The Fr. Mike Schmitz Podcast
Fr. Mike’s popular Ascension Presents video series in audio form, so you can listen on the go.
Signs that Your Relationship Is Falling Apart
Fr. Mike discusses four signs that your relationship is in danger of falling apart, especially when it comes to stonewalling.…
What NOT to Do During a Breakup
Fr. Mike is asked a lot about what to do when your life is completely thrown off after breaking up…
The Purpose of Lent
Fr. Mike explains the purpose of Lent by comparing the forty days of fasting to the Israelites’ forty years in…
Picking a Thing for Lent
Fr. Mike knows the tricks we can play on ourselves when it comes to picking something for Lent. So he…
Getting Involved in Parish Life
The value of a new parishioner introducing him or herself to parish life and just asking the priest, “How can…
The Meaning of “I Love You”
Fr. Mike breaks down the real definition of love, which is willing the good of the other for the other.…
How Does God Restore Us?
Fr. Mike explains how God restores us, especially when it comes to our bodies. So often, we find that the…
You Are a Burden
We are all a burden, including Fr. Mike, but we are burdens worth carrying. Many of us choose to deal…
What is Stopping You from Becoming a Saint?
You’re not a saint … but you could be. It may seem too difficult, or even unrealistic, to strive for…
Am I the Exception to God’s Rule?
God has his commandments and everything, but aren’t there times when there are exceptions to God’s rule? It’s a trick…
Why is it a Mortal Sin? Skipping Mass and Communion without Confession
Why is skipping mass a mortal sin? And when we do go to mass, why do we need to receive…
Data-Driven Discernment
We use data to drive many big life decisions: so why don’t we use data-driven discernment? Fr. Mike explains that…