The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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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 BibleFeel more confident about your understanding of ScriptureExperience the transformative power of God’s Word in your daily lifeStart seeing the world through the lens of ScriptureEach 20-25 minute episode includes:Two to three scripture readingsA reflection from Fr. Mike SchmitzA guided prayer to help you hear God’s voice in his WordThe Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Recent Episodes

Day 174: The Prophet Hosea (2025)
Jun 23, 2025 – 23:57
Day 173: Confidence in God (2025)
Jun 22, 2025 – 24:40
Day 172: Uzziah's Pride (2025)
Jun 21, 2025 – 17:47
Day 171: Elijah and Elisha (2025)
Jun 20, 2025 – 24:18
Day 170: Joash's Downfall (2025)
Jun 19, 2025 – 21:36
Day 169: Joash Is Crowned (2025)
Jun 18, 2025 – 19:39
Day 168: Wicked Kinds (2025)
Jun 17, 2025 – 21:09
Day 167: Viaticum (2025)
Jun 16, 2025 – 27:58
Day 166: Responding in Faith (2025)
Jun 15, 2025 – 25:27
Day 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2025)
Jun 14, 2025 – 26:57
Day 164: Tearing Down Idols (2025)
Jun 13, 2025 – 22:59
Day 163: Faith Over Success (2025)
Jun 12, 2025 – 24:10
Day 162: Rehoboam Seeks Counsel (2025)
Jun 11, 2025 – 23:48
Introduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins)-2025
Jun 11, 2025 – 28:40
Day 161: The Crucifixion of Christ (2025)
Jun 10, 2025 – 19:16
Day 160: Jesus Warns the People (2025)
Jun 9, 2025 – 25:43
Day 159: Bearing Fruit (2025)
Jun 8, 2025 – 22:09
Day 158: The Reality of Sin (2025)
Jun 7, 2025 – 28:40
Day 157: Following Jesus (2025)
Jun 6, 2025 – 28:43
Day 156: Jesus Casts Out Demons (2025)
Jun 5, 2025 – 22:32
Day 155: Jesus is Lord (2025)
Jun 4, 2025 – 20:50
Day 154: The Baptism of Jesus (2025)
Jun 3, 2025 – 27:58
Messianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Mark (with Jeff Cavins) -2025
Jun 3, 2025 – 25:58
Day 153: The Decline of Solomon (2025)
Jun 2, 2025 – 23:44
Day 152: Being Forgotten (2025)
Jun 1, 2025 – 18:36
Day 151: Wisdom and Folly (2025)
May 31, 2025 – 21:02
Day 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2025)
May 30, 2025 – 29:12
Day 149: All Is Vanity (2025)
May 29, 2025 – 27:04
Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2025)
May 28, 2025 – 23:54
Day 147: Temple Worship (2025)
May 27, 2025 – 21:23
Day 146: The Universal Church (2025)
May 26, 2025 – 22:19
Day 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2025)
May 25, 2025 – 20:08
Day 144: David's Last Words (2025)
May 24, 2025 – 25:14
Day 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2025)
May 23, 2025 – 21:55
Day 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2025)
May 22, 2025 – 19:02
Day 141: The Life of David (2025)
May 21, 2025 – 19:36
Day 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2025)
May 20, 2025 – 21:21
Day 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2025)
May 19, 2025 – 22:05
Day 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2025)
May 18, 2025 – 18:59
Day 137: David Mourns Absalom (2025)
May 17, 2025 – 22:53
Day 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2025)
May 16, 2025 – 22:14
Day 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2025)
May 15, 2025 – 18:08
Day 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2025)
May 14, 2025 – 18:22
Day 133: Persevering in Trust (2025)
May 13, 2025 – 19:10
Day 132: David and Absalom (2025)
May 12, 2025 – 16:38
Day 131: Hope for the Future (2025)
May 11, 2025 – 24:17
Day 130: Nathan Condemns David (2025)
May 10, 2025 – 19:51
Day 129: David Commits Adultery (2025)
May 9, 2025 – 22:15
Day 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2025)
May 8, 2025 – 16:01
Day 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2025)
May 7, 2025 – 18:48

Recent Reviews

Chi on

Changed My Life

I’m Praying for You, Please Pray for Me!
MrWilson77

The best way to read the Bible is with Father Mike!

Thank you for your sincerity and wonderful explanations of each passage you read! You are truly doing God’s work!
Dolerita

Thanks

You have taught me so much I am very grateful God Bless you
Don11264

Thank you Ascension & Fr. Mike.

