The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)

Important Content for Family Formation: Raising Disciples (Part 3)

October 27th, 2023  |  36 mins 42 secs

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Faith is something that is meant to be lived more than one hour a week. As parents it is essential that we show our children what it looks like to truly live the faith at every moment. How do you do that? Jeff Cavins offers his advice on how to keep the faith alive in your family and not let it get stagnant.

Thoughts on Israel and Gaza

October 20th, 2023  |  38 mins 45 secs

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After witnessing the violence in Israel firsthand, Jeff Cavins offers his insights on the war between Israel and Hamas. Jeff acknowledges the fear and anger that people are feeling in response to these horrific events. He offers insight and advice on how we can respond like Christians.

Please be advised that in this episode, Jeff describes some of the horrific events that have taken place in Israel and Gaza. Some descriptions are graphic and may not be appropriate for young ears.

Important Content for Family Formation (Part 2)

October 13th, 2023  |  26 mins 27 secs

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Parents are the primary educators of their children. As Jeff Cavins discussed in last week’s episode, it is a parent’s responsibility to share the faith with their child and be a witness of God’s love. But what are some tangible resources that parents can use to do this? Jeff shares his ideas in today’s episode.

Important Content for Family Formation (Part 1)

October 6th, 2023  |  22 mins 49 secs

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Parents have a responsibility to share the faith with their children. What does this look like? How do you do it well? Jeff Cavins continues his discussion of the formation of children and parents’ role in that process. He encourages parents to live the life they want their children to live.

The Role of Parents in Educating Their Children

September 29th, 2023  |  28 mins 38 secs

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Parents teach their children all sorts of things, but how primal is their role as educators? How do parents and educators work together? When it comes to faith and morality, the education of children is essential work. Jeff Cavins discusses the pivotal role parents hold. He encourages them to take their role seriously and do all they can at the service of their children’s education.

Problems: Be a First Responder

September 22nd, 2023  |  26 mins 30 secs

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How do you respond when a problem suddenly arises in your life? Many of us face problems in our lives that we did not plan for and did not expect. When problems do arise, it can be difficult to know what the right response is. Today, Jeff Cavins dives into this common life experience and shares wisdom from Scripture to help each of us be great first responders.

Introducing the Bible Timeline Show (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

September 15th, 2023  |  1 hr 2 mins

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In this special episode, Jeff shares with us the first episode of The Bible Timeline Show available on the Bible In a Year YouTube channel. In this inaugural episode, Jeff is joined by Fr. Mike Schmitz, priest, speaker, and host of The Bible in a Year. Together, they discuss the reality and impact of God's Word—both in their own lives, and in the lives of those who have walked with them.

I Got Angry at Mass

September 8th, 2023  |  24 mins 16 secs

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Have you ever gotten angry in Mass? Jeff Cavins shares in this episode about a time that he got angry in Mass. Using this story from his own life, Jeff explains what Scripture says on judging others. He encourages everyone to treat each other as God tells us to in Scripture.

5 Obstacles to Grace

September 1st, 2023  |  23 mins 42 secs

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Are you ever frustrated due to a lack of growth in your faith? There may be many reasons for why you are struggling to grow in your faith. In this episode, Jeff Cavins focuses on five obstacles to grace that could be inhibiting your growth in faith. He offers Scripture quotations to help explain these obstacles and why it is important to overcome them.

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.