Introduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins)

Yesterday

Day 256: Hard Seasons (2026)

Fr. Mike encourages us to never stop talking to God, even in the hardest seasons of our lives. Much like yesterday's readings, we're seeing a lot of pain and suffering the lives of our brothers and sisters, but we still have so much to hope for. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 51, ... Show More

26m 7s

Sep 12

Day 255: God Is Good (2026)

Fr. Mike guides us through another chapter of Jeremiah and connects it to the sorrow and pain we hear in Lamentations. He reminds us that, even with such evil and desperation filing the world these days, God is still good, and we still have reason to hope in him. Today's readings ... Show More

29m 25s

Sep 11

Day 254: Judgment of Nations (2026)

Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Jeremiah and emphasizes God’s judgment against the nations surrounding Israel. Fr. Mike also invites us to meditate on the words of the prophets and repent for our own failures and shortcomings. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 47-48, Lame ... Show More

21m 17s

Nov 2022

BONUS: Why Scripture and Tradition? (with Jeff Cavins)

In this bonus episode of The Catechism in a Year, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to share the connection between Scripture and Tradition, and provide the background on the origin, development, and structure of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. For the complete reading plan, visit ... Show More

37 m

May 2022

Suffering, The Bible Timeline, and The Meaning of Life (Jeff Cavins) | Ep. 343

I got to chat with Jeff Cavins of "Bible in a Year with Fr Mike Schmitz,' "Life on the Rock," "The Great Adventure Bible Timeline," and "The Jeff Cavins Show" In addition to being one of the greats, Jeff is a great conversationalist and an all-around good guy. This will definitel ... Show More

2h 36m

Jan 2023

Day 3: What We Believe (Part 1 Introduction with Jeff Cavins)

Part 1 of the Catechism—the first pillar—is the longest part of the four parts of the Catechism, and arguably the most foundational. Fr. Mike sits down with Jeff Cavins to discuss the big picture behind this important pillar and prepare us for the journey ahead. For the complete ... Show More

47m 55s

Aug 2025

The Bible in a Year: Episode 219 | Ezekiel 7-10

For the 219th episode of 'The Bible in a Year,' Pastor Kevin Cain & Rev. Dr. David Spence discuss the prophecy of the end of Israel. Additionally, the two discuss another vision Ezekiel receives from God, idolatry in the temple, and God's judgement & departure from the temple. Jo ... Show More

22m 24s

Jan 2023

Day 18: The Unity of the Testaments

Fr. Mike unpacks the vital unity between the Old and New Testaments. Together, we examine prefigurements and types from the Old Testament being fulfilled in the New. We also examine the importance of the study of Scripture for each and every Catholic. Today’s readings are Catechi ... Show More

15m 43s

Feb 2025

Intro to 'Desert Wanderings - മരുഭൂമിയിലെ അലച്ചിലുകൾ' | Fr. Daniel (with Fr. Wilson Thattaruthundil)

Congratulations, you've completed the 'Egypt & Exodus' period and you've arrived at the 'Desert Wanderings'! Our very own Fr. Wilson from MCRC joins Fr. Daniel to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by ... Show More

32m 25s

Jan 2025

Day 3: What We Believe (Part 1 Introduction with Jeff Cavins) (2025)

Part 1 of the Catechism—the first pillar—is the longest part of the four parts of the Catechism, and arguably the most foundational. Fr. Mike sits down with Jeff Cavins to discuss the big picture behind this important pillar and prepare us for the journey ahead. This episode has ... Show More

47m 55s

Apr 2024

Day 100: God’s Word and Spirit (2024)

Together with Fr. Mike, we unpack the joint mission of God’s Word and the Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Fr. Mike emphasizes the Spirit’s role in creation, the theophanies, and the Law. We conclude today’s reflection with an examination of the prefiguration of the Church i ... Show More

21m 30s

Introduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jef...