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

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

1,668 episodes · 20 with AI analysis

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 Bible Feel more confident about your understanding of Scripture Experience the transformative power of God’s Word in your daily life Start seeing the world through the lens of Scripture Each 20-25 minute episode includes: Two to three scripture readings A reflection from Fr. Mike Schmitz A guided prayer to help you hear God’s voice in his Word The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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Topics · top 10

Biblical narrative analysis and interpretation×3Catholic biblical interpretation×3Forgiveness and reconciliation theology×2Job's suffering and divine justice×2Covenant faithfulness and intergenerational accountabilityServant leadership and hierarchical inversionTemple organizational structure and gatekeeper rolesLevitical treasury management and dedicated giftsAging and physical decline in leadership transitionsSpiritual causes of physical phenomena

Analyzed Episodes

May 19, 2026

Day 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2026)

Covenant faithfulness and intergenerational accountabilityServant leadership and hierarchical inversionTemple organizational structure and gatekeeper roles
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May 21, 2026

Day 141: The Life of David (2026)

David's Final Words and LegacyLeadership and Succession PlanningTemple Construction and Religious Architecture
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May 17, 2026

Day 137: David Mourns Absalom (2026)

Grief and parental loss in leadership contextsAccountability and truth-telling to authority figuresForgiveness and reconciliation after conflict
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May 11, 2026

Day 131: Hope for the Future (2026)

Sexual violence and assault in scriptureConsequences of sin and moral failureParental responsibility and family leadership
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May 12, 2026

Day 132: David and Absalom (2026)

Biblical narrative analysis and interpretationForgiveness and reconciliation theologyRepentance and spiritual conversion
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May 13, 2026

Day 133: Persevering in Trust (2026)

Biblical narrative analysis and interpretationTrust and faith during personal crisisLeadership failure and accountability
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May 14, 2026

Day 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2026)

David's Rebellion and Civil WarConsequences of Adultery and MurderRepentance and Spiritual Humility
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May 15, 2026

Day 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2026)

Political intrigue and civil war strategy in ancient IsraelCounsel and advisory decision-making under pressureTemple construction and centralized worship practices
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May 16, 2026

Day 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2026)

Parental affirmation and child developmentLeadership decision-making under conflicting valuesInstitutional restructuring and organizational change
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May 4, 2026

Day 124: King David Rules (2026)

King David's consolidation of power over twelve tribes of IsraelJerusalem established as capital city and religious centerPhilistine military conflicts and divine guidance in warfare
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Apr 25, 2026

Day 115: King Saul is Spared (2026)

Biblical authority and God's sovereigntyPersonal limitations and self-awarenessSpiritual discernment in decision-making
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Jan 19, 2026

Day 19: Joseph and His Brothers (2026)

Joseph and his brothers narrativeJealousy and envy psychologyParental favoritism and family dynamics
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Jan 20, 2026

Day 20: Judah and Tamar (2026)

Biblical genealogy of Jesus ChristSexual ethics and procreation in scriptureRedemption through divine grace
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Jan 21, 2026

Day 21: Walking with God (2026)

Biblical narrative of Joseph in GenesisTemptation and moral integrityFalse accusation and wrongful imprisonment
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Jan 22, 2026

Day 22: Go to Joseph (2026)

Biblical narrative analysis and interpretationJoseph's character development and faithfulnessDream interpretation and divine communication
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Jan 23, 2026

Day 23: Judah Changes (2026)

Biblical narrative analysis and character developmentRedemption and personal transformation through faithFamily dynamics and parental love in scripture
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Jan 24, 2026

Day 24: Tears of Joy (2026)

Joseph's Reconciliation with BrothersFather-Son Reunion and Emotional ExpressionGod's Providence in Family Restoration
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Jan 25, 2026

Day 25: Job's Questioning (2026)

Book of Job and theodicyDivine suffering and redemptive purposeBiblical interpretation and Old Testament theology
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Jan 26, 2026

Day 26: God Responds to Job (2026)

Messianic prophecy in the Old TestamentTheodicy and the problem of evilDivine providence and God's permissive will
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Jan 27, 2026

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

Egypt and Exodus narrative arcGreat Adventure Bible Timeline methodologyLeviticus as discipleship manual
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