The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
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.
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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Sep 10, 2023 • 24min
Day 253: Lamentations of Jeremiah (2023)
This podcast explores the book of Lamentations and Jeremiah's sorrow over the siege of Jerusalem. It discusses prophecies of destruction and judgment, the use of alphabetic acrostic style in Lamentations, and the power of laments to transform pain into prayer and find hope in difficult times.
4 snips
Sep 9, 2023 • 26min
Day 252: Queen of Heaven (2023)
Fr. Mike discusses Israel's disbelief in Jeremiah, the book of Judith concludes with a celebration of victory, the importance of true friendship is highlighted in Proverbs, and the worship of the Queen of Heaven is explored.
Sep 8, 2023 • 27min
Day 251: Judith and Holofernes (2023)
Fr. Mike discusses Ishmael's insurrection against Gedaliah and Jeremiah's response. The defeat of Holofernes and the praise of Judith for her courage and virtue. The evil actions of Ishmael and the chaos he causes. Exploring the stories of courageous women in the Bible.
Sep 7, 2023 • 27min
Day 250: Final Wave of Exile (2023)
The podcast discusses the fall of Jerusalem and the events leading up to it, including the escape and capture of King Zedekiah. It explores a passage from Proverbs about forgiveness and wise speech. The chapter also delves into the fall of Jerusalem and the exile of the people of Israel. It mentions Judith's plan to defeat the enemy and a preview of the book of Lamentations.
Sep 6, 2023 • 29min
Day 249: Prayer of Judith (2023)
Fr. Mike discusses the wisdom and faith of Judith in the Old Testament. He highlights her prayer as one of intercession and praise. The podcast covers Jeremiah's imprisonment, his rescue from a cistern, and introduces the character of Judith. It explores the idea of embracing suffering and trusting in God's timing. The episode also focuses on Judith's profound prayer of praise and thanksgiving.
Sep 5, 2023 • 29min
Day 248: Cut to the Heart (2023)
The podcast discusses how we often dismiss God's teachings, like King Jehoiakim. It explores the themes of disobedience, destruction, and trusting in God's care. It also highlights the faithfulness of the Recovites and the consequences faced by King Jehoiakim for cutting off portions of the scroll containing God's words.
5 snips
Sep 4, 2023 • 27min
Day 247: True Repentance (2023)
Fr. Mike discusses the difference between insincere repentance and true repentance in the Bible. He explores the readings from Jeremiah, Judith, and Proverbs. The podcast addresses restoration, promises, covenant, defense preparations, and the importance of self-control.
Sep 3, 2023 • 27min
Day 246: Rejoice in Doing Good (2023)
Fr. Mike explores how God rejoices in doing us good and pours out his grace and mercy upon us. The podcast discusses the readings from Jeremiah, Judith, and Proverbs, highlighting the significance of hope, faith, and God's judgment. It also delves into the conquests and destruction during the Babylonian siege, as well as God's forgiveness and the introduction to the Book of Judith, expressing anticipation for upcoming chapters.
Sep 2, 2023 • 22min
Day 245: The Faithfulness of Daniel (2023)
Fr. Mike discusses the faithfulness of Daniel and how he models living in exile. Jeremiah promises a new covenant fulfilled in Jesus Christ. The power and sacrifice of Jesus are explored, along with the significance of the new covenant. Renewal through Mass and the Eucharist is highlighted as the fulfillment of God's promise.
Sep 1, 2023 • 27min
Day 244: Susanna's Righteousness (2023)
The podcast explores the story of Susanna's righteousness in the book of Daniel, highlighting the themes of virtue, wisdom, and faithfulness. It warns against the corruption of the heart by worldly temptations. The readings cover Jeremiah, Daniel, and Proverbs, emphasizing hope, salvation, and making choices aligned with God's will. It examines the perversion of power and the importance of remaining faithful in the face of false accusations.
