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.
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  • Day 352: Purified by Fire (2024)

    Day 352: Purified by Fire (2024)
    Dec 17 2024
    As we begin reading 1 Peter today, Fr. Mike walks us through Peter's powerful message about persevering in trials, trusting that those sufferings purify our love and faith by teaching us to love God for his own sake and not just the gifts he blesses us with. Finally, as we wrap up Colossians, Fr. Mike highlights St. Paul's call to uphold the obligations we have to others in society, in our family, and in our work. Today we read 1 Peter 1-2, Colossians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:10-14. 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 351: Draw Near to God (2024)

    Day 351: Draw Near to God (2024)
    Dec 16 2024
    Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9. 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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    26 mins
  • Day 350: Faith and Works (2024)

    Day 350: Faith and Works (2024)
    Dec 15 2024
    Fr. Mike provides the context and background of the letter of James. Fr. Mike unpacks the beautiful truths contained in the letter of James, including a discussion of faith and works and addressing the importance of demonstrating our intrinsic belonging to the Lord through our actions. Today’s readings are James 1-2, Philippians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:1-6. 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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Excellent look at the Bible

Thank you Fr Mike for this fantastic trip through the Bible in one year. Parts of Scripture can be tedious others we think we know but really do not. Fr Mike (and Jeff) make them accessible and enlightening.

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A real blessing

Nicely presented with genuine warmth and piety. Enjoyable to listen to well structured. Have previously done Bible in a year and felt confused by some of the more challenging parts the talk after the passage is read really helps love this podcast. Thank you Mike.

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explaining the bible

fabulous way to read the bible, and understand what you here, to grow closer to God

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A must listen for everyone

A complete blessing of a podcast. Thanks be to God for Fr. Mike and Ascension Press.

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First 111 Bible chapters

I am enjoying receiving the daily podcast. Of course I knew the Bible, but not so in details and with very interesting explanations, which they are useful because made relevant with our modern life.
The Father is an excellent communicator, I also love the short prayer, different every day. If I have to add one criticism, it would be only that sometimes Father Mike speaks too fast (English not my first language, I am Italian).

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Absolutely fantastic!!!

I don't think I'd be able to go through the Bible without this podcast. The reflections and exposition bring it to to life. It would be so hard to study alone without these explanations and the praying community

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God Bless Father Mike!

Father mike is amazing at explaining and reading the bible in a way that makes you WANT to listen!!

My understanding of the old testament wasn't great. There was so much I didn't understand. Father Mike has a way about him that my understanding is much much better!
Father Mike seems GENUINELY happy to be going through this journey with us!!

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Our Father in Heaven, please bless, support and encourage my brothers and sisters in Christ to complete this journey. Open our hearts O Lord, that we may understand and accept Your word. We Thank you for Father Mike and you to bless him for making this journey possible.
In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Amen, Lord have mercy.

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Fr Mike’s Bible in a year - is wonderful & highly recommended

Fr Mike’s Bible in a Year podcasts are an invaluable resource to deepen one’s journey in faith and understanding of the Old and New Testaments. I have learned SO much from this app. Fr Mike gives an interpretation of the readings each day and does so in a sympathetic, intelligent though assessable manner and does not avoid some of the more challenging topics outlined particularly in the Old Testament (this is the first time I’ve managed to get through this). This is throughly researched and planned with insights given at each new book in the Bible by a Bible academic Jeff Caven. One feels part of a prayer community listening to this app - all due to Fr Mike’s warm and positive personality, he is the campus priest at Deluth University, Minnesota and has a wonderful way of reaching out to young students. Thank you SO much for uploading these podcasts- I will definitely return to these often - even after completing the books from Genesis to Revelation.

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So helpful for a non Catholic

Thank you, Father Mike, for this podcast.I am a Christian, but I do not belong to the Catholic Church.This podcast is helping me understand God's love for me and all people.It is read in a way that holds my attention and the explanations you give clarifys what God is saying to us. i would recommend this podcast to all denominations and faiths. It is so encouraging.

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