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.

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Recent Reviews

Jan Kerth

Bible in a Year with Father Mike Schmitz

Dear Father, I went on Day 303, on October 29th, 2024 as the episode read on the program sheets. However, Day 302 was performed again. Hopefully the correct episode for October 29th will be provided as well as the other episodes for this year. Thank You so much for this podcast!! God bless
Kagy257

Ken

I had no idea your podcasts were too controversial for my cruise ship to let me download. Fantasy football is okay but not father Mike or the rosary!
Earl From NY

Everyday I Thank God For Leading You To Podcasting

Thank You God And Fr. Mike Your Words Convict Me A Lot I Realize If You’d Have Asked Me At The Beginning Of The Year I WouldHave Called Myself An OK Catholic Far From It I’ve Been Living My Life Wrong For The Last 32 1/2 Years In Case You’re Counting That Means I’m 39 1/2 Since I’ve Started Listening I’m Trying To Improve My Life And This Podcast Is Helping Me Immensely To Live A Truly Catholic Life I Still Slip But Now I’m Not As Terrified Of It Now I Sincerely Apologize For My Sins And Go To Reconciliation I’m Not Perfect But I Sure Hope I’m Closer To It Than I Was At The Beginning Of The Year So Thanks Again
StefM1

Amazing!! I’m learning so much!

I listen to the podcast on the Hallow app. I am a non-denominational Christian and grew up as a Baptist, but have learning so much about the truth about Catholicism. There are a lot of misconceptions about the Catholic Church. I was taught different as a child in the differences about Protestant Christianity and Catholicism, when in reality there are a lot of similarities. It has given me a completely new perspective. Thank you so much and God Bless!
Bdub-Bible

Finally

This podcast brings clarity to events in the Bible, and really is making it such a pleasure to read and to listen to the Bible. I appreciate your comments at the end of the podcast, which also provides more clarity and relevance to our daily lives. Thank you, all involved in the production of the podcast for the joy it brings me to know that each time I listen or follow along in my bible I am becoming more and more excited to continue to hear and understand GOD’s word.
Phuque Joe Biden

This is vital.

Without this I may never have read the Bible. So thank you so much! My intention is to go all through this year and start again next year and do it again, and again and again until either the podcast is no longer available or I am gone.
DarKeg

Loving the Bible

I’m behind because I keep listening to episodes that touch my heart and I want to hear it again. Thank You Father Mike for your loving presentation. Bless You.
shalomwalker

Best reading of bible in a year

This my 3rd time listening to bible in a year. Thanks Father Mike for all the work you and your team put in to bringing God’s Word to millions
81 Huskie

You need this

Just listen! So well done. My 4th time thru. I learn something new each time. The Bible connects with my heart differently every time I listen. And Father Mike’s comments are a blessing
Esterina91

Heart warming

I am so glad my son sent me the link. Fr Mike soft reading voice and his clever commentary speak to my heart! I have to make up a lot! Thank you!
arlington22207

A life long goal

Finally! This has been a life long goal. Going thru the bible alone has been too discouraging esp Deuteronomy. Now every morning as I dress I listen to Fr mike read. LOVE HIM! Gives me perspective. I might well RE listen in the car. On weekends sometimes I read what I listened to the past week. I never understood the 12 tribes (Reader- make sure u review the names of the 12 sons of Jacob- their names exist thru-out the Bible. It really is a dynasty... ). Fr Mike is a blessing. Love the review at the end of every reading!! Love ending with prayer. Thank u!!!
Bill, The FIG MAN

Best ever!!

I’ve been through many Bible studies over the years. This is by far the best ever! I am now almost finished with this one with Father Mike for the second time. I plan to continue to listen to this whole podcast as many times as I can before I enter the pearly gates !
Follower of Christ our Lord

Awesome

Life changing. One of the most impactful experiences I have ever had in my entire life. Highly recommend if you are looking to grow your faith, and take action in building a stronger relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ! Simply wonderful!
billiobuddumz

Third time through

I’m on my third time through and absolutely love the grounding that this provides in my life each day as I drive to work. What a blessing!
CENCALFATBOY

It’s has changed my life

I am an adult with ADHD and absolutely cannot sit and read. Finding this Podcast that allows me to hear the Bible is a blessing. It has changed my life. I have never been able to read the whole Bible and hear the message(s) until now. I have always been a practicing Catholic, but never read the entire Bible. I started the Podcast in June of 2024 and now listen daily. Thank you so much for this resource. I also purchased the great ascension bible to follow along with and study. These resources helped this old guy who cannot sit a read the Bible, to finally hear and experience the word of GOD! May GOD continue to bless you all for providing this resource for people like me who have focus issues when reading.
AM25*

