web01.fireside.fm Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:24:13 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast) - Episodes Tagged with “Church Scandal” https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/tags/church%20scandal Fri, 22 Mar 2019 15:00:00 -0400 In his weekly Catholic Bible study podcast, Jeff shares faith tips and scripture truths to help you live as a modern-day disciple of Jesus Christ. en-us episodic Jeff shares personal tips and scriptural truths to help you live as a modern-day disciple of Jesus Christ. Ascension In his weekly Catholic Bible study podcast, Jeff shares faith tips and scripture truths to help you live as a modern-day disciple of Jesus Christ. no Catholic, bible study, catholic bible study, catholicism, jeff cavins, Ascension Press, Ascension, faith, christianity, christian Ascension podcasts@ascensionpress.com Meet My Friends: Fr. Josh Johnson https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/108 4b0d0996-47d3-43ac-b305-aa9c29907993 Fri, 22 Mar 2019 15:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension I’m speaking with Fr. Josh Johnson, pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Fr. Josh has a new book out, Broken and Blessed, about how we are broken and our Church is broken, but that the mercy and blessings of God surpasses all our failings. We discuss this theme of brokenness: how to respond to it in others, what to do about it in the Church, and what God thinks of us when we fall. 37:44 no I’m speaking with Fr. Josh Johnson, pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Fr. Josh has a new book out, Broken and Blessed, about how we are broken and our Church is broken, but that the mercy and blessings of God surpasses all our failings. We discuss the theme of brokenness: how to respond to it in others, what to do about it in the Church, and what God thinks of us when we fall. If you know someone struggling with brokenness, I highly recommend Fr. Josh’s book—you can get it at ascensionpress.com Snippet from the Show There was a priest in my diocese that I did not like … but one day I needed the sacrament of reconciliation … and in my 31 years of life the best confession I’ve ever experienced is with this priest. -Fr. Josh Johnson SHOWNOTES Navelgazing vs looking at God (6:02) Confessing the same sins over and over (9:00) How to overcome a habitual sin (13:20) Isolation (17:09) Presuming God’s mercy (19:40) Our attitude toward other broken individuals, especially in the Church (24:05) RESOURCES FROM THE SHOW * Broken and Blessed by Fr. Josh Johnson - ascensionpress.com * Ask Fr. Josh Podcast - ascensionpress.com/askfrjosh Special Guest: Fr. Josh Johnson. fr. josh johnson, catholic, church, confession, sin, suffering, priest I’m speaking with Fr. Josh Johnson, pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Fr. Josh has a new book out, Broken and Blessed, about how we are broken and our Church is broken, but that the mercy and blessings of God surpasses all our failings.

We discuss the theme of brokenness: how to respond to it in others, what to do about it in the Church, and what God thinks of us when we fall.

If you know someone struggling with brokenness, I highly recommend Fr. Josh’s book—you can get it at ascensionpress.com

Snippet from the Show
There was a priest in my diocese that I did not like … but one day I needed the sacrament of reconciliation … and in my 31 years of life the best confession I’ve ever experienced is with this priest. -Fr. Josh Johnson

SHOWNOTES

  • Navelgazing vs looking at God (6:02)
  • Confessing the same sins over and over (9:00)
  • How to overcome a habitual sin (13:20)
  • Isolation (17:09)
  • Presuming God’s mercy (19:40)
  • Our attitude toward other broken individuals, especially in the Church (24:05)

RESOURCES FROM THE SHOW

  • Broken and Blessed by Fr. Josh Johnson - ascensionpress.com
  • Ask Fr. Josh Podcast - ascensionpress.com/askfrjosh

Special Guest: Fr. Josh Johnson.

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]]> I’m speaking with Fr. Josh Johnson, pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Fr. Josh has a new book out, Broken and Blessed, about how we are broken and our Church is broken, but that the mercy and blessings of God surpasses all our failings.

We discuss the theme of brokenness: how to respond to it in others, what to do about it in the Church, and what God thinks of us when we fall.

If you know someone struggling with brokenness, I highly recommend Fr. Josh’s book—you can get it at ascensionpress.com

Snippet from the Show
There was a priest in my diocese that I did not like … but one day I needed the sacrament of reconciliation … and in my 31 years of life the best confession I’ve ever experienced is with this priest. -Fr. Josh Johnson

SHOWNOTES

  • Navelgazing vs looking at God (6:02)
  • Confessing the same sins over and over (9:00)
  • How to overcome a habitual sin (13:20)
  • Isolation (17:09)
  • Presuming God’s mercy (19:40)
  • Our attitude toward other broken individuals, especially in the Church (24:05)

RESOURCES FROM THE SHOW

  • Broken and Blessed by Fr. Josh Johnson - ascensionpress.com
  • Ask Fr. Josh Podcast - ascensionpress.com/askfrjosh

Special Guest: Fr. Josh Johnson.

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]]> Why Remain Catholic? Divine Revelation https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/83 34a8899e-7cce-41ea-80a6-b2995a55b2e1 Fri, 28 Sep 2018 15:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Last week, Jeff talked about “setting your face like flint” and not leaving the Church because of the sins of men. This week, Jeff continues his discussion and delves into divine revelation. 34:07 no Last week, Jeff talked about “setting your face like flint” and not leaving the Church and the sacraments because of the sins of men. This week, Jeff continues his discussion on why we should remain Catholic and delves into divine revelation using paragraphs 27-100 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC). For more detailed shownotes, see media.ascensionpress.com. "Just because there’s a couple bad eggs doesn’t mean that the truth is gone and we throw the baby out with the bathwater. Just because there’s been a 50 percent divorce rate in America doesn’t mean that marriage isn’t valid and beautiful and fruitful and wonderful. It just means that people failed. But it is not an excuse for you to leave the Eucharist." divine revelation Last week, Jeff talked about “setting your face like flint” and not leaving the Church and the sacraments because of the sins of men. This week, Jeff continues his discussion on why we should remain Catholic and delves into divine revelation using paragraphs 27-100 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC).

