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.
In this episode of the Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz reads Jeremiah 51, Lamentations 4-5, and Proverbs 18:9-12, focusing on the condemnation of Babylon and the suffering of Jerusalem. He reflects on God's use of imperfect entities to bring about judgment and emphasizes that even in profound suffering, maint...
In this episode of the Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz reads from Jeremiah 47-48, Lamentations 2, and Proverbs 18:1-4, focusing on God's judgments against nations and the importance of personal repentance. He reflects on the prophetic calls for change and the need for individuals to examine their own lives, u...
In this episode of the Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz covers Jeremiah 41-42, Judith 12-14, and Proverbs 17:13-16, emphasizing Ishmael's insurrection against Gedaliah and the people's subsequent fear and distrust of God's instructions through Jeremiah. He also discusses Judith's bravery in beheading Holoferne...
In this episode of the Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz thanks supporters of Ascension's podcasts, explaining that donations enable the creation of free Catholic content. He then continues with Day 250, reading from Jeremiah 39-40, Judith 10-11, and Proverbs 17:9-12. Fr. Mike reflects on the readings, highligh...
In this episode of the Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz reads from Jeremiah 37 and 38, Judith 8 and 9, and Proverbs 17:5-8. He reflects on the readings, highlighting Jeremiah's suffering with his people and Judith's wisdom and trust in God. Fr. Mike emphasizes Judith's rebuke of the elders for giving God a tim...
In this episode of the Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz reads from Jeremiah 35-36, Judith 6-7, and Proverbs 17:1-4. He highlights the faithfulness of the Rechabites as an example for the Israelites and discusses King Jehoiakim's rejection of God's word. Additionally, he touches on the plight of the people of B...
In this episode of the Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz continues the journey through scripture, covering Jeremiah 33-34, Judith 3-5, and Proverbs 16:29-33. He emphasizes God's promise of healing and restoration for Israel, even amidst imprisonment and siege, highlighting the prophecy of the Messiah and the Ne...
In this episode of the Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz reads and reflects on Jeremiah 32, Judith 1 & 2, and Proverbs 16:25-28. He highlights the significance of Jeremiah buying a field as a sign of God's promise to bring His people back to their land, even amidst the Babylonian conquest. Fr. Mike emphasizes G...
In this episode of the Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on Jeremiah 31, Daniel 14, and Proverbs 16:21-24, emphasizing God's everlasting love and faithfulness, as well as individual responsibility for sin. He highlights the promise of a new covenant written on the hearts of believers, fulfilled in Jesu...
In this episode of the Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz announces that it is day 244, and he will be reading from Jeremiah chapter 30, Daniel chapters 12 and 13, and Proverbs chapter 16 verses 17 through 20, using the Revised Standard Version, 2nd Catholic Edition. He highlights God's promise to restore Israel...
In this episode of the Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz dives into Jeremiah 28-29, Daniel 10-11, and Proverbs 16:13-16, highlighting the contrast between false and true prophecy through Jeremiah's confrontation with Hananiah and his letters to exiles in Babylon, emphasizing God's promise of a future with hope ...
In this episode of the Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz covers Jeremiah 26-27, Daniel 8-9, and Proverbs 16:9-12. He discusses Jeremiah's prophecies and the threats he faced for speaking the truth, highlighting a moment when people defended him. Fr. Mike explains Nebuchadnezzar's role as God's servant and Jerem...
In this episode of the Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz reads from Jeremiah 24-25, Daniel 6-7, and Proverbs 16:5-8, providing context and insights into the scriptures. He explains that Jeremiah's writings are not strictly chronological and highlights the significance of the vision of the good and bad figs, whe...
In this episode of "The Bible in a Year," Fr. Mike Schmitz announces the continuation of the podcast beyond the year, its expansion to YouTube, and translation into other languages, requesting listener support for these endeavors. He then reads Jeremiah 23, Daniel 4-5, and Proverbs 16:1-4, emphasizing the importance of...
In this episode of the Bible in a Year podcast, Father Mike Schmitz reads from Jeremiah 22, Daniel 3, and Proverbs 15:29-33. He emphasizes the importance of caring for the poor, orphans, and widows as a crucial aspect of covenant faithfulness, alongside worshiping God. Father Mike delves into the significance of the na...
In this episode of the Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on Jeremiah's despair and the prophecies of Jerusalem's fall, highlighting Jeremiah's personal pain and isolation. Transitioning to the book of Daniel, he discusses Daniel and his companions' faithfulness in exile, including their dietary choices...
In this episode of the Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz reads from Jeremiah 18-19, Ezekiel 47-48, and Proverbs 15:21-24, reflecting on the themes of repentance, divine creation, and the consequences of actions. He discusses God's ability to reshape individuals and nations, like a potter with clay, and warns ag...
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