The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Ascension Catholic Media
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- Religion & Spirituality
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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.
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Day 162: Rehoboam Seeks Counsel (2024)
Fr. Mike explains why it's better to seek counsel from those who don't necessarily always agree with us, using the experience of Rehobo′am as an example. He also touches on the failed leadership of Jerobo′am as he leads his people into false places of worship and idolatry. Today's readings are 1 Kings 12, 2 Chronicles 10-11, and Song of Solomon 1.
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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Introduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)
Welcome to the Divided Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explain the critical information needed to understand the rest of our biblical readings. They talk about Solomon's alliances with foreign nations, the growth of a civil war, and the incredible significance of 1 Kings 12:16.
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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Day 161: The Crucifixion of Christ (2024)
Fr. Mike finishes the gospel of Mark by reflecting on the death and resurrection of Christ. He also encourages us to reflect on the redemption of our own sins every time we see a crucifix and to return that same sacrificial love to God every day. Today's readings are Mark 15-16 and Psalm 22.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
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Day 160: Jesus Warns the People (2024)
Fr. Mike guides us through Jesus' warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end of Mark's Gospel. He also touches on how Jesus' behavior in the Garden of Gethsemane should serve as an example to us, and explains why Judas' betrayal was so heartbreaking. Today's readings are Mark 13-14 and Psalm 68.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
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Day 159: Bearing Fruit (2024)
As we read about Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus' interactions with his disciples and the sadducees, and his reaction to the widow's offering. We learn that a life rooted in Jesus, is a life that bears good fruit. Today we read Mark 11-12 and Psalm 67.
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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Day 158: The Reality of Sin (2024)
Fr. Mike highlights the reality of sin and our capacity to choose hell as we read about Jesus' teachings on temptations, divorce, and wealth. Jesus' teachings can be challenging, but following him is the path to true holiness. Today we read Mark 9-10 and Psalm 29.
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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Customer Reviews
Life-changing!
Helpful in reading and understanding the Bible. Spirit-filled experience. 🥰
It Makes my Day Special
When in 2004 we watched the series Our Father Plan, I knew that it would change our community’s way to read the Bible. Then, we bought the Great Adventure video and study materials. It put our heats on fire. Ever since we are grateful for this help that made the Bible alive for us. This podcast, however is even more exiting since we can listen to the entire Bible a bit every day and makes our days different.
It is an experience of the Presence of the Trinity.
Thanks for this precious tool.
M. Giovanna, abbess of Trappistine In Philippines
WHAT A GIFT!
I completed the BIAY series and “what a gift!”. True to it’s promise, it has changed the way I understand and appreciate Scripture, my faith, and just everything. To Fr. Mike, Jeff Cavins and all those who have and continue to make this podcast, know that you have blessed my life through this. Thank you. God bless “and I cannot wait to see you in the next one.”