Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Day 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2024)
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike explains the significance behind sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as h...
Day 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2024)
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holine...
Day 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2024)
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Pr...
Day 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2024)
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job...
Day 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2024)
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God's covenant with Abram, and how it points to God's immen...
Day 6: Trust in the Lord (2024)
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their...
Introduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Congratulations, you've completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, ...
Day 5: Tower of Babel (2024)
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11,...
Day 4: The Flood (2024)
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1 and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God makes with Noah, and...
Day 3: Noah's Ark (2024)
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah's genealogy, why God...
Day 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2024)
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sac...
BONUS: Bringing the Bible Back to Catholics (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contain...
BONUS: Preparing for the Bible in a Year Journey (2024)
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins, to talk about The Great A...
Start Here: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We'll begin reading the Bible in the e...
BONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture (2024)
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we get ready for the Bible in a Year journey, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading the Bible tha...
Day 1: In the Beginning (2024)
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2...
Day 365: The Beginning and the End (2023)
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Congratulations, you have made it to the last day of the Bible in a Year journey! Fr. Mike concludes...
Day 364: Christ's Sacrifice Once for All (2023)
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike dives into the fall of Babylon described in Revelation 18, pointing out how several images ...
Day 363: The New Covenant Priesthood (2023)
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike draws a parallel between the symbols in the book of Revelation and the persecution by the R...
Day 362: The Woman Clothed with the Sun (2023)
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike continues to interpret the symbols within Revelation. He compares story of Our Lady of Guad...
Day 361: Judgment and Repentance (2023)
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike summarizes and contextualizes the book of Philemon, addressing the tension of slavery addre...
Day 360: Heavenly Worship (2023)
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike discusses the heavenly throne room seen in our reading from Revelation and our opportunity ...
Day 359: John's Apocalypse (2023)
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we begin reading from Revelation, Fr. Mike makes us aware of the symbolism found throughout this ...
Day 358: From Rebellion to Faithfulness (2023)
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike leads us through the book of Jude and discusses its main message of calling us to lives of ...
Day 357: Truth and Love (2023)
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christian love isn't just about feelings—it's about living in God's truth...
Day 356: God Is Love (2023)
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today Fr. Mike reminds us that God created us out of love, for love. Fr. Mike also points out where...
Day 355: The Things of This World (2023)
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike reminds us that, unlike Adam and Eve who gave into "the lust of the flesh, the lust of the ...
Day 354: Partakers of the Divine Nature (2023)
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike reflects on the powerful reality that the sacrament of Baptism makes us partakers of God's ...
Day 353: Sharing the Gospel (2023)
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike shares how verse 1 Peter 3:15 about being ready to give a reason for the faith that is with...
Day 352: Purified by Fire (2023)
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we begin reading 1 Peter today, Fr. Mike walks us through Peter's powerful message about persever...
Day 351: Draw Near to God (2023)
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes...
Day 350: Faith and Works (2023)
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike provides the context and background of the letter of James. Fr. Mike unpacks the beautiful ...
Day 349: Holy Indifference (2023)
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we conclude the book of Acts, and Fr. Mike reflects on our deep conviction to be the Church by...
Day 348: Rules for the New Life (2023)
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome...
Day 347: Witness to Unbelievers (2023)
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike outlines Paul’s trial before King Agrippa and his efforts to use his conversion story to ...
Day 346: Fruits of the Spirit (2023)
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike reminds us of the context of Galatians and reiterates Paul’s admonition not to revert to ...
Day 345: One in Christ (2023)
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Acts 24, Fr. Mike notes how Felix remained unmoved by Paul's teaching despite being compelled by ...
Day 344: The Thorn in Paul's Side (2023)
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike recaps Paul's trial before the chief priests and the plot to kill him in Acts 23. As we con...
Day 343: God Uses Paul's Past (2023)
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Acts 22, Paul's testimony falls on hostile Roman ears, and he narrowly escapes scourging by way o...
Day 342: Generous Hearts (2023)
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike comments on the growing divide between Judaism and Christianity that Paul experiences on mi...
Day 341: Eternal Weight of Glory (2023)
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our reading of Acts 20, Fr. Mike reflects on the healing of Eutychus, Paul's willingness to suff...
Day 340: The Power of the Holy Spirit (2023)
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit exemplified in Paul's interaction with those in Eph...
Day 339: Priscilla and Aquila (2023)
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses crooked lines to make a straight story, like Paul’s witness to P...
Day 338: Death Defeated (2023)
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue along the path of our forefathers in faith, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in the s...
Day 337: The Importance of Love (2023)
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike unpacks the events in Acts 16, describing Paul’s trust in the Lord as God frees him from ...
Day 336: The Council at Jerusalem (2023)
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike walks us through the Church’s first council in Acts 15 and highlights the importance of t...
Day 335: Run the Race (2023)
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of...
Day 334: The Meaning of Fasting (2023)
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourse...
Day 333: Peter Is Rescued from Prison (2023)
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today begins with Acts 12 and the miraculous rescue of Peter from prison by an angel. Reflecting on ...
Day 332: Barnabas and Paul On Mission (2023)
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike begins by explaining the confusion experienced by the early Christians as they struggled to...
Day 331: Peter Preaches to the Gentiles (2023)
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s reading from Acts, the Holy Spirit guides Peter to initiate ministry to the Gentiles, b...
Day 330: Saul's Conversion (2023)
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike breaks down Saul's miraculous conversion, explaining the significance of Jesus sending Anan...
Day 329: The Ethiopian Eunuch (2023)
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike focuses on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch and how it demonstrates the importa...
Day 328: Stephen Is Martyred (2023)
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike reflects on Stephen's heroic martyrdom and points out how those around him refused to hear ...
