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

What The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Says About Leadership

33 episodes about leadership

In The Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz walks you through the entire Bible in 365 episodes, providing commentar...

Key Insights on Leadership

"Character matters as much as competence and charisma" - Adam Grant on rejecting narcissistic leadership in favor of servant leadership

  • Knight's management style followed General Patton's wisdom: 'Don't tell people how to do things, tell them what to do, and let them surprise you with the results'
  • U.S.-Israel strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khomeini in 'Operation Epic Fury,' marking the most significant escalation in decades
  • The targeting pattern suggests economic motives: leadership decapitation, naval assets, but notably avoiding oil infrastructure
  • Steve-O struggles with internet criticism despite success, leading Rogan to advise ignoring online negativity completely
  • Leadership isn't about controlling outcomes like a machine - it's about cultivating relationships and meaning like tending a garden
  • The four most important words a leader can say are 'I screwed that up' - Dave Cooper, Navy SEAL Team 6 commander
  • The hosts are experimenting with video clips for social media, leading to Peter's background decoration dilemma

Episodes

Day 141: The Life of David (2026)

Day 141: The Life of David (2026)

Day 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2026)

Day 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2026)

Day 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2026)

Day 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2026)

Day 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2026)

Day 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2026)

Day 133: Persevering in Trust (2026)

Day 133: Persevering in Trust (2026)

Day 132: David and Absalom (2026)

Day 132: David and Absalom (2026)

Day 131: Hope for the Future (2026)

Day 131: Hope for the Future (2026)

Day 129: David Commits Adultery (2026)

Day 129: David Commits Adultery (2026)

Day 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2026)

Day 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2026)

Day 119: David's Wisdom (2026)

Day 119: David's Wisdom (2026)

Introduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2026)

Introduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2026)

Day 103: Judas' Secrecy (2026)

Day 103: Judas' Secrecy (2026)

Day 98: Israel Asks for a King (2026)

Day 98: Israel Asks for a King (2026)

Day 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2026)

Day 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2026)

Day 96: Hannah's Prayer (2026)

Day 96: Hannah's Prayer (2026)

Day 94: Samson and Delilah (2026)

Day 94: Samson and Delilah (2026)

Day 90: Ruth and Boaz (2026)

Day 90: Ruth and Boaz (2026)

Day 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2026)

Day 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2026)

Day 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2026)

Day 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2026)

Day 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2026)

Day 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2026)

Introduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) (2026)

Introduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) (2026)

Day 79: Psalms of Ascent (2026)

Day 79: Psalms of Ascent (2026)

Day 77: God Is Faithful (2026)

Day 77: God Is Faithful (2026)

Day 74: Joshua Appointed (2026)

Day 74: Joshua Appointed (2026)

Day 73: Inheritance of Land (2026)

Day 73: Inheritance of Land (2026)

Day 69: The Bronze Serpent (2026)

Day 69: The Bronze Serpent (2026)

Day 68: The Waters of Meribah (2026)

Day 68: The Waters of Meribah (2026)

Day 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2026)

Day 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2026)

Day 61: Complaining in the Desert (2026)

Day 61: Complaining in the Desert (2026)

Day 60: Intercessory Prayer (2026)

Day 60: Intercessory Prayer (2026)

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