The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
AscensionIn 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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1541 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryReligion & SpiritualityChristianity | |||
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2026 marks the 5th anniversary of Bible in a Year! Over the past five years, the Lord has taken this podcast to extraordinary places -- reaching listeners in more than 150 countries, becoming the #1 podcast in the U.S., and remaining the #1 religious... more
Congratulations, you have made it to the last day of the Bible in a Year journey! Fr. Mike concludes our journey through the Bible by reflecting on the promise of a new heaven and a new earth in Revelation 21. It is this profound promise that reassur... more
Fr. Mike dives into the fall of Babylon described in Revelation 18, pointing out how several images and expressions of this key chapter are taken from the judgmental oracles in the old testament, particularly those from the prophet Jeremiah. Fr. Mike... more
Fr. Mike draws a parallel between the symbols in the book of Revelation and the persecution by the Roman empire of the first Christians and encourages us to hold firm in our faith. Additionally, Fr. Mike reveals the beauty of the new covenant priesth... more
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Thank you very much for the podcast, it‘s a blessing. However, could you please try not to use the word “gosh” so frequently? That would be very helpful. Thank you.
Apple Podcasts5GZ77.
Switzerland19 days ago - Thank you
I found my way back to church I say back I was baptised and never taken back not brought up as Roman Catholic, it’s on all my paperwork and I’m stubborn iv always said I’m catholic and put my foot down about it and now iv found god I got a bible and I panicked how will I read this how does anyone get throw this and understand what they have read adding in I’m dyslexic I looked on Audible but the voice and the structure I was unable to concentrate and understand and then I found hallow and I’m 15... more
Apple Podcasts5madi6091
United Kingdom20 days ago - Thank you
Thank you! It took me two years to finish. I started in 2024 and made it 90 days and then I got in the way, not life just me. This year a renewed effort on Jan 1, started over from the beginning and I finished just yesterday. Everything here is so well done and explained so well, that it hard to imagine that I had gone my whole life without going over this entire book. You and this community will always be in my prayers. If you haven’t started it is worth it to start, and do it at your own p... more
Apple Podcasts5Robert Es
United States21 days ago This was exactly what I needed and made it very easy to follow along. Father Mike was great and looked forward to every day.
Audible5AnonymousUnited States21 days ago- Life-Changing
I am on my second reading of BIY. It is the first thing I do when I wake in the morning (after getting coffee). It has been a blessing beyond measure.
Apple Podcasts5KGB***United States22 days ago
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Spotify | #2 | United States/Religion & Spirituality |
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This podcast provides a structured journey through the entire Bible across 365 episodes, combining scripture readings with insightful commentary and reflections from a knowledgeable host. Each episode is designed to not only present scripture but also to facilitate a deeper understanding of how the stories and teachings within the Bible relate to personal experiences and contemporary life. With an emphasis on the narrative of salvation history, the format encourages listeners to contextualize biblical events and lessons in a way that resonates with their daily lives. Listeners can expect a blend of spiritual guidance, theological reflection, and practical applications, all reinforcing the transformative power of the scripture.
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1. The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
2. The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames)
3. The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
4. Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz
5. Catholic Saints
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