The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)

Polish Saints and Pilgrimages with Fr. Josh Johnson

September 20th, 2019  |  30 mins 25 secs

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Jeff Cavins and Fr. Josh Johnson are in Poland! From Auschwitz to Pope St. John Paul II’s house, they discuss the places they have seen in connection with great Polish saints like St. Maximilian Kolbe and St. Faustina, as well as some amazing glory stories that reveal the mercy, truth, and suffering of these saints.

When Good Things Are Bad for You (Filling up on Chips and Salsa) Part 2

September 13th, 2019  |  31 mins 16 secs

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Jeff continues to unpack what happens to us when we are too preoccupied with worldly things and neglect to keep our eyes on heaven. He uses the metaphor of filling up on chips and salsa to illustrate this point, and draws on multiple biblical examples to go ever deeper.

When Good Things Are Bad for You (Filling up on Chips and Salsa) Part 1

September 6th, 2019  |  29 mins 56 secs

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Have you ever gone to a restaurant and filled up on an appetizer (like chips and salsa) and then didn’t have any room left for the more nutritious main course? Jeff uses this illustration to explain how good things can become a problem when they replace God. Using Scripture passages from Genesis, St. Paul’s letter to the Colossians, and the Gospel of John, Jeff shows us why moderation is extremely important if we want to set our eyes on heaven.

Is Your Heart Troubled?

August 30th, 2019  |  28 mins 31 secs

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A troubled heart can happen at any stage of life. From work-related anxiety to stressful relationships to unexpected changes, at some point we find ourselves feeding worry in our hearts instead of offering it up to Jesus. Jeff shares Scripture passages that tell us how to handle a troubled heart, bring our worries to the Lord, and find peace.

Updates from Jeff: Upcoming Events, An Epic Motorcycle Trip, and the North American Martyrs

August 23rd, 2019  |  18 mins

Don't Have a Weed Wacking Ministry! (Parable of the Sower)

August 16th, 2019  |  27 mins 27 secs

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God is the one who separates the wheat from the chaff, but we can be tempted to take this task on ourselves, especially when it comes to our parish. Jeff talks about the Parable of the Sower to explain why we shouldn’t take it upon ourselves to pull up what we may see as weeds at our parish.

Meet My Friends: Marcus Grodi

August 2nd, 2019  |  39 mins 17 secs

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Founder of The Coming Home Network, and host of The Journey Home program on EWTN, Marcus Grodi stops in to chat with Jeff Cavins. They talk about sola scriptura, how Marcus went from a Presbyterian minister to a Catholic, the thousands of people who have found their way back to the Catholic Church through The Coming Home Network, and some of the challenges that converts face.

Falling in "Like" with Jesus

July 26th, 2019  |  29 mins 13 secs

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If the greatest commandment is to love God, how do we know if we’re actually doing it, or if we’re just falling in “like” with Jesus? To answer this question, Jeff uses Scripture passages on what it means to truly love God. He unpacks what this means for us as disciples who not only SAY they love Jesus, but ACT like they love Jesus.

Breakfast at "Trinity's" and Scriptures on Restoration

July 19th, 2019  |  28 mins 47 secs

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Jeff Cavins digs into scriptures on restoration in the Gospel of John and compares Peter’s journey to Holly Golightly from Breakfast at Tiffany’s. At some point, both run away from their responsibilities, but eventually turn around and embrace transformative relationships.

Created for Love, Settling for Likes

July 12th, 2019  |  34 mins 8 secs

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We are created to be loved, and to love others. But it’s easy to settle for likes. We feel a boost of ego when someone leaves a flattering comment or shares our post, and it’s satisfying … to a point. But deep inside we all want to be loved, not just liked. Jeff brings up Scripture passages on what it means to be created for love and talks about the things that hold us back from pursuing authentic love.

Catholic Evangelization: A Target Without a Bullseye?

July 5th, 2019  |  32 mins 26 secs

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Ministry programs and apologetics are great, but there’s one area that parishes can often neglect: evangelization. Christians have a mandate to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” But so many Catholics seem to opt out of this and prefer to build programs that service the inner circle instead of welcoming in the larger community. We’re hitting the target, but not the bullseye.

Tweet Others the Way You Want to be Tweeted

June 28th, 2019  |  33 mins 2 secs

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If social media existed when the Scriptures were written, what would they say about it? Jeff revises verses from the Bible about speech to answer this question.

Having Trouble Sleeping? Scripture is Ambien for the Soul

June 21st, 2019  |  39 mins 18 secs

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A go-to response to insomnia typically involves a snack and TV remote, but there are better ways to get real rest and wake up feeling refreshed. Jeff has some advice for those who have difficulty sleeping, and it all comes from Scripture! The topic of sleep is a recurring theme in the Bible, and each verse in this episode provides an instruction about how to quiet the mind and get the rest we crave.

What To Do About Bedwetting (and Other Personal Embarrassments)

June 14th, 2019  |  30 mins

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Jeff shares the feelings of shame and isolation he faced as a kid struggling with bedwetting. Even if you never wet the bed, experiencing embarrassment and even self-loathing because of a perceived flaw is something we can all relate to. Jeff shares tips on how to react to someone experiencing these feelings, and points out that we’re not defined by those imperfections. We’re defined by our relationship with Jesus, and he will always look on us with love.

Parents, Write in Your Bible

June 7th, 2019  |  32 mins 22 secs

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If you are a parent, grandparent, godparent, or spiritual parent, one of the best gifts you can give is a Bible. But not just any Bible, your Bible. The one where you’ve underlined verses, written notes in the margins, and added your prayers in the open spaces. Start writing in your Bible with the specific intention of giving it to your son or daughter. It’s a beautiful way to share your spiritual life with your children and they will cherish it for life.

5 Things That Will Complicate Your Life

May 31st, 2019  |  38 mins 49 secs

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Looking for peace and simplicity? Get rid of the factors that complicate your life. Jeff zeroes in on the things that disrupt our peace and rupture our relationships. He explains how each of these things affects us and what we can do to overcome these disruptions and find our inner calm.