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

Ascension
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Ezekiel
Proverbs
Jeremiah
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Deuteronomy
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David
Babylon
Solomon
1 Samuel
Jesus Christ
Judges
Gospel Of John
Gospel Of Mark
2 Kings
Great Adventure Bible Timeline
Israel
Saul
2 Samuel

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 s... more

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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 desperation filing the world these days, God is still good, and we still have reason to... more

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 words of the prophets and repent for our own failures and shortcomings. Today’s rea... more

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 of comfort from the Lord to Baruch. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 45-46, Lament... more

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 Judith's song of praise. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 43-44, Judith 15-16, and Pr... more

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Jeff Cavins
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Ascension
Episode: BONUS: If You Feel Like Giving Up (with Jeff Cavins) - 2025

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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Host of The Bible in a Year program, guiding listeners through daily scripture readings with reflections and prayer.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 101.1k ratings
  • Great tool

    I discovered Fr. Mike on YouTube years ago. This year I committed to reading and learning about the Bible. I find it fascinating. Great job Fr. Mike

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    InternationalWonderWoman
    Italy13 days ago
  • How do I opt out of this podcast?

    Not a fan, never-the-less, that is on me. However I can not get this podcast out of my library. Nowhere on the website does it help, just robotic answers that have nothing to do with my issue.

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    Michael
    United States16 days ago
  • Life Changing

    This podcast has been a life changing blessing.

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    L-Train112
    United Statesa month ago
  • 5/5!

    Father Mike does a wonderful job reading and explaining scripture. This has been an absolute blessing in my life.

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    Ltrain6676
    Canadaa month ago
  • Bible in a year

    Father, you asked who had downloaded the Bible in a year reading plan. I have visited ascensionpress,com/bibleinayear several times and cannot get it. I would love to be able to follow along but I can’t so I read along as you read each day. I had been such a blessing to me. Thank you.

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    Fab Ohio Girl
    United Statesa month ago

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The daily routine of reading plus reflection helps many start the day with focus and calm.
Many appreciate the depth and accessibility, and mention the accompanying reading plan and community aspects as strengths.
Listener feedback is consistently positive about the host's clear, compassionate delivery and practical takeaways.

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Day 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2026)
Q: So why is God hardening Pharaoh's heart?
Fr. Mike explains that God hardening Pharaoh's heart does not mean that God takes away his free will. Instead, it demonstrates how Pharaoh's own heart reacts to God's presence and revelation, either softening or hardening based on his disposition towards God's will.
Introduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) (2026)
Q: Jeff, is there any one last thing that you would say, okay, for context, as you walk through the Age of the Patriarchs, the period of the Patriarchs, keep this in mind?
Yeah, I think it's faith, and what is faith and trusting in God. This idea of faith is not simply believism, and Abram shows that he trusted God by stepping out and walking in it.
Messianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Matthew (with Jeff Cavins) - 2025
Q: What are some things that we can be listening for that are differences when it came to John, then Mark, and now here's Matthew?
Matthew is heavily dependent on the Old Testament and uses elements like genealogy to show the fulfillment of prophecy.
Messianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Luke (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)
Q: What makes this gospel different than the others?
Luke emphasizes the humanity of Jesus and includes stories about outsiders, often portraying the transformational power of repentance.

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A daily, scripture-forward program that guides listeners through the entire Bible in a year with brief readings, Fr. Mike Schmitz's reflection, and a short prayer. A distinctive feature is the integrated Great Adventure Bible Timeline context, with Jeff Cavins joining for special episodes to illuminate how readings fit into salvation history. Episodes are typically 20-25 minutes, designed for a steady daily routine and accessible for newcomers while offering depth for regular listeners. The show is noted for its clear teaching style, pastoral warmth, and emphasis on keeping scripture central in everyday life, with a commitment to keeping content free of charge and widely accessible.

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