web01.fireside.fm Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:03:12 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast) - Episodes Tagged with “Relationship With God” https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/tags/relationship%20with%20god Fri, 13 Nov 2020 18:00:00 -0500 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 Saying Grace: Bless Us Oh Lord or Make It Up https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/192 50e30507-9f18-4bbe-93c1-8a897ec75fc8 Fri, 13 Nov 2020 18:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Saying grace before meals is a common tradition in the Catholic faith. Today, Jeff delves into the biblical history of praying before meals and offers us two main ways to pray and make saying grace a meaningful tradition in our homes. 31:58 no Saying grace before meals is a common tradition in the Catholic faith. Today, Jeff delves into the biblical history of praying before meals and offers us two main ways to pray before meals so that however we pray, it may be a meaningful tradition in our homes. Snippet from the Show When we bless God before meals, we acknowledge that he is the giver of all good gifts. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@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, ascension presents, scripture, bible, bible study, catholic, catholic bible study, catholic church, catholic family, catholicism, jeff cavins, saying grace, praying, prayer, praying before meals, christianity, religion, catholic podcast, saying grace, bless us oh lord, memorized prayer, impromptu prayer, relationship with jesus, relationship with god, jesus, roman catholic, Saying grace before meals is a common tradition in the Catholic faith. Today, Jeff delves into the biblical history of praying before meals and offers us two main ways to pray before meals so that however we pray, it may be a meaningful tradition in our homes.

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When we bless God before meals, we acknowledge that he is the giver of all good gifts.

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]]> Saying grace before meals is a common tradition in the Catholic faith. Today, Jeff delves into the biblical history of praying before meals and offers us two main ways to pray before meals so that however we pray, it may be a meaningful tradition in our homes.

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When we bless God before meals, we acknowledge that he is the giver of all good gifts.

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]]> Why Morning Is the Best Time to Pray https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/186 880aa2bf-ed82-4d0f-9c33-01c3a36ed914 Fri, 02 Oct 2020 15:30:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Do you struggle to find time during the day to pray? Today, Jeff gives us five reasons why the morning is the best time to pray. No matter how unorganized or tired we may feel in the morning, speaking with God in the morning can change how we face the day. 28:47 no Do you struggle to find time during the day to pray? Today, Jeff gives us five reasons why the morning is the best time to pray. No matter how unorganized or tired we may feel in the morning, speaking with God in the morning can change how we experience the day. Snippet from the Show “God’s mercy is fresh every morning.” 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, ascension presents, scripture, bible, bible study, catholic, catholic bible study, catholic church, catholic family, catholicism, jeff cavins, christianity, catholic podcast, the jeff cavins show, prayer, praying, scripture, praying in the morning, best time to pray, when should I pray, prayer schedule, finding time to pray, speaking with God, relationship with God, relationship with Jesus, Do you struggle to find time during the day to pray? Today, Jeff gives us five reasons why the morning is the best time to pray. No matter how unorganized or tired we may feel in the morning, speaking with God in the morning can change how we experience the day.

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“God’s mercy is fresh every morning.”

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]]> Do you struggle to find time during the day to pray? Today, Jeff gives us five reasons why the morning is the best time to pray. No matter how unorganized or tired we may feel in the morning, speaking with God in the morning can change how we experience the day.

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“God’s mercy is fresh every morning.”

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]]> Making a Life is More important than Making a Living https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/184 8b8fd6fa-360c-4d67-b657-5d8b395d36f7 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 15:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Do you find yourself just going through the motions in life and feeling empty? Today, Jeff explains the difference between making a living and making a life and shares practical ways to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. 26:36 no Do you find yourself just going through the motions in life and feeling empty? Today, Jeff explains the difference between making a living and making a life and shares practical ways to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. Snippet from the Show Making a living is temporal, while making a life is eternal. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@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, ascension presents, scripture, bible, bible study, catholic, catholic bible study, catholic church, catholic family, catholicism, jeff cavins, the jeff cavins show, jeff cavins podcast, catholic podcast, Christianity, catholic faith, making a life, making a living, meaning in life, purpose in life, relationship with God, eternity, holiness, heaven, will of God, Do you find yourself just going through the motions in life and feeling empty? Today, Jeff explains the difference between making a living and making a life and shares practical ways to live a fulfilling and meaningful life.

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Making a living is temporal, while making a life is eternal.

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]]> Do you find yourself just going through the motions in life and feeling empty? Today, Jeff explains the difference between making a living and making a life and shares practical ways to live a fulfilling and meaningful life.

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Making a living is temporal, while making a life is eternal.

