Best Michael Schmitz Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 664: Political Pundit Bob Wheeler. Michael Coachman and Jake Schmitz. Powered by Bessette Motors of Carrington, ND. 1:14:44

8d ago1:14:44

1:14:44

KHND-39018-GET IT OFF YOUR CHEST 2025-04-15

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Episode 670: Sen. Kevin Cramer, Jason Heitkamp. Powered by Bessette Motors of Carrington, ND. 1:18:56

3h ago1:18:56

1:18:56

KHND-39018-GET IT OFF YOUR CHEST 2025-04-24

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Episode 669: Wells County Sheriff's Dept. Chief Deputy Tyler Rispa. . Bowdon Area Rancher Jon Tebelius. Powered by Bessette Motors of Carrington, ND. 1:17:03

13h ago1:17:03

1:17:03

KHND-39018-GET IT OFF YOUR CHEST 2025-04-23

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Episode 668: Political Pundit Bob Wheeler. Michael Coachman. Powered by Bessette Motors of Carrington, ND. 1:14:06

13h ago1:14:06

1:14:06

KHND-39018-GET IT OFF YOUR CHEST 2025-04-22

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Episode 667: Brandon Wall Ag update from Arrowood Praire Coop. Jason Heitkamp with state headlines. Powered by Bessette Motors of Carrington, ND 1:16:50

1d ago1:16:50

1:16:50

KHND-39018-GET IT OFF YOUR CHEST 2025-04-21

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What Jesus Needs From You This Holy Week 5:03

6d ago5:03

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As we journey through Holy Week, let's pause before rushing to Easter. This sacred time invites us to reflect deeply on Jesus' message to His disciples and to us: "Stay with me." Today, Fr. Mike Schmitz emphasizes the power of simply being present with Jesus. He reminds us that during this solemn week, Jesus isn't asking for our perfection or stren…

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Episode 666: State and National Headlines. Jason Heitkamp. Powered by Bessette Motors of Carrington, ND. 1:34:41

6d ago1:34:41

1:34:41

KHND-39018-GET IT OFF YOUR CHEST 2025-04-17

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Episode 665: State and National Headlines. Bowdon Area Rancher Jon Tebelius. Powered by Bessette Motors of Carrington, ND. 1:13:47

8d ago1:13:47

1:13:47

KHND-39018-GET IT OFF YOUR CHEST 2025-04-16

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Episode 663: Brandon Wall Ag update from Arrowood Praire Coop. Cindy Roerick TSC Spring Sponsorshowcase State and National Headlines. Powered by Bessette Motors of Carrington, ND 1:18:07

9d ago1:18:07

1:18:07

KHND-39018-GET IT OFF YOUR CHEST 2025-04-14

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Episode 662: Sen. Kevin Cramer, Jason Heitkamp. Powered by Bessette Motors of Carrington, ND. 1:16:17

13d ago1:16:17

1:16:17

KHND-39018-GET IT OFF YOUR CHEST 2025-04-10

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Miracles: The Bible vs. Today (What's Changed?) 7:56

13d ago7:56

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Do miracles occur more frequently in the Bible or in today's world? Why do some of my prayers for miracles seem unanswered? Today, Fr. Mike Schmitz delves into the mystery of miracles, explaining how they are recognized and validated in the Catholic Church, and exploring why God sometimes grants miracles and other times does not. Tickets are on sal…

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Episode 661: Spring Sponsor Showcase with Gil Steedsman of ZBS Auctioneers and Ben Stiegelmeier of Integrity Auction. Bowdon Rancher Jon Tebelius. 1:18:30

14d ago1:18:30

1:18:30

KHND-39018-GET IT OFF YOUR CHEST 2025-04-09

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Episode 660: Political Pundit Bob Wheeler. Michael Coachman. Powered by Bessette Motors of Carrington, ND. 1:16:08

15d ago1:16:08

1:16:08

KHND-39018-GET IT OFF YOUR CHEST 2025-04-08

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Episode 659: Terri Powers of City of Harvey. Jason Heitkamp. 1:16:49

