Podcast Episodes

The Devil’s Last Weapon Against You (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Falling into the same sin again and again? Don't let the devil fool you, there is hope!

Fr. Mike Schmitz warns us of the lies of the devil and encour…

2 months, 1 week ago

If This Doesn’t Bother You, That’s a Problem (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)

What's in our heart that refuses to celebrate when good things happen to someone else?

Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on the story of the man healed on t…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Did Judas Betray Jesus?

Did Judas think he was actually helping Jesus fulfill His mission by betraying Him? Was Judas pre-destined to become the traitor of the Lord?

Fr. Mi…

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Infant Baptism Explained (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Why do Catholics baptize their babies? Is it even biblical?

At first glance, infant baptism can seem unbiblical. But Fr. Mike points to several insta…

3 months ago

If You’re Too Busy, You’re in Danger of This Grave Mistake (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)

"'Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?' He (Jesus) said to him, 'You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all y…

3 months, 1 week ago

Fr. Mike Schmitz Reacts to "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery"

Fr. Mike jumps into the mystery of Knives Out, not to solve the murder but to understand the truest mission of the priesthood.

In the midst of Holly…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Fr. Mike Reflects on 5 Years of The Bible in a Year

2026 marks the 5th anniversary of Bible in a Year! Over the past five years, the Lord has taken this podcast to extraordinary places -- reaching list…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Fr. Mike Schmitz Reacts to Iconic Christmas Movie Scenes

Merry Christmas from Fr. Mike Schmitz and all of us here at Ascension! While we celebrate the birth of Christ, the true reason for this season, we al…

3 months, 4 weeks ago

The BEST and WORST Christmas Songs (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares his favorite — and least favorite — Christmas songs 🎄

Find out which ones he loves enough to sing all year, which he calls manipulati…

4 months ago

You’re Going to Die—What to Do in the Meantime (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)

You may have heard the phrase, "Memento Mori" when it comes to reflecting on death, but how should Christians really view death?

Fr. Mike Schmitz ex…

4 months, 1 week ago