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    <title>The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast) - Episodes Tagged with “Faith”</title>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 25 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <description>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.
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    <itunes:subtitle>Jeff shares personal tips and scriptural truths to help you live as a modern-day disciple of Jesus Christ. </itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:author>Ascension</itunes:author>
    <itunes:summary>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.
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  <title>A Special Christmas Gift from Fr. Mike Schmitz</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 25 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Merry Christmas! Today, Jeff talks with Fr. Mike Schmitz about his new podcast, Bible in a Year, which launches on January 1st, 2021.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>20:29</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Merry Christmas! Today, Jeff talks with Fr. Mike Schmitz about his new podcast, Bible in a Year, which launches on January 1st, 2021.
Snippet from the Show
“He put you here for a reason, what is that reason? Let’s move forward and listen to his word, so that he may reveal himself through it.”
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    <![CDATA[<p>Merry Christmas! Today, Jeff talks with Fr. Mike Schmitz about his new podcast, Bible in a Year, which launches on January 1st, 2021.</p>

<p><strong><em>Snippet from the Show</em></strong><br>
“He put you here for a reason, what is that reason? Let’s move forward and listen to his word, so that he may reveal himself through it.”</p>

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<li>Email us with comments or questions at <a href="mailto:tjcs@ascensionpress.com" rel="nofollow">tjcs@ascensionpress.com</a><br></li>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Merry Christmas! Today, Jeff talks with Fr. Mike Schmitz about his new podcast, Bible in a Year, which launches on January 1st, 2021.</p>

<p><strong><em>Snippet from the Show</em></strong><br>
“He put you here for a reason, what is that reason? Let’s move forward and listen to his word, so that he may reveal himself through it.”</p>

<ul>
<li>Email us with comments or questions at <a href="mailto:tjcs@ascensionpress.com" rel="nofollow">tjcs@ascensionpress.com</a><br></li>
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<item>
  <title>Feel Like You're In Prison? Listen to Paul</title>
  <link>https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/196</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2020 22:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Struggling with anxiety, frustration, and depression during these covid lockdowns? Maybe all we need to do is change our perspective. Today, Jeff pulls some inspiration from St. Paul’s letters to the Philippians, Ephesians, and Colossians, to help us center our hearts in the Lord during these confusing times. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>28:42</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Struggling with anxiety, frustration, and depression during these covid lockdowns? Maybe all we need to do is change our perspective. Today, Jeff pulls some inspiration from St. Paul’s letters to the Philippians, Ephesians, and Colossians, to help us center our hearts in the Lord during these confusing times. 
Snippet from the Show
“It is God who works in you, both to will and to work, for his pleasure.”
Email us with comments or questions at tjcs@ascensionpress.com  
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    <![CDATA[<p>Struggling with anxiety, frustration, and depression during these covid lockdowns? Maybe all we need to do is change our perspective. Today, Jeff pulls some inspiration from St. Paul’s letters to the Philippians, Ephesians, and Colossians, to help us center our hearts in the Lord during these confusing times. </p>

<p><strong><em>Snippet from the Show</em></strong><br>
“It is God who works in you, both to will and to work, for his pleasure.”</p>

<ul>
<li>Email us with comments or questions at <a href="mailto:tjcs@ascensionpress.com" rel="nofollow">tjcs@ascensionpress.com</a><br></li>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Struggling with anxiety, frustration, and depression during these covid lockdowns? Maybe all we need to do is change our perspective. Today, Jeff pulls some inspiration from St. Paul’s letters to the Philippians, Ephesians, and Colossians, to help us center our hearts in the Lord during these confusing times. </p>

<p><strong><em>Snippet from the Show</em></strong><br>
“It is God who works in you, both to will and to work, for his pleasure.”</p>

