The Fr. Mike Schmitz Podcast
Fr. Mike’s popular Ascension Presents video series in audio form, so you can listen on the go.
The Real Answer to Why God Allows Suffering
Playing a video game called Injustice helps Fr. Mike explain the real answer to why God allows suffering. In Injustice,…
What It’s Really Like to Be a Catholic Speaker
Many people ask Fr. Mike, “How do you become a Catholic speaker?” The quick answer is “Get baptized and start…
How to Get Real Friends
How many real friends do you have? Honestly, many people we call friends would probably better qualify as pals or…
If You’re Not Feeling Loved
If you’re not feeling loved by someone you love, take courage in the story of Leah in Genesis. Jacob, Leah’s…
Freedom from the Fear of Death
Wearing masks, not wearing masks, and all the mixed emotions that have come with the coronavirus reveal that—as a society—we…
Why Are Some People So Annoying?
We all have pet peeves. We all get annoyed by things that really don’t matter much, whether it’s someone chewing…
How Certain Is Your Faith?
Is your faith certain enough to stand up against the doubts and different ideas out there? Fr. Mike shares insight…
Who You Are vs. Who You’re Called to Be
Sometimes we believe we just are a certain type of person, and that hinders us from being everything we are…
How to Share the Gospel (and How Not To)
If you want to know how to share the gospel, it’s important to have the love and courage to not…
Striving vs. Abiding
In the spiritual life, it’s difficult to know whether striving to do God’s will or just abiding in him is…
Finding Balance in Your Walk with Jesus
Rigidity and laxity are difficult obstacles to avoid when trying to find balance in your faith life. When we treat…
Make Small Sacrifices for a Big Change
Making small sacrifices is not just for Lent, because sacrifices and penance are necessary. As Christ said: “If any man…