The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
Faith, pop culture, and headline reflections from Fr. Mike Schmitz.
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On the show
- Michael Iskander1 ep
- Theo Von1 ep
- Kim Zember1 ep
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- 🇺🇸United States · ChristianityHOME#24169K to 893K
- 🇫🇮FI · Christianity#47.5K to 40K
- 🇨🇦Canada · Christianity#374.2K to 22K
- 🇦🇺Australia · Christianity#353.5K to 18K
- 🇵🇹Portugal · Christianity#113.0K to 16K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
198K to 1.0M🎙 ~2x weekly·593 episodes·Last published 5d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
395K to 2.1M🇺🇸85%🇫🇮4%🇨🇦2%+6 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
217K to 1.2M
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/22/26 |  God Is Asking You to Do Something Today | Not all of the families in the tribe of Levi were called to offer the sacrifice as priests, but all had important roles to play in the worship of God. Likewise, no matter how unseen or small your God-given task may seem, faithfully fulfilling it is essential for the body of Christ to worship and serve together. What is the task God has entrusted to you today? Ascension's Liturgy of the Hours, Second Edition has arrived! Preorder your copy today! https://ascensionpress.com/LOTH Order your copy of, "Is God Bigger Than a Dragon?" today! https://ascensionpress.com/products/i... After helping millions of people encounter Scripture through the chart-toppingThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) podcast, Ascension is bringing that same transformative journey to families through a new daily video podcast: The Bible in a Year: Family Edition (with Fr. Josh Johnson), launching January 1, 2027. Learn More about the Bible in a Year Family Edition: https://ascensionpress.com/biyfamilySupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast | 7m 40s | ||||||
| 10/15/26 | 4 Tips If Prayer Is Hard Right Now | Feeling like you are just going through the motions in your relationship with God? Father Mike unpacks ways you can still approach God during periods of spiritual dryness with some practical steps to take with you into prayer.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast | 7m 36s | ||||||
| 10/8/26 | The Key to a Good Life | Have you ever considered how even good things, like podcasts or audiobooks, can distract us from being fully present? In this video, Father Mike explores how constant input can keep us from experiencing God's first language: silence. Learn how break free from the noise, recognize your own thoughts and ideas, and better hear the voice of God. Ascension's Liturgy of the Hours, Second Edition has arrived! Preorder your copy today! https://ascensionpress.com/LOTH Order your copy of, "Is God Bigger Than a Dragon?" today! https://ascensionpress.com/products/i... After helping millions of people encounter Scripture through the chart-toppingThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) podcast, Ascension is bringing that same transformative journey to families through a new daily video podcast: The Bible in a Year: Family Edition (with Fr. Josh Johnson), launching January 1, 2027. Learn More about the Bible in a Year Family Edition: https://ascensionpress.com/biyfamilySupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast | 6m 32s | ||||||
| 10/1/26 | The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary with Fr. Mike Schmitz | Pray the Sorrowful Mysteries with Fr. Mike Schmitz! The Sorrowful Mysteries 00:00 The Holy Rosary 2:02 The Agony in the Garden 4:44 The Scourging at the Pillar 7:25 The Crowing with Thorns 10:11 The Carrying of the Cross 12:55 The Crucifixion and Death of JesusSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast | 17m 37s | ||||||
| 9/24/26 | The Power of Adoration | Fr. Mike Schmitz shares the words of Jesus that have changed his life: “Could you not watch with me one hour?” These words have deeply shaped Fr. Mike’s life as well as the life of Blessed Fulton Sheen, who made a daily holy hour. Whether it’s a full hour or just five quiet minutes, spending time with Jesus in the Eucharist can transform your life. Discover the power of simply being with Jesus and see how Eucharistic prayer has changed the lives of Fr. Mike Schmitz and Fulton Sheen.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast | 14m 09s | ||||||
