Podcast Episodes

Day 5: Tower of Babel (2025)

Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into…

Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago

Day 4: The Flood (2025)

Today, we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1, and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God made with Noah and how the family of Noah became broken. Today's readings contain adult themes that may not be suitab…

Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago

Day 3: Noah's Ark (2025)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah's genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah's choice to follow God when no one else did.

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Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago

Day 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2025)

In today's readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel.

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Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago

Day 1: In the Beginning (2025)

Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today, we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation …

Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago

Start Here: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)

Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We'll begin reading the Bible in the episode "Day 1: In the Beginning", but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schm…

Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago

Day 366: A Special Leap Year Message

In this bonus leap year episode, Fr. Mike shares three profound excerpts from early saints—St. John Chrysostom, St. Jerome, and St. Vincent of Lérins—that highlight the importance of keeping God's Wo…

Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago

BONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture

As we get ready for the Bible in a Year journey, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading the Bible that will help us to hear God's voice in Scripture.

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Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago

Day 365: The Beginning and the End (2024)

Congratulations, you have made it to the last day of the Bible in a Year journey! Fr. Mike concludes our journey through the Bible by reflecting on the promise of a new heaven and a new earth in Reve…

Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago

BONUS: Preparing for the Bible in a Year Journey

Are you getting ready to read the Bible in a year? Fr. Mike shares why it's worth following the Bible in a Year journey and how to prepare for this life-changing adventure. He explains how the readin…

Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago