The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)

The Fear behind Closed Doors

March 20th, 2020  |  32 mins 1 sec

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After the Crucifixion, the disciples shut themselves up in the Upper Room, in fear of their lives. Jesus came among them and said, “Peace be with you.” As we experience fear and uncertainty these few weeks, we ultimately must realize that everything will be OK if we put ourselves in God’s hands. Email us at [email protected] to get the full shownotes or text “jeffcavins” to 33-777.

Be My Guest: Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio

March 13th, 2020  |  39 mins 1 sec

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Jeff interviews Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio (a.k.a Dr. Italy), co-author of the new study Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life. They talk about how Jesus comes alive for us today, how we can grow closer to him, and how to share him with others. Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get added to Jeff’s shownotes email list!

Examination of Conscience for Fathers

March 6th, 2020  |  42 mins 8 secs

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Jeff is talking with Matthew James Christoff about how men must go deeper in confession to overcome the temptations they face everyday. They go over seven questions fathers can ask themselves in an examination of conscience before they enter the confessional. These questions are directly related to the seven attacks Satan makes on the family. Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get added to Jeff’s shownotes email list!

Into the Night: Lent, Confession, and Transformation

February 28th, 2020  |  40 mins 28 secs

Jeff guides you deeper into your heart and conscience than you’ve ever gone before. In your next confession, don’t repeat your usual “sin checklist” to the priest. Instead, fully expose your heart to Jesus and allow him to bring hope, healing, and peace in a way that profoundly transforms you.

Would It Have Been Fun to Be Jesus?

February 21st, 2020  |  32 mins 50 secs

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Jesus could heal people, walk on water, control the weather, multiply food, make wine, walk through walls, and wake the dead. Having such incredible abilities sounds amazing, but would it have been fun to be Jesus? Though there were moments of happiness and fun, the purpose of Jesus’ ministry was to tell people to repent and return to the Father, and many, including his own disciples, rejected and denied him. He knew that this would happen, but did not use his power to stop it. The things most worth pursuing in life (marriage, raising kids, having a deep spiritual life, etc.) are never going to be fun all the time, because love isn’t just fun and warm fuzzy feelings. The goal of life isn’t to have as much fun as possible before we die, it’s to live a life like Jesus, one that is centered on the love of God.

7 Steps to Decluttering Your Relationships

February 14th, 2020  |  30 mins 46 secs

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Jeff brings together seven Scripture verses on relationships to help us simplify and declutter our relationships. Reflecting on these will help you in your family life, friendships, work relationships, and your relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

What’s Your Favorite Bible Verse?

February 7th, 2020  |  8 mins 22 secs

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Jeff is reflecting on his favorite Bible verse, Galatians 2:20. He first committed it to memory almost thirty years ago, and it has been with him ever since. This verse reminds him that he must die to himself everyday in order to walk with Christ.

Investing in Your Spiritual Life: Stories from the Holy Land

January 31st, 2020  |  31 mins 33 secs

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Jeff is on his fifty-seventh trip to the Holy Land, and is talking to fellow pilgrims, Toni Griffith from Clearwater, Florida, Keith Senn from Louisville, Kentucky, and Michael Norman from Denver, Colorado about their experiences in the Holy Land. They discuss the surreal experience of seeing the places where Jesus walked and how it changes your spiritual life.

The Problem with Seedless Grapes: Pro-Life Messages in Scripture

January 24th, 2020  |  29 mins 45 secs

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Today is the March for Life and Jeff is focusing on the beauty and power humans have to bring forth life! Instead of resisting our God-given ability to have children, let’s celebrate this gift and take seriously our duty to plant a seed of faith in the next generation.

Recharging Your Batteries in the Holy Land

January 17th, 2020  |  32 mins 20 secs

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Jeff is in the Holy Land! He shares his experience of seeing the Gospels come alive through this pilgrimage. From the Sea of Galilee to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jeff describes what it’s like to walk in the footsteps of Jesus.

Flashback: 5 Benefits of Humility

January 10th, 2020  |  38 mins 57 secs

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Why is humility such an important virtue? Jeff is bringing back an episode from the archives to answer this very question and to show how we can be better disciples of Jesus Christ when we humble ourselves.

Flashback: Motivating Scripture for the New Year

January 3rd, 2020  |  31 mins 58 secs

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We're bringing back Jeff's episode on motivating scripture to help you stick to your New Year's resolutions. These twelve motivating Scripture verses will encourage and inspire you during times of fear, impossible situations, and unbelievable obstacles.

How to Pray for Your Sons

December 20th, 2019  |  33 mins 29 secs

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Following up on his show from last week about praying for daughters, Jeff shares the prayer he wrote for parents to pray for their sons. He breaks down the unique ways we can intercede for them so they may pursue virtue and walk in the ways of Our Lord.

How to Pray for Your Daughters

December 13th, 2019  |  31 mins 31 secs

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This week, Jeff shares a beautiful prayer he wrote for his daughters and talks about the specific ways we can pray for them. He explains how daughters are unique gifts from God, and their parents and guardians are called to pray for them sincerely and consistently. Next week, Jeff will talk about how to pray for your sons.

Good Morning: 30,000 Second Chances!

December 6th, 2019  |  35 mins 18 secs

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If you live until you’re 82 years old, you will have 30,000 chances to turn toward God. Every morning, we can choose to put aside the failings of yesterday, and strive to be the person that God intends us to be. This Advent, Jeff offers seven things you can do first thing in the morning that will set you up to serve the Lord for the rest of the day.

This Is for All the Lonely People

November 29th, 2019  |  36 mins 17 secs

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The holidays are a time to spend with the people we love, but at times, this merely highlights the isolation of those who are separated from their family and friends, or even those surrounded by people, but who still feel alone. So if you’re one of those people, this episode is for you. Jeff shows us how the Bible addresses loneliness and isolation, and reveals that we are not actually alone if we put our trust in the Lord.