Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast) Fr. Mike Schmitz on Parables, Zionism and Deadlifting
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Dec 31, 2025 
Fr. Mike Schmitz, a Catholic priest known for Bible teaching and the 'Bible in a Year' series, talks about Jesus' parables and why they matter. He explains the origins and format of his parables tour. Conversations touch on judgment, mercy, Israel and covenant themes, pastoral applications, and balancing ministry life with touring.
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Back Injury Changed A Passion For Deadlifting
- Fr. Mike recounts his back disc injury that ended his one-rep max deadlift days and shifted him to longevity training.
- He reflects on the human delight of deadlifting despite physical risk and recovery.
How The Parables Tour Began
- Fr. Mike explains the Parables tour began as a fundraising idea tied to building a Newman center and chapel.
- Jordan Peterson's question pushed him to aim for talks that are urgent and necessary, not just fundraisers.
Parables Are Core To Jesus' Message
- Fr. Mike realized parables are not optional extras but core teachings revealing who God is and the nature of the kingdom.
- He reframed parables as necessary for understanding Jesus, judgment, and our identity in God's family.
