web02.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:20:12 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast) - Episodes Tagged with “Evangelization” https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/tags/evangelization Fri, 24 Jul 2020 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 Hope in 2020: A New Jesus Movement https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/176 8d77580a-d86d-4c9e-a36a-8f35402725ec Fri, 24 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension In times of trial, our faith is often challenged and purified. Today, Jeff looks back at the Jesus Movement of the early 1970s and encourages us to use our current time of social unrest and uncertainty as an opportunity to proclaim Christ and reinvigorate our faith. 32:22 no In times of trial, our faith is often challenged and purified. Today, Jeff looks back at the Jesus Movement of the early 1970s and encourages us to use our current time of social unrest and uncertainty as an opportunity to proclaim Christ and reinvigorate our faith. Snippet from the Show “Raise Jesus up and proclaim him with boldness.” Email us with comments or questions at tjcs@ascensionpress.com Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get Jeff’s shownotes delivered straight to your email! Or visit ascensionpress.com/thejeffcavinsshow for full shownotes! ascension press, ascension, scripture, bible, bible study, catholic, catholic bible study, catholic church, catholic family, catholicism, jeff cavins, the jeff cavins shows, catholicism, jesus, jesus christ, faith, the Gospel, the Kerygma, catholic faith, 2020, pandemic, riots, social unrest, hope, evangelization, holy spirit, prayer, jesus movement, preach the Gospel, ministry, mission, truth, freedom, relationship with Christ, In times of trial, our faith is often challenged and purified. Today, Jeff looks back at the Jesus Movement of the early 1970s and encourages us to use our current time of social unrest and uncertainty as an opportunity to proclaim Christ and reinvigorate our faith.

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“Raise Jesus up and proclaim him with boldness.”

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]]> In times of trial, our faith is often challenged and purified. Today, Jeff looks back at the Jesus Movement of the early 1970s and encourages us to use our current time of social unrest and uncertainty as an opportunity to proclaim Christ and reinvigorate our faith.

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“Raise Jesus up and proclaim him with boldness.”

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]]> How the Catholic Church Can Double in 5 Years https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/171 9741a049-9050-414e-bc9f-0074990b184d Fri, 19 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Imagine how much the Catholic Church would grow if each of us shared the Gospel with another person. Today, Jeff encourages us to embrace the challenge of evangelization and offers specific steps to share the Gospel in an engaging way. You don’t have to be an expert in theology to share the Gospel. Christ can use you in marvelous ways if you simply give him the chance. 41:20 no Imagine how much the Catholic Church would grow if each of us shared the Gospel with another person. Today, Jeff encourages us to embrace the challenge of evangelization and offers specific steps to share the Gospel in an engaging way. You don’t have to be an expert in theology to share the Gospel. Christ can use you in marvelous ways if you simply give him the chance. Snippet from the Show _It is our experience with the Lord that leads to evangelization, do not fear talking to people. _ Email us with comments or questions at tjcs@ascensionpress.com Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get Jeff’s shownotes delivered straight to your email! Or visit ascensionpress.com/thejeffcavinsshow for full shownotes! good news, evangelization, evangelize, gospel, proclamation, the great commission, share the gospel, keyrgma, disciple, scripture, bible, bible study, catholic, catholic bible study, catholic church, catholic family, catholicism, jeff cavins, Imagine how much the Catholic Church would grow if each of us shared the Gospel with another person. Today, Jeff encourages us to embrace the challenge of evangelization and offers specific steps to share the Gospel in an engaging way. You don’t have to be an expert in theology to share the Gospel. Christ can use you in marvelous ways if you simply give him the chance.

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_It is our experience with the Lord that leads to evangelization, do not fear talking to people. _

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]]> Imagine how much the Catholic Church would grow if each of us shared the Gospel with another person. Today, Jeff encourages us to embrace the challenge of evangelization and offers specific steps to share the Gospel in an engaging way. You don’t have to be an expert in theology to share the Gospel. Christ can use you in marvelous ways if you simply give him the chance.

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_It is our experience with the Lord that leads to evangelization, do not fear talking to people. _

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]]> Be My Guest: Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/157 7b030280-1be7-4787-aa4c-564f94abac59 Fri, 13 Mar 2020 15:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Jeff interviews Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio (a.k.a Dr. Italy), co-author of the new study Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life. They talk about how Jesus comes alive for us today, how we can grow closer to him, and how to share him with others. Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get added to Jeff’s shownotes email list! 39:01 no Jeff interviews Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio (a.k.a Dr. Italy), co-author of the new study Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life. They talk about how Jesus comes alive for us today, how we can grow closer to him, and how to share him with others. Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get added to Jeff’s shownotes email list! Snippet from the Show “When we share the Gospel, we’re not threatening, we’re inviting.” catholic, catholicism, bible, bible study, jesus, jesus christ, Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio, dr. italy, crossroads, gospel, evangelization, jeff cavins, holy land Jeff interviews Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio (a.k.a Dr. Italy), co-author of the new study Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life. They talk about how Jesus comes alive for us today, how we can grow closer to him, and how to share him with others.

