web01.fireside.fm Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:30:25 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast) - Episodes Tagged with “Sin” https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/tags/sin Fri, 03 Mar 2023 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 Five Essentials to Overcome Sin https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/311 524eab88-a80f-4f08-8ac7-8c1b39c89da8 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 15:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Is it possible to overcome sin? It doesn’t seem possible, but in this episode Jeff brings in words from the saints and from Scripture to help us understand sin better so that we can work to overcome it. Find out what you need in order to avoid sin and strive for holiness. 37:41 no Is it possible to overcome sin? It doesn’t seem possible, but in this episode Jeff brings in words from the saints and from Scripture to help us understand sin better so that we can work to overcome it. Find out what you need in order to avoid sin and strive for holiness. Snippet from the Show When we hear the Gospel, we gain a sensitivity to sin. 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! sin, overcome sin, holiness, avoid sin, ascension press, ascension, ascension presents, scripture, bible, bible study, catholic, catholic bible study, catholic church, catholic family, catholicism, jeff cavins, Is it possible to overcome sin? It doesn’t seem possible, but in this episode Jeff brings in words from the saints and from Scripture to help us understand sin better so that we can work to overcome it. Find out what you need in order to avoid sin and strive for holiness.

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When we hear the Gospel, we gain a sensitivity to sin.

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]]> Is it possible to overcome sin? It doesn’t seem possible, but in this episode Jeff brings in words from the saints and from Scripture to help us understand sin better so that we can work to overcome it. Find out what you need in order to avoid sin and strive for holiness.

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When we hear the Gospel, we gain a sensitivity to sin.

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]]> Spiritual Landmines Can Kill https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/189 7d7489ac-5eb9-4e46-a236-94134320040c Fri, 23 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension In our walk with Christ, we have to learn to detect spiritual landmines- the sins that are destructive in our lives and separate us from God. Today, Jeff shares the story of Magawa, a rodent trained to detect deadly landmines in Cambodia to inspire us to also find our spiritual landmines that harm our relationship with the Lord. 28:38 no In our walk with Christ, we have to learn to detect spiritual landmines- the sins that are destructive in our lives and separate us from God. Today, Jeff shares the story of Magawa, a rodent trained to detect deadly landmines in Cambodia to inspire us to also find our spiritual landmines that harm our relationship with the Lord. Snippet from the Show Sin is a spiritual landmine for the soul, and Christ is the Divine Physician who comes to heal the destruction. 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, ascension presents, ascension press, bible, bible study, catholic, catholic bible study, catholic church, catholic faith, catholic family, catholic podcast, catholicism, christianity, freedom, freedom from sin, healing, holiness, jeff cavins, relationship with christ, religion, righteousness, scripture, sin, sin destroys, spiritual landmines can kill, spirituality, the effects of sin, the jeff cavins show, word of god, In our walk with Christ, we have to learn to detect spiritual landmines- the sins that are destructive in our lives and separate us from God. Today, Jeff shares the story of Magawa, a rodent trained to detect deadly landmines in Cambodia to inspire us to also find our spiritual landmines that harm our relationship with the Lord.

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Sin is a spiritual landmine for the soul, and Christ is the Divine Physician who comes to heal the destruction.

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]]> In our walk with Christ, we have to learn to detect spiritual landmines- the sins that are destructive in our lives and separate us from God. Today, Jeff shares the story of Magawa, a rodent trained to detect deadly landmines in Cambodia to inspire us to also find our spiritual landmines that harm our relationship with the Lord.

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Sin is a spiritual landmine for the soul, and Christ is the Divine Physician who comes to heal the destruction.

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]]> Fourth of July Special: True Freedom https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/173 13858968-b025-428c-9fcc-e57b8b8337b6 Fri, 03 Jul 2020 15:30:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension 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. 12:37 no 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.” 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, catholicism, jeff cavins, faith, freedom, social unrest, race relations, pