The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)
Episode Archive
Episode Archive
405 episodes of The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast) since the first episode, which aired on January 6th, 2017.
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Jesus, The Master Communicator (Part 2)
August 30th, 2024 | 33 mins 24 secs
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Is it challenging for you to start up a conversation with someone? It can take a lot of courage and practice to communicate with a person, especially for the first time. How did Jesus do this? What were some of his common practices when approaching someone for the first time? Jeff Cavins continues his two part series on communicating like Jesus and digs into Scripture to give us real examples of how Jesus communicated.
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Jesus, the Master Communicator (Part 1)
August 23rd, 2024 | 26 mins 34 secs
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How did Jesus teach? What was his style? It is very important for us to understand what Jesus taught and what it means for our lives. However, as Jeff Cavins shares in this episode, it is also important for us to understand how Jesus taught. If we can understand his methods, we can do our best to share and teach the faith as he did. Jeff outlines some of the characteristics of Jesus’ teaching method in this episode.
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If You Could Do One Thing
August 16th, 2024 | 34 mins 37 secs
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Do you have a plan for spiritual growth? It is essential in the spiritual life that we do not allow ourselves to become stagnant. So, what are the opportunities you have to grow spiritually? Jeff Cavins breaks down his advice on how to grow spiritually, especially the importance of isolating spiritual disciplines.
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Seven Gifts for Your Friends
August 9th, 2024 | 19 mins 57 secs
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Are you a gift giver? Whether you enjoy giving gifts or not, every Catholic has many gifts to share with those around them. Jeff Cavins explains some of the important gifts that Catholics possess and are obliged to share with those around them. He explains the significance of each gift and encourages every Catholic to share them.
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When Trauma Comes to Your Home
August 2nd, 2024 | 31 mins 42 secs
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How do you respond when trauma enters your life? How does God desire us to respond in times of trauma and suffering? Jeff Cavins shares about a very recent situation in his own life that has brought trauma and suffering to someone he loves. He shares wisdom from St. John Paul II and Scripture to offer advice on how to respond in times of trauma.
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The Seeds of Indianapolis
July 26th, 2024 | 26 mins 16 secs
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You listen to Catholic podcasts. You go to conferences and retreats. You attend Bible studies at your parish. Now what? Jeff Cavins shares his experience at the National Eucharistic Congress and encourages everyone to share the fruits that they have been given by God. Listen to podcasts. Go to conferences. Attend Bible Studies. But do not stop there! It is time to evangelize.
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Your Questions and My Answers (Part 3)
July 19th, 2024 | 29 mins 17 secs
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Do you have some tips for moving on after forgiving someone? What is your method for highlighting your Bible? Did Peter and Paul get along? These are just some of the questions that Jeff answers in this week’s podcast. The questions address forgiveness, how Jeff marks his Bible, where he gets his tea, and more!
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Cross That Bridge When We Get There
July 12th, 2024 | 29 mins 4 secs
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Is the sign of the cross simply the intro and outro of prayer? Or, is it something more than that? Jeff Cavins discusses the importance of the sign of the cross and explains how it is, in fact, a powerful prayer. By looking through both the Old and New Testament, Jeff helps provide a deeper understanding of what it means to pray in the name of God.
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Forgive and Forgiven: Dealing with Standoffs
July 5th, 2024 | 25 mins 32 secs
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Is it challenging for you to ask for forgiveness? Perhaps, it is even more difficult to offer forgiveness. Wherever you may find yourself, both are essential when it comes to healthy and loving relationships. Jeff Cavins recounts a time in his life where he struggled to admit his need for forgiveness. He shares what he learned from that experience and offers encouragement for everyone to grow in forgiveness.
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Lourdes: An Invitation to Healing
June 28th, 2024 | 26 mins 36 secs
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What do you know about Our Lady of Lourdes or St. Bernadette Soubirous? Jeff Cavins shares about the apparition and the visionary while on pilgrimage to Lourdes, France. He shares his own experience at the holy site and the beautiful things he has witnessed. Jeff also shares about the faith of those who seek healing from Jesus and those that encourage and support them.
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Lying Is Plastic
June 21st, 2024 | 30 mins 12 secs
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Are you a reliable person? Are you someone that people trust to always tell the truth? Speaking the truth is incredibly important for anyone pursuing the Christian life. Jeff Cavins addresses the idea of lying being plastic. He discusses the impact of lying and the importance of speaking the truth at all times.
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Why Women Carry a Purse
June 14th, 2024 | 23 mins 26 secs
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Have you ever wondered why some women carry a purse? What is that they keep in their purse? Out of genuine curiosity, Jeff Cavins has asked these questions of some of the women in his own life. He shares what he learned from them and what it says about the nature of women.
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Whispers of Mary (with Gayle Somers)
June 7th, 2024 | 42 mins 13 secs
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Do you know the role that women have played throughout Salvation History? There are many stories of incredible women in the Old Testament who played a significant role in the story of salvation. Jeff Cavins is joined by Gayle Somers to discuss some of these women and how their stories foreshadow the life of Mary. Gayle Somers is the author of Whispers of Mary: What Twelve Old Testament Women Teach Us About Mary.
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I Need to Make a Decision
May 31st, 2024 | 31 mins 26 secs
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Life is full of decisions. Each day, an individual makes countless decisions both big and small. So, is there a right way to make decisions? How can a person always be sure to make the right decision? Jeff Cavins offers his insight into good decision making by pulling from his experience and his knowledge of both Scripture and the Church’s teachings.
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Thinking Out of the Tabernacle
May 24th, 2024 | 36 mins 44 secs
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Are we called to “market” the faith? Or, is evangelization more about the simple and direct approach? Jeff Cavins addresses these questions and encourages all believers to start pursuing effective ministry. He warns against being clever or catchy, but to instead focus on the good news, the message of the Gospel.
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Is Your Life Too Complex?
May 17th, 2024 | 35 mins 43 secs
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How busy is your life? How many different “priorities” are vying for your attention? Life can be incredibly complex which can distract us from the priority. Jeff Cavins addresses the problem of an overcomplicated life and offers advice on how to uncomplicate your life. He also emphasizes the importance of prioritizing God above all else.