Oct 9

The Liturgy of the Hours Explained (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Big news! Ascension was selected by the USCCB to publish the long-awaited Second Edition of the Liturgy of the Hours! You may have heard of the Liturgy of the Hours, but not quite like this. Fr. Mike Schmitz shares why this ancient prayer holds such a special place in his heart a ... Show More

10m 48s

Oct 2

Fr. Mike Schmitz Reacts to The Chosen

Fr. Mike Schmitz is back, reacting to powerful scenes from The Chosen. Find out which moments brought him to tears, which ones he wrestled with, and hear his honest perspective on how the series portrays the life of Christ.

25m 41s

Sep 25

Should Catholics Practice This Buddhist Principle? (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)

📖 Listen to Fr. Mike’s full recording of "The Imitation of Christ" with commentary, available now on the Ascension App! Or check out: https://ascensionpress.com/catholicclassics Fr. Mike Schmitz introduces Thomas à Kempis’ classic, The Imitation of Christ and unpacks its central ... Show More

4m 37s

Jan 2025

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 Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They di ... Show More

24m 26s

Jan 2024

BONUS: Preparing for the Bible in a Year Journey (2024)

Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins, to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpres ... Show More

22m 10s

Dec 2023

Prep Episode 6: Reading the Bible in Community

SHOW NOTES: - Head to our Start Page for all you need to begin! - Join the RECAPtains - Check out the TBR Store - Show credits FROM TODAY’S RECAP: - The Bible App + The Bible Recap plan - Check out the TBR Store - Join the RECAPtains! - Prep Episode 5: Avoiding Common Mistakes: W ... Show More

8m 17s

Nov 2024

You Need to Prepare for Jesus' Second Coming

Support this podcast here: https://3szn.short.gy/conv Click Here: Logos.com/bevere to start your free extended trial today __________________ We want to share the tool that we use when preparing sermons, writing books, or studying the Bible. Logos is a powerful Bible study plat ... Show More

31m 30s

Oct 2024

The Song of Creation

If you live in North America or Europe, the question almost everyone has in mind when they read Genesis 1 is “How?” They ask, “How did it happen? How long did it take?” But how questions aren’t as important as why questions. What you really need to know about this world is why d ... Show More

33m 25s

Jul 2024

How Do I View God? | The Writings | Ruth 1

Have your experiences shaped your view of God? In your heart, is he a supportive or distant Father? Is He truly working for your good? In today's episode, Patrick shares how Naomi's story in Ruth 1 invites us to question how our experiences have shaped our heart's theology. Read ... Show More

8m 51s

Sep 15

Can Serious Christians Be Depressed? | Historical Books | 1 Kings 19:1-18

Can serious Christians be depressed? Is it okay to not be okay? How does God treat his people's frustrations? In today's episode, Keith shares how 1 Kings 19:1-18 reminds us of God's love and care for those who are struggling. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yoursel ... Show More

14m 51s

Sep 2024

Fall: The Kingdom Rebels Against the King | The Story of God E1

Why is the world so messed up? John Mark reflects on the reality of the world's dysfunction and how the story of the Fall in Genesis explains humanity's descent into chaos. He challenges us to reconsider our understanding of sin, its origins, and its impact on our lives, ... Show More

47m 2s

Where Do I Start with the Bible?