<ul>
<li>Email us with comments or questions at <a href="mailto:tjcs@ascensionpress.com" rel="nofollow">tjcs@ascensionpress.com</a><br></li>
<li>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!</li>
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  <title>10 Ways To Refuel Your Optimism</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Ascension</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>It can be tempting to lose hope and optimism in a chaotic and divisive world. Today, Jeff offers us 10 practical ways to ignite our optimism and keep our gaze fixed on the victory of Jesus Christ.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>28:39</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>It can be tempting to lose hope and optimism in a chaotic and divisive world. Today, Jeff offers us 10 practical ways to ignite our optimism and keep our gaze fixed on the victory of Jesus Christ.
Snippet from the Show
In dark times,  let us keep our gaze fixed on the victory of Jesus Christ who has already won the battle and sits on the throne of glory. 
Email us with comments or questions at tjcs@ascensionpress.com  
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    <![CDATA[<p>It can be tempting to lose hope and optimism in a chaotic and divisive world. Today, Jeff offers us 10 practical ways to ignite our optimism and keep our gaze fixed on the victory of Jesus Christ.</p>

<p><strong><em>Snippet from the Show</em></strong></p>

<p>In dark times,  let us keep our gaze fixed on the victory of Jesus Christ who has already won the battle and sits on the throne of glory. </p>

<ul>
<li>Email us with comments or questions at <a href="mailto:tjcs@ascensionpress.com" rel="nofollow">tjcs@ascensionpress.com</a><br></li>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>It can be tempting to lose hope and optimism in a chaotic and divisive world. Today, Jeff offers us 10 practical ways to ignite our optimism and keep our gaze fixed on the victory of Jesus Christ.</p>

<p><strong><em>Snippet from the Show</em></strong></p>

<p>In dark times,  let us keep our gaze fixed on the victory of Jesus Christ who has already won the battle and sits on the throne of glory. </p>

<ul>
<li>Email us with comments or questions at <a href="mailto:tjcs@ascensionpress.com" rel="nofollow">tjcs@ascensionpress.com</a><br></li>
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<item>
  <title>Hope in 2020: A New Jesus Movement </title>
  <link>https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/176</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Ascension</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a6159c88-975f-4c62-8d51-2bd025c07148/8d77580a-d86d-4c9e-a36a-8f35402725ec.mp3" length="46637388" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>32:22</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>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.”
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  <itunes:keywords>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, </itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p><strong><em>Snippet from the Show</em></strong></p>

<p>“Raise Jesus up and proclaim him with boldness.”</p>

<ul>
<li>Email us with comments or questions at <a href="mailto:tjcs@ascensionpress.com" rel="nofollow">tjcs@ascensionpress.com</a><br></li>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p><strong><em>Snippet from the Show</em></strong></p>

<p>“Raise Jesus up and proclaim him with boldness.”</p>

<ul>
<li>Email us with comments or questions at <a href="mailto:tjcs@ascensionpress.com" rel="nofollow">tjcs@ascensionpress.com</a><br></li>
<li>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!</li>
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  <title>Hebrews: An Inside Look at the Mass    </title>
  <link>https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/175</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2020 16:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Ascension</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Jeff interviews Dr. Andrew Swafford on his latest study, Hebrews: The New and Eternal Covenant. Dr. Swafford shows us that by understanding the roots of liturgical worship in the old testament, we can have a deeper appreciation for the eternal sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. In this episode, Jeff and Dr.Swafford dive into the letter to the Hebrews and offer us a renewed love for the Mass.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>30:27</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/a/a6159c88-975f-4c62-8d51-2bd025c07148/cover.jpg?v=5"/>
  <description>Jeff interviews Dr. Andrew Swafford on his latest study, Hebrews: The New and Eternal Covenant. Dr. Swafford shows us that by understanding the roots of liturgical worship in the old testament, we can have a deeper appreciation for the eternal sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. In this episode, Jeff and Dr.Swafford dive into the letter to the Hebrews and offer us a renewed love for the Mass.
Snippet from the Show
“We no longer imitate the heavenly liturgy, we actually share in it because Christ has reconciled heaven and earth.”
Email us with comments or questions at tjcs@ascensionpress.com  
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</description>
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>Jeff interviews Dr. Andrew Swafford on his latest study, Hebrews: The New and Eternal Covenant. Dr. Swafford shows us that by understanding the roots of liturgical worship in the old testament, we can have a deeper appreciation for the eternal sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. In this episode, Jeff and Dr.Swafford dive into the letter to the Hebrews and offer us a renewed love for the Mass.</p>

