Ascension Presents released a new animated video titled "The Bible in 10 Minutes," featuring Father Mike Schmitz, on July 9. The video has gone viral, amassing 1.1 million views within a week.

In the video, Father Mike Schmitz opens by highlighting the complexity of the Bible: “The Bible is amazing but sometimes confusing and hard to read because it's not just one book, but a collection of books. We’d like to read it, but without a map, it’s easy to get lost."

He continues by explaining that the Bible has a unified narrative: “There is a narrative throughout the Bible that tells a single story–the story of God’s plan for our salvation. Once we understand that story, we can understand the context of every book of the Bible. So, here’s the story in less than 10 minutes.”

Father Mike then provides a concise overview of the Bible's books, supported by animations from Coronation Media. The video quickly became Ascension's most viral content, reaching 358,000 views in the first 24 hours alone.

**User Reactions to "The Bible in 10 Minutes"**

YouTube users have responded enthusiastically. One user shared a personal testimony: "'The Bible in a Year' and Father Mike’s explanation of Theology of the Body saved me from the pit. I am detransitioning. I am in RCIA. Praise God. I am thankful."

Another user expressed gratitude: "Father Mike is a national treasure. The first time I read the Bible from cover to cover was at 64 with BIY. I am now on my third read-through, always learning new aspects of the story. Father Mike has been instrumental in my spiritual growth. Thank God for him and his ministry."

A third commenter credited Father Mike and Ascension Press for their spiritual journey: "God has anointed Ascension Press and Father Mike for this time in history to reach so many people. I was a devout lifelong Evangelical Christian who entered the Catholic Church three years ago thanks to the Holy Spirit working through Father Mike and YouTube. Thank you, Father Mike and Ascension Press. I am praying for you! Please keep on with this kind of content."

Father Mike Schmitz's Podcasts on EWTN

Father Mike Schmitz’s podcasts, “Bible in a Year” and “Catechism in a Year,” began airing nationwide on January 15 via EWTN Radio. These podcasts are broadcast in a one-hour slot starting at 10 p.m. ET, and local affiliates can adjust the schedule to best suit their audience. Listeners are encouraged to check their local EWTN affiliate’s schedule or listen on the EWTN app. EWTN’s Catholic programming is carried by over 600 domestic and international AM and FM radio affiliates.