Episodes

  • Day 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2025)

    Day 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2025)
    Jan 11 2025
    Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. 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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    20 mins
  • Day 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2025)

    Day 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2025)
    Jan 10 2025
    Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. 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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    21 mins
  • Day 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2025)

    Day 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2025)
    Jan 9 2025
    Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. 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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    21 mins
  • Day 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2025)

    Day 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2025)
    Jan 8 2025
    Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today's readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. 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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    19 mins
  • Day 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2025)

    Day 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2025)
    Jan 7 2025
    Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God's covenant with Abram, and how it points to God's immense love for us. Today's readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. 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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    19 mins
  • Day 6: Trust in the Lord (2025)

    Day 6: Trust in the Lord (2025)
    Jan 6 2025
    Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. 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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    18 mins
  • Introduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)

    Introduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)
    Jan 6 2025
    Congratulations, you've completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God's plan to redeem mankind. 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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    23 mins
  • Day 5: Tower of Babel (2025)

    Day 5: Tower of Babel (2025)
    Jan 5 2025
    Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps. 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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    17 mins