<p><strong><em>Snippet from the Show</em></strong></p>

<p>“We no longer imitate the heavenly liturgy, we actually share in it because Christ has reconciled heaven and earth.”</p>

<ul>
<li>Email us with comments or questions at <a href="mailto:tjcs@ascensionpress.com" rel="nofollow">tjcs@ascensionpress.com</a><br></li>
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  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Jeff interviews Dr. Andrew Swafford on his latest study, Hebrews: The New and Eternal Covenant. Dr. Swafford shows us that by understanding the roots of liturgical worship in the old testament, we can have a deeper appreciation for the eternal sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. In this episode, Jeff and Dr.Swafford dive into the letter to the Hebrews and offer us a renewed love for the Mass.</p>

<p><strong><em>Snippet from the Show</em></strong></p>

<p>“We no longer imitate the heavenly liturgy, we actually share in it because Christ has reconciled heaven and earth.”</p>

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<li>Email us with comments or questions at <a href="mailto:tjcs@ascensionpress.com" rel="nofollow">tjcs@ascensionpress.com</a><br></li>
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<item>
  <title>Fourth of July Special: True Freedom</title>
  <link>https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/173</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2020 15:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Ascension</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a6159c88-975f-4c62-8d51-2bd025c07148/13858968-b025-428c-9fcc-e57b8b8337b6.mp3" length="20922819" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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  <itunes:subtitle>As we celebrate fourth of July this year in the midst of a pandemic and social unrest, let us remember that Jesus Christ has already paid the ransom for our freedom from sin. In this special episode, Jeff encourages us to live in the freedom and hope of Christ as we navigate these difficult times in our lives. If we cling to Christ and allow him to change us, we will experience true freedom and peace. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>12:37</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/a/a6159c88-975f-4c62-8d51-2bd025c07148/cover.jpg?v=5"/>
  <description>As we celebrate July 4th this year in the midst of a pandemic and social unrest, let us remember that Jesus Christ has already paid the ransom for our freedom from sin. In this special episode, Jeff encourages us to live in the freedom and hope of Christ as we navigate these difficult times in our lives. If we cling to Christ and allow him to change us, we will experience true freedom and peace. 
Snippet from the Show
“Faith is going to be part of the recipe for freedom in this country and for peace among us.”
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    <![CDATA[<p>As we celebrate July 4th this year in the midst of a pandemic and social unrest, let us remember that Jesus Christ has already paid the ransom for our freedom from sin. In this special episode, Jeff encourages us to live in the freedom and hope of Christ as we navigate these difficult times in our lives. If we cling to Christ and allow him to change us, we will experience true freedom and peace. </p>

<p><strong><em>Snippet from the Show</em></strong></p>

<p>“Faith is going to be part of the recipe for freedom in this country and for peace among us.”</p>

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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>As we celebrate July 4th this year in the midst of a pandemic and social unrest, let us remember that Jesus Christ has already paid the ransom for our freedom from sin. In this special episode, Jeff encourages us to live in the freedom and hope of Christ as we navigate these difficult times in our lives. If we cling to Christ and allow him to change us, we will experience true freedom and peace. </p>

<p><strong><em>Snippet from the Show</em></strong></p>

<p>“Faith is going to be part of the recipe for freedom in this country and for peace among us.”</p>

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<li>Email us with comments or questions at <a href="mailto:tjcs@ascensionpress.com" rel="nofollow">tjcs@ascensionpress.com</a><br></li>
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  <title>Me Me Me "Meology" vs. Theology</title>
  <link>https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/164</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2020 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Ascension</author>
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  <itunes:author>Ascension</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Are we living our lives for ourselves, or for God? On today’s show, Jeff talks about perspective and how we can focus our lives on God and not ourselves. 

