podcast

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

by Ascension

Day 113: Broken Trust (2026)

23.04.2026 • 00:16:01

In today's readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our h...

Day 112: True Friendship (2026)

22.04.2026 • 00:17:56

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kind...

Day 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2026)

21.04.2026 • 00:19:44

Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan's brotherly friendship with David, and Saul's bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David st...

Day 110: David and Goliath (2026)

20.04.2026 • 00:19:41

Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David's heroic courage in this battle ...

Day 109: A Heart of Obedience (2026)

19.04.2026 • 00:17:45

As we continue to read about Saul's vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with Go...

Day 108: Saul's Vanity (2026)

18.04.2026 • 00:21:35

Fr. Mike highlights Saul's brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today'...

Day 107: Samuel's Speech (2026)

17.04.2026 • 00:20:49

As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. Th...

Day 106: Saul Is Chosen (2026)

16.04.2026 • 00:21:05

As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has...

Introduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2026)

16.04.2026 • 00:24:45

Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the peop...

Day 105: It Is Finished (2026)

15.04.2026 • 00:26:16

In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection betw...