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The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
Hosted by Ascension · EN
Faith, pop culture, and headline reflections from Fr. Mike Schmitz.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz Reacts to "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery"
Jan 800:06:32Summary readyFr. Mike jumps into the mystery of Knives Out, not to solve the murder but to understand the truest mission of the priesthood. In the midst of Hollywood's fascination with Catholicism, they've often had trouble capturing an honest representation of Catholics. However, Fr. Mike explores the success of Rian Johnson's appropriate casting and display of a priest in the midst of impossible odds. Find out what Fr. Mike loved about the film and why he thinks, this time, Hollywood got it right!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
SummaryFr. Mike Reflects on 5 Years of The Bible in a Year
Jan 100:07:18Summary ready2026 marks the 5th anniversary of Bible in a Year! Over the past five years, the Lord has taken this podcast to extraordinary places -- reaching listeners in more than 150 countries, becoming the #1 podcast in the U.S., and remaining the #1 religious podcast in the world, even five years later. Through Bible in a Year, God has transformed hearts and minds, and we are deeply grateful to every listener who has made this journey possible. As we continue creating new videos, podcasts, books, and articles each day, we invite you to press play once again on Bible in a Year. Join Fr. Mike, and all of us, in the Ascension App, as we encounter God’s voice and learn to live our lives through the lens of Scripture.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
SummaryFr. Mike Schmitz Reacts to Iconic Christmas Movie Scenes
Dec 2500:23:48Summary readyMerry Christmas from Fr. Mike Schmitz and all of us here at Ascension! While we celebrate the birth of Christ, the true reason for this season, we also reflect on the many blessings and joys with the ones we love! Come celebrate with us as Fr. Mike reacts to Christmas movies and shares how each movie reveals a deeply Christian message to all of us!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
SummaryThe BEST and WORST Christmas Songs (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Dec 1800:07:14Summary readyFr. Mike shares his favorite — and least favorite — Christmas songs 🎄 Find out which ones he loves enough to sing all year, which he calls manipulative, and which he flat-out labels a pile of trash!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
SummaryYou’re Going to Die—What to Do in the Meantime (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Dec 1100:07:46Summary readyYou may have heard the phrase, "Memento Mori" when it comes to reflecting on death, but how should Christians really view death? Fr. Mike Schmitz explains three common views we may hold about death: Death is the enemy Death is a natural part of life Death is a new birth (but we're not excited about it) However, Fr. Mike explains that all three fall short; death is actually a lover. Our goal should not be a longing for death, but a longing for the One on the other side. How can you long for Heaven and Jesus today? Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
SummaryThe Reason God Hasn’t Answered Your Prayer Yet (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Dec 400:05:10Summary readyDo you trust God's timing? Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us that God is never late (and never early). We can trust whole heartedly that His timing is always perfect!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
SummaryGod’s Not Asking You to Be Successful (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Nov 2700:07:27Summary ready"God does not ask us to be successful, He asks us to be faithful." - St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on this quote along with the way St. Mother Teresa lived her life. So often we measure our lives by worldly success, however God wants your faithfulness, not your success. Let us always say, "God let me honor you with my effort."Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
SummaryMaybe I Should Have Said Something…
Nov 2000:06:22Summary readyWhen you miss an opportunity to share the faith, what's the next step? Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on the question, "When should I say something?" We'll never have every answer, but if we take everything to the Lord, He will show us the way.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
SummaryAddressing the FAKE Videos of Me (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Nov 1300:09:11Summary readyThere have been numerous fake videos of Fr. Mike circulating online: clips of him supposedly asking for money for Lourdes, delivering sermons he never gave, and appearing on accounts that aren’t actually his. These are all scams — and a concerning reminder of how easy it is to be deceived by AI-generated content. Fr. Mike addresses these scams, shares tips for spotting fake content, and offers his perspective on artificial intelligence. If you come across any AI profiles or questionable videos, please send the link(s) to support@ascensionpress.com so our team can work on getting them removed. Thank you for helping us protect Fr. Mike's name, image, and likeness!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
SummarySin, Emotions and Virtue Explained (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Nov 600:07:00Summary readyCan your feelings be sinful? Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us that "sin and virtue do not reside in the emotions, they reside in the will." Our emotions, whether positive or negative, don’t make us good or bad; what matters is how we respond to them. Use your emotions to choose and pursue the good!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
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