Day 327: Origin of the Diaconate (2023)
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike draws our attention to the cultural division present in the early Church and the origin of ...
Day 326: Life in the Spirit (2023)
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike discusses the ministry of the apostles and encourages us to allow God to work in our lives ...
Day 325: Boldness in Faith (2023)
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike highlights the boldness of Peter and John in our reading from Acts as they stand before the...
Day 324: The Name of Jesus (2023)
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Acts 3, Peter used God’s gift of healing to allow God to restore a lame man. Fr. Mike reminds u...
Day 323: Pentecost (2023)
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike shares the powerful story of the Holy Spirit coming upon the apostles in the upper room. He...
Day 322: The Ascension (2023)
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we begin the age of the church, transitioning from the Gospel of Luke to the beginning of the...
Introduction to the Church (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Church period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to discuss the final time period of the Bib...
Day 321: Jesus' Prayer in the Garden (2023)
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike highlights how Jesus didn't pray in order get something from God, he prayed in order to be ...
Day 320: Peter's Denial Foretold (2023)
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we draw near to the end of the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike briefly expands on the story of the poor ...
Day 319: Come, Follow Me (2023)
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike compares the story of the rich young man to the story of Zacchaeus, highlighting the differ...
Day 318: The Narrow Gate, the Lost Sheep, and the Prodigal Son (2023)
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike confronts the hard truth Jesus preaches in today's readings: Many people will ultimately ch...
Day 317: Persistence in Prayer (2023)
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike reflects on the goodness and providence of God the Father, emphasizing how Jesus calls us t...
Day 316: Absolute Surrender (2023)
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike discusses our call to deny ourselves and take up our cross, specifically focusing on God’...
Day 315: The Virtue of Mercy (2023)
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In light of a series of miracles in our readings for today, Fr. Mike focuses on our Lord’s compass...
Day 314: My Beloved Son (2023)
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike elaborates on the significance of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. He points out t...
Day 313: The Ark of the New Covenant (2023)
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we begin reading the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike draws our attention to Mary. He clarifies the diffe...
Messianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Luke (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the last Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Luke...
Day 312: Conclusion to the Old Testament (2023)
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike celebrates the accomplishment of reading the entire Old Testament and wraps up the books of...
Day 311: God Fights for You (2023)
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we get closer to the end of the Old Testament, Fr. Mike highlights one of the lessons we've seen ...
Day 310: Rivals for the Heart (2023)
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike points out how easy it is to take good things and make idols out of them, setting them up a...
Day 309: Praying for the Dead (2023)
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike breaks down the doctrine of purgatory as we read about Judas Maccabeus and his army praying...
Day 308: Little by Little (2023)
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike highlights how God fights as a heavenly ally with the people of Israel in 2 Maccabees 11, a...
Day 307: Courage in Battle (2023)
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Fr. Mike discusses the confidence that faith in God can provide as we fight the battles of ou...
Day 306: Wisdom Is Beautiful (2023)
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike draws our attention to the descriptions of wisdom found in our readings for today and refle...
Day 305: The Defender (2023)
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we hear the re-telling of the story of Judas Maccabbeus and his brothers fighting for the honor o...
Day 304: Life Beyond Death (2023)
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life ...
Day 303: Eleazar's Martyrdom (2023)
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike offers a recap of Eleazar's martyrdom and marvels at Eleazar's courage to avoid both sin, a...
Day 302: The Pursuit of Wisdom (2023)
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike concludes the book of Sirach today and encourages us to continue the pursuit of wisdom. In ...
Day 301: Rising Again (2023)
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we begin to wrap up the Old Testament, Fr. Mike reflects on our reading from Sirach and what we h...
Day 300: Conversion of Heart (2023)
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike provides context to the God-centered perspective of 2 Maccabees and compares it to the more...
Day 299: Jeremiah Hides the Ark (2023)
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike discusses the story of Jeremiah and the Ark of the Covenant, offering insight on where it w...
Day 298: The Gift of Life (2023)
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike gives us context for the beginning of 2 Maccabees and recounts the story of Nehemiah’s di...
Day 297: Using Good Things for Evil (2023)
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we...
Day 296: Know Your Heart (2023)
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we begin to wrap up 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike directs our attention to how 2 Maccabees will tell the ...
Day 295: Israel's Expectations (2023)
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our ...
Day 294: Judea Gains Independence (2023)
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our reading of 1 Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the the establishment of the new independen...
Day 293: Discipline Grounded in Love (2023)
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike focuses on the theme of disciplining children, reflected in our readings from Sirach and Pr...
Day 292: The Power of Words (2023)
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue our journey in 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike explains that this book of the Bible is unlike o...
Day 291: The Rise of King Alexander (2023)
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike breaks down the dramatic events from our reading of 1 Maccabees today, including; Jonathan'...
Day 290: Judas Maccabeus Dies (2023)
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike guides us through Judas Maccabeus' last battle, his death, and his succession. We learn tha...
Day 289: Wise Influences (2023)
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rul...
Day 288: Battling Against Gossip (2023)
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip,...
Day 287: Eleazar's Sacrifice (2023)
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike illustrates the story of Eleazar and the abandonment of peace terms between the Jews and th...
Day 286: The Battle to Choose God (2023)
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike walks us through the current battles of Judas Maccabeus and the Israelite people, emphasizi...
Day 285: Story of Hanukkah (2023)
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's reading from 1 Maccabees, we hear about the victory of Judas Maccabeus, which is also the...
Day 284: Near Occasion of Sin (2023)
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike points out how advice from books like Proverbs and Sirach may not apply perfectly to every ...