The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)

The Seating Arrangement at the Last Supper

December 1st, 2023  |  23 mins 49 secs

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Have you ever wondered what the seating arrangement at the Last Supper looked like? There is plenty of artwork depicting the Last Supper, but those depictions are not always historically accurate. Jeff Cavins dives into the seating arrangement of the Last Supper and explains the significance of where each apostle was sitting.

Forgiving When You Don’t Feel Like It

November 24th, 2023  |  37 mins 59 secs

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Forgiveness is difficult. For many people, it is tempting to hold onto grudges and anger they have towards others. However, Jesus tells us to do something different. In fact, he shows us. Jeff Cavins explains what Scripture tells us about forgiving others and why it is so important for us to be people who forgive.

Marks of the True Christian (Part 2)

November 17th, 2023  |  30 mins 34 secs

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Is it easy to live the Christian life? Definitely not! Is it worth it? Absolutely! Jeff Cavins continues his discussion on what the marks of a true Christian are. Using Scripture, Jeff points to what St. Paul used to define a Christian and explains what that might look like in our lives today.

Marks of the True Christian (Part 1)

November 10th, 2023  |  21 mins 16 secs

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What does it mean to be a true Christian? What do I need to do in order to live a Christian life? Jeff Cavins dives into Scripture to share twenty different commands that dictate how a Christian ought to live. Jeff emphasizes the importance of understanding the marks of a true Christian in today’s culture.

Important Content for Family Formation: Don’t Split Faith and Everyday Life (Part 4)

November 3rd, 2023  |  34 mins 11 secs

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Is your faith a part of your everyday life? Does it inform every part of your life? As Jeff continues his discussion of family formation, he emphasizes the importance of bringing faith into every part of your life. Truth faith is not meant for just one hour on Sundays. Jeff uses Scripture, Church documents, and other resources to explain why it is so important to bring faith into everything you do.

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.