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“When we share the Gospel, we’re not threatening, we’re inviting.”

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]]> Jeff interviews Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio (a.k.a Dr. Italy), co-author of the new study Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life. They talk about how Jesus comes alive for us today, how we can grow closer to him, and how to share him with others.

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“When we share the Gospel, we’re not threatening, we’re inviting.”

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]]> Catholic Evangelization: A Target Without a Bullseye? https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/123 681401de-84df-4140-a3a1-d35e82ee3cad Fri, 05 Jul 2019 15:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Ministry programs and apologetics are great, but there’s one area that parishes can often neglect: evangelization. Christians have a mandate to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” But so many Catholics seem to opt out of this and prefer to build programs that service the inner circle instead of welcoming in the larger community. We’re hitting the target, but not the bullseye. 32:26 no Ministry programs and apologetics are great, but there’s one area that parishes can often neglect: evangelization. Christians have a mandate to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” But so many Catholics seem to opt out of this and prefer to build programs that service the inner circle instead of welcoming in the larger community. We’re hitting the target, but not the bullseye. Jeff references Scripture passages and the seven parts of the kerygma to inspire outreach and evangelization in your parish and greater community. Snippet from the Show “We have a mandate to go and make disciples … but do the people in our parish know what the RCIA program even is?” To get the shownotes, email Jeff at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com or visit the website at ascensionpress.com/thejeffcavinsshow evangelization, catholic, catholic evangelization, kerygma, ministry, parish outreach, community Ministry programs and apologetics are great, but there’s one area that parishes can often neglect: evangelization.

Christians have a mandate to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” But so many Catholics seem to opt out of this and prefer to build programs that service the inner circle instead of welcoming in the larger community. We’re hitting the target, but not the bullseye.

Jeff references Scripture passages and the seven parts of the kerygma to inspire outreach and evangelization in your parish and greater community.

Snippet from the Show
“We have a mandate to go and make disciples … but do the people in our parish know what the RCIA program even is?”

To get the shownotes, email Jeff at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com or visit the website at ascensionpress.com/thejeffcavinsshow

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]]> Ministry programs and apologetics are great, but there’s one area that parishes can often neglect: evangelization.

Christians have a mandate to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” But so many Catholics seem to opt out of this and prefer to build programs that service the inner circle instead of welcoming in the larger community. We’re hitting the target, but not the bullseye.

Jeff references Scripture passages and the seven parts of the kerygma to inspire outreach and evangelization in your parish and greater community.

Snippet from the Show
“We have a mandate to go and make disciples … but do the people in our parish know what the RCIA program even is?”

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]]> Meet My Friends: Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/114 ba47ba14-5545-4378-8fd5-94e85d565db2 Fri, 03 May 2019 15:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Jeff sits down with Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle, hosts of Every Knee Shall Bow, a podcast about how Catholics can evangelize and share the faith. Mike and Dave are both very active in evangelization at their parishes and in their personal lives. We talk about the assumptions we make about other Catholics, tracks (pamphlets that preach the gospel), and what to say to people who don’t consider evangelization their “gift”. 38:20 no Jeff sits down with Mike “Gomer” Gormley and Dave VanVickle, hosts of Every Knee Shall Bow (https://media.ascensionpress.com/category/ascension-podcasts/everykneeshallbow/), a podcast about how Catholics can evangelize and share the faith. Mike and Dave are both very active in evangelization at their parishes and in their personal lives. We talk about the assumptions we make about other Catholics, tracks (pamphlets that preach the gospel), and what to say to people who don’t consider evangelization their “gift”. Snippet from the Show The big focus is community. Jesus Christ is very keen on community because it reflects a trinitarian lifestyle. catching foxes, evangelization, catholic, scripture, bible, catholic bible Jeff sits down with Mike “Gomer” Gormley and Dave VanVickle, hosts of Every Knee Shall Bow, a podcast about how Catholics can evangelize and share the faith.

Mike and Dave are both very active in evangelization at their parishes and in their personal lives. We talk about the assumptions we make about other Catholics, tracks (pamphlets that preach the gospel), and what to say to people who don’t consider evangelization their “gift”.

