The Fr. Mike Schmitz Podcast
Fr. Mike’s popular Ascension Presents video series in audio form, so you can listen on the go.
The Absolute Necessity of Saying “Thank You”
When was the last time you told God “thank you”? We live in an extremely hectic world, full of distractions,…
Let Yourself Wrestle with God
Have you ever felt like God really wanted you to do something, but you just weren’t ready for it? Maybe…
Living Life Through the Lens of Scripture
We all see the world through our own lens. The media we partake of—the news we read, the podcasts we…
The Virtue That Takes Virtue to the Next Level
Fr. Mike introduces us to the virtue that makes other virtues excellent: magnanimity. If someone asked you what the most…
Regret vs. Repentance
Fr. Mike talks about how to regret things we’ve done without staying stuck in the past. Have you ever heard…
Why Married Couples Must Be Open to Children
Do you have any “expectations” when you think about marriage? A lot of us probably think of marriage as broadly…
Why You Can’t Put Your Faith in People
Have you ever been shaken by a scandal in the Church? It’s hard not to have been, especially amidst scandals…
Why Are We So Divided Right Now?
Is it just us, or does the world seem a bit divided right now? Human beings were not only created…
Which Is Better? The Rosary vs. The Chaplet
“What if I don’t have time to pray both The Rosary and The Divine Mercy Chaplet?” Deciding how to spend…
Is It Ever Okay to Give Up?
When is it okay for us to give up? Is it ever okay? You may have seen the movie Rudy.…
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…