Chart-topping sensation hits 142 Million downloads and announces NYC Billboard, new Podcast, and Virtual Retreat for 2022
Ascension’s The Bible in a Year Podcast (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)™ featuring Jeff Cavins launched with explosive popularity this year, shooting to the #1 position on Apple Podcasts in all categories and remaining there from Jan. 2-18, 2021.
In a press conference on Nov. 3, Ascension announced several new initiatives designed to highlight the show’s enduring success and reach even more souls with God’s Word:
- A New Year’s Eve billboard in Times Square promoting the podcast at 7th Ave & 48th St, New York City (Dec. 19, 2021-Jan. 9, 2022)
- La Biblia en un año Podcast: The launch of an all-new Spanish-language version of The Bible in a Year podcast with original commentary and a new, native-Spanish speaking host (Jan. 1, 2022)
- “The Bible in a Year Retreat” Virtual Event for Bible in a Year listeners, designed to help Catholics cultivate a lifelong relationship with the Word of God– one that extends far beyond the podcast (Limited capacity; Feb. 18-20, 2022)
Ascension, the podcast producer, has shared that current stats for The Bible in a Year reveal 464,000 daily downloads, of which 90% are U.S.-based listeners.
That U.S. audience of 418,000 would fill the largest football stadium in the country, that of the University of Michigan, 4 times over.
“Through distraction and distress, our culture has lost a hopeful, historical biblical worldview–but by the grace of God this podcast has helped thousands rediscover it,” comments Podcast Host, Fr. Mike Schmitz.
He continues: “We’re humbled by testimonials from people of all walks of life who’ve started to apply a biblical worldview to their lives–gaining clarity on God’s will, overcoming addictions, returning to the sacraments or are converting to Catholicism, renewing marriages and relationships–and many more incredible stories.”
About The Bible in a Year Podcast
The Bible in a Year podcast saw meteoric success at its 2021 launch, shooting to top of the Apple Podcast charts and becoming:
- #1 Podcast in all categories: Jan. 2-18, 2021
- #1 Podcast in Religion & Spirituality: Jan. 2-Jun. 30, 2021 & Oct. 24-Present
The show features Fr. Mike Schmitz reading through Ascension’s entire Great Adventure Catholic Bible in 365 episodes, providing commentary, reflection, and prayer along the way. Episodes average 23 minutes in length. Scripture scholar and Bible Timeline Learning System creator Jeff Cavins is the featured guest of the podcast.
About Ascension
Ascension is a multimedia network and the leader in Catholic faith formation and digital content. Over the past 20 years, Ascension has helped nurture the faith of over 10 million people in over 8,000 parishes through more than 50 unique faith formation programs and the Ascension Presents media platforms. The Ascension Presents YouTube channel boasts nearly 600,000 subscribers, 85 Million total views, and is one of the top 3 Catholic YouTube channels in English.
Media Contact: Lauren Joyce at [email protected].
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