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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What the Death of Pope Francis Teaches Us 7:55

10m ago7:55

7:55

In the wake of Pope Francis’s passing, Fr. Mike Schmitz shares a powerful reflection on loss, legacy, and the enduring mission of the Church. He reminds us that while every soul is uniquely irreplaceable, the roles we hold can be entrusted to others because our identity is rooted not in what we do, but in who we are. May this truth bring you great …

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Jentacular with Toby Schmitz and Luke Arnold 48:22

35m ago48:22

48:22

Both Toby Schmitz and Luke Arnold are actors who have recently turned their storytelling talents into actual stories in actual books! Toby's debut novel "The Empress Murders" is described as both a razor-sharp, mind-bendingly clever whodunnit and an excoriating look at the excesses of the British Empire, just as the sun is beginning to set on it. A…

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What To Do When You Feel Like God’s Not Speaking to You 8:11

3m ago8:11

8:11

Do you struggle to get much out of prayer? Do you feel like God’s not speaking to you? Today, Fr. Mike Schmitz invites us to deepen our prayer life by asking two essential questions: “What am I looking for?” and “What am I listening for?” Drawing from the rich tradition of Ignatian spirituality, he guides us in using our imagination and five senses…

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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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If You Like Humphrey Bogart with Nicola and Rosie Dempsey 43:54

5d ago43:54

43:54

Rosie and Nicola Dempsey are otherwise known as the comedy music double act Flo and Joan. The two previous times they’ve been on this show, Nicola’s pieces of trivia were both about Andrew Lloyd Webber - and there was even a question related to Lloyd Webber in last year’s episode - at the time, the depth of their knowledge about the man was somewha…

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What Jesus Needs From You This Holy Week 5:03

6d ago5:03

5:03

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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Real Life with Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis 44:24

12d ago44:24

44:24

It’s become something of an Easter tradition to have Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis on the show the week before Good Friday to promote the very special Rockwiz event The Really Really Good Friday Spectacular at the magnificent Hamer Hall. Quiz aficionados themselves, they get surprisingly stuck on a few of the questions this time around. But it's…

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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

7:56

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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Sandwichfest with Pierre Novellie and George Fouracres 53:56

19d ago53:56

53:56

George Fouracres and Pierre Novellie met while studying Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic at Cambridge, so it's a fair expectation that they might do well at quizzes. They're both annoyingly multi-talented clever people, performing work ranging from stand-up to musicals, Pierre has a very successful podcast of his own - BudPod with Phil Wang, he's the …

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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

1:01:32

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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Herding Cats Again with David Correos and Harry Jun 53:29

26d ago53:29

53:29

David Correos has been on this podcast before with Demi Lardner, but this time I needed a slightly less chaotic partner for him. Harry Jun is another very funny comedian, but they come up against a very tricky set of questions (as always, written by the unparalleled Cindy MacDonald) and it takes all my powers of clue-giving to get them to the corre…

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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

6:13

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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Margaritas with Ethan Cavanagh and Sweeney Preston 44:34

1M ago44:34

44:34

This episode was recorded live at the Margarita Bar inside Gluttony at the Adelaide Fringe! Not in front of a live studio audience or anything, but perhaps it should've been? For their third time on the quiz, comedians Sweeney Preston and Ethan Cavanagh got a free margarita and the chance to talk about all their upcoming shows at the Melbourne Inte…

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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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The Embarrassment of Youth with Alex Lowes and Kushi Venkatesh 45:00

1M ago45:00

45:00

It's quite apt that this episode has come hot on the heels of the last episode. If Chris Ryan and Luke Heggie are veterans of standup showing all the signs of world-weariness in their comedy, the guests on this episode are the polar opposites. Alex Lowes and Kushi Venkatesh are fresh faced babes at the very start of their careers in comedy. Althoug…

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Trillions of Ants with Luke Heggie and Chris Ryan 37:09

1M ago37:09

37:09

Old hands at appearing on this podcast - Chris Ryan and Luke Heggie - come on around this time every year. They are both touring brand new hours of standup right now and are experts at extracting laughs from their audiences. Check their websites to see when they're in a city near you and go see them. You won't regret it. https://chrisryancomedy.com…

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When Crude Language Becomes Sinful 6:24

1M ago6:24

6:24

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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RE-RELEASE: Best Quiz Quiz with Marc Fennell and Michael Hing 35:59

2M ago35:59

35:59

I'm sorry I don't have a new episode for you! While I try to find a moment to record the new one, please enjoy this re-release of one of my favourite episodes from 2022. And if you are in Adelaide, come and see The Platypus at the Adelaide Fringe. It's a fantastic play and I'm very proud of it. Get your tickets to The Platypus here: https://adelaid…

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Train for Martyrdom This Lent 8:18

2M ago8:18

8:18

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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Uncensored with Alexei Toliopoulos and Zach Ruane 49:51

2M ago49:51

49:51

For the next few months, Alexei Toliopoulos and Zachary Ruane will be touring their show Refused Classification to comedy festivals all around the country. The part comedy, part documentary, part verbatim theatre piece tells the true story of beloved film critics Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton taking on the Australian government when the film…

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

2M ago9:04

9:04

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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Night in Tunisia Bird with Eddie Perfect and Elise McCann 44:52

2M ago44:52

44:52

This first episode of the sixth season of The Saturday Quiz takes a wild, meandering journey through some mostly music-related territory. Which is appropriate given that the guests are two giants of Australian musical theatre - Eddie Perfect and Elise McCann. Get your tickets to see them both in the Australian premiere production of Beetlejuice her…

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Did God Abandon You? 9:21

2M ago9:21

9:21

“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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And The Survey Says... 6:16

2M ago6:16

6:16

The Saturday Quiz will be back for its sixth season in 2025 very, very soon. In the meantime, please complete this survey so I can bring you the guests and content that you like best: http://bit.ly/thesaturdayquiz-survey It's all anonymous and no personalised data is collected. Follow the show on Instagram @thesaturdayquiz And John has pretty much …

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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

8:05

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

6:22

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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