The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) BONUS: Fr. Mike Reflects on 5 Years of The Bible in a Year
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Dec 31, 2025 Fr. Mike reflects on the incredible five-year journey of the podcast, highlighting its global reach and profound listener transformations. He shares inspiring stories of conversion from restrictive places and the life-changing impact of Scripture on diverse individuals. The podcast’s success remains unstoppable, with yearly surges in listeners. With gratitude for his team and divine guidance, he invites everyone to embark on the journey anew, emphasizing the power of faith and the new features in the Ascension app.
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Unexpected Global Impact
- Fr. Mike recounts early uncertainty when launching the podcast and the surprising global reach it achieved.
- He shares stories of listeners from over 150 countries, including conversions from Islam and secret listeners in hostile nations.
Conversions Under Persecution
- Fr. Mike shares vivid stories of listeners who converted to Christianity after listening, including those risking their lives.
- He tells of people using VPNs and covert listening to embrace faith in hostile countries.
Family Listening Moments
- He recounts family stories: elderly listeners, parents hearing his voice, and siblings finishing the year together.
- Fr. Mike describes personal joy at narrating Scripture to his own family members.