The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)

When Doves Cry: Seeking Validation

October 25th, 2019  |  38 mins 11 secs

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So many people walk through life constantly seeking validation. Are you one of them?

Jeff reminds us that if we feel unaffirmed or unappreciated, we will seek it somewhere—money, relationships, our work. But it’s only when Christ and our Heavenly Father validate us that we can be confident in our true worth. In today’s episode, Jeff addresses several unhealthy ways we might be seeking validation and shares wisdom to help us find our true identity in Christ.

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.

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.

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.

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.

7 Ways to Nourish Your Soul

April 26th, 2019  |  34 mins 22 secs

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Just as we need to eat to nourish the body, there are certain things we need to do to nourish the soul. Jeff shares 7 ways to truly feed our souls: eucharist, scripture, prayer, confession, focused reading, getting to know the saints, and taking care of your body.