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The big focus is community. Jesus Christ is very keen on community because it reflects a trinitarian lifestyle.

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]]> Jeff sits down with Mike “Gomer” Gormley and Dave VanVickle, hosts of Every Knee Shall Bow, a podcast about how Catholics can evangelize and share the faith.

Mike and Dave are both very active in evangelization at their parishes and in their personal lives. We talk about the assumptions we make about other Catholics, tracks (pamphlets that preach the gospel), and what to say to people who don’t consider evangelization their “gift”.

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The big focus is community. Jesus Christ is very keen on community because it reflects a trinitarian lifestyle.

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]]> How To Talk on Water https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/111 feade710-57f8-43db-af20-d7ee80b3d25d Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Have you ever tried walking on water? It is definitely not something we can do on our own. But this scripture passage is an invitation for each of us to get out of our comfort zones and come to him. One of the ways we can do this is by sharing the good news of the Gospel with people he puts in our paths. Jeff talks about what to say to others about God as well as tips for approaching people. When we share the message of the Gospel, the Holy Spirit confirms that message in those hearts. One person plants the seed, another waters it, and God allows the growth. How do you share your faith with other people? 36:56 no Have you ever tried walking on water? It is definitely not something we can do on our own. But this scripture passage is an invitation for each of us to get out of our comfort zones and come to him. One of the ways we can do this is by sharing the good news of the Gospel with people he puts in our paths. Jeff talks about what to say to others about God as well as tips for approaching people. When we share the message of the Gospel, the Holy Spirit confirms that message in those hearts. One person plants the seed, another waters it, and God allows the growth. How do you share your faith with other people? Snippet from the Show Sharing Christ with others begins with a personal relationship with the Lord. As St. Peter said, “Always be prepared to make a defense to anyone who calls you to account for the hope that is in you.” SHOWNOTES 1 Peter 3:15 - Always be prepared to make a defense to anyone who calls you to account for the hope that is in you. CCC Paragraph 1 - God, infinitely perfect and blessed in himself, in a plan of sheer goodness freely created man to make him share in his own blessed life. For this reason, at every time and in every place, God draws close to man. He calls man to seek him, to know him, to love him with all his strength. He calls together all men, scattered and divided by sin, into the unity of his family, the Church. To accomplish this, when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son as Redeemer and Savior. In his Son and through him, he invites men to become, in the Holy Spirit, his adopted children and thus heirs of his blessed life. CCC Paragraphs 1430-1431 - Jesus' call to conversion and penance, like that of the prophets before him, does not aim first at outward works, "sackcloth and ashes," fasting and mortification, but at the conversion of the heart, interior conversion. Without this, such penances remain sterile and false; however, interior conversion urges expression in visible signs, gestures and works of penance. Interior repentance is a radical reorientation of our whole life, a return, a conversion to God with all our heart, an end of sin, a turning away from evil, with repugnance toward the evil actions we have committed. At the same time it entails the desire and resolution to change one's life, with hope in God's mercy and trust in the help of his grace. This conversion of heart is accompanied by a salutary pain and sadness which the Fathers called animi cruciatus (affliction of spirit) and compunctio cordis (repentance of heart). 7 Steps of the Kerygma God loves YOU and has a plan for your life Sin will destroy you and ruin God’s plan for your life Jesus Christ died to save you Repent and believe the Gospel, the “good news” Be baptized and receive the Holy Spirit Abide in Christ and His body the Church Go and make disciples yourself Jeff’s 5 Tips 1. Get to know the 7 points of the kerygma. 2. Find your way of conveying this kerygma. 3. Practice situational awareness. 4. Ask questions. 5. Suggest a next step or next get-together. Resources from this episode can be found at ascensionpress.com catholic, kerygma, gospel, evangelize, jesus, walk on water Have you ever tried walking on water? It is definitely not something we can do on our own. But this scripture passage is an invitation for each of us to get out of our comfort zones and come to him. One of the ways we can do this is by sharing the good news of the Gospel with people he puts in our paths.

Jeff talks about what to say to others about God as well as tips for approaching people. When we share the message of the Gospel, the Holy Spirit confirms that message in those hearts. One person plants the seed, another waters it, and God allows the growth.

How do you share your faith with other people?

Snippet from the Show
Sharing Christ with others begins with a personal relationship with the Lord. As St. Peter said, “Always be prepared to make a defense to anyone who calls you to account for the hope that is in you.”

SHOWNOTES
1 Peter 3:15 - Always be prepared to make a defense to anyone who calls you to account for the hope that is in you.

