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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 s... more

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As we continue to read about Jesus' ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus' power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today's readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21.

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Today we read about Jesus' teachings and miracles that confirm his identity as Lord. Fr. Mike emphasizes the divinity of Jesus revealed in his actions, and clarifies historical facts about his life. The readings are Mark 3-4 and Psalm 20.

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As we begin reading the Gospel of Mark, Fr. Mike points out several amazing details about the baptism of Jesus, as well as some important points about the healing of the paralytic. The readings are Mark 1-2 and Psalm 11.

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Welcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Mark and discuss how this short Gospel helps us understand both the identity and mission of Jesus.

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Jeff Cavins
One of the creators of The Great Adventure Bible Timeline
Ascension
Episode: Introduction to the Exile (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)

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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Fr. Mike Schmitz; host of The Bible in a Year series; affiliated with Ascension and The Bible in a Year podcast

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 99.8k ratings
  • Sincerity

    Fr Mike is genuine in how much he loves God’s Word and wants to share with all who listen to his podcast.

    Audible
    5
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    United States47 hours ago
  • Connected

    This podcast really helps you step into faith in just one daily dose ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Searching & Grounded
    United States3 days ago
  • Read the Bible, Listen to the Bible

    Fr. Mike does an excellent job in taking the Bible Timeline and breaking it down for us to understand context and importance. So good that you can listen every day and keep coming back.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Works for us
    United States4 days ago
  • Man oh man, what a gift!

    Father Mike is a gem and this podcast is changing lives

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hunbun2
    United States4 days ago
  • Amazing Resource

    What an adventure! Fr. Mike does a great job leading the way through the Bible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rob Neubs
    United States9 days ago

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Great for daily devotion and understanding how the Bible pieces fit together.
Engaging and accessible spiritual guidance with clear scripture context.
Compelling pastoral reflections that make scripture practical for everyday life.
Solid, faith-affirming teaching with a quality host and reliable timeline context.

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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 Catholic scripture-focused podcast guiding listeners through the entire Bible in a year with daily readings, reflections, and prayers. The program integrates a reading plan aligned with a large Catholic Bible timeline, and features on-air context from a renowned Bible scholar collaborator to help listeners understand how each reading fits into the broader story of salvation history. Noteworthy is the steady cadence of 20–25 minute episodes that pair scriptural passages with practical application, spiritual reflection, and prayer, making it a trusted resource for lay Catholics seeking deeper understanding and daily devotion.

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