Great

My daily go to. It’s like a prayer. Food for my heart and soul.
Slider1947

Thank you Father

Don’t apologize for reviewing and revealing each paragraph in your words after reading God’s words. It really helps me to hear it again and hear your interpretation. God bless you and I am praying for you.
bossmurray

Fr. Mike is our current day Saint Paul

Thank you Fr. Mike for accepting God’s call
Nakerokres

Excellent podcast

Such an easy way to get through the Bible in a year. Great insights too! Thank you Fr. Mike! God bless you.
santos314

Daily routine

Every day look forward. As Jeff Cabins and Father, says that you will get something knew. Amazing how each day God speaks to you through this scripture and discussion. Look forward everyday and the peace I feel when I listen.
jmbaf

BIAY

Father Mike makes it interesting, fun and valuable to go thru the Bible in a year with him. I haven’t found any other format that goes over the word, teaches in ways that are understandable to me, and says a daily prayer over me. This is my third year doing it with him. He has a great sense of humor and a special way of sharing what the Word says. I was raised as a Catholic but for about 40+ years I have belonged to a Nondenominational Church. The first year I went thru all the books with him but since then I have gone back to my NKJV of the Bible and just skip over the books that aren’t in my Bible. I wake up every morning with a feeling of hopefulness, usefulness and discipline and I wonder what I will learn from the Lord today because he Word of God is living and He brings newness of purpose and life every time I go thru it with Father Mike and the Lord.
Seeking Truth & Wisdom

Great Way to Learn The Bible

This podcast has helped me to finally commit to going through the entire Bible, and especially the Old Testament, which I struggled with in the past. It provides a systematic approach to learning the Bible by grouping various books together on a timeline. The priest who narrates the podcast (Mike Schmitz), offers helpful insight at the end of each reading to highlight what the Scripture is teaching, and he also makes it enjoyable for the listener. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone who has a desire to learn the Bible, but has trouble finding time to commit to it on a regular basis.
Rosie's Goddaughter

IPod has day 223 podcast loaded on day 233

Technical glitch--guess God wanted these words amolified
Viviann Caroline

What a blessing!

The gift that keeps giving!
tushy pusher

On Fire

Thank you for this Bible in a Year Podcast. It has unlocked a hunger to know God. I am on fire for Jesus, and this podcast has planted the seed.
Tasha Blasi

First time reading and listening to the Bible

Thanks for making it so much easier to understand
C.S. Louis

I love this podcast!

Fr. Mike has helped me understand so much about my faith and the Bible. He also helps me to do this every day, because he makes it so easy. I’m so much closer to God now and my prayer life is better. I appreciate him and all of those who make his podcast possible.
uu you iuih

An Endless Resource

I love that I can listen anytime anywhere. Bible in Year serves as a great prayer resource when you need to go deeper or get “back on track.” Father Mike’s insights and prayer after the Bible readings are a great reminder of Gods personal love for you and for me.
rodriguesart1

flies by

fr mike gives us a great interruptation of the bible. i couldnt have done it without this community. thanks. :)
Bob20241

Excellent!

Great work, thank you for bringing the everlasting truth of the Bible to our ears and hearts.
MamaCee7

Excellent

This is an amazing excellent podcast for learning about the Bible. I love Fr Mike’s reading & commentary.
hateamazonmusic

My Daily Walk

Father Mike is awesome and does such a great job explaining what you have read each day. This podcast has become a part of my drive to work everyday, I am on my 2nd year of listening.
Listeners don't be cheap

Learning, Challenging, Growing in Faith

I started my journey with Fr. Mike thanks to the Hallow app, hearing his homilies and then landed on the Catechism in a Year. After a full year of the Catechism, I’m now 238 days into the Bible in a year and learning and growing even more. I am so excited to hear the New Testament explained more clearly. As a lifelong Catholic, then a Catholic school teacher, I cannot believe all I have learned throughout the past two years. 🤯 Thank you for this gift!
CTWC4

So good!

I have almost completed four trips around the sun with this podcast and it just keeps getting better as I listen to the word of God. Hearing Fr Mike’s daily energy and insight has been a blessing and has kept me engaged in a way that reading alone (for me) would not have accomplished. I thank Fr. Mike, Jeff Cavins and all of the group at Ascension for bringing this wonderful podcast to the world. It is a new and dynamic way to spread the word of God!
CS392

All 5 stars

One of the best Bible in a Year plans out there! Can’t recommend enough. God bless Fr. Mike and all the people that made this possible.
CrookGirls

The Bible in a Year

Truth is what is spoken by Father Mike in a kind authentic way as he helps unveil the Lord's love and desires for us as revealed to us in the Holy scriptures.
Giambelardo

223 uploaded as 233

Wrong day uploaded
Rita Mimi 2000

What a blessing!

