The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
Ascension
- 5 minutes 15 secondsThis Teaching Will Change Your Life
Struggling to understand the Bible?
Fr. Mike Schmitz shares how the Great Adventure Bible Timeline helped him finally connect the story of salvation. Now fully refreshed, with on-location filming and expert insights, this powerful series brings Scripture to life like never before.
Whether you're new or experienced, see the big picture of God’s plan and your place in it!
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Happy Easter! In this joyful season, as we celebrate the beauty of our faith, we’re also reminded of our human brokenness, and how at times, that brokenness can reflect poorly on the Church.
Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us not to get discouraged nor walk away, whether we’re new to the Church or have been Catholic our whole lives, but instead to refocus on what makes our faith truly unique, Jesus Christ, fully present in the Eucharist: Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity.
9 April 2026, 7:00 am - 10 minutes 11 secondsDon’t Go Into Easter Without Asking Yourself This (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Throughout Lent, and really throughout the entire Christian life, we keep Christ crucified before our eyes as a reminder of how deeply we are loved. But it also confronts us with a question: Do I want to be associated with that?
Fr. Mike Schmitz challenges us, especially during Holy Week but also every day, to answer honestly: Do I want to be associated with Jesus, even if it means suffering?
Our hope is that the answer becomes “yes,” day after day. Because no matter the trials or sacrifices, nothing compares to the joy of being with Him at the end of it all.
2 April 2026, 4:00 pm - 36 minutes 29 secondsFr. Mike Schmitz and Michael Iskander on "House of David", Catholic Faith, and More
Fr. Mike Schmitz sits down with Michael Iskander, best known for his role as King David in House of David, for a powerful conversation on faith, vocation, and the journey toward God.
They reflect on David as a flawed man after God’s own heart, exploring what it means to live faithfully, trust God’s mercy, and simply do the “next right thing.”
Michael also shares his journey to Catholicism, including his experience growing up in Egypt amid persecution and the moments that led him to a deeper relationship with God.
Michael also shares his “five stones” for spiritual battle, which serve as a practical and powerful roadmap for staying grounded in the spiritual life:
The Rosary
The Eucharist
Sacred Scripture
Fasting
Monthly ConfessionDon’t miss this inspiring conversation and be sure to check out Season 2 of House of David, streaming March 27 on Prime Video.
26 March 2026, 6:00 pm - 7 minutes 29 secondsIf You're Doing This, It's Not Love (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)19 March 2026, 4:00 pm
- 7 minutes 46 seconds"No Salvation Outside the Church” Explained (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Will only Catholics go to Heaven? Is there any hope for those outside the Catholic Church?
Fr. Mike Schmitz explores the doctrine, "Outside the Church there is no salvation," to help us understand God's plan for redemption and His intention to save all, both Catholic and non-Catholic.
12 March 2026, 4:00 pm - 5 minutes 14 secondsYour Fasting is Doing More Than You Think (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Our lives are so full of noise, distractions, constant activity. But we weren’t made to be filled with these things.
Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us that fasting isn’t just about food. It’s about emptying ourselves so God can fill us. Lent isn’t only about saying no, it’s about saying yes to Someone greater.
5 March 2026, 5:00 pm - 4 minutes 50 secondsThe Best Thing I’ve Ever Done for Lent
So often we focus our Lent on discipline, willpower, and perfection. But the goal isn’t perfection. The goal is union.
Fr. Mike Schmitz shares that the most powerful thing he ever did for Lent wasn’t adding more prayers, books, or practices, instead it was choosing silence.
See how this simple step can transform your Lent and bring you closer to the Lord than ever before!
26 February 2026, 6:00 pm - 8 minutes 23 secondsI’ll Never Forget What My Ex-Girlfriend Told Me (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
When someone gets chosen instead of you, how should you respond?
Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us that God has a unique plan for each and every one of us. When others are blessed by being chosen, there is often a hidden burden that comes with it. We tend to see the blessing, but we forget the weight that accompanies it.
Instead of giving in to jealousy or self-pity, remember this: everyone has their own story. If God didn’t choose you for what you were hoping for, it’s not because you were overlooked, it’s because He has something different, and perhaps even better, in store for you.
19 February 2026, 5:00 pm - 7 minutes 37 secondsThe Devil’s Last Weapon Against You (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Falling into the same sin again and again? Don't let the devil fool you, there is hope!
Fr. Mike Schmitz warns us of the lies of the devil and encourages us to go immediately to confession when we sin. Don't get discouraged, but have the humility to confess your sins and the hope that Christ can transform you!
If in weakness you sin, in freedom, claim the Lord.
12 February 2026, 5:00 pm - 6 minutes 18 secondsIf This Doesn’t Bother You, That’s a Problem (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
What's in our heart that refuses to celebrate when good things happen to someone else?
Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on the story of the man healed on the Sabbath. Many focus on the fact that Jesus healed on the Sabbath, though technically allowed, but Fr. Mike invites us to look deeper.
The real issue isn’t the law. It’s the heart. More than Jesus performing the miracle, what this story exposes is that sometimes we fail to value the suffering of others, or even the joy of others, because they simply don’t matter enough to us.
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