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Fr. Mike Schmitz

Mentioned in 51 analyzed podcast episodes across 4 shows

A Catholic priest and podcaster who hosts multiple faith-focused series including *The Bible in a Year*, *The Catechism in a Year*, *Sunday Homilies*, and *The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast*. Across these programs, he provides theological commentary, scriptural analysis, homilies, and spiritual guidance on Catholic doctrine and biblical interpretation. His work focuses on daily catechetical instruction, pastoral reflection on faith topics, and theological education for Catholic audiences.

Episode Appearances

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

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · May 21, 2026

Day 141: The Life of David (2026)

Catholic priest and host of The Bible in a Year podcast, providing biblical commentary and spiritual reflection

David's Final Words and LegacyLeadership and Succession PlanningTemple Construction and Religious Architecture
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The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · May 21, 2026

Day 141: The Last Judgment (2026)

Catholic priest and host of the Catechism in a Year podcast, providing theological commentary on Catholic doctrine

Last Judgment and eschatologyParticular judgment versus final judgmentResurrection of the dead
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The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · May 19, 2026

Day 139: I Believe in Life Everlasting (2026)

Host of the Catechism in a Year podcast, guides daily theological reflection on Catholic doctrine

Particular judgment vs. final judgmentHeaven as communion with the TrinityBeatific vision and face-to-face encounter with God
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · May 19, 2026

Day 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2026)

Catholic priest and primary host of the Bible in a Year podcast, providing biblical commentary and spiritual reflection

Covenant faithfulness and intergenerational accountabilityServant leadership and hierarchical inversionTemple organizational structure and gatekeeper roles
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The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · May 17, 2026

Day 137: Dying in Christ Jesus (2026)

Host of The Catechism in a Year podcast, providing theological commentary on Catholic catechesis

Sacramental theology and baptismChristian eschatology and resurrectionDeath and mortality in Catholic teaching
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · May 17, 2026

Day 137: David Mourns Absalom (2026)

Hosts the Bible in a Year podcast, providing daily Scripture readings and theological commentary for listeners

Grief and parental loss in leadership contextsAccountability and truth-telling to authority figuresForgiveness and reconciliation after conflict
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · May 16, 2026

Day 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2026)

Catholic priest and primary narrator providing biblical commentary, theological reflection, and spiritual guidance throughout the episode.

Parental affirmation and child developmentLeadership decision-making under conflicting valuesInstitutional restructuring and organizational change
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The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · May 16, 2026

Day 136: Questions of Resurrection (2026)

Host of the Catechism in a Year podcast, leads daily catechetical instruction and commentary on the Catechism

Bodily resurrection theologyCatechism of the Catholic ChurchEschatology and the last day
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · May 15, 2026

Day 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2026)

Hosts the Bible in a Year podcast, providing biblical commentary and spiritual reflection on daily scripture readings

Political intrigue and civil war strategy in ancient IsraelCounsel and advisory decision-making under pressureTemple construction and centralized worship practices
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The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · May 15, 2026

Day 135: The Resurrection of the Body (2026)

Hosts and leads daily theological reflection on the Catechism of the Catholic Church

Resurrection of the bodyChristian eschatologySoul-body dualism in theology
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · May 14, 2026

Day 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2026)

Hosts The Bible in a Year podcast, providing biblical commentary and spiritual guidance on daily scripture readings

David's Rebellion and Civil WarConsequences of Adultery and MurderRepentance and Spiritual Humility
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The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · May 14, 2026

Day 134: The Forgiveness of Sins (2026)

Host and primary speaker of the Catechism in a Year podcast, providing theological commentary and pastoral reflection on Catechism content

Forgiveness of sins in Catholic theologySacrament of baptism and original sinSacrament of penance and reconciliation
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The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · May 12, 2026

Day 132: Mary Mother of the Church (2026)

Host of the Catechism in a Year podcast, leading daily reflections on the Catechism of the Catholic Church

Mary as Mother of the ChurchMarian Intercession and MediationThe Order of Grace
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · May 12, 2026

Day 132: David and Absalom (2026)

Hosts and narrates the Bible in a Year podcast, providing theological commentary and spiritual reflection on daily scripture readings

Biblical narrative analysis and interpretationForgiveness and reconciliation theologyRepentance and spiritual conversion
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The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · May 11, 2026

Day 131: The Communion of the Church (2026)

Catholic priest and primary host of the Catechism in a Year daily podcast series

Communion of SaintsThree States of the Church (Triumphant, Suffering, Militant)Intercession of Saints in Heaven
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The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · May 4, 2026

Day 124: Teaching, Sanctifying, and Governing (2026)

Host of The Catechism in a Year podcast, leading daily commentary on the Catechism of the Catholic Church

