“In the last couple of years, in these unprecedented times, people have been really distraught and have lost their way,” Cavins said. They said that in the times of distress, noise and anger the world is experiencing the last two years, God is providing a way through it all with the guidance of The Bible.

Scripture scholar and Bible Timeline Learning System creator Jeff Cavins is the featured guest of the podcast.įather Schmitz and Cavins participated in the news conference and shared the impact of the podcast and their own insights into its popularity. “Bible in a Year” features Father Schmitz, a well-known author and speaker who is also director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries in the Diocese of Duluth, Minnesota, reading through Ascension’s Great Adventure Catholic Bible in 365 episodes, providing commentary, reflection, and prayer. The podcast also announced that it will be holding “The Bible in a Year Retreat” virtual event for listeners to help Catholics cultivate a lifelong relationship with the word of God. The podcast will be produced by the Juan Diego Network, which was awarded a $100,000 grant by the OSV Institute for Catholic Innovation for being one of three winners during last year’s OSV Innovation Challenge. “Bible in a Year” looks to continue to build momentum in the coming year by launching a new Spanish-language version of the podcast with original commentary and a new native-Spanish speaking host on New Year’s Day. “We’re humbled by testimonials from people of all walks of life who’ve started to apply a biblical worldview to their lives - gaining clarity on God’s will, overcoming addictions, returning to the sacraments or are converting to Catholicism, renewing marriages and relationships, and many more incredible stories.” ”Through distraction and distress, our culture has lost a hopeful, historical biblical worldview, but by the grace of God, this podcast has helped thousands rediscover it,” said Father Mike Schmitz, who hosts the podcast. 2, and it has since generated 142 million downloads that account for 3.3 billion hours of listening worldwide, the company announced at a virtual news conference on Nov. When the ball drops in Times Square to ring in the new year, a billboard nearby will announce to the celebrating throngs that “The Bible in a Year” podcast still tops the Apple charts in all podcast categories and is launching a Spanish-language edition the next day.Īscension Press debuted the podcast last Jan.

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