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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 Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality World
Episodes
  • Day 49: The Year of Jubilee (2026)

    Day 49: The Year of Jubilee (2026)
    Feb 18 2026

    Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81.

    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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    31 mins
  • Day 48: God's Presence (2026)

    Day 48: God's Presence (2026)
    Feb 17 2026

    Fr. Mike reflects on God's presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today's readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80.

    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 47: The Golden Calf (2026)

    Day 47: The Golden Calf (2026)
    Feb 16 2026

    In today's reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79.

    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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    24 mins
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i have never really read my bible in depth, just a few passages here and there. I started listening to Fr. Mike and I am totally hooked. He brings the bible alive and his commentary is spot on for todays lives! If there were more Catholic priests like Fr. Mike the churches would be overflowing on Sundays!!

Love FR. Mike

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Fr. Mike does such a great job of leading this Bible study. With the knowledge from experts and time references, it makes it so much more digestible to sit down and read the Bible. I have loved adding this to my daily schedule and highly recommend it to all!

My new favorite podcast!

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If you fall behind or forget, the daily podcast is there for whenever you are ready to listen to it. We know God is calling to us and we feel that pull when we look forward to the daily Bible reading. Father Mike is passionate about sharing God's word. I am so grateful!

Don't worry because God has a way

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After a lifetime of bits and pieces of the Bible, I finally have an understanding of the whole. Thank you, Fr Mike!

An understanding at last.

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Father Mike brings to life the entire Bible in a truly meaningful way. Read with enthusiasm, taken and manageable chunks of scripture, and placed in context, this is been the highlight of my year. Father Mike, brings the heart and compassion of the Gospels and our story, showing relevance in today's modern culture. Too often criticized, the Bible does stands the test of time. Multiple underlying themes are woven to demonstrate the heart of relentlessly loving God for His people. Before you take anyone's word for the Bible being inconsistent or narrow-minded, take 20 to 30 minutes daily to listen and and after a month or year, perhaps you'll come to a different perspective. I plan on listening again this next year. Rich with history, culture, and inspiration; I am surprised and how people continue to display the same traits and behaviors from ages of old. My frame my understanding has been expanded beyond my expectations. Father Mike inspires kindness, compassion, Grace, and conveys the heart of Jesus, and reinforces God as a forgiving, relentlessly pursuing, and generous God.

A fresh look at an old sacred book!

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