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 108: Saul's Vanity (2025)

Fr. Mike highlights Saul's brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in...

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Day 107: Samuel's Speech (2025)

As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted,...

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Day 106: Saul Is Chosen (2025)

As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that...

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Introduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)

Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period....

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Day 105: It Is Finished (2025)

In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection...

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Day 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2025)

Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples...

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Day 103: Judas' Secrecy (2025)

Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas' life, and highlights Jesus' words of conviction to the disciples...

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Day 102: The Death of Lazarus (2025)

Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow...

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Day 101: Signs and Wonders (2025)

Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his...

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Day 100: This Is My Body (2025)

Today we read about Jesus' powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that...

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Day 99: The Word Became Flesh (2025)

Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus' divinity,...

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Messianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (2025)

You've made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel...

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Day 98: Israel Asks for a King (2025)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel's sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and...

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Day 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2025)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel's dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture...

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Day 96: Hannah's Prayer (2025)

As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and...

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Day 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2025)

As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes...

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Day 94: Samson and Delilah (2025)

Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also...

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Day 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2025)

Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson's story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength,...

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Day 92: Jephthah's Vow (2025)

Today's readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the...

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Day 91: Gideon's Story (2025)

In today's reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon's story, and points out how the people began...

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Day 90: Ruth and Boaz (2025)

Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she's had in a long...

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Day 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2025)

Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience...

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Day 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2025)

Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose...

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Day 87: God Keeps His Promises (2025)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just...

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