Papal Infallibility and Its LimitsThe Three-Fold Office of BishopsMagisterium and Ordinary Teaching Authority
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · Apr 25, 2026

Day 115: King Saul is Spared (2026)

Host of the Bible in a Year podcast, provides biblical commentary and spiritual guidance based on daily Scripture readings

Biblical authority and God's sovereigntyPersonal limitations and self-awarenessSpiritual discernment in decision-making
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The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · Apr 25, 2026

Day 115: Wounds to Unity (2026)

Priest and host of the daily Catechism in a Year podcast, providing theological commentary and spiritual reflection

Christian ecclesiology and the nature of the ChurchEcumenism and interfaith Christian relationsSchism, heresy, and apostasy in Christian history
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The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · Apr 24, 2026

Day 114: The Church Is One (2026)

Catholic priest and host of the daily Catechism in a Year podcast series

Four Marks of the Church (One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic)Church Unity and Doctrinal CoherenceTrinity as Source of Ecclesial Unity
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The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast · Feb 12, 2026

The Devil’s Last Weapon Against You (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Host and primary speaker discussing Catholic theology, sin, confession, and spiritual warfare from a pastoral perspective

Habitual sin and weaknessSacrament of confession and reconciliationGod's mercy and grace
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The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · Feb 12, 2026

Day 43: Creation Is Good (2026)

Host and primary speaker of the Catechism in a Year podcast, providing theological commentary and spiritual guidance

Divine Providence and God's SovereigntyPrimary and Secondary CausalityCreation as Ordered and Good
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · Feb 12, 2026

Day 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2026)

Host and narrator of the Bible in a Year podcast; provides theological commentary and spiritual guidance throughout episode

Tabernacle Architecture and ConstructionArk of the Covenant SymbolismMercy Seat Theology
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The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · Feb 11, 2026

Day 42: The Work of Creation (2026)

Host of the Catechism in a Year podcast; presents and explains Catholic catechetical content daily

Creation theology and doctrineHoly Trinity and creative actionCreation ex nihilo (creation from nothing)
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · Feb 10, 2026

Day 41: The Day of Atonement (2026)

Host of the Bible in a Year podcast; provides theological commentary and spiritual guidance on daily Scripture readings

Old Testament Law and JusticeDay of Atonement (Yom Kippur)Jewish Festival Calendar
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · Feb 9, 2026

Day 40: Laws of Justice (2026)

Host of the Bible in a Year podcast; provides scriptural commentary and theological interpretation throughout the episode

Biblical Law and Justice SystemsRestitution and Legal RemediesPurity Laws and Bodily Discharges
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · Feb 8, 2026

Day 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2026)

Host and primary speaker providing biblical commentary, interpretation, and theological analysis throughout the episode

Old Testament slavery laws and regulationsBiblical interpretation and historical contextualizationAncient Near Eastern legal systems and practices
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The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · Feb 7, 2026

Day 38: Summary of the Trinity (2026)

Host of The Catechism in a Year podcast; primary speaker and theological guide for the episode

Trinity doctrine and Christian mysteryDivine substance, essence, nature, and personTheological terminology: theologia and oikonomia
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The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast · Feb 5, 2026

If This Doesn’t Bother You, That’s a Problem (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Host and primary speaker; Catholic priest delivering theological commentary on Gospel narratives and spiritual growth

Gospel interpretation and biblical storytellingSabbath law and religious observanceSpiritual self-examination and introspection
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The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · Feb 5, 2026

Day 36: The Nature of the Trinity (2026)

Host of the Catechism in a Year podcast; presents daily catechetical content on Catholic doctrine and theology

Holy Trinity dogma and theological formulationDivine substance, nature, and essenceTrinitarian persons and their distinctions
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The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · Feb 4, 2026

Day 35: Formation of Trinitarian Dogma (2026)

Host of The Catechism in a Year podcast, primary speaker and theological educator throughout the episode

Trinitarian Dogma FormationTheological Terminology and PhilosophySubstance and Essence in Theology
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The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · Feb 3, 2026

Day 34: Unity in the Holy Spirit (2026)

Host of The Catechism in a Year podcast, leading daily theological discussion and catechetical instruction on Catholic doctrine.

