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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 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.
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Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today's readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130.
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Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today's readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129.
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2Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today's readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128.
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Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today's readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126.
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Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel's relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan's sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125.
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Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God's power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today's readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123.
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Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel's unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance.
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Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today's readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121.
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Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120.
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Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
In today's readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118.
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Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Fr. Mike points out why it's important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117.
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Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel's weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today's readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today's readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113.
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Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad's daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses' successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua's leadership. Today's readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn't get an inheritance of land, because they're receiving something much greater. Today's readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111.
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Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today's readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107.
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Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today's readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106.
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Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today's readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105.
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Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God's laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today's readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Fr. Mike describes the miracle of the waters of Meribah that God performs for his people in the wilderness. He also explains the logic behind the laws God gives his people to restore their morality as they learn to live in relationship with each other. Today we read Numbers 19-20, Deuteronomy 21, and Psalm 100.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
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I love how Passionate Fr. Mike is. I love the "maybe even Tigers oh my" line 😁 And I love his analogies. really truly enjoying this podcast 🙏
wonderful ❤️
thank you
What you are talking about here father is what Bugnini did with the Novus Ordo that you might celebrate daily. That is a man-made rite, the true mass is the Vetus Ordo, or the Roman Catholic and apostolic Mass.
that was SCARY!! I wish Fr. Mike talked about it a little bit
lol It's true about Amazon.
At this point in time, does God know he will send his son to save our sins?
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Am so happy to join this podcast, my son introduce it to me. Due to the nature of my job, i get so much worries and agitated, sad and confused about my life after a long suffering and working, having nothing but to continue in hard labour. But joining this since yesterday, am lifted and have an inner peace now. Knowing that God has plans for me.
as someone commented back in 2021 on Day 5, the way we use the word Nimrod as an insult probably dates back to the early Bugs Bunny cartoons (~1940s). Bugs Bunny insults Elmer Fudd (the pathetic hunter who never succeeds) by calling him Nimrod. I am not sure if the Bugs Bunny scriptwriters decided to begin this, of if this was already a joke at that time and the Warner Brothers team just ran with it. It is fascinating to me (born in the 60s) that by the time I saw those cartoons in the early 1970s, the identity of the biblical Nimrod was lost. I had never heard of him until I read the bible cover to cover, and I don't think Nimrod is ever mentioned in the Sunday Mass readings. But when that was a popular joke back in the early 40s (late 30s?), that MUST have been funny ONLY because the listener would (of course) know Genesis!! How else would it be funny?? So much had changed over a few decades. Thanks for your work, Father Mike!
2023 and I am listening for the 3rd time along with the Catechism in a Year. Bless you Fr Mike and Jeff!
I'm trying to catch up to the right day. Every reading is so good.
my grandmother always said “God willing” I do it now too 😇
Such a great song/prayer♥️
Good stuff Father, keep up the Good work! I'm praying for you, please pray for me. God Bless;)
Episodes not dropping in the morning, yesterday or today.
what happen to episode 647 I never got it
what happen to the next episode. the last one I got was 250
did episode 646 not air??? I can't bring it up. thanks
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