Prayer & Scripture

Wrestling with God in Scripture

by Fr. Mike Schmitz

Drawing from The Bible in a Year, Fr. Mike offers powerful insights on what it looks like to struggle faithfully with God and grow in relationship with Him. He closes with a heartfelt Q&A, sharing personal reflections to inspire your own journey of trust and surrender.34:40 I’m a Protestant, but I feel like a Catholic after spending so much time with your videos and podcasts. How important is it to convert? 

39:08 If we can’t take a 30-day silent retreat, what can someone do to “really get to know God”? 

44:35 I’m tired of sinning the same sin. Tips? 

51:50 Fr. Mike: Collar or sweats, when you were recording the podcasts?

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