16d ago1:16:49

1:16:49

KHND-39018-GET IT OFF YOUR CHEST 2025-04-07

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German Listening: Why it's so HARD and how to GET BETTER! - German Learning Lab - Ep. 5 1:01:32

19d ago1:01:32

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Why do native Germans feel impossible to understand? From strange sounds to fast speech, we explore why understanding spoken German is so tricky, and what you can do to get better. Michael sits down with Alessio to explore how to improve your German listening skills. With concrete techniques, real-life examples, and useful materials to become a bet…

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Episode 658: Fun Facts with Amy at Hinrichs Super Valu. State and National Headlines. Jason Heitkamp. Powered by Bessette Motors in Carrington, ND 1:19:18

20d ago1:19:18

1:19:18

KHND-39018-GET IT OFF YOUR CHEST 2025-04-03

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If You Need to Miss Mass, ALWAYS Do THIS First (Sunday Mass Dispensation Explained) 7:52

20d ago7:52

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Attending Sunday Mass is essential in the Catholic faith, and intentionally missing Mass is a mortal sin, which requires confession before you can receive communion again. However, did you know that if you have a serious and legitimate reason for being unable to attend Mass, you can request a dispensation from your priest? Today, Fr. Mike explains …

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Episode 657: Bob Flach and Rick Rittenbach of the Harvey VFW. Bowdon Rancher Jon Tebelius. Powered by Bessette Motors of Carrington, ND. 1:13:15

21d ago1:13:15

1:13:15

KHND-39018-GET IT OFF YOUR CHEST 2025-04-02

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Episode 656: Political Pundit Bob Wheeler. Michael Coachman. Powered by Bessette Motors of Carrington, ND. 1:16:05

22d ago1:16:05

1:16:05

KHND-39018-GET IT OFF YOUR CHEST 2025-04-01

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Episode 655: Spring Sponsor Showcase with Luke Hollenbeck of Feed Mix. State and National Headlines. Powered by Bessette Motors of Carrington, ND. 1:17:46

23d ago1:17:46

1:17:46

KHND-39018-GET IT OFF YOUR CHEST 2025-03-31.

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Episode 654: Sen. Kevin Cramer, Jason Heitkamp. Powered by Bessette Motors of Carrington, ND. 1:14:00

28d ago1:14:00

1:14:00

KHND-39018-GET IT OFF YOUR CHEST 2025-03-27

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What You Have NOT Been Told About Baptism 6:13

27d ago6:13

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Are you a child of the light or a child of darkness? Today, Fr. Mike reminds us that, though we are all born with original sin, God offers us the transformative gift of baptism, bringing us into His Kingdom of light. Let us not delay in surrendering our lives to Christ through the sacrament of baptism. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's…

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Episode 653: Spring Sponsor Showcase with Chad Weckerly of Hefty Seed. Harvey Police Chief John Foss, Harvey Mayor Dean Klier. Powered by Bessette Motors of Carrington, ND. 1:18:47

30d ago1:18:47

1:18:47

KHND-39018-GET IT OFF YOUR CHEST 2025-03-26

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Episode 652: Political Pundit Bob Wheeler. Michael Coachman. Powered by Bessette Motors of Carrington, ND. 1:16:15

1M ago1:16:15

1:16:15

KHND-39018-GET IT OFF YOUR CHEST 2025-03-25

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Episode 651: Spring Sponsor Showcase with Anna McDonald of Just Nails. State and National Headlines. Powered by Bessette Motors of Carrington, ND. 1:14:55

1M ago1:14:55

1:14:55

KHND-39018-GET IT OFF YOUR CHEST 2025-03-24

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The Brutal Truth About Holiness 6:50

1M ago6:50

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When you think of holiness, what comes to mind? Is it a saint who has never stumbled? Does the idea of holiness feel out of reach when you're grappling with your own brokenness or the weight of your sins? Today, Fr. Mike reminds us that the journey to holiness isn’t always a straight path. There are both good days and bad. Yet, despite our flaws an…

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When Crude Language Becomes Sinful 6:24

1M ago6:24

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Do you struggle with taking the Lord’s name in vain or with cussing? Are you trying to avoid cussing entirely, but are still saying something crude? Today, Fr. Mike shares the distinction between the words we use regarding foul language. Because our words reveal our hearts, our words matter greatly. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast…

