The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 131: Hope for the Future (2026)

May 11, 2026·24 min·5-min readnarrativereligion
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This episode of The Bible in a Year podcast explores the tragic story of Amnon’s rape of his half-sister Tamar and Absalom’s subsequent revenge, juxtaposed with God’s enduring covenant with David. Father Mike Schmitz uses these narratives to reflect on the devastating consequences of si

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Fr. Mike SchmitzDavidTamarAmnonAbsalomJonadab

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The Great Adventure Bible

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Ascension

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Christianity

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