The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Ascension
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.
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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
64 snips
Feb 3, 2026 • 25min
Day 34: The Passover Instituted (2026)
A lively look at the first Passover rituals and their instructions, including lamb sacrifice, blood on doorposts, and the feast of unleavened bread. The Exodus departure and provisions are highlighted. Priestly offerings and God's consuming glory are read aloud. Psalm 114's celebration of sea, river and mountains is shared, and reflections tie the Passover rite to later covenantal meaning.
69 snips
Feb 2, 2026 • 24min
Day 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2026)
A dramatic look at the plagues in Exodus, showing how locusts, darkness, and the coming final blow confront Egyptian power. A close read of Leviticus explains priestly ordination and why ritual matters. Psalm 50 challenges empty worship and urges heartfelt gratitude. Connections are drawn between ancient rites and later sacrificial meaning.
45 snips
Feb 1, 2026 • 18min
Day 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2026)
A dramatic walk through the plagues: livestock dying, painful boils from kiln ash, and devastating hail and fire that spare Goshen. A legal detour into peace-offering rules and priestly food practices. A poetic reading on the limits of wealth and reflections on why some hearts soften while others harden.
57 snips
Jan 31, 2026 • 17min
Day 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2026)
A vivid retelling of plagues in Exodus, from frogs to gnats and swarms of flies. Laws of restitution and priestly duties in Leviticus are outlined. Psalm 48’s praise for Zion and reflections on scripture as a mirror wrap up the segment.
51 snips
Jan 30, 2026 • 21min
Day 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2026)
A fiery retelling of the Nile turning to blood and the strange signs before Pharaoh. A look at Moses' hesitations and Aaron's role as God moves to free Israel. A sober reading on sin offerings and mercy for the poor. Joyful praise about God ruling over the nations and a reflection on God revealing himself anew.
75 snips
Jan 29, 2026 • 23min
Day 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2026)
A close look at Moses' return to Egypt and the signs God gives him. Tension rises with Pharaoh's refusal and the crushing increase in Israel's labor. A dangerous roadside incident upends expectations. Detailed ritual instructions for sin offerings are read. A calming Psalm invites trust in God as refuge and strength.
51 snips
Jan 28, 2026 • 19min
Day 28: The Burning Bush (2026)
A dramatic retelling of God revealing himself to Moses in the burning bush and the commission to free Israel. Detailed readings on cereal and peace offerings with priestly rites and worship procedures. A royal love song from Psalm 45. Reflections on God hearing suffering, the purpose of freedom, and how ancient worship connects to the Mass.
59 snips
Jan 27, 2026 • 22min
Introduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) (2026)
Jeff Cavins, Catholic Bible scholar and creator of the Great Adventure Bible Timeline, guides listeners through Egypt and Exodus. He explains the 400-year gap, Moses’ call, the plagues and Red Sea crossing. They explore Sinai’s covenant, the priesthood, tabernacle and law. Leviticus is framed around holiness and discipleship, and the story is linked to personal conversion.
78 snips
Jan 27, 2026 • 22min
Day 27: The Birth of Moses (2026)
A journey into Egypt and the Exodus, including Israel's growth and sudden oppression under Pharaoh. The harrowing command to drown Hebrew boys and the midwives' brave refusal. The dramatic birth and rescue of Moses, his flight to Midian, and life there. Detailed reading of burnt offering rituals in Leviticus and a heartfelt national lament in Psalm 44.
69 snips
Jan 26, 2026 • 23min
Day 26: God Responds to Job (2026)
Jacob’s final blessings, prophecies, and a dramatic Egyptian burial close out the Patriarchs. Joseph’s forgiveness and the idea that suffering can be turned for good get attention. The terrifying Leviathan passage highlights God’s power over creation. A humbled Job meets God, repents, and is restored. Psalm 17 offers a heartfelt plea for vindication and protection.
