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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
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…
Episodes
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 79: Psalms of Ascent (2026)
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…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 78: The Song of Moses (2026)
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…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 77: God Is Faithful (2026)
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…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 76: War Against Midian (2026)
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…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 75: The Keeping of Vows (2026)
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…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 74: Joshua Appointed (2026)
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…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 73: Inheritance of Land (2026)
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…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 72: The Plains of Moab (2026)
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…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 71: The Source of the Law (2026)
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…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 70: The Offense of Balaam (2026)
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…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 69: The Bronze Serpent (2026)
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…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 68: The Waters of Meribah (2026)
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…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2026)
Fr. Mike breaks down God's divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today's readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2026)
Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it's important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 65: Revolt Against Moses (2026)
Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 64: Consequences of Sin (2026)
Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today's…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 63: Israel's Rebellion (2026)
In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2026)
As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict between Aaron, Miriam, and Moses and explains why Miriam appears…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 61: Complaining in the Desert (2026)
Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 60: Intercessory Prayer (2026)
Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and makes note of how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 59: Obligations to God (2026)
As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned…
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Day 58: A Chosen People (2026)
Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God's…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 57: Hear, O Israel (2026)
Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 56: Jealous Husbands (2026)
Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 55: Obedience to God (2026)
Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 54: The Tribe of Levi (2026)
Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2026)
Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2026)
Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the…
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Introduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) (2026)
Congratulations, you've completed the Egypt & Exodus period and you've arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 51: Israel's Worship of God (2026)
As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today's readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus…
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Day 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2026)
Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 49: The Year of Jubilee (2026)
Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36…
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Day 48: God's Presence (2026)
Fr. Mike reflects on God's presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today's readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 47: The Golden Calf (2026)
In today's reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our…
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Day 46: Set Apart for God (2026)
Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 45: Pray for Priests (2026)
As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 44: Priestly Garments (2026)
Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2026)
Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus…
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Day 42: Moral Laws (2026)
Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today's readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18…
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Day 41: The Day of Atonement (2026)
Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament…
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Day 40: Laws of Justice (2026)
Today, Fr. Mike explains how God's heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22…
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Day 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2026)
Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 38: The Ten Commandments (2026)
Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today's readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 37: The Mystical Works of God (2026)
Today's episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18…
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Day 36: Manna from Heaven (2026)
Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read…
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Day 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2026)
Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 34: The Passover Instituted (2026)
Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12…
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Day 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2026)
In today's reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about…
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Day 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2026)
As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharaoh to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response…
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Day 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2026)
Fr. Mike points out how today's reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also…
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Day 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2026)
Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy on us. Today we read Exodus 6-7…
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Day 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2026)
Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses' call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that can worship him…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 28: The Burning Bush (2026)
Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Today's'…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 27: The Birth of Moses (2026)
Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses, and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Introduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) (2026)
Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common…
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Day 26: God Responds to Job (2026)
Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to…
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Day 25: Job's Questioning (2026)
Where is God in Job's suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job's questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our…
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Day 24: Tears of Joy (2026)
Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today's readings are Genesis 45-46, Job…
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Day 23: Judah Changes (2026)
We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah's heart and how his change shows us…
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Day 22: Go to Joseph (2026)
Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, in the New Testament…