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

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

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  Ascension  

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.

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.

 

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Day 153: The Decline of Solomon (2026)

Today, as we hear about Solomon's decline, Fr. Mike points out how the consequences of our... more

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Day 152: Being Forgotten (2026)

Fr. Mike reminds us that, eventually, the world will forget us. He encourages us to keep o... more

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Day 151: Wisdom and Folly (2026)

Fr. Mike delves deeper into the lessons Ecclesiastes teaches us today about living wisely ... more

31 May 2026

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21:02

31 May 2026


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Day 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2026)

Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon's dedication of the Temple, and the power of God'... more

30 May 2026

29 MINS

29:12

30 May 2026


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Day 149: All Is Vanity (2026)

Today, we begin reading Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of th... more

29 May 2026

27 MINS

27:04

29 May 2026


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Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2026)

Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon bui... more

28 May 2026

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23:54

28 May 2026


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Day 147: Temple Worship (2026)

Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God's presence in the Temple, and the importance of worsh... more

27 May 2026

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21:23

27 May 2026


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Day 146: The Universal Church (2026)

Fr. Mike reveals Solomon's plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. H... more

26 May 2026

22 MINS

22:19

26 May 2026


#1693

Day 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2026)

Fr. Mike reads the story of Solomon's greatest action as king: building a temple for the L... more

25 May 2026

20 MINS

20:08

25 May 2026


#1692

Day 144: David's Last Words (2026)

Fr. Mike looks into David's last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have b... more

24 May 2026

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25:14

24 May 2026


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Day 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2026)

Fr. Mike starts to unpack the character of Solomon and explains how we can see the beginni... more

23 May 2026

21 MINS

21:55

23 May 2026


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Day 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2026)

Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, a... more

22 May 2026

19 MINS

19:02

22 May 2026


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Day 141: The Life of David (2026)

Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David's mighty men and discuss... more

21 May 2026

19 MINS

19:36

21 May 2026


#1688

Day 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2026)

Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David's prayer of thanksgiving at the end of ... more

20 May 2026

21 MINS

21:21

20 May 2026


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Day 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2026)

In today's readings, Fr. Mike highlights David's humility in two instances: when David ask... more

19 May 2026

22 MINS

22:05

19 May 2026


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Day 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2026)

Fr. Mike points out how violence begets violence in the reading from 2 Samuel, and shows u... more

18 May 2026

18 MINS

18:59

18 May 2026


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Day 137: David Mourns Absalom (2026)

In today's readings, Fr. Mike points out how the loss of David's son overshadows everythin... more

17 May 2026

22 MINS

22:53

17 May 2026


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Day 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2026)

Today, we hear about the downfall of Absalom, and how David reacts to the news of his deat... more

16 May 2026

22 MINS

22:14

16 May 2026


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Day 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2026)

Fr. Mike explains the events of today's readings, breaking down Hushai's advice to Absalom... more

15 May 2026

18 MINS

18:08

15 May 2026


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Day 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2026)

Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and st... more

14 May 2026

18 MINS

18:22

14 May 2026


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Day 133: Persevering in Trust (2026)

Fr. Mike focuses on trust today, specifically trusting God in difficult times. Like David,... more

13 May 2026

19 MINS

19:10

13 May 2026