web02.fireside.fm Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:35:38 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast) - Episodes Tagged with “Relationship With Jesus” https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/tags/relationship%20with%20jesus Fri, 25 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -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 A Special Christmas Gift from Fr. Mike Schmitz https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/198 66f0cec9-1901-416c-ba99-63e4d22d1e1a Fri, 25 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Merry Christmas! Today, Jeff talks with Fr. Mike Schmitz about his new podcast, Bible in a Year, which launches on January 1st, 2021. 20:29 no 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.” 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, Merry Christmas! Today, Jeff talks with Fr. Mike Schmitz about his new podcast, Bible in a Year, which launches on January 1st, 2021.

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“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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]]> Merry Christmas! Today, Jeff talks with Fr. Mike Schmitz about his new podcast, Bible in a Year, which launches on January 1st, 2021.

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“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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]]> Feel Like You're In Prison? Listen to Paul https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/196 a6115ce0-3f04-485d-b637-874e58b6989f Fri, 11 Dec 2020 22:15:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension 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. 28:42 no 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 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, 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.

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“It is God who works in you, both to will and to work, for his pleasure.”

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]]> 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.

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“It is God who works in you, both to will and to work, for his pleasure.”

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]]> What’s On God’s Bucket list For You https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/193 d5bf22f4-bcdc-49d3-bd5c-caa69da5e29e Fri, 20 Nov 2020 15:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension We all have bucket lists for our lives, but have we ever asked what's on God's bucket list for us? Today, Jeff shares with us God's concrete desires and plans for our lives revealed in Scripture. If we pause to ask God what he has in store for us, we will be surprised by God's marvelous dreams for us. 28:22 no We all have bucket lists for our lives, but have we ever asked what's on God's bucket list for us? Today, Jeff shares with us God's desires and plans for our lives revealed in Scripture. If we pause to ask God what he has in store for us, we will be surprised by God's marvelous dreams for us. Snippet from the Show If we pause to ask God what he has in store for us, we will be surprised by how God's dreams for us. 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, gods promises, gods promises, catholic family, catholicism, jeff cavins, Jeff cavins podcast, the Jeff cavins show, catholic podcast, christianity, religion, spirituality, christian, christians, catholics, catholic faith, the great adventure, relationship with Jesus, Jesus, god, prayer, ascension catholic, catholic faith formation, Roman Catholic, We all have bucket lists for our lives, but have we ever asked what's on God's bucket list for us? Today, Jeff shares with us God's desires and plans for our lives revealed in Scripture. If we pause to ask God what he has in store for us, we will be surprised by God's marvelous dreams for us.

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If we pause to ask God what he has in store for us, we will be surprised by how God's dreams for us.

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]]> We all have bucket lists for our lives, but have we ever asked what's on God's bucket list for us? Today, Jeff shares with us God's desires and plans for our lives revealed in Scripture. If we pause to ask God what he has in store for us, we will be surprised by God's marvelous dreams for us.

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If we pause to ask God what he has in store for us, we will be surprised by how God's dreams for us.

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]]> 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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]]> Are You Tired of the World Changing? https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/190 4b8ff6f2-fab0-4efb-92db-b901ecb3e94a Fri, 30 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension How do we find peace in a world that is constantly changing? Today, Jeff offers us hope and wisdom in these unprecedented times from the document Gaudium et spes (GS) – Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World. This Second Vatican Council document reminds us that the true stability we seek is only found in the One who never changes, Jesus Christ. 30:02 no How do we find peace in a world that is constantly changing? Today, Jeff offers us hope and wisdom in these unprecedented times from the document Gaudium et spes (GS) – Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World. This Second Vatican Council document reminds us that the true stability we seek is only found in the One who never changes, Jesus Christ. Snippet from the Show “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”- Hebrews 13:8 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, christianity, catholic podcast, religion, spirituality, jesus christ, gaudium et spes, second vatican council, modern world, hope in christ, tired of the world changing, 2020, covid19, pandemic, peace in the world, trusting Jesus, prayer, praying, relationship with Jesus, kingdom of god, kingdom of heaven, salvation of our souls, peace in christ, How do we find peace in a world that is constantly changing? Today, Jeff offers us hope and wisdom in these unprecedented times from the document Gaudium et spes (GS) – Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World. This Second Vatican Council document reminds us that the true stability we seek is only found in the One who never changes, Jesus Christ.