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Train for Martyrdom This Lent 8:18

2M ago8:18

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Should you give things up for Lent, or take new things on? Is it better to pray more, or to give more of your time away? How does almsgiving fit into all of this? This Lent, Fr. Mike wants to refocus your efforts by trying a new idea: do something with zero benefit to yourself. This is how to do that and why it works. Tickets are on sale now for Fr…

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"Can I Go to the Wedding?" Answered 9:04

2M ago9:04

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If you're Catholic, you're probably aware that not every wedding is the same in the eyes of the Church. You may have heard of situations—or been in ones yourself—where you're not sure if it's okay for you, as a practicing Catholic, to attend such a wedding. How do you know when it's okay and when it's not okay? Fr. Mike not only gives us a couple o…

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Did God Abandon You? 9:21

2M ago9:21

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“My God, my God why have you abandoned me?” Psalm 22:1 Are you praying everyday but still suffering? Are you doing all the right things but your heart is still broken? Fr. Mike shares with us today that God doesn’t promise all our desires, but promises that He will be with us though them all, that He loves us and the He hears every one of our praye…

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Der, Die, Das – How to Learn German Genders & Articles - German Learning Lab - Ep. 4 40:53

2M ago40:53

40:53

Der, Die, Das. What are genders and how to learn them? How to choose the right article when we speak German? In this Episode, Michael and Alessio discuss different techniques to remember the gender of German nouns and how choose the right article every time. They introduce mnemonic techniques and even a mobile game!…

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The Fear That’s Keeping You from Prayer (And How to Overcome It) 7:02

2M ago7:02

7:02

Are you afraid to approach God? Jesus says, "When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, who love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on street corners so that others may see them... But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you." Matthew 6:5-6 Fr…

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When Loyalty Goes Too Far 8:05

3M ago8:05

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Loyalty is a powerful virtue—but can it become dangerous? Loyalty is seen as a sought-after virtue, even being the foundation of relationships. However, can loyalty be disordered? Can being loyal to the wrong things cost you your soul? Fr. Mike reveals to us that loyalty, when placed in the wrong order, is dangerous and can even lead to idolatry. W…

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Hot to Prepare for German Language Exams - Language Learning Lab - Ep. 3 54:12

3M ago54:12

54:12

Alessio and I discuss how to prepare for and pass German language exams such as Goethe, TELC, TestDaF, DTZ, DSH, and ÖSD. We have learned multiple languages ourselves and taken many language exams, but most importantly, we have prepared hundreds of students for German language exams. In this third episode of our podcast, we discuss both the practic…

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Fr. Mike Schmitz Reviews "Wicked" 6:22

3M ago6:22

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Spoiler: Fr. Mike thinks the music is great. But other than that... there are some major problems here. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic PodcastBy Ascension

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The Only Sin God CAN’T Forgive... 5:32

3M ago5:32

5:32

"Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven." Matthew 12:31 What is the sin "against the Spirit"? What is the sin that God can't forgive? Fr. Mike reveals to us that this sin is... any sin. Today, he explains how that's possible and how we can lean on God's goodness …

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Shall I Move to Germany to Learn German? - Language Learning Lab - Ep. 2 40:23

3M ago40:23

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In the second episode of our German Learning Lab podcast, Alessio and I are discussing whether it makes sense to move to Germany in order to learn German faster or whether it is wiser to get to a certain level of German before moving here. What is your experience? Did you move here unprepared or to what level did you get before moving to Germany or…

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What True Humility Really Looks Like 7:51

3M ago7:51

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What does true humility really look like? Some may believe that a humble person must diminish themselves, becoming small or insignificant. But is that truly the essence of humility? Fr. Mike Schmitz offers a deeper perspective on what it means to be truly humble. He explains that humility actually requires both confidence and honesty. When we speak…

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Christian Stoicism (Can You Be a Stoic Catholic?) 9:09

