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

Ascension
Exodus
Leviticus
Job
Genesis
Deuteronomy
Numbers
God
Covenant
David
Moses
Proverbs
Jesus Christ
Solomon
Faith
Jerusalem
1 Samuel
Psalms
Joseph
Judges
Gospel Of John

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 talks about the destruction of Israel and explains how Jesus becoming man fulfills this prophecy we hear in Isaiah. He also points out the importance of God's anger with the Assyrians destroying Israel, even though he will bring the greatest... more

Fr. Mike highlights the purity of Tobias and Sarah's love and the power of their prayer as a married couple. Today we read Isaiah 7-8, Tobit 7-9, and Proverbs 10:5-8.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.

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Fr. Mike zeroes in on Isaiah 5-6 today. He emphasizes the literary masterpiece of the parable of the vineyard in Isaiah 5 and how it represents the story of Israel. He also shows us how Isaiah 6 is full of rich symbolism that points to the sacred re... more

Fr. Mike focuses on the book of Tobit today and explains why this beautiful book is missing from non-Catholic Bibles. He dives into the history behind the arrangement of the Bible and why the Catholic Bible includes 73 books. Today's readings are Isa... more

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Jeff Cavins
Catholic Bible scholar, co-host joining for the Divided Kingdom segment
The Great Adventure Bible Timeline
Episode: Introduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins)-2026

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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 100.3k ratings
  • The Bible in a year

    My grandmother listened to it all the time, and I fell in love with it, and now I listen to it almost every day

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    1cavs fan
    United States15 days ago
  • A Bible Read for Anyone of Any Faith

    I’ve been Catholic my whole life. Rarely a good Catholic but Catholic. I believe Father Mike reads and interprets so well that any one of any faith or no faith will love Gods word and look forward to Gods word tomorrow. Thank you Father Mike! To steal your line: I can’t wait to see you tomorrow😇

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    KajunConservative
    United States18 days ago
  • Faith through scripture

    I’m soo amazed everyday with this daily…listening to Father Mike and he explaining it, it has made me more closer to God & understanding it as well. I’m Catholic and this by far is great and easy to understand…Father Mike & Jeff Cavins are an amazing team together and both of their knowledge is fascinating to me…letting my family and friends on to this !!! Blessed be the name of the Lord Jesus Christ…

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    United States20 days ago
  • Feel good podcast

    This podcast just makes me me happy and feel good inside

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    perezistas
    United States22 days ago
  • The best routine

    So glad to have this podcast. It changed my life when I first did it back in its debut year, and I’m even more grateful now for Fr Mike Schmitz’s insights. Please check it out!

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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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