The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)

Episode Archive

Episode Archive

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

  • Our Lady in Waiting

    August 25th, 2023  |  21 mins 33 secs
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    Have you ever heard of Our Lady of Waiting? Jeff Cavins shares about this Marian devotion and explains its origin in Scripture. He encourages us to seek Mary’s intercession whenever we are facing challenges or are worried about the future.

  • Raising Warriors for God

    August 18th, 2023  |  38 mins 26 secs
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    How are we supposed to prepare our children for what is out in the world? If you are on social media or pay attention to the news, you know that there are a lot of challenges you and your children will face. Today, Jeff Cavins speaks honestly about the war we are in and how to prepare ourselves for it.

  • The Heart of a Pastor (feat. Fr. Mark Beard)

    August 11th, 2023  |  25 mins 18 secs
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    Do you want to hear a priest speak from his heart? In this episode, Jeff shares the final homily of Fr. Mark Beard who recently passed after a tragic car accident. Although unaware that the end of his life was near, Fr. Beard’s homily was filled with truth and came straight from his heart. He encouraged his congregation to get off the fence and make a choice: God or not God.

  • What to Do in a Lonely Place

    August 4th, 2023  |  25 mins 10 secs
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    Do you ever experience loneliness? Many of us have felt lonely at some point in our lives, and today, Jeff speaks on the feeling of loneliness. He offers guidance and encouragement on what to do when we feel alone.

  • The Demonic Realm with Fr. Jon Vander Ploeg

    July 28th, 2023  |  43 mins 54 secs
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    Can a demon read my mind? Should I be afraid of the devil? When it comes to the demonic, there can be a lot of confusion and misinformation. So, what is true about the demonic? Jeff is joined by Fr. Jon Vander Ploeg to discuss this. They offer encouragement and wisdom on how to battle the demonic and how to create strong barriers against it.

  • The Importance of Angels with Fr. Jon Vander Ploeg

    July 21st, 2023  |  40 mins 57 secs
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    What are angels? What is their purpose? What is our relationship with angels? There are so many questions around angels and today Jeff Cavins talks with Fr. Jon Vander Ploeg to get the answers to a lot of these questions. Through this episode, you will learn more about what angels are and what angels are not.

  • The Bible Has Answers

    July 14th, 2023  |  33 mins 8 secs
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    Are you looking for answers to the big questions in life? Are you looking for instructions on how to live your life? Jeff Cavins shares how so many of the answers we seek can be found in the Bible. He also gives advice on how to approach reading and learning from the Bible.

  • "Kid’s Bible in a Year with Teddy"

    July 7th, 2023  |  32 mins 27 secs
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    How do we keep our children close to God? So many of us fear that our kids will lose their faith. Others are suffering because their children have left the Church. Today, Jeff addresses this issue and also welcomes a very special guest named Teddy. Teddy shares how his faith has been inspired and how his love for Jesus continues to grow.

  • The Ascension App

    June 30th, 2023  |  25 mins 21 secs
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    Are you looking for a tool to help you go even deeper in your study of the Bible and the Catechism? Today, Jeff shares about the brand new Ascension App. He explains the different functions of the app that help you to see the connections between Scripture and Tradition and so much more.

  • When Your Heart is Crushed

    June 23rd, 2023  |  26 mins 12 secs
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    Have you ever had your heart crushed? Perhaps, you are currently experiencing heartbreak or know someone who is. Today, Jeff shares a story of walking with someone who was experiencing heartbreak. He offers encouragement to everyone to persevere and trust that God has a plan for your life.

  • Fathers, Rise Up!

    June 16th, 2023  |  22 mins 31 secs
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    What is the role of a father? How can fathers rise up to the challenges of the world? Today, Jeff offers encouragement and advice for all fathers. He shares stories from his own life as a father and as a son to emphasize the importance of fatherhood.

  • Why I Came Back to the Catholic Church

    June 9th, 2023  |  24 mins 50 secs
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    Last episode, Jeff Cavins shared why he left the Catholic Church. Today, he explains what made him return to the Catholic Church. Not only does he share the events leading up to this decision, but he also lists some of the primary theological reasons that led to his reversion.

  • Why I Left the Catholic Church

    June 2nd, 2023  |  26 mins 52 secs
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    What was it that made Jeff Cavins leave the Catholic Church as a young adult? Today, Jeff Cavins shares about the events and circumstances that led up to his leaving the Catholic Church. He also shares about his journey to falling in love with Scripture. Next week, be sure to tune in and hear about why Jeff returned to the Catholic Church over twenty years ago.

  • Reversing Spiritual Heart Disease

    May 26th, 2023  |  31 mins 13 secs
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    What does it mean to have a “hardened heart”? This phrase is used a number of times in Scripture, and today, Jeff explains what it means. He also describes what can cause our own hearts to harden and what we can do to avoid those things.

  • Speak the Truth in Love

    May 19th, 2023  |  31 mins 8 secs
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    What is the relationship between truth and love? Today, Jeff dives into the books of Corinthians and Ephesians and shares what Paul teaches on how to love and the importance of love. Jeff explains what true love looks like and what it results in.

  • Children’s Books: Tools for Formation

    May 12th, 2023  |  28 mins 16 secs
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    What tools are available to parents who want to share the faith with their children? One tool is faith-filled children’s books! Today, Jeff Cavins is joined by children’s book author Claudia McAdam. Together they discuss the benefits of faith-filled children’s books as well as Claudia’s new books: A Miracle for Micah and The Real Presence.