web01.fireside.fm Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:49:09 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) - Episodes Tagged with “Relationship” https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/tags/relationship Thu, 16 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 289: Wise Influences (2025) https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/day-289-2025 8306309d-3419-4b6f-b81f-b614e3883ddd Thu, 16 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29. 25:04 no Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. 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Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29.

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

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]]> Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29.

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 281: Good and Evil (2025) https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/day-281-2025 6724b51d-d2a5-446d-bafe-5c7f17145b23 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Mike summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28. 26:45 no Fr. Mike summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28. 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. Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1, Malachi 2, Malachi 3, Malachi 4, Proverbs 21, commandments, moralistic theraputic deism. God's will, God's love, relationship, jerusalem, sin, culture, world, radical, different, covenant, marriage, Solomon, wives, 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 summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28.

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 summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28.

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 278: Power in Weakness (2025) https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/day-278-2025 64fb10ad-ad91-42ed-be73-f951c9e754e5 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16. 20:55 no Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16. 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. Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, Esther 6, Esther 7, Proverbs 21, Haman, Queen Esther, Mordecai, King Ahasuerus, idolatry, covenant, false gods, relationship, responsibilities, encounter, gentleness, weakness, God's will, power, women of the Bible, queen, king, honor, invitation, request, 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 walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16.

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 walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16.

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 351: Draw Near to God (2024) https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/biy-day351-2024 348002e4-178f-46c2-af3d-1d1370fe0993 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9. 26:15 no Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9. 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. James 3, James 4, James 5, Colossians 1, collossians 2, proverbs 30, wealth, money, poverty, God's nearness, devil, spiriitual warfare, suffering, pursuit, relationship, satan, cross, carrying crosses, redemption, participation, stewardship 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 reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9.

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 reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9.

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 289: Wise Influences (2024) https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/biy-day289-2024 e0ed7c20-674c-49f7-8afa-1ca47f9ea491 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29. 25:04 no Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29. 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. 1 Maccabees, maccabees, Maccabees 8, Sirach, Sirach 22, Sirach 23, Proverbs, Proverbs 22, wisdom, folly, foolishness, God's word, influences, holiness, friends, presence, God's presence, sin, relationship, identity, trust 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 contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29.

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 contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29.

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 281: Good and Evil (2024) https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/biy-day281-2024 5de36e9c-cbb4-4cee-9cc2-82a5a3f4eb62 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Mike summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28. 26:45 no Fr. Mike summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28. 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. Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1, Malachi 2, Malachi 3, Malachi 4, Proverbs 21, commandments, moralistic theraputic deism. God's will, God's love, relationship, jerusalem, sin, culture, world, radical, different, covenant, marriage, Solomon, wives 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 summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28.

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 summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28.

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 278: Power in Weakness (2024) https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/biy-day278-2024 b1dc39aa-8827-4eea-b837-9b6188c267ae Fri, 04 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16. 20:55 no Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16. 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. Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, Esther 6, Esther 7, Proverbs 21, Haman, Queen Esther, Mordecai, King Ahasuerus, idolatry, covenant, false gods, relationship, responsibilities, encounter, gentleness, weakness, God's will, power, women of the Bible, queen, king, honor, invitation, request 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 walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16.

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 walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16.

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 351: Draw Near to God (2023) https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/2023-day-351 5180a5a3-0e70-4e3f-b55d-2610ed2e5222 Sun, 17 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9. 26:15 no Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9. 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. James 3, James 4, James 5, Colossians 1, collossians 2, proverbs 30, wealth, money, poverty, God's nearness, devil, spiriitual warfare, suffering, pursuit, relationship, satan, cross, carrying crosses, redemption, participation, stewardship, 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 reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9.

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 reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9.

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 289: Wise Influences (2023) https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/2023-day-289 be2efaeb-ebb5-482b-83bc-835db94c3c06 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29. 25:04 no Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29. 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. 1 Maccabees, maccabees, Maccabees 8, Sirach, Sirach 22, Sirach 23, Proverbs, Proverbs 22, wisdom, folly, foolishness, God's word, influences, holiness, friends, presence, God's presence, sin, relationship, identity, trust, 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 contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29.

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 contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29.

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 281: Good and Evil (2023) https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/2023-day-281 d499fdda-2fb2-4269-9705-4fc24cdb4004 Sun, 08 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Mike summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28. 26:45 no Fr. Mike summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28. 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. Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1, Malachi 2, Malachi 3, Malachi 4, Proverbs 21, commandments, moralistic theraputic deism. God's will, God's love, relationship, jerusalem, sin, culture, world, radical, different, covenant, marriage, Solomon, wives, 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 summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28.

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 summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28.

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 278: Power in Weakness (2023) https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/2023-day-278 fc75b2d1-9f3c-4cd0-a184-cd98668903d0 Thu, 05 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16. 20:55 no Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16. 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. Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, Esther 6, Esther 7, Proverbs 21, Haman, Queen Esther, Mordecai, King Ahasuerus, idolatry, covenant, false gods, relationship, responsibilities, encounter, gentleness, weakness, God's will, power, women of the Bible, queen, king, honor, invitation, request,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 walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16.

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 walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16.

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 351: Draw Near to God (2022) https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/2022-day-351 00d767d5-bf0e-4d20-a3de-4907361a2a35 Sat, 17 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9. 26:15 no Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9. 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. James 3, James 4, James 5, Colossians 1, collossians 2, proverbs 30, wealth, money, poverty, God's nearness, devil, spiriitual warfare, suffering, pursuit, relationship, satan, cross, carrying crosses, redemption, participation, stewardship, 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 reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9.

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 reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9.

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 289: Wise Influences (2022) https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/2022-day-289 3a2b3a1b-0b2b-4a5c-aebc-3639a4cf2209 Sun, 16 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29. 25:04 no Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29. 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. 1 Maccabees, maccabees, Maccabees 8, Sirach, Sirach 22, Sirach 23, Proverbs, Proverbs 22, wisdom, folly, foolishness, God's word, influences, holiness, friends, presence, God's presence, sin, relationship, identity, trust, 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 contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29.

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 contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29.

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 281: Good and Evil (2022) https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/2022-day-281 6335a451-1001-4783-a8d5-884f96215ff6 Sat, 08 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Mike summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28. 26:45 no Fr. Mike summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28. 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. Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1, Malachi 2, Malachi 3, Malachi 4, Proverbs 21, commandments, moralistic theraputic deism. God's will, God's love, relationship, jerusalem, sin, culture, world, radical, different, covenant, marriage, Solomon, wives, 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 summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28.

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 summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28.

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 278: Power in Weakness (2022) https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/2022-day-278 2c09b700-b330-48da-8a30-01a32bb621ac Wed, 05 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16. 20:55 no Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16. 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. Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, Esther 6, Esther 7, Proverbs 21, Haman, Queen Esther, Mordecai, King Ahasuerus, idolatry, covenant, false gods, relationship, responsibilities, encounter, gentleness, weakness, God's will, power, women of the Bible, queen, king, honor, invitation, request, 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 walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16.

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 walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16.

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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