My grandson knew I have read the Bible every year since the year of his birth-2000. This year he graduated from Texas A&M and he and a group of his Corp of Cadet friends went to Bible study at St Mary’s together. They got really busy so decided to do Father Mike’s Bible in a Year podcast together because they could listen while doing other things and be sure to get the Word. He told me about it and I decided to do it with them. I grew up in the Southern Baptist church (my dad was a deacon) so I have been absolutely amazed at what a wonderful blessing Father Mike has been to me. And my personal trainer who is Catholic bought the Ascension Bible for me so I can read along. There are no words to express my thanks for this blessing but THANK YOU AND THANK FATHER MIKE!!! I have ordered the Catechism in a Year to do in 2025.
Chrys W

A God send 😊

The Holy Spirit very clearly speaks through Father Mike. Profound humility and a clear sense of God’s love for His children, and His rescue plan for those same children.
🥰💖CMF💖🥰

Amazing ✝️🙏🏼

I have always wanted to read the entire bible but it seemed so daunting and I was never able to get past the first few books. The way this is broken down makes it incredibly manageable. And Father Mike’s discussion of the daily chapters is so very helpful for my understanding of God’s word and my faith. I absolutely recommend this podcast whether you’re reading along with your own bible or simply listening, it’s an amazing way to immerse yourself in your faith. I could not be more grateful for this opportunity to grow in my faith and understanding of God.
Riss Mo

Good for any walk of life

If you’ve wanted to commit to the Word and don’t have time to sit down and read every day, this is for you! Father Mike does such a great job reading the scripture and also breaks it down for a further understanding. This is amazing for any religion or walk of life. I am so grateful for this podcast! It keeps me going and rejuvenates my soul.
phatdabs4eva

Dios es Amor !

Thank you Father Mike Schmitz for sharing the word and preaching to me whether I’m driving, falling asleep, or crying on my knees. Jesus saves and Jesus redeems. I thank God for having your podcast in my life. May the blood of Jesus cover you and may you be blessed. God is good all the time, all the time God is good !!! 💗
Keiakia

Thank you

Thank you Father Mike! This was my first time going through the entire Bible as an adult. I remember Bible study as a child but reviewing it now and seeing it as a history book has provided so much understanding and clarity. I truly appreciated going on this journey with you.
Single Mom Smiling

Beautiful

What can I say that hasn’t already been said about Father Mike and this podcast, never mind about the Word of God? Thank you Father Mike and Ascension for uniting the various Bible stories in a way that makes sense and helps us understand God’s plans for humanity.
senior tarheel

Inspired

I really am at peace these days. I look forward to spending my time each morning starting my day with the bible and the catechism. I enjoyed the enthusiam that Father explains the word to us each day and relates the Word to us each day personally.
Michigan Donald

I’m a Bishop Barron fan, but now I’m conflicted

Fr Mike, Thank you so much for giving me the continued journey of faith. For a decade or more I’ve been a Bishop Barron listener. He does such a great job! But, I was looking for a different daily routine to help in my faith. And, literally January 1st 2024 I started and have kept up. Sometimes I miss but no worries I might play a makeup session on my way to work and then the next on my way home. It has been great to hear your words after you do the readings. My favorite moment is when you say,”man o man” it gets me everytime. The world will be a better place when everyone gives Christ and his Church a chance. So much beauty. Keep up the good work. Don
Teddybear2470

Father Mike Explains so Well

I always thought I had known much about the Bible or I guess enough about the Bible as a Catholic, but the way Father Mike explains the text and goes into the deep dive of translation of the original text is phenomenal, absolutely life changing.
Mike G from Texas

Good for your soul

This is the best podcast that has ever been recorded, as none is better for your soul than this one.
Okay!?123

Opening my heart

Father Mike, you’ve explained so much to me and I’m in aw. I feel the love of God. I’ve been on my journey and I’ve mentioned you in my testimony, I’ve let it known your amazing and your daily reading is much needed. You’ve picked me up while I was so down just reminding me of Gods love. I’m thankful. May God always bless you Father Mike.
Dun Mhuire

The Word was The Big Bang

This is my fourth year of tuning in daily to Father Mike’s Bible in a Year. This daily meditation and study has not only taught me the lynch pins of my faith, it has been an essential source of strength in the toughest years of my life. I have experienced the power of The Word, the prayers of this community and the wisdom of God through knowing the story of salvation in ways that my own attempts could never bring. Thank you to Father, to the BIAY community and to Jeff Cavins and Bishop Cozzens for this nourishing journey, it is a daily blessing to us all!

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