The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)
Jeff shares personal tips and scriptural truths to help you live as a modern-day disciple of Jesus Christ.
Episodes
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How I Left the Catholic Church
April 5th, 2024 | 33 mins 9 secs
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Every person has a different life story, a unique faith journey. Jeff Cavins begins this three part series on his faith journey by explaining why he left the Catholic Church all those years ago. He shares about his lack of understanding and how he felt fed elsewhere. He hopes that his story will encourage others in their faith and to also share their own journey of faith.
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Good Suffering and Friday
March 29th, 2024 | 39 mins 9 secs
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Is there such a thing as good suffering? On this Good Friday, Jeff Cavins discusses the real meaning of suffering and why it is important to expect suffering in life. He explains the different types of suffering and how we can suffer well so that we may be true followers of Christ.
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Living the Liturgical Calendar
March 22nd, 2024 | 29 mins 31 secs
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Most people live by a calendar, but what about the liturgical calendar? The Catholic Church celebrates and remembers many important people and events throughout the year. Jeff Cavins explains what some of these important days and seasons are and how we can live our lives according to the liturgical calendar.
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Your Questions and My Answers (Part 2)
March 15th, 2024 | 29 mins 7 secs
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My children have left the Church, what advice do you have? What kind of guitars do you own? These are just some of the questions that Jeff answers in this week’s podcast. Today, Jeff answers another round of questions from you, his listeners. The questions include inquiries about the Bible, evangelization, and some personal questions for Jeff. He answers them all!
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A Review of the “Cabrini” Movie
March 8th, 2024 | 30 mins 42 secs
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A new movie is coming to theaters this weekend and Jeff Cavins offers his review of it. The movie is titled “Cabrini” and tells the life story of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first United States citizen to be canonized. Jeff shares his thoughts on the movie and reflects on the life of Mother Cabrini.
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Why Prison Ministry Is Life Changing (SEEK24 with Mike Gormley – Part 2)
March 1st, 2024 | 33 mins 5 secs
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This is part 2 of a special episode of The Jeff Cavins Show recorded at the SEEK24 conference. Jeff continues his discussion with Mike “Gomer” Gormely, focusing on their powerful experiences doing prison ministry. They conclude their conversation with some practical advice on how we can make progress in the spiritual life by focusing on one goal at a time.
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Identity and Evangelization (SEEK24 with Mike Gormley - Part 1)
February 23rd, 2024 | 27 mins 35 secs
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This special episode of The Jeff Cavins Show was recorded at the SEEK24 conference this past January. Jeff Cavins is joined by Mike “Gomer” Gormely to discuss topics such as identity, evangelization and so much more. Enjoy the first part of this lively conversation!
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Eating with Sinners
February 16th, 2024 | 30 mins 10 secs
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How do you talk to people about Jesus? Perhaps, you have heard stories of people sharing the Gospel with others at the coffee shop, on an airplane, or some other place. How do you bring up the Gospel with a complete stranger? Jeff Cavins explains the importance of sharing the Gospel and how to start conversations with people you don’t even know.
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Your Questions and My Answers (Part 1)
February 9th, 2024 | 35 mins
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What Bible study should I do? I finished the Bible in a Year, what’s next? Jeff, why did you leave the Church for a time? In this episode, Jeff Cavins sits down to answer your questions. The questions range from book recommendations to Scriptural questions to questions about Jeff’s personal life. Jeff answers them all!
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Restoring the Bruised Reed
February 2nd, 2024 | 28 mins 17 secs
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Are you feeling down or brokenhearted? There are times in life that can be incredibly difficult. It can feel like life is beating you down. Jeff Cavins responds to this common life experience with the hope that is offered in Scripture. He reminds us that Jesus Christ does not turn his back on us and Jeff points out ways to avoid being beaten down by life.
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Lying and Hiding the Truth Prudently
January 26th, 2024 | 33 mins 58 secs
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Is it always wrong to lie? Why is the truth so important? Jeff Cavins addresses these questions in today’s podcast. Looking at Church teaching and Scripture, Jeff explains the harm of dishonesty, the goodness of truth, and why, at times, it is right to hide the truth.
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Jesus Is No Olympian
January 19th, 2024 | 21 mins 44 secs
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Zeus, Poseidon, Aphrodite...perhaps, you are familiar with these names as they are three of the twelve Olympians of Greek Mythology. During his travels to Greece, Jeff Cavins shares his thoughts on the Olympians and marks some of the major distinctions between them and the one, true God. Jeff also discusses some of the "false gods" in the culture today.
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Be Specific - A Key for Spiritual Growth (Books and Sacraments)
January 12th, 2024 | 30 mins 42 secs
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If you want to grow spiritually, you really have to focus on some specific areas and go for it. In this third and final part of a series on “Being Specific,” Jeff Cavins turns to the areas of Sacraments and books. He offers suggestions for specific areas to focus on in the sacraments. He also advises a particular way to approach reading books.
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Be Specific - A Key for Spiritual Growth (Virtues and Family)
January 5th, 2024 | 21 mins 3 secs
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How can you grow more in virtue? How can you be a better parent, spouse, or friend? Jeff Cavins shares how the practice of being specific can impact your growth in virtue and your role as a family member or friend. Using Scripture and personal wisdom, Jeff offers practical ways to get more specific.
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Be Specific - A Key for Spiritual Growth (Bible & Prayer)
December 29th, 2023 | 27 mins 30 secs
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Are you ready to learn the fine art of being specific? Being specific is more important than you might think. How can you accomplish something if you aren’t specific? Jeff Cavins discusses how it is essential to master the art of being specific in order to accomplish spiritual growth.
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Don’t Lose Your Joy (Part 2)
December 22nd, 2023 | 26 mins 18 secs
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Life has its challenges, but can we still have joy even when we are suffering? Yes! Using Scripture, Jeff Cavins explains the Christian response to challenges. He also shares how we can experience joy by bringing others to Jesus and witnessing others live a Christian life.