Day 173: Confidence in God (2026)

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

On Day 173 of The Bible in a Year, Fr. Mike Schmitz explores 2 Kings 4, focusing on the story of the Shunammite woman and her miraculous son

Key takeaways

• God honors faith and perseverance, even when circumstances seem hopeless.
• The Shunammite woman’s persistent faith demonstrates how trust in God leads to miraculous outcomes.

Main topics

• Faith in God during hardship
• Miraculous resurrection

Notable quotes

'As the Lord lives, I will not leave you.'

Conclusion

This episode reminds listeners that true confidence in God is rooted i

Transcript preview

My name is Father Mike Schmitz and you're listening to the Bible in a year podcast where we encounter God's voice and live life through the lens of scripture. The Bible in a year podcast is brought to you by Ascension.