Jeff Cavins

Beware of Lukewarm Christianity!

October 26th, 2018  |  27 mins 21 secs

In America, most of us do not have any big needs. As a result, it becomes easy to think God is not needed, because it seems like we can provide everything for ourselves. We become cafeteria believers, people who believe what they like, and reject what they do not. In today’s episode, Jeff says we need to make sure we don’t become so self-reliant that we feel like we don’t need God. Beware of lukewarm Christianity!

Becoming Dust Jackets for Truth: The Art of Storytelling!

October 19th, 2018  |  22 mins 31 secs

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Mastering the art of storytelling is an extremely effective way to spread truth. Jeff talks about the popular dystopian book, Fahrenheit 451, and how we can be “dust jackets for books”.

Discovering God in Ordinary Places

October 12th, 2018  |  25 mins 13 secs

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This week Jeff talks about how royalty is in your presence, but you have to discover God in ordinary places. To develop eyes that see God in our everyday activities, start by keeping a journal of the ways God intervenes in your everyday life.

If We Took Christianity Seriously! Prayer

October 5th, 2018  |  30 mins 46 secs

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Jeff zeros in on what we could learn from the Our Father prayer if we actually took it seriously.

Why Remain Catholic? Divine Revelation

September 28th, 2018  |  34 mins 7 secs

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Last week, Jeff talked about “setting your face like flint” and not leaving the Church because of the sins of men. This week, Jeff continues his discussion and delves into divine revelation.

Why Remain Catholic?

September 21st, 2018  |  24 mins 54 secs

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Why should we remain Catholic when the Church is infected with corrupt people? Jeff gives us a simple answer: because it is the Church that Jesus founded.

Fiddler on the Roof and Marriage

September 14th, 2018  |  25 mins 13 secs

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Is love an emotion? Jeff answers this question by looking at the marriage of Tevye and Golde, the couple from Fiddler on the Roof who had an arranged marriage that lasted over twenty-five years.

Instrument Rated Christians

September 7th, 2018  |  23 mins 26 secs

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An instrument-rated pilot is a pilot who is able to fly using only the flight instruments within the plane. This allows a pilot to fly in low visibility without becoming disoriented. Today, Jeff shares how you can become an instrument-rated Christian, able to fly despite the storm within the Church today.

The Bible is Here!

August 31st, 2018  |  24 mins 47 secs

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Jeff shares the exciting news that The Great Adventure Catholic Bible is finally here! Over the last thirty-five years, Jeff has been taking notes for what he thinks should be included in the ultimate Catholic study Bible, and now it is a reality!

Church Scandals and Mouse Traps

August 24th, 2018  |  31 mins 38 secs

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In the wake of the Pennsylvania grand jury report, Catholics are outraged, hurt, betrayed. Where do we go from here? Jeff implores us to not get caught in a trap that will immobilize us.

Amusing Ourselves to Death

August 17th, 2018  |  33 mins 23 secs

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In our culture, there is more of an emphasis on amusing ourselves and being entertained than truly feeding ourselves. There is a hole in our spiritual being that only God can fill and yet we oftentimes nourish ourselves with a culture that will not satisfy. Today, Jeff shares the importance of feasting on Christ and his Word to become truly satisfied.

Faded Levi’s and Bibles

August 10th, 2018  |  31 mins 53 secs

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Does anyone else remember scuffing up their jeans to make them look worn? Jeff compares the desire for that well-used look to our Bibles. If worn jeans tell the story of where you’ve been, then a worn Bible signifies that you’ve walked with the Scriptures.

Hope in Desperate Times

March 15th, 2018  |  33 mins 38 secs

We all desperately need hope in our lives, especi…

Everyone Needs a Papa- The Biblical Basis for the Papacy

March 9th, 2018  |  43 mins 39 secs

Did Catholics make up the papacy? Some people sur…

Creating a Movement Within Your Parish

March 1st, 2018  |  27 mins 47 secs

Jeff shares his personal formula for creating a s…

Hogging the Cashews: Why Do People Bother You?

February 22nd, 2018  |  20 mins 27 secs

Does it ever bother you when someone chews ice ri…