Holy Trinity theology and divine personsFilioque controversy (Holy Spirit procession)Eastern Orthodox vs. Roman Catholic theology
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The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · Feb 2, 2026

Day 33: God as Father (2026)

Host and primary speaker of the Catechism in a Year podcast, providing theological commentary and spiritual guidance on Catholic doctrine

Trinity doctrine and theological formulationGod as Father—theological meaning and revelationJesus Christ's identity and relationship to God the Father
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The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · Feb 1, 2026

Day 32: The Most Holy Trinity (2026)

Host and primary speaker of the Catechism in a Year podcast, providing theological commentary and spiritual guidance

The Holy TrinityChristian BaptismCatechism of the Catholic Church
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · Jan 31, 2026

Day 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2026)

Host and narrator of the Bible in a Year podcast; provides scriptural commentary and spiritual reflection

Biblical plagues and divine judgmentProcrastination and spiritual resistanceLevitical laws and temple worship practices
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The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · Jan 30, 2026

Day 30: God Is Who Is (2026)

Host and primary speaker; Catholic priest leading daily Catechism commentary and theological reflection for the podcast series

God's existence as being itself vs. contingent creationDivine attributes: truth, love, faithfulness, constancyThe Trinity as eternal exchange of love between Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · Jan 30, 2026

Day 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2026)

Host and primary speaker providing scriptural commentary and spiritual interpretation throughout the episode

Biblical narrative of the Exodus and plaguesGod's revelation of the divine name (YHWH/Yahweh)Sin offerings and atonement in Levitical law
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The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast · Jan 29, 2026

Why Did Judas Betray Jesus?

Catholic priest and host of the podcast, primary speaker analyzing Judas's betrayal and theological implications

Judas's betrayal of JesusGospel accounts and biblical accuracyMotivation versus action in moral judgment
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The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · Jan 28, 2026

Day 28: The Nature of God (2026)

Host and primary speaker who guides listeners through daily Catechism readings and theological reflection on God's nature.

Trinity theologyGod's nature and attributesApostles Creed
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · Jan 27, 2026

Introduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) (2026)

Host of The Bible in a Year podcast, guides listeners through daily scripture reading and theological reflection

Egypt and Exodus narrative arcGreat Adventure Bible Timeline methodologyLeviticus as discipleship manual
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · Jan 27, 2026

Day 27: The Birth of Moses (2026)

Host and primary speaker of the Bible in a Year podcast, providing scriptural commentary and theological analysis

Book of Exodus narrative and historical contextMoses birth and early lifeEgyptian slavery of Israelites
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · Jan 26, 2026

Day 26: God Responds to Job (2026)

Catholic priest and host of the Bible in a Year podcast providing daily Scripture commentary

Messianic prophecy in the Old TestamentTheodicy and the problem of evilDivine providence and God's permissive will
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The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · Jan 26, 2026

Day 26: Communion of Believers (2026)

Priest and primary host guiding daily Catechism readings and theological commentary for the podcast series

Apostles' Creed structure and historical developmentNicene Creed theological expansion and Council of Nicaea (325 AD)Trinitarian theology and divine nature articulation
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · Jan 25, 2026

Day 25: Job's Questioning (2026)

Hosts and narrates the daily Bible In A Year podcast, providing theological commentary and spiritual guidance

Book of Job and theodicyDivine suffering and redemptive purposeBiblical interpretation and Old Testament theology
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Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz

Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz · Jan 24, 2026

Episode 123145: 1/25/26 God Shows Up

Host and speaker delivering homily on faith, providence, and moral conviction through personal and biblical narratives

Biblical interpretation and messianic fulfillmentCatholic theology and ecclesiologyPro-life ethics and abortion
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · Jan 23, 2026

Day 23: Judah Changes (2026)

Hosts and narrates The Bible In A Year podcast, providing daily biblical commentary and spiritual guidance

Biblical narrative analysis and character developmentRedemption and personal transformation through faithFamily dynamics and parental love in scripture
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The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · Jan 23, 2026

Day 23: We Believe (2026)

Priest and host of the Catechism in a Year podcast, providing theological commentary and spiritual guidance on the Catechism

Personal faith versus communal faithThe role of the Church as mother and teacherFaith as the beginning of eternal life
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · Jan 21, 2026

Day 21: Walking with God (2026)

Hosts and narrates the Bible in a Year podcast, providing theological commentary and spiritual guidance on daily Scripture readings

Biblical narrative of Joseph in GenesisTemptation and moral integrityFalse accusation and wrongful imprisonment
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · Jan 20, 2026

Day 20: Judah and Tamar (2026)

Hosts and narrates the daily Bible In A Year podcast, providing scriptural commentary and spiritual insights

Biblical genealogy of Jesus ChristSexual ethics and procreation in scriptureRedemption through divine grace
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The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · Jan 20, 2026

Day 20: Stepping in Faith (2026)

Hosts and narrates the Catechism in a Year podcast, providing theological commentary and spiritual guidance

Definition and nature of saving faithIntellectual faith vs. volitional faithObedience of faith in Scripture
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · Jan 19, 2026

Day 19: Joseph and His Brothers (2026)

Hosts and narrates the daily Bible in a Year podcast, providing scriptural commentary and spiritual application.

Joseph and his brothers narrativeJealousy and envy psychologyParental favoritism and family dynamics
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