike explains the context of the book of Baruch, he also highlights Isaiah's warning against complacency...
EscucharFr. Mike breaks down God's incredible promise of redemption to Zion and reminds us that God always...
EscucharAs we begin reading the Book of Zephaniah, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the first five accusations...
EscucharFr. Mike points out God's remarkable promise of deliverance to Israel even in the midst of their captivity...
EscucharAs we continue journeying through the prophets, Fr. Mike helps us understand the oracle concerning Tyre...
EscucharFr. Mike focuses on Isaiah 22 today and explains how the role of the pope in the Catholic Church goes...
EscucharFr. Mike celebrates Day 200 of our journey by highlighting the relationship between Egypt, Assyria,...
EscucharFr. Mike explains why Joel would say there are certain times for war, even within God's plan. In a broken...
EscucharFr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Joel and the unique timing of his ministry in the midst of tragedy....
EscucharFr. Mike reveals yet another prophetic message that points towards the coming of Christ, explaining...
EscucharFr. Mike talks about the destruction of Israel and explains how Jesus becoming man fulfills this prophecy...
EscucharFr. Mike highlights the purity of Tobias and Sarah's love and the power of their prayer as a married...
EscucharFr. Mike zeroes in on Isaiah 5-6 today. He emphasizes the literary masterpiece of the parable of the...
EscucharFr. Mike focuses on the book of Tobit today and explains why this beautiful book is missing from non-Catholic...
EscucharToday, we begin reading the book of the prophet Isaiah and the book of Tobit! Fr. Mike helps us understand...
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