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…
Fr. Mike Schmitz guides listeners through Day 282 of his Bible in a Year reading plan, covering three biblical texts: 1 Maccabees 1, Sirach 1-3, and Proverbs 21:29-31. The episode focuses on the historical persecution of Jews under Antiochus Epiphanes and the desecration of the Temple during the Hellenistic period.…
Worth it if you're following the Bible in a Year plan, seeking daily biblical commentary from a Catholic perspective, or interested in understanding the historical and spiritual significance of the Maccabees and wisdom literature.
Fr. Mike Schmitz and Jeff Cavins introduce the Maccabean Revolt period, the tenth biblical era in their Bible in a Year reading plan. The episode covers the historical context of Greek oppression under Antiochus Epiphanes and traces the period through to Herodian rule. The hosts highlight the Maccabean family's…
Worth it if you're following the Bible in a Year plan and want historical context before reading 1 and 2 Maccabees, or if you're interested in the origins of Hanukkah and Jewish resistance to religious persecution.
Fr. Mike Schmitz guides listeners through Day 281 of his Bible in a Year reading plan, covering the final chapter of Nehemiah (chapter 13) along with the complete books of Malachi and Proverbs 21:25-28. The episode focuses on Nehemiah's return to Jerusalem, where he discovers the Israelites have strayed from God's…
Worth it if you're following the Bible in a Year plan, seeking daily spiritual reflection on how God's love relates to obedience, or wrestling with rationalizing disobedience in your own faith life.
Fr. Mike Schmitz concludes his daily Bible reading commentary by reflecting on the completion of two Old Testament books: Esther and Nehemiah. The episode covers the final chapters of Nehemiah (chapter 12) and Esther (chapters 9-11), along with a passage from Proverbs (21:21-24). The core theme centers on the…
Worth it if you're following the Bible-in-a-Year program, seeking daily spiritual guidance rooted in Scripture, or wanting accessible Catholic commentary on Old Testament narratives.
Fr. Mike Schmitz delivers a 19-minute daily reflection on scripture readings from Nehemiah 11, Esther 8 and 16, and Proverbs 21:17-20. The episode focuses on a distinction Schmitz identifies in Nehemiah 11: the difference between those who were able to settle in Jerusalem and those who were not. Rather than treating…
Worth it if you're following the Bible in a Year plan or seeking brief, accessible daily reflections that connect scripture to family patterns and personal choice.
Fr. Mike Schmitz guides listeners through Day 278 of his Bible in a Year reading plan, focusing on three passages: Nehemiah 10 (the covenant signing), Esther 5-7 (Esther's approach to the king), and Proverbs 21:13-16. The episode's central theme is "Power in Weakness." Schmitz draws a connection between Israel's…
Worth it if you're following the Bible in a Year program or seeking brief daily spiritual reflection that connects Scripture to personal faith commitment.
Fr. Mike Schmitz guides listeners through Day 277 of his Bible in a Year program, focusing on the theme "Such a Time as This"—the idea that God positions us in specific places and times to fulfill His purposes. The episode covers three biblical passages: Nehemiah 9 (reflecting on God's faithfulness), Esther 4 and 14…
Worth it if you're following the Bible in a Year program, seeking daily spiritual reflection on God's providence, or looking for encouragement to recognize your role in God's purposes.
This episode is part of Fr. Mike Schmitz's daily Bible-in-a-Year reading plan. The 18-minute episode covers three biblical passages: Nehemiah 8 (the people's emotional response as Ezra reads the law of Moses), Esther 3 and 13 (the introduction of the central conflict as Haman, with royal backing, plots to destroy the…
Worth it if you're following the Bible in a Year program and want Fr. Mike's daily guidance, or seeking a brief daily spiritual reflection on these specific passages.
Fr. Mike Schmitz continues his daily Bible-in-a-Year reading plan, covering three separate biblical passages in this 27-minute episode. The readings span Nehemiah 6-7, Esther 1-2, and Proverbs 21:1-4. According to the show notes, the episode focuses on two main narrative threads: first, the obstacles and opposition…
Worth it if you're following the Bible in a Year reading plan and want brief daily commentary on the assigned passages.