</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>33:38</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>Are we living our lives for ourselves, or for God? On today’s show, Jeff talks about perspective and how we can focus our lives on God and not ourselves. 
Snippet from the Show
“If the sole objective of our lives is to make ourselves better, then we miss the mark.”
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    <![CDATA[<p>Are we living our lives for ourselves, or for God? On today’s show, Jeff talks about perspective and how we can focus our lives on God and not ourselves. </p>

<p><strong><em>Snippet from the Show</em></strong><br>
<em>“If the sole objective of our lives is to make ourselves better, then we miss the mark.”</em></p>

<p>Email us at <a href="mailto:tjcs@ascensionpress.com" rel="nofollow">tjcs@ascensionpress.com</a> <br>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Are we living our lives for ourselves, or for God? On today’s show, Jeff talks about perspective and how we can focus our lives on God and not ourselves. </p>

<p><strong><em>Snippet from the Show</em></strong><br>
<em>“If the sole objective of our lives is to make ourselves better, then we miss the mark.”</em></p>

<p>Email us at <a href="mailto:tjcs@ascensionpress.com" rel="nofollow">tjcs@ascensionpress.com</a> <br>
Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get added to Jeff’s shownotes email list! For full shownotes, go to media.ascensionpress.com</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)</a></p>]]>
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  <title>7 Ways to One Another One: What Scripture Says about Relationships</title>
  <link>https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/163</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2020 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Ascension</author>
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  <itunes:author>Ascension</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Jeff offers some words of encouragement through St. Paul’s messages to the Church during this time of COVID-19, encouraging us to be doers of the word of God, not just hearers.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>31:16</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>Jeff offers some words of encouragement through St. Paul’s messages to the Church during this time of COVID-19, encouraging us to be doers of the word of God, not just hearers.
Snippet from the Show
“Some of our most important relationships are the ones at home.”
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  <itunes:keywords>quarantine, covid-19, st. paul, love, family,love others, ascension press, bible, bible study, catholic, catholic bible study, catholic church, catholicism, christian, faith, god, jeff, jeff cavins, scripture, ascension presents</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Jeff offers some words of encouragement through St. Paul’s messages to the Church during this time of COVID-19, encouraging us to be doers of the word of God, not just hearers.</p>

<p><em><strong>Snippet from the Show</strong></em><br>
<em>“Some of our most important relationships are the ones at home.”</em></p>

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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Jeff offers some words of encouragement through St. Paul’s messages to the Church during this time of COVID-19, encouraging us to be doers of the word of God, not just hearers.</p>

<p><em><strong>Snippet from the Show</strong></em><br>
<em>“Some of our most important relationships are the ones at home.”</em></p>

<ul>
<li>Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get added to Jeff’s shownotes email list! For full shownotes, go to <a href="https://media.ascensionpress.com/category/ascension-podcasts/the-jeff-cavins-show/" rel="nofollow">AscensionPress.com</a></li>
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  <title>What Is Essential?</title>
  <link>https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/162</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2020 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Ascension</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a6159c88-975f-4c62-8d51-2bd025c07148/3fc4ea52-7950-4873-8630-a20e5df75e98.mp3" length="52857886" type="audio/mp3"/>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Ascension</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>When so many things are stripped away, we’re left to examine what’s most important. Jeff discusses how we can simplify our lives by discovering the things that are essential, and taking away the things that distract us from what matters most. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>35:10</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/a/a6159c88-975f-4c62-8d51-2bd025c07148/cover.jpg?v=5"/>
  <description>When so many things are stripped away, we’re left to examine what’s most important. Jeff discusses how we can simplify our lives by discovering the things that are essential, and taking away the things that distract us from what matters most. 
Get the shownotes! Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 or email us at tjcs@ascensionpress.com 
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  <itunes:keywords>catholic, jeff, essentials, simple life, simple, simplified, faith, scripture, bible, bible study, catholic bible study, jeff cavins, god</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>When so many things are stripped away, we’re left to examine what’s most important. Jeff discusses how we can simplify our lives by discovering the things that are essential, and taking away the things that distract us from what matters most. </p>

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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>When so many things are stripped away, we’re left to examine what’s most important. Jeff discusses how we can simplify our lives by discovering the things that are essential, and taking away the things that distract us from what matters most. </p>

