The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)

Episode Archive

Episode Archive

440 episodes of The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast) since the first episode, which aired on January 6th, 2017.

  • The Land of Israel: A Picture of Your Life

    August 22nd, 2025  |  33 mins 10 secs
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  • When Your Children Have Left the Church

    August 15th, 2025  |  31 mins 29 secs
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    Has your child left the Church? Don't despair. Jeff shares personal stories, practical advice, and suggests key resources for parents navigating this difficult journey.

  • Confession: Cleaning the Soul Within

    August 8th, 2025  |  26 mins 28 secs
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    Confession clears out the burdens of past sins and moves us toward a path of freedom and healing. Jeff emphasizes the importance of bringing lingering sin to Jesus in this sacrament and provides practical steps for making a good confession.

  • Why Wear a Crucifix?

    August 1st, 2025  |  32 mins 24 secs
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    Why do Catholics wear crucifixes? Jeff explains the difference between a cross and a crucifix and emphasizes how a crucifix reminds us of true love, suffering, and being alive in Christ.

  • 3 Ways to Jumpstart Your Life

    July 25th, 2025  |  30 mins 2 secs
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    Are you just going through the motions in life? Jeff discusses three key ways to jumpstart your life and enrich your spiritual life when you find yourself in a rut.

  • Developing Unshakeable Resolve

    July 18th, 2025  |  31 mins 6 secs
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    Do you have the dedication to follow through on your goals? Jeff delves into the concept of developing unshakeable resolve rooted in Biblical principles. Highlighting key scriptures and stories of David's mighty men from 2 Samuel 23:8-12, Jeff illustrates how tenacity, faithfulness, and steadfastness can lead to monumental achievements even under overwhelming odds and fatigue.

  • Practical Tips for When You Suffer

    July 11th, 2025  |  29 mins 49 secs
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    How do we navigate suffering in this life? Jeff tackles the challenging topic of suffering, providing 15 practical tips on how to find meaning, courage, and strength in life's trials.

  • Don’t Be a Mean Christian

    July 4th, 2025  |  29 mins 20 secs
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    What kind of Christian are you? Jeff challenges us to break free from the trap of being a “mean” Christian — not cruel, but merely average. Drawing from Scripture and Church tradition, Jeff unpacks the call to move beyond lukewarm faith and become extraordinary disciples who truly impact the world.

  • Hospitality That Touches the Heart

    June 27th, 2025  |  24 mins 50 secs
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    How can you be the hands and feet of Christ through your hospitality? Jeff shares an important example of hospitality, caring for one another and listening to the voice of God especially in the simple moments.

  • Opportunities to Witness

    June 20th, 2025  |  30 mins 18 secs
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    What's holding you back from sharing Christ with others? With real-life examples and practical advice, Jeff encourages us to recognize and seize opportunities to witness God's love to others.

  • Christ in You: A Change in Perspective

    June 13th, 2025  |  25 mins 46 secs
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    Are you aware that Christ lives within you? Jeff discusses the importance of shifting our perspective from simply following Jesus to recognizing that he dwells within us. He emphasizes how the Holy Spirit empowers us to continue Jesus' mission in our daily lives and to faithfully do God's will.

  • Saints: The Spiritual Mutual Fund (Part 2)

    June 6th, 2025  |  28 mins 6 secs
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    The saints are always eager to intercede for us, for they understand the struggles we experience on earth. Jeff encourages us to identify a group of saints who resonate most deeply with our needs and vocations. He shares his own 'posse' of saints, including St. Joseph, St. Augustine, Mother Teresa, St. Francis, and St. John Paul II, and explains how each has significantly impacted his life.

  • Saints: The Spiritual Mutual Fund (Part 1)

    May 30th, 2025  |  27 mins 8 secs
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    Do you have a relationships with the saints? In this two-part series, Jeff fouses on the concept of the 'communion of saints' and compares it to a 'spiritual mutual fund.' He explains the importance of the saints, their role in heaven, and how they intercede for us on Earth. With references to the Catechism and the teachings of St. John Paul II, Jeff delves into why the saints are essential along our faith journey.

  • The Hour of Love

    May 23rd, 2025  |  26 mins 35 secs
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    What does real love look like? Jeff explores Pope Leo XIV's inaugural message that emphasizes the importance of love in today's world. Jeff discusses the different Greek words for love—Phileo, Storge, Eros, and Agape—and highlights the profound impact of Agape love. He reflects on 1 Corinthians 13 to bring out the biblical understanding of love and connects it to our everyday relationships.

  • White Smoke And Your Future

    May 16th, 2025  |  31 mins 36 secs
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    What can we expect from Pope Leo XIV?

  • Habemus Papam: Pope Leo XIV

    May 9th, 2025  |  9 mins 9 secs
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    Habemus Papam! Jeff celebrates the historic announcement of Pope Leo XIV, the first Pope from the United States.