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

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Day 258: The Kingdom Is Here (2026)

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Fr. Mike introduces us to the Gospel of Matthew, including his genealogy, nativity, and the first days of his ministry. He pulls it all together to show that not only is

Sep 15
24 min

Messianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Matthew (with Jeff Cavins) - 2026

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Welcome to the third Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Matthew and explain what makes this gospel unique, such as its emphasis o

Sep 15
39 min

Day 257: Choose to Love (2026)

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Fr. Mike finishes the book of Jeremiah and highlights the final moment of hope at the conclusion. We also read the book of Obadiah and Fr. Mike challenges us to see who t

Sep 14
20 min

Day 256: Hard Seasons (2026)

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Fr. Mike encourages us to never stop talking to God, even in the hardest seasons of our lives. Much like yesterday's readings, we're seeing a lot of pain and suffering th

Sep 13
26 min

Day 255: God Is Good (2026)

Fr. Mike guides us through another chapter of Jeremiah and connects it to the sorrow and pain we hear in Lamentations. He reminds us that, even with such evil and despera

Sep 12
29 min

Day 254: Judgment of Nations (2026)

Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Jeremiah and emphasizes God’s judgment against the nations surrounding Israel. Fr. Mike also invites us to meditate on the wor

Sep 11
21 min

Day 253: Lamentations of Jeremiah (2026)

As Fr. Mike begins the book of Lamentations, we read about Jeremiah’s sorrow as he witnesses the siege and suffering of Jerusalem. In the book of Jeremiah, we hear a word

Sep 10
24 min

Day 252: Queen of Heaven (2026)

Fr. Mike points out Israel's continual disbelief in the prophet Jeremiah, and also explains who the queen of heaven refers to. We also conclude the book of Judith with Ju

Sep 9
25 min

Day 251: Judith and Holofernes (2026)

In our reading of Jeremiah today, Fr. Mike highlights Ishmael’s insurrection against Gedaliah and Jeremiah’s response. We also read about the defeat of Holofernes and the

Sep 8
27 min

Day 250: Final Wave of Exile (2026)

Fr. Mike expands on our reading today from Proverbs about the need to guard our speech toward one another. In Jeremiah, we see the final wave of destruction of Jerusalem

Sep 7
28 min

Day 249: Prayer of Judith (2026)

Fr. Mike highlights the wisdom and faith of Judith, heroine of the Old Testament, and shows us how her prayer in not just a prayer of intercession, but also one of praise

Sep 6
29 min

Day 248: Cut to the Heart (2026)

Fr. Mike points out how, like King Jehoiakim, we too can dismiss God's teachings instead of letting them cut into our hearts. The readings are Jeremiah 35-36, Judith 6-7,

Sep 5
28 min

Day 247: True Repentance (2026)

Fr. Mike points out the difference between the insincere repentance of King Zedekiah and the people in Jerusalem, and the true repentance of the people in the Book of Jud

Sep 4
26 min

Day 246: Rejoice in Doing Good (2026)

In today's reading from Jeremiah, Fr. Mike points out how God rejoices in doing us good, and wants to pour out his grace and mercy upon us. As we begin reading from Judit

Sep 3
27 min

Day 245: The Faithfulness of Daniel (2026)

Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Daniel and explains how Daniel models for us on how to live in exile and still be faithful to the Lord. We also see in Jerem

Sep 2
21 min

Day 244: Susanna's Righteousness (2026)

Fr. Mike reflects on the story of Susanna's righteousness in the book of Daniel. While celebrating Susanna's virtue, Daniel's wisdom, and God's faithfulness, Fr. Mike als

Sep 1
26 min

Day 243: The Lord's Plans (2026)

Fr. Mike highlights verse 11 from Jeremiah 29: "I know the plans I have for you...plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." Since we know God

Aug 31
33 min

Day 242: The Role of King Nebuchadnezzar (2026)

Fr. Mike explains why God asks his people to surrender to King Nebuchadnezzar even though it seems contradicting. We learn that God can use evil circumstances to win the

Aug 30
28 min

Day 241: Daniel and the Den of Lions (2026)

As we read the epic story of Daniel in the den of lions, Fr. Mike points out Daniel's valor and faithfulness in the midst of his powerless. We also learn the meaning of D

Aug 29
28 min

Day 240: Remaining Humble (2026)

Fr. Mike touches on Proverbs 16:3, which is about giving everything in our lives to the service of the Lord. He also emphasizes how important it is to humble ourselves be

Aug 28
27 min

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I’ve been seeking God for the last 2+ years. Fr. Mike has helped me walk closer and closer. He has helped me understand the bible both historically and metaphorically. Even in the short 2 years of me being here, I’ve been so enlightened. I cannot wait each day to listen. Thank you to Father Mike is such an understatement.

Thigh Fire · Sep 2026

Father Mike, stop yelling at me. I’ve subscribed now… 😂😭 JKJK! I’m so grateful for this gift God has provided to me and his children through you and ascension presents with the Bible in a year podcast. I too have been someone who could never get through Genesis. And although I’m not where yall are at right now while I’m making this review, I have found myself growing in discipline and consistency in reading the living word. Your prayers have also been teaching me how to pray myself. I was feeling quite stumped in my prayer life. And through the powerful prayer Father Mike makes every episode it’s inspired my prayer in the way I speak to God everyday, praise Jesus. My request is that we all as a collective hit that subscribe button lol so that Father Mike can sleep good at night. Thank you for all your great work Father. May the Lord continue to bless you and light a fire in you. May he continue to speak through you to reach more of his lost children. Because thanks to this podcast and the show the Chosen I’ve been encourage to come back to my faith and build a true relationship with my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Blessings 🙏🏼🤍

Karo Ross · Sep 2026

I am not a Catholic; I am an Episcopalian but I am thoroughly enjoying this podcast. I have learned so much & Fr. Mike has a very soothing voice. I am so glad I found it.

Sisterbic · Sep 2026

This podcast is a blessing to me every day and helps me stay close to the Lord even through hard times.

Angie Listener · Aug 2026

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