Bible in a Year Explained
What is "Bible in a Year"?
The Bible in a Year podcast is not a traditional Ascension Bible study. It is a free audio recording of the bible following a reading plan inspired by The Great Adventure Bible Timeline. The readings are followed by a brief commentary by Father Mike Schmitz.
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.)
How will I know what we're reading?
If you haven't downloaded the reading plan to follow along, you can do so when you CLICK HERE.
Where can I listen to the podcast?
There are a few ways to listen to the podcast. We now also offer our own Ascension App, with both the Bible in a Year and Catechism in a Year podcasts. To access the Bible in a Year or The Catechism in a Year podcast and search for any episode easily on our new app, you can download it from the App Store or Google Play and easily start with Day 1.
The most common way that listeners hear it is by using a podcast app on your phone, tablet or computer.
(You will be able to subscribe or follow when listening on an app.)
To listen on a podcasting app, click on your preferred app below to get started:
Also, you can always listen to it online by going to https://media.ascensionpress.com/category/ascension-podcasts/bibleinayear/. From there, you can play the most recent episode, or scroll down for any you missed. You can also sign up to receive a copy of the daily reading plan if you want to follow along.
What Bible should I use for Bible in a Year?
While you do not need a copy of The Great Adventure Bible (which uses the Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition for the Biblical texts) to follow along, it is the bible Father Mike Schmitz will use for the podcast.
Please note there may be differences in the text if you are using a translation other than the RSV-Second Catholic Edition. Bible translations sometimes differ in word choices, and in chapter and verse numbers, as these are not always standardized between translations.
What else might I need?
We also offer supplemental material to purchase. While these are not vital to participating, many listeners have found them helpful. Here are the links to the product pages for each item to check out:
Bible in a Year Companion Volume I (for days 1-120)
https://ascensionpress.com/products/the-bible-in-a-year-companion-volume-i
Bible in a Year Companion Volume II (for days 121-243)
https://ascensionpress.com/products/the-bible-in-a-year-companion-volume-ii
Bible in a Year Companion Volume III (for days 244-365 )
https://ascensionpress.com/products/the-bible-in-a-year-companion-volume-iii
Bible in a Year Notebook:
https://ascensionpress.com/products/the-bible-in-a-year-notebook-2nd-edition
The Great Adventure Bible:
https://ascensionpress.com/products/the-great-adventure-catholic-bible
(Bible also offered in PAPERBACK and LARGE PRINT and SPANISH)
The Bible Timeline Chart:
https://ascensionpress.com/products/great-adventure-bible-timeline-chart