For more detailed shownotes, see media.ascensionpress.com.

"Just because there’s a couple bad eggs doesn’t mean that the truth is gone and we throw the baby out with the bathwater. Just because there’s been a 50 percent divorce rate in America doesn’t mean that marriage isn’t valid and beautiful and fruitful and wonderful. It just means that people failed. But it is not an excuse for you to leave the Eucharist."

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For more detailed shownotes, see media.ascensionpress.com.

"Just because there’s a couple bad eggs doesn’t mean that the truth is gone and we throw the baby out with the bathwater. Just because there’s been a 50 percent divorce rate in America doesn’t mean that marriage isn’t valid and beautiful and fruitful and wonderful. It just means that people failed. But it is not an excuse for you to leave the Eucharist."

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]]> Why Remain Catholic? https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/82 cee48d99-7693-4141-b9ea-5947315d9b08 Fri, 21 Sep 2018 15:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Why should we remain Catholic when the Church is infected with corrupt people? Jeff gives us a simple answer: because it is the Church that Jesus founded. 24:54 no Why should we remain Catholic when the Church is infected with corrupt people? Jeff understands that the Church is in trouble and being Catholic is not easy at this time, but the Church still has something to offer. The answer is simple: this is the Church that Jesus founded. Though corruption has affected the Church in the past, there has also been a lot of good that has come from it. From universities and the scientific method to working for the poor to sponsoring the arts, the one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic Church has had a major impact on the world. Do not leave the bridegroom. Set your face like a flint toward the Cross. Click here for The Great Adventure Catholic Bible available now! (https://shop.ascensionpress.com/collections/featured/products/the-great-adventure-catholic-bible) Get started teaching your children salvation history with The Great Adventure Kids Pack! (https://shop.ascensionpress.com/collections/collection-bible-study-resource/products/great-adventure-kids-pack-1) “Me becoming Catholic really didn’t have anything to do with any particular bishop or bishops and me remaining Catholic doesn’t have anything to do with any foolish bishops or cardinals in current history. Me becoming Catholic was because of Jesus and his family and what he offered us in the sacraments and the Father’s plan.” SHOWNOTES (2:28) Email Feedback (10:12) Matthew 13:31 - He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field; it is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of shrubs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches.” (13:38) Isaiah 50:7 - For the Lord God helps me; therefore I have not been confounded; therefore I have set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame. (16:40) Luke 9:51 - When the days drew near for him to be received up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. (18:18) James 2:26 - For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead. Do you have comments or questions for Jeff? Use the comment box below, or email Jeff at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! remain catholic Why should we remain Catholic when the Church is infected with corrupt people? Jeff understands that the Church is in trouble and being Catholic is not easy at this time, but the Church still has something to offer.

The answer is simple: this is the Church that Jesus founded.

Though corruption has affected the Church in the past, there has also been a lot of good that has come from it. From universities and the scientific method to working for the poor to sponsoring the arts, the one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic Church has had a major impact on the world. Do not leave the bridegroom. Set your face like a flint toward the Cross.

Click here for The Great Adventure Catholic Bible available now!
Get started teaching your children salvation history with The Great Adventure Kids Pack!

“Me becoming Catholic really didn’t have anything to do with any particular bishop or bishops and me remaining Catholic doesn’t have anything to do with any foolish bishops or cardinals in current history. Me becoming Catholic was because of Jesus and his family and what he offered us in the sacraments and the Father’s plan.”

SHOWNOTES
(2:28) Email Feedback

(10:12) Matthew 13:31 - He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field; it is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of shrubs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches.”

(13:38) Isaiah 50:7 - For the Lord God helps me; therefore I have not been confounded; therefore I have set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame.

(16:40) Luke 9:51 - When the days drew near for him to be received up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.

(18:18) James 2:26 - For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.

Do you have comments or questions for Jeff? Use the comment box below, or email Jeff at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode!

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]]> Why should we remain Catholic when the Church is infected with corrupt people? Jeff understands that the Church is in trouble and being Catholic is not easy at this time, but the Church still has something to offer.

The answer is simple: this is the Church that Jesus founded.

Though corruption has affected the Church in the past, there has also been a lot of good that has come from it. From universities and the scientific method to working for the poor to sponsoring the arts, the one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic Church has had a major impact on the world. Do not leave the bridegroom. Set your face like a flint toward the Cross.

Click here for The Great Adventure Catholic Bible available now!
Get started teaching your children salvation history with The Great Adventure Kids Pack!

“Me becoming Catholic really didn’t have anything to do with any particular bishop or bishops and me remaining Catholic doesn’t have anything to do with any foolish bishops or cardinals in current history. Me becoming Catholic was because of Jesus and his family and what he offered us in the sacraments and the Father’s plan.”

SHOWNOTES
(2:28) Email Feedback

(10:12) Matthew 13:31 - He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field; it is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of shrubs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches.”

(13:38) Isaiah 50:7 - For the Lord God helps me; therefore I have not been confounded; therefore I have set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame.

(16:40) Luke 9:51 - When the days drew near for him to be received up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.

(18:18) James 2:26 - For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.

Do you have comments or questions for Jeff? Use the comment box below, or email Jeff at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode!

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]]> Church Scandals and Mouse Traps https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/78 ce1fe982-039a-4f11-a762-57146e73c937 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 15:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension In the wake of the Pennsylvania grand jury report, Catholics are outraged, hurt, betrayed. Where do we go from here? Jeff implores us to not get caught in a trap that will immobilize us. 31:38 no trap Support The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)

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