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“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”- Hebrews 13:8

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]]> How do we find peace in a world that is constantly changing? Today, Jeff offers us hope and wisdom in these unprecedented times from the document Gaudium et spes (GS) – Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World. This Second Vatican Council document reminds us that the true stability we seek is only found in the One who never changes, Jesus Christ.

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“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”- Hebrews 13:8

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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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]]> Playing Hide-and-Go Seek with God https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/185 b2e5926b-38d8-4b8c-a508-fb01848c97a8 Fri, 25 Sep 2020 15:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension There are times in our lives when we either hide from God or we feel like God is hiding from us. Today, Jeff uses Scripture to remind us that God is always searching for us no matter how much we try to hide from him. Sometimes it’s not so much about finding God, but rather it’s about letting ourselves be found by him. 29:41 no There are times in our lives when we either hide from God or we feel like God is hiding from us. Today, Jeff uses Scripture to remind us that God is always searching for us no matter how much we try to hide from him. Sometimes it’s not so much about finding God, but rather it’s about letting ourselves be found by him. Snippet from the Show “You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.” - Jeremiah 29:13 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, christianity, christian podcast, God, hiding from God, God is hiding from me, catholic faith, confession, healing, mercy, grace, following Christ, disciples of Christ, prayer, relationship with Jesus, There are times in our lives when we either hide from God or we feel like God is hiding from us. Today, Jeff uses Scripture to remind us that God is always searching for us no matter how much we try to hide from him. Sometimes it’s not so much about finding God, but rather it’s about letting ourselves be found by him.

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“You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.” - Jeremiah 29:13

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]]> There are times in our lives when we either hide from God or we feel like God is hiding from us. Today, Jeff uses Scripture to remind us that God is always searching for us no matter how much we try to hide from him. Sometimes it’s not so much about finding God, but rather it’s about letting ourselves be found by him.

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“You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.” - Jeremiah 29:13

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]]> Level Up With Jesus: Trading for Treasure https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/177 3fa5985e-f28b-485b-9406-0a8740c0b65e Fri, 31 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension What do you treasure most in your life? Today, Jeff challenges us to look within ourselves and examine whether our hearts are set on the Kingdom of God or some other worldly treasure. Each day of our lives, we have the opportunity to level up and make Jesus our most precious treasure. 31:56 no What do you treasure most in your life? Today, Jeff challenges us to look within ourselves and examine whether our hearts are set on the Kingdom of God or some other worldly treasure. Each day of our lives, we have the opportunity to level up and make Jesus our most precious treasure. Snippet from the Show Did you know that you are a treasure to God? He gave up everything to obtain you. But will you do the same for him? 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, treasure, kingdom of God, kingdom of heaven, Jesus, Jesus Christ, catholic faith, priorities, treasure of heaven, prayer, relationship with Jesus, making Jesus the center of your life, pearl of great price, the jeff cavins show, What do you treasure most in your life? Today, Jeff challenges us to look within ourselves and examine whether our hearts are set on the Kingdom of God or some other worldly treasure. Each day of our lives, we have the opportunity to level up and make Jesus our most precious treasure.

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Did you know that you are a treasure to God? He gave up everything to obtain you. But will you do the same for him?

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]]> What do you treasure most in your life? Today, Jeff challenges us to look within ourselves and examine whether our hearts are set on the Kingdom of God or some other worldly treasure. Each day of our lives, we have the opportunity to level up and make Jesus our most precious treasure.

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Did you know that you are a treasure to God? He gave up everything to obtain you. But will you do the same for him?

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