<p>Get the shownotes! Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 or email us at <a href="mailto:tjcs@ascensionpress.com" rel="nofollow">tjcs@ascensionpress.com</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Standing Against Coronavirus with Faith, Hope, and Charity</title>
  <link>https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/160</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2020 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Ascension</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a6159c88-975f-4c62-8d51-2bd025c07148/ea9a4791-2b19-4065-8962-de5a10dd3154.mp3" length="57122353" type="audio/mp3"/>
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  <itunes:author>Ascension</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>There are three things within us that can help us deal with trials like coronavirus: faith, hope, and charity. Through these virtues, we can respond to a crisis with confidence and trust in our Lord. Jeff pulls from the Catechism of the Catholic Church and Scripture to illustrate what a faithful, hopeful, and charitable response to this crisis looks like.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>38:12</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>There are three things within us that can help us deal with trials like coronavirus: faith, hope, and charity. Through these virtues, we can respond to a crisis with confidence and trust in our Lord. Jeff pulls from the Catechism of the Catholic Church and Scripture to illustrate what a faithful, hopeful, and charitable response to this crisis looks like.
Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get the shownotes or email us at tjcs@ascensionpress.com 
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  <itunes:keywords>catholic, scripture, bible study, faith, hope, charity, virtues, coronavirus, jeff cavins</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>There are three things within us that can help us deal with trials like coronavirus: faith, hope, and charity. Through these virtues, we can respond to a crisis with confidence and trust in our Lord. Jeff pulls from the Catechism of the Catholic Church and Scripture to illustrate what a faithful, hopeful, and charitable response to this crisis looks like.</p>

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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>There are three things within us that can help us deal with trials like coronavirus: faith, hope, and charity. Through these virtues, we can respond to a crisis with confidence and trust in our Lord. Jeff pulls from the Catechism of the Catholic Church and Scripture to illustrate what a faithful, hopeful, and charitable response to this crisis looks like.</p>

<p>Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get the shownotes or email us at <a href="mailto:tjcs@ascensionpress.com" rel="nofollow">tjcs@ascensionpress.com</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Don’t be a Walking Civil War - Walk by Faith!</title>
  <link>https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/140</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2019 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Ascension</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a6159c88-975f-4c62-8d51-2bd025c07148/59699616-7e40-4ef5-aa6d-4e9b0bcc4238.mp3" length="49375275" type="audio/mp3"/>
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  <itunes:author>Ascension</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>We are constantly inundated with conflicting opinions and points of view. How can Catholics sort through all these to walk by faith? Jeff draws on the Gospels, Psalms, and Hebrews chapter 11 to quiet the inner conflicts we have inside of ourselves and focus on the one eternal truth of God.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>33:55</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>We are constantly inundated with conflicting opinions and points of view. How can Catholics sort through all these to walk by faith? Jeff draws on the Gospels, Psalms, and Hebrews chapter 11 to help us quiet the inner conflicts and focus on the one eternal truth of God. 
Snippet from the Show
“There are two parts to faith: intellectual assent and a personal entrusting of oneself wholly to God.”
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    <![CDATA[<p>We are constantly inundated with conflicting opinions and points of view. How can Catholics sort through all these to walk by faith? Jeff draws on the Gospels, Psalms, and Hebrews chapter 11 to help us quiet the inner conflicts and focus on the one eternal truth of God. </p>

<p><em>Snippet from the Show<br>
“There are two parts to faith: intellectual assent and a personal entrusting of oneself wholly to God.”</em></p>

<p>Get the full shownotes by texting “jeffcavins” to 33-777 or email us at <a href="mailto:thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com" rel="nofollow">thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>We are constantly inundated with conflicting opinions and points of view. How can Catholics sort through all these to walk by faith? Jeff draws on the Gospels, Psalms, and Hebrews chapter 11 to help us quiet the inner conflicts and focus on the one eternal truth of God. </p>

<p><em>Snippet from the Show<br>
“There are two parts to faith: intellectual assent and a personal entrusting of oneself wholly to God.”</em></p>

<p>Get the full shownotes by texting “jeffcavins” to 33-777 or email us at <a href="mailto:thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com" rel="nofollow">thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)</a></p>]]>
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