3M ago9:09

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Stoicism has its roots in Ancient Greece and Rome (300 BC) but it's seen a resurgence on social media in recent years. Stoic virtues like prudence, fortitude, and self-control can be very attractive, and Christians might wonder, "is Stoicism compatible with my faith?" The answer is: yes and no. Fr. Mike breaks down the good and true aspects of Stoi…

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The Perfect Learning Method - Language Learning Lab - Ep. 1 46:45

4M ago46:45

46:45

What is the best method to learn German? The two professional German tutors Michael and Alessio try to answer this question in this first episode of the German Learning Lab podcast.By Michael Schmitz + Alessio Bona

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How to Start Somewhere (Because You Have to Start Somewhere) 6:51

4M ago6:51

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If you've tried and tried but you keep falling down and you're tired of starting over... this video is for you. Fr. Mike lays out a plan to start again and keep going, no matter the struggle, and shares the secret that makes it possible. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic PodcastBy Ascension

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If You’re Discouraged This Christmas, You Are Not Alone 8:33

4M ago8:33

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Just because it's "the most wonderful time of the year" doesn't mean that everything is working out for you. But if tough times have actually given way to full-blown discouragement for you this Christmas, Fr. Mike has a word for you: "Emmanuel". On behalf of Fr. Mike and everyone here at Ascension, Merry Christmas to you and all of your loved ones.…

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When Is Our Time to Die? 8:40

4M ago8:40

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"Does God take us when he feels like our time here is over?" Fr. Mike tackles this question and examines the motivations behind it to show us why God made us and why our value doesn't lie in what we do in this life. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic PodcastBy Ascension

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What People Forget About Our Lady of Guadalupe 8:38

4M ago8:38

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The apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary that came to be known as Our Lady of Guadalupe was a miracle. The Castilian roses that came from Tepeyac Hill in winter were a miracle. The divinely illustrated vision of Our Lady on St. Juan Diego's tilma was a miracle—as is the fact that the tilma composed of organic fibers has refused to degrade for 500 …

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Why Did God Let Them Die? 8:18

5M ago8:18

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Grief is natural, and sadness at the death of a loved one is to be expected. But what about people who feel anger in their bereavement? Especially anger at God? Fr. Mike shares a difficult truth for those who wish their loved ones were still with them instead of with Jesus in heaven. Join Fr. Mike in Newark, NJ on December 9, 2024 for an evening of…

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Healing in the Gaze of Jesus (with Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT) 48:37

5M ago48:37

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In this 3-part series filmed backstage at the 2024 Good News Conference, Fr. Mike sits down with 3 special guests to discuss prayer, the sacraments, and how to prepare to meet Jesus "face to face" this coming Advent. Fr. Mike and Sr. Miriam examine our needs for healing from sin, trauma, and a broken past, and uncover the luminous power of God's lo…

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What Catholics Should Know About Superstitions 9:38

5M ago9:38

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Did you know that superstitions are a sin? In this video, Fr. Mike dives into the topic of Friday the 13th and other common superstitions, shedding light on how they can reveal something about our hearts. Often rooted in fear, superstitions are a sin against the First Commandment, showing our desire to control or predict the future. Fr. Mike also d…

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What Do You Wear to Mass? 7:46

5M ago7:46

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Should we wear our best to Mass? Fr. Mike explores the balance between 'coming as you are' and 'putting on your best for the Lord.' He explains that while the state of our hearts ultimately matters most, it's not the only thing that matters. Dressing respectfully for Mass can be a way to honor God, but it should never cover up a lack of sincerity o…

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What to Do About Intrusive Thoughts 9:45

6M ago9:45

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Some people brush off intrusive thoughts. But others are haunted by them. If you're having serious issues with intrusive thoughts, first understand that this is normal and part of the human experience. That being said, if you need to combat them, you have options. Today, Fr. Mike gives you some solid advice and steps to take towards greater freedom…

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The #1 Mistake People Make When Discerning Their Vocation 7:39

6M ago7:39

7:39

Did you know there’s a simple approach to discerning your vocation? Fr. Mike shares the most common mistake he sees people make when determining God's call. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on one vocation at a time, reminding us that jumping between options can lead to confusion. Instead, Fr. Mike encourages us to simplify the process and …

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