Fr. Mike Schmitz continues his daily Bible-in-a-Year series with Day 274, focusing on Nehemiah's experience rebuilding Jerusalem's wall while facing opposition. The episode covers readings from Nehemiah 4-5, Esther 11-12, and Proverbs 20:27-30. The central theme is perseverance in the face of obstacles when doing…
Worth it if you're following the Bible-in-a-Year reading plan or seeking brief daily spiritual reflection on biblical themes of perseverance and faith.
Fr. Mike Schmitz continues his daily Bible commentary series, focusing on Nehemiah's call and the theological significance of work as divine participation in God's Kingdom. The episode draws from three readings: Nehemiah 3 (the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls), Zechariah 14 (eschatological vision), and Proverbs…
Worth it if you follow the daily Bible reading plan, seek brief spiritual reflection on work and calling, or appreciate Fr. Schmitz's accessible Catholic teaching style.
Fr. Mike Schmitz introduces the book of Nehemiah as part of his daily Bible-in-a-Year reading plan. The episode covers Nehemiah chapters 1-2, along with supplementary readings from Zechariah 12-13 and Proverbs 20:20-22. The core focus is on Nehemiah's exemplary response to God's call—specifically his willingness to…
Worth it if you're following the Bible-in-a-Year plan, seeking daily spiritual reflection with accessible teaching, or wanting brief, actionable guidance on faith and character.
Fr. Mike Schmitz guides listeners through Day 271 of his Bible in a Year reading plan, covering Ezra 9-10, Zechariah 9-11, and Proverbs 20:16-19. The episode focuses on God's instruction prohibiting Israelites from marrying foreign women, exploring the theological reasoning behind this command. Schmitz examines Ezra's…
Worth it if you're following Fr. Schmitz's Bible in a Year program and want guided commentary on these specific passages, or if you're interested in messianic prophecy connections between Old and New Testaments.
Fr. Mike Schmitz continues his daily Bible-in-a-Year reading plan, focusing on Day 270 with passages from Ezra 7-8, Zechariah 7-8, and Proverbs 20:12-15. The episode's central theme is God's favor toward Ezra, which Fr. Mike attributes to three specific practices: Ezra's commitment to study God's laws, his obedience…
Worth it if you're following the Bible-in-a-Year plan or seeking brief daily spiritual reflection on Ezra's character and the nature of authentic religious practice.
Fr. Mike Schmitz guides listeners through Day 269 of his Bible in a Year reading plan, focusing on Ezra 5-6, Zechariah 4-6, and Proverbs 20:8-11. The central theme is encouragement not to be discouraged by small things in one's life, drawing from Zechariah's visions as the theological anchor. Fr. Mike connects the…
Worth it if you're following the Bible in a Year plan, seeking daily spiritual encouragement about trusting God with small efforts, or interested in Christological readings of Zechariah.
Fr. Mike Schmitz continues his daily Bible-in-a-Year series with Day 268, focusing on the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem following the Jewish return from exile. The episode covers readings from Ezra 3-4, Zechariah 1-3, and Proverbs 20:4-7. The core teaching centers on two interconnected themes: the historical…
Worth it if you're following the Bible in a Year program or seeking daily Scripture guidance with accessible commentary and spiritual reflection.
Fr. Mike Schmitz and guest Jeff Cavins introduce the ninth biblical period in the Bible in a Year reading plan: the Return. This episode focuses on the Israelites' restoration to Jerusalem following exile, the emergence of the Pharisees as a significant religious movement, and the development of common household…
Worth it if you're following the Bible in a Year program and want historical and theological context before diving into the Return period texts.
Fr. Mike Schmitz guides listeners through Day 267 of his Bible in a Year reading plan, focusing on the books of Ezra and Haggai alongside Proverbs 20:1-3. The episode centers on the Israelites' return to the promised land following their exile, using this historical narrative as a springboard for a contemporary…
Worth it if you're following the Bible in a Year plan, seeking daily spiritual reflection on scripture, or want a brief Catholic perspective on combating spiritual apathy.