| 9/17/26 | 5 Books I Think Everyone Should Read | In our fast-paced, modern world, it can be difficult to slow down, make time to read, and truly commit to learning. If you’re looking for a good book to dive into though, Fr. Mike Schmitz shares some of his top book recommendations and explains why these books are worth taking the time to explore.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast | 8m 31s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 | Fulton Sheen Changed My Life | On Thursday September 24, 2026, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen will be beatified! Fr. Mike Schmitz shares how Fulton Sheen has changed his life through the books he wrote, stories he told and the heroic virtue he exemplified. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, pray for us 🙏Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast | 11m 33s | ||||||
| 9/3/26 | responsibilityburnout+3 | — | Psalm 55 | LORD | responsibilitiesburnout+3 | — | 9m 17s | ||
| 8/27/26 | vocationGod's will+3 | — | — | — | vocationGod's will+3 | — | 9m 47s | ||
| 8/20/26 | literaturefilm+3 | — | The OdysseySpider-Man | — | Fr. Mike SchmitzThe Odyssey+4 | — | 9m 40s | ||
| 8/13/26 | virtuefortitude+3 | — | Unshakeable | — | fortitudevirtue+3 | Ascension | 9m 43s | ||
| 8/6/26 | dignityworth+4 | — | Eucharist | — | dignityworth+5 | — | 6m 25s | ||
| 7/30/26 | same sex attractiondivision+3 | Kim Zember | Luke 12:51-53 | — | same sex attractiondivision+5 | — | 6m 44s | ||
| 7/23/26 | burial practicesCatholic teachings+3 | — | The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic PodcastCatholic Church | — | burialscattering ashes+4 | — | 9m 27s | ||
| 7/16/26 | Eucharistsainthood+3 | — | — | — | EucharistMass+3 | — | 7m 21s | ||
| 7/9/26 | spiritual growthtransformation+3 | — | What Matters More Than Success | — | bearing fruitsuccess+4 | — | 6m 37s | ||
| 7/2/26 | trustprayer+3 | — | Give us this day our daily bread | — | trust Goddaily bread+3 | — | 8m 38s | ||
| 6/25/26 | gender differencesrelationships+4 | — | — | — | men and womendifferences+4 | — | 8m 42s | ||
| 6/18/26 | correctioncriticism+3 | — | — | — | correctioncriticism+4 | — | 7m 08s | ||
| 6/11/26 | politicsScripture+4 | — | — | — | politicsScripture+5 | — | 7m 27s | ||
| 6/4/26 | deathspirituality+3 | — | — | — | deathbeddying+3 | — | 8m 29s | ||
| 5/28/26 | Catholicismfaith+4 | — | — | — | Catholicfaith+5 | — | 11m 17s | ||
| 5/21/26 | sinfaith+4 | — | Matthew 18:6 | — | sinMatthew 18:6+5 | — | 11m 38s | ||
| 5/14/26 | spiritual journeyvulnerability+3 | Theo Von | — | — | Theo VonFr. Mike Schmitz+5 | — | 7m 46s | ||
| 5/7/26 | body and soulself-care+3 | — | — | — | bodysoul+5 | — | 10m 20s | ||
| 4/30/26 | prayerIgnatian spirituality+4 | — | The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic PodcastGospel | — | prayerIgnatian prayer+4 | — | 8m 53s | ||
| 4/23/26 | Luminous MysteriesRosary+3 | — | The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast | — | Luminous MysteriesRosary+3 | — | 16m 12s | ||
| 4/16/26 | Bible understandingsalvation story+3 | — | Great Adventure Bible TimelineAscension+2 | — | Biblesalvation+5 | — | 5m 15s | ||
| 4/9/26 | faithEaster+4 | — | EucharistThe Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast | — | CatholicEaster+5 | — | 11m 44s | ||
| 4/2/26 | LentEaster+4 | — | — | — | EasterLent+5 | — | 10m 11s | ||
| 3/26/26 | faithvocation+4 | Michael Iskander | Prime VideoHouse of David | Egypt | Catholic faithspirituality+6 | — | 36m 29s | ||
| 3/19/26 | loverelationships+3 | — | — | — | lovefaith+3 | — | 7m 29s | ||
| 3/12/26 | salvationCatholic Church+4 | — | — | — | salvationCatholic+5 | — | 7m 46s | ||
| 3/5/26 | fastingLent+3 | — | — | — | fastingLent+3 | — | 5m 14s | ||
| 2/26/26 | Lentsilence+4 | — | — | — | Lentsilence+5 | — | 4m 50s | ||
| 2/19/26 | jealousyself-pity+3 | — | — | — | God's planjealousy+3 | — | 8m 23s | ||
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Chart history for The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
Peaked at #4 in Finland, top 10 in 1 of 47 tracked markets, currently #4 in Finland.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| PT | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| Finland | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| PH | — | #18 | #18 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| ID | — | #22 | #22 | — |
| PT | — | #23 | #23 | — |
| United States | — | #24 | #24 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #26 | #26 | — |
| United States | — | #32 | #32 | — |
| PH | — | #32 | #32 | — |
| Australia | — | #35 | #35 | — |
| Canada | — | #37 | #37 | — |
| Ireland | — | #38 | #38 | — |
| RO | — | #39 | #39 | — |
| Canada | — | #55 | #55 | — |
| MY | — | #55 | #55 | — |
| RO | — | #57 | #57 | — |
| Australia | — | #58 | #58 | — |
| CL | — | #62 | #62 | — |
Chart Positions
47 placements across 30 markets.
Chart Positions
47 placements across 30 markets.