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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.© 2025 Ascension Catholic Faith Formation Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality World
Episodes
  • Day 149: All Is Vanity (2025)

    Day 149: All Is Vanity (2025)
    May 29 2025
    Today, we begin reading Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of wisdom literature—the meaning of life. What truly matters in this passing life? It's only because God exists that everything matters, and our choices and lives will endure into eternity. Today's readings are 1 Kings 7, Ecclesiastes 1-2, and Psalm 5. 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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    27 mins
  • Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2025)

    Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2025)
    May 28 2025
    Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon built for the Lord. On the other hand, he also points out the issue with the image of power and strength Solomon is trying to portray by gathering so much wealth as King. Today's readings are 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 4. 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
  • Day 147: Temple Worship (2025)

    Day 147: Temple Worship (2025)
    May 27 2025
    Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God's presence in the Temple, and the importance of worshipping God the way he desires to be worshipped. We also begin to hear how Solomon starts disobeying God and setting himself up for idolatry. Today's readings are 1 Kings 5, 2 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 66. 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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    21 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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I have been a Christian for a long time. I have read my Bible nearly daily for decades. I love Scripture —- it can speak to every part of my life (and yours =)).
January 1, 2021 I began listening daily to OneYearBibleOnline.com. It’s been so good — OT, NT, Psalms & Proverbs DAILY as we work our way through the Bible in a year.

Then, a week ago I discovered this one. It’s a bit of a different approach, but still excellent! SO, now my daily walk takes me about an hour because I like to hear BOTH presentations. I just picked up with where Fr. S is now, and I will go back and start over in January (unless he starts a new version?).

I love his approach, he speaks Truth and does it with a smile and love in his voice. Love starting my day this way! It’s been a great year in Scripture.

Spoiler: Not a Catholic

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Easy to follow, Fr. Schmitz explains key points and prayer in every chapter making this a joy to listen. Excellent job, bless you. Thank you!

Love this format!

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This has been life changing for me. I will be forever grateful for Fathers message as well as Jeff’s history context.

Changed my life

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excellent I can finally listen to the Bible over the year
thank you father Mike

excellent podcast

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Fr. Mike makes the Bible so easy to understand. I've learned so much because of this. BIAY has helped me grow tremendously in my faith, I am a better person because of the Lord's word I get to easily take in daily. I just love Fr. Mike! I'm so thankful for him and grateful to him for doing this with us and for us. He is a true blessing.

Fall in love with Christ

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