CCC Paragraph 1 - God, infinitely perfect and blessed in himself, in a plan of sheer goodness freely created man to make him share in his own blessed life. For this reason, at every time and in every place, God draws close to man. He calls man to seek him, to know him, to love him with all his strength. He calls together all men, scattered and divided by sin, into the unity of his family, the Church. To accomplish this, when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son as Redeemer and Savior. In his Son and through him, he invites men to become, in the Holy Spirit, his adopted children and thus heirs of his blessed life.

CCC Paragraphs 1430-1431 - Jesus' call to conversion and penance, like that of the prophets before him, does not aim first at outward works, "sackcloth and ashes," fasting and mortification, but at the conversion of the heart, interior conversion. Without this, such penances remain sterile and false; however, interior conversion urges expression in visible signs, gestures and works of penance.

Interior repentance is a radical reorientation of our whole life, a return, a conversion to God with all our heart, an end of sin, a turning away from evil, with repugnance toward the evil actions we have committed. At the same time it entails the desire and resolution to change one's life, with hope in God's mercy and trust in the help of his grace. This conversion of heart is accompanied by a salutary pain and sadness which the Fathers called animi cruciatus (affliction of spirit) and compunctio cordis (repentance of heart).

7 Steps of the Kerygma

  1. God loves YOU and has a plan for your life
  2. Sin will destroy you and ruin God’s plan for your life
  3. Jesus Christ died to save you
  4. Repent and believe the Gospel, the “good news”
  5. Be baptized and receive the Holy Spirit
  6. Abide in Christ and His body the Church
  7. Go and make disciples yourself

Jeff’s 5 Tips

  1. Get to know the 7 points of the kerygma.
  2. Find your way of conveying this kerygma.
  3. Practice situational awareness.
  4. Ask questions.
  5. Suggest a next step or next get-together.

Resources from this episode can be found at ascensionpress.com

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]]> Have you ever tried walking on water? It is definitely not something we can do on our own. But this scripture passage is an invitation for each of us to get out of our comfort zones and come to him. One of the ways we can do this is by sharing the good news of the Gospel with people he puts in our paths.

Jeff talks about what to say to others about God as well as tips for approaching people. When we share the message of the Gospel, the Holy Spirit confirms that message in those hearts. One person plants the seed, another waters it, and God allows the growth.

How do you share your faith with other people?

Snippet from the Show
Sharing Christ with others begins with a personal relationship with the Lord. As St. Peter said, “Always be prepared to make a defense to anyone who calls you to account for the hope that is in you.”

SHOWNOTES
1 Peter 3:15 - Always be prepared to make a defense to anyone who calls you to account for the hope that is in you.

CCC Paragraph 1 - God, infinitely perfect and blessed in himself, in a plan of sheer goodness freely created man to make him share in his own blessed life. For this reason, at every time and in every place, God draws close to man. He calls man to seek him, to know him, to love him with all his strength. He calls together all men, scattered and divided by sin, into the unity of his family, the Church. To accomplish this, when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son as Redeemer and Savior. In his Son and through him, he invites men to become, in the Holy Spirit, his adopted children and thus heirs of his blessed life.

CCC Paragraphs 1430-1431 - Jesus' call to conversion and penance, like that of the prophets before him, does not aim first at outward works, "sackcloth and ashes," fasting and mortification, but at the conversion of the heart, interior conversion. Without this, such penances remain sterile and false; however, interior conversion urges expression in visible signs, gestures and works of penance.

Interior repentance is a radical reorientation of our whole life, a return, a conversion to God with all our heart, an end of sin, a turning away from evil, with repugnance toward the evil actions we have committed. At the same time it entails the desire and resolution to change one's life, with hope in God's mercy and trust in the help of his grace. This conversion of heart is accompanied by a salutary pain and sadness which the Fathers called animi cruciatus (affliction of spirit) and compunctio cordis (repentance of heart).

7 Steps of the Kerygma

  1. God loves YOU and has a plan for your life
  2. Sin will destroy you and ruin God’s plan for your life
  3. Jesus Christ died to save you
  4. Repent and believe the Gospel, the “good news”
  5. Be baptized and receive the Holy Spirit
  6. Abide in Christ and His body the Church
  7. Go and make disciples yourself

Jeff’s 5 Tips

  1. Get to know the 7 points of the kerygma.
  2. Find your way of conveying this kerygma.
  3. Practice situational awareness.
  4. Ask questions.
  5. Suggest a next step or next get-together.

Resources from this episode can be found at ascensionpress.com

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