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]]> What To Do About Bedwetting (and Other Personal Embarrassments) https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/120 b4778fce-2b00-43e6-abf3-a6e0b164c1bb Fri, 14 Jun 2019 15:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Jeff shares the feelings of shame and isolation he faced as a kid struggling with bedwetting. Even if you never wet the bed, experiencing embarrassment and even self-loathing because of a perceived flaw is something we can all relate to. Jeff shares tips on how to react to someone experiencing these feelings, and points out that we’re not defined by those imperfections. We’re defined by our relationship with Jesus, and he will always look on us with love. 30:00 no Jeff shares the feelings of shame and isolation he faced as a kid struggling with bedwetting. Even if you never wet the bed, experiencing embarrassment and even self-loathing because of a perceived flaw is something we can all relate to. Jeff shares tips on how to react to someone experiencing these feelings, and points out that we’re not defined by those imperfections. We’re defined by our relationship with Jesus, and he will always look on us with love. Snippet from the Show “What we perceive as some kind of stigma or impediment does not define us. We’re defined by the blood of the lamb and the relationship we have with Jesus.” SHOWNOTES Tips for dealing with bedwetting: * Be Patient - This is not something you can’t cope with. * Realize that they may think their self-identity is in the balance, and that struggle is more important than your convenience. * Love and affirm them as sons and daughters of God. * Make sure they know they are not defined by this. * Offer up your inconvenience to the Lord. 1 Peter 4:8 - Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins. John 9:1 - As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. And his disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, “It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him. We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” Having said these things, he spit on the ground and made mud with the saliva. Then he anointed the man’s eyes with the mud and said to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Silo′am” (which means Sent). So he went and washed and came back seeing. Colossians 1:24 - “Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I complete what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church.” Resources in this Episode * Sign up to be alerted when the new Bible study on Romans (https://ascensionpress.com/pages/romans-optin) is available! * The Great Adventure Bible (https://shop.ascensionpress.com/collections/featured/products/the-great-adventure-catholic-bible) - the #1 Bible on Amazon! * Jeff Cavins Pilgrimages (http://www.jeffcavins.com/) bedwetting, kids, grandkids, embarrassment, shame, catholic, bible, scripture Jeff shares the feelings of shame and isolation he faced as a kid struggling with bedwetting. Even if you never wet the bed, experiencing embarrassment and even self-loathing because of a perceived flaw is something we can all relate to.

Jeff shares tips on how to react to someone experiencing these feelings, and points out that we’re not defined by those imperfections. We’re defined by our relationship with Jesus, and he will always look on us with love.

Snippet from the Show
“What we perceive as some kind of stigma or impediment does not define us. We’re defined by the blood of the lamb and the relationship we have with Jesus.”

SHOWNOTES
Tips for dealing with bedwetting:

  • Be Patient - This is not something you can’t cope with.
  • Realize that they may think their self-identity is in the balance, and that struggle is more important than your convenience.
  • Love and affirm them as sons and daughters of God.
  • Make sure they know they are not defined by this.
  • Offer up your inconvenience to the Lord.

1 Peter 4:8 - Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins.

John 9:1 - As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. And his disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, “It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him. We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” Having said these things, he spit on the ground and made mud with the saliva. Then he anointed the man’s eyes with the mud and said to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Silo′am” (which means Sent). So he went and washed and came back seeing.

Colossians 1:24 - “Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I complete what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church.”

Resources in this Episode

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]]> Jeff shares the feelings of shame and isolation he faced as a kid struggling with bedwetting. Even if you never wet the bed, experiencing embarrassment and even self-loathing because of a perceived flaw is something we can all relate to.

Jeff shares tips on how to react to someone experiencing these feelings, and points out that we’re not defined by those imperfections. We’re defined by our relationship with Jesus, and he will always look on us with love.

Snippet from the Show
“What we perceive as some kind of stigma or impediment does not define us. We’re defined by the blood of the lamb and the relationship we have with Jesus.”

SHOWNOTES
Tips for dealing with bedwetting:

  • Be Patient - This is not something you can’t cope with.
  • Realize that they may think their self-identity is in the balance, and that struggle is more important than your convenience.
  • Love and affirm them as sons and daughters of God.
  • Make sure they know they are not defined by this.
  • Offer up your inconvenience to the Lord.

1 Peter 4:8 - Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins.

John 9:1 - As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. And his disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, “It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him. We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” Having said these things, he spit on the ground and made mud with the saliva. Then he anointed the man’s eyes with the mud and said to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Silo′am” (which means Sent). So he went and washed and came back seeing.

Colossians 1:24 - “Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I complete what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church.”

Resources in this Episode

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