Thank you for helping me create a new daily habit learning & living by His the Word. Thank you for your daily prayers & explanations of the readings. Praying for you and all of us on this journey listening.
King J-Dog

Bible in a Year - Journey of a Lifetime

Reading the Bible cover to cover is achievable in a year with Fr. Mike…..unbelievable. Why did I wait so many years for this infusion of understanding and inspiration? Thank you Fr. Mike.
mackidscr

Outstanding Podcast

Fr Mike, you have done a superb job with the podcast. You make the bible easy to understand and to relate to. Thank you
MS Minneapolis

Third year doing Bible in a Year!

Even though this is the third time through, I take away something new each day. Thank you Father Mike!
Lil78375

Spirit filled

Always warm and loving in his reading and review of the word for the day. Wisdom and warmth everyday.
EPA58

Really deepening my faith

Through this series, my faith is becoming deeper and more consistent. I feel like I am being personally guided by father Mike, as I learned more about the Bible. And Jesus Christ.
Hilwim

So good!

2nd time through. The way Father Mike helps us relate to and explains the Bible is nothing short of miraculous. I’m a teacher and recommend this my students all the time.
Raunchy Angel

Shadow of Death

I am so grateful to you Father Mike for this podcast . Your commentary is invaluable , I am gaining clarity and understanding I never experienced before . I feel God is blessing me through listening to the Word of God daily . My heart is becoming sharper and I feel so glad to be part of this community . I am praying for you Fr. Mike . Thank you for praying for me and this community of believers .
Random reviewer 15438

Review

Thank you Mike Schmitz for spreading Christianity.
Sega is the best

Thank you!!!

This is amazing, thank you!
Phish82

Excellent Podcast

As someone that always got bogged down when trying other bible in a year methods(reading plans), this podcast is by far the best way.
Bwheels82

Thank you

Fr. Mike, thanks for sharing your love of our Lord and inspiring insight into the Bible. It took me almost four years to complete, but I did it! My goal for the next round is to make it through in under two! God bless you. I'm praying for you, please pray for me!
Grabowski27

Excellent!

This is my third time through and I’m still learning something new everyday. Fantastic content and commentary. I recommend this podcast every chance I get!
accuweathernew app

Question

Fr. Mike you do a great job I appreciate this very much, one question I have is why do you skip around it is a little hard for me to follow.
TRC_HM

Amazing daily practice!

This is such an important part of my day! What a wonderful way to spend a little time in the Bible. And Fr. Mike’s commentary is inspiring. I love this podcast! Thank you for offering it!
Baby Huey

Wonderful daily devotion

I’m not Catholic, but finding this podcast has meant so much to me. Thank you Father Mike. Listening every day has helped strengthen my relationship with God.
ItsOKifyoupronounceitStephen

It’s okay to go at your own pace and miss a day here and there.

I’m on my fourth year of trying to get through all 365 days. I let the other concerns in life get in the way. But when I make this part of my routine, the day is so much better. I can’t recommend doing this enough. I understand so much more, now.
Carlottawa

I was behind…

Which meant I “had” to listen to two or three segments a day. Now I’m caught up. I have to wait for tomorrow. Wahhh.
Dave chgfgjjgff

Awesome

Great way to learn about the Bible having somebody read it to you and explain afterwards
Clod Hopper and more

I’m not Catholic but am a Christian and love Father Mike’s daily Bible readings!

All who discover Father Mike’s Bible in a year podcasts, are spiritually blessed and learn that God uses all are who are faithful to God, thank you Lord!!!!
Red2138

A daily companion in the Bible journey

Fr. Schmitz brings such energy and depth of analysis. I have read through the Bible annually on my own but this podcast format is bringing many new insights. Listening is one of my favorite morning rituals.
LAlsted

Enlightening!

I am ever so grateful for this amazing podcast. I have always wanted to read the Bible, but failed at all of my attempts due to the obvious truth that I was so ill equipped to tackle it on my own. Fr. Mike and Jeff Cavins do a phenomenal job at explaining the historical and theological significance brought up by the readings. I feel I have received an important education AND have come to understand, appreciate, and love my faith and my God, and have a deeper connection to Jesus Christ.
Ross Crew

Make the Bible easy to follow and understand

I have attempted to read the Bible, only to give-up numerous times. Fr. Mike makes it so easy to listen to, and his prayer and commentary at the end of each episode make it easier to understand and relatable to today’s world. Only 134 days in so far, but can see this being an annual tradition for me.
iPod12316

Best thing ever

Father Mike Schmitz is the best! This podcast has changed my life.
Linoleum 13466

Best Ever

I have attempted to read the Bible on my own several times in any life without success. This is the best podcast I have ever heard. Finally able to read the Bible with Father Mike and grow in my faith
Jen0092

Enriching!

