web02.fireside.fm Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:35:18 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) - Episodes Tagged with “Life Beyond Death” https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/tags/life%20beyond%20death Fri, 31 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400 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. en-us episodic The definitive Catholic Bible in a year podcast, brought to you by Ascension 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. no catholic, bible, bible in a year, bible in a year with fr.mike, bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, bible in a year with fr mike, bible in a year with father mike, bible in a year with father mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr mike, the bible in a year with father mike, the bible in a year with father mike schmitz, father mike, fr.mike, fr mike, fr. mike schmitz, father mike schmitz, bible podcast, read the bible, read the bible in a year, bible in a year podcast, bible podcast fr mike, bible podcast fr.mike, bible podcast fr.mike schmitz, bible podcast father mike, bible podcast father mike schmitz, scripture, god’s word, the word of god, Catholic Church, catholicism, catholic faith, catholic priest, ascension, ascension press, christianity, catholic bible,roman catholic, christian, catholics, catholic bible, totus tuus, bible study, Catholic Bible Study, ascension presents, salvation history, the great adventure bible, the great adventure timeline, catholics, ascension catholic, religion, jesus, jesus christ, catholic religion, god, Ascension podcasts@ascensionpress.com Day 304: Life Beyond Death (2025) https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/day-304-2025 de83717c-00ed-4c42-a680-6345f389c61b Fri, 31 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God's law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today's readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29. 23:49 no Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God's law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today's readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. 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Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God's law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today's readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.

Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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]]> Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God's law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today's readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.

Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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]]> Day 304: Life Beyond Death (2024) https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/biy-day304-2024 339a9ac7-5e2d-45b1-9462-78be91a9c0f1 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God's law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today's readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29. 24:38 no Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God's law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today's readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. 2 maccabees 7, book of wisdom, wisdom 3, wisdom 4, the seven brothers, life beyond death, eternal life, martrydom of the seven brothers, resurrection of the dead, death, hope in eternity, catholic, bible, bible in a year, bible in a year with fr.mike, bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, bible in a year with fr mike, bible in a year with father mike, bible in a year with father mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr mike, the bible in a year with father mike, the bible in a year with father mike schmitz, father mike, fr.mike, fr mike, fr. mike schmitz, father mike schmitz, bible podcast, read the bible, read the bible in a year, bible in a year podcast, bible podcast fr mike, bible podcast fr.mike, bible podcast fr.mike schmitz, bible podcast father mike, bible podcast father mike schmitz, scripture, god’s word, the word of god, Catholic Church, catholicism, catholic faith, catholic priest, ascension, ascension press, christianity, catholic bible,roman catholic, christian, catholics, catholic bible, totus tuus, bible study, Catholic Bible Study, ascension presents, salvation history, the great adventure bible, the great adventure timeline, catholics, ascension catholic, religion, jesus, jesus christ, catholic religion, god, Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God's law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today's readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.

Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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]]> Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God's law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today's readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.

Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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]]> Day 304: Life Beyond Death (2023) https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/2023-day-304 18b45fec-fef9-413f-8a3d-d7e6f5c4af32 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God's law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today's readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29. 23:49 no Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God's law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today's readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. 2 maccabees 7, book of wisdom, wisdom 3, wisdom 4, the seven brothers, life beyond death, eternal life, martrydom of the seven brothers, resurrection of the dead, death, hope in eternity, catholic, bible, bible in a year, bible in a year with fr.mike, bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, bible in a year with fr mike, bible in a year with father mike, bible in a year with father mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr mike, the bible in a year with father mike, the bible in a year with father mike schmitz, father mike, fr.mike, fr mike, fr. mike schmitz, father mike schmitz, bible podcast, read the bible, read the bible in a year, bible in a year podcast, bible podcast fr mike, bible podcast fr.mike, bible podcast fr.mike schmitz, bible podcast father mike, bible podcast father mike schmitz, scripture, god’s word, the word of god, Catholic Church, catholicism, catholic faith, catholic priest, ascension, ascension press, christianity, catholic bible,roman catholic, christian, catholics, catholic bible, totus tuus, bible study, Catholic Bible Study, ascension presents, salvation history, the great adventure bible, the great adventure timeline, catholics, ascension catholic, religion, jesus, jesus christ, catholic religion, god, Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God's law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today's readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.

Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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]]> Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God's law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today's readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.

Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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]]> Day 304: Life Beyond Death (2022) https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/2022-day-304 dfeffdc3-9026-45b6-964e-c60e3cae1c9d Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God's law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today's readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29. 23:49 no Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God's law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today's readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. 2 maccabees 7, book of wisdom, wisdom 3, wisdom 4, the seven brothers, life beyond death, eternal life, martrydom of the seven brothers, resurrection of the dead, death, hope in eternity, catholic, bible, bible in a year, bible in a year with fr.mike, bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, bible in a year with fr mike, bible in a year with father mike, bible in a year with father mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr mike, the bible in a year with father mike, the bible in a year with father mike schmitz, father mike, fr.mike, fr mike, fr. mike schmitz, father mike schmitz, bible podcast, read the bible, read the bible in a year, bible in a year podcast, bible podcast fr mike, bible podcast fr.mike, bible podcast fr.mike schmitz, bible podcast father mike, bible podcast father mike schmitz, scripture, god’s word, the word of god, Catholic Church, catholicism, catholic faith, catholic priest, ascension, ascension press, christianity, catholic bible,roman catholic, christian, catholics, catholic bible, totus tuus, bible study, Catholic Bible Study, ascension presents, salvation history, the great adventure bible, the great adventure timeline, catholics, ascension catholic, religion, jesus, jesus christ, catholic religion, god, Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God's law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today's readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.

Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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]]> Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God's law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today's readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.

Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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