Unshakeable: Building a Life of Virtue in a World of Chaos

by Fr. Mike Schmitz

Overview

"What if the key to changing your life for the better was already within your reach?
In Unshakeable: Building a Life of Virtue in a World of Chaos, Fr. Mike Schmitz reveals the life-changing power of virtue and inspires readers to become more like Jesus every single day. This book guides readers on a journey through 15 essential virtues, showing them how each one can deepen their faith, bring them closer to God, and change their lives for the better.

Fr. Mike shows how cultivating virtues like humility, loyalty, and joy can transform your relationships, decisions, and outlook on life. You'll also discover how the timeless cardinal virtues—prudence, justice, temperance, and fortitude—and the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love offer a roadmap for navigating today's challenges with courage and clarity.
In Unshakeable, readers will discover:

-Ways to understand and embrace the theological virtues—faith, hope, and love—in everyday life
-How to practice the four cardinal virtues—prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance—every day
-Tips on building character traits like loyalty and generosity that can transform relationships and habits
-Practical advice and challenges to grow in virtue
-Inspiring stories of saints and ordinary people living out these virtues

Through relatable examples and practical advice, Fr. Mike provides an inspiring guide for anyone looking to grow in holiness. Whether readers are just beginning their journey or seeking to deepen their spiritual life, this book will help to cultivate virtues that will enable them to stand steadfast with the unshakeable power of grace.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940184476506
Publisher:	Ascension Press
Publication date:	08/01/2025
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Fr. Mike Schmitz, a Catholic priest and evangelist well known for his social media videos and podcasts, hosted the 2021 breakout podcast The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)™, which became the #1 podcast on the Apple charts after its January 2021 launch, and is the most popular Catholic podcast of all time. The Bible in a Year was Chartable’s #1 global podcast in religion for several years, and was covered by news outlets including CBS, Fox, and The New York Times Magazine (press kit here).

For the impact of The Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike was recognized as one of Our Sunday Visitor’s 2021 Catholics of the Year as well as a recipient of the 2022 Cardinal John P. Foley Award for excellence and innovation in Catholic storytelling. He is an internationally beloved Catholic speaker, and has spoken to hundreds of crowds ranging from his local Catholic parish to the National Eucharistic Congress audience of 50,000.

Fr. Mike is the director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Duluth as well as the chaplain for the Newman Center at the University of Minnesota-Duluth (UMD). Fr. Mike attended St. Paul Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, and was ordained for the Diocese of Duluth in 2003.

Fr. Mike is best known for:
Ascension Presents: Fr. Mike Schmitz (YouTube)
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)™ (podcast)
The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) (podcast)
The Fr. Mike Schmitz Podcast
Sundays with Ascension (Mass on YouTube)
Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz (podcast)

See more from Fr. Mike:
The 99, An Evangelization Mission Series
Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed
Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God
The Curious Catholic
Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church
No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion
Pocket Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Power and Grace: A Guide to the Catholic Sacraments
Pray, Decide, and Don’t Worry
Quick Catholic Lessons with Fr. Mike
Quick Catholic Lessons with Fr. Mike: Vol. 2, Leader’s Guide
Received: Your Journey to First Communion (Leader videos + Parent videos)
Renewed: Your Journey to First Reconciliation (Leader videos + Parent videos)
The Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz Collection