When I started Bible in the Year, I had no idea how much it would impact my life, how it would change the way I pray, how it would strengthen my faith and my love for our ever-faithful Lord! Thank you, Fr. Mike! Excited to begin Rosary in a Year.
ChanelGoddess

Amazing!!!

Love This Podcast Thank You Father Mike♥️🥰
Raa2006

Always interesting

I love to read the Bible anyway but to listen to Fr Mike commentate is very insightful and helpful. Love this podcast thank you!
ewd28

Awesome

This is the best way to go through the bible. I am grateful for your podcast Fr Mike.
Natashamor

Spanish?

I love love Love all the material and content for new/returning or any place in the journey of faith and catholic life people like myself! I just get so inspired and wish to share the same love to my Spanish speaking family! Thank you so much!
exfn1

A wonderful appreciated podcast

This is the third year listening to the Bible in a year daily Intend to keep listening year by year Starting each day hearing the Bible brings Jesus into my life daily. I look forward to listening every day! Love Father Mike. His obvious enthusiasm is infectious I’ve tried reading the Bible on my own, but got bogged down Father Mike brings the Bible alive He brings the Bible alive in my life and has deepened my spiritual life exponentially Thank you thank you for bringing this podcast to us!!
azmom1234

Thank you!!

God bless you Father Mike Schmitz! This podcast has been such a blessing in my life!
Alantrip88

Adam and Eve

I wonder if God had given Adam and Eve, the knowledge of good and evil from the beginning would leave had been able to see that Satan was evil and what he was asking in the garden of Eden, was evil, and maybe they could have saved themselves and humankind from sin? Just a thought.
Bible nerd x 3

Grateful

Thank you so much Fr Mike and Mr Cavins. I just completed this and this past year in the Bible has done more for me and my relationship with my Lord More than I can express. So thankful
Pjsch

My favorite part of the day

I have been listening to this podcast for 4 months and I love it! I’ve been a Christian since I was young, raised catholic and now I’m non denominational Christian and THIS is what I need for my soul to rejoice & to know Him. Father Mike has such a great passion for the lord & teaching. Thank you!
cghsr16

Changed my life

I can’t stop telling people how this very podcast has changed my life. I know the Holy Spirit has been guiding Father Mike and he brings Gods word directly to our ears. All you have to do is hit play. God Bless you, Ascension Press and Father Mike!
jmotayne

Amazing

The word read and the explanation with the prayers are so beautiful and helpful. I’ve struggled with understanding several portions of scripture but Father Mike does an incredible job of explaining it in a way that helps me understand. I’m so grateful I found this podcast it has truly helped me.
New Catholic75

Fantastic Podcast

This is a fantastic podcast. It is so helpful the summaries Father Mike gives at the end of each episode. His enthusiasm, positivity and genuine love for the Lord is quite apparent and contagious. I highly recommend!
PenguinInTheSun

Highly recommend

This is my third time listening. Each time I learn something new (or remember something I’d forgotten.) There are some parts of the Bible that are difficult, but Fr. Mike’s strong, kind faith is helpful there. So many more parts bring me joy. I truly believe this podcast has assisted me in developing a deeper relationship with God.
Diane003

Awesome podcast!

I am not Catholic, but my sweet friend is,and I enjoy and look forward to listening. My sister listens too, and has sent it on to several coworkers. You have a kind way of speaking to God’s children. Thank you, and praying for you.
EV9-Pods

Making a difference

Wonderful explanation from Fr. Mike on many parts of the Bible that I never knew about, while I drive to work. Thank you!
Linds13😜

Incredible, highly recommend for Christians new and old

So much praise for this podcast Fr. Mike is an excellent reader, first of all, he really puts emotion and good pacing within the bible narrative while sticking to the heart of the scripture’s intended meaning. The Adventure Timeline makes reading much easier to understand, and I am so grateful Fr. Mike always clarifies that it doesn’t matter if you miss a day—whether it’s your first, fiftieth, or hundredth day, it’s great that you’re here hearing God’s Word. What a great way to study the bible at your own pace, or a guided one! God bless!
Pappy Tourt

Man on Man

What an incredible journey. Just finished day 110 and feel blessed to be in this community. I am 62 and changing my life by reading the Bible. He is Risen!
Phranke

Wonderful

Second time through!! Thank you
CanYouSayShadowBanned

Greatest Podcast Ever

Fr Mike adds so much context and historical detail that it has improved my understanding of the Bible greatly. I’m often complimented in my Bible studies for my insight and I always say I learn it from Fr Mike and this podcast. This is my second time through it and I’m learning even more. Thank you Fr Mike for helping me grow closer to God and love Catholicism.
herb3333333ie

God bless Father Mike

Thank you father God bless you
Carp lover

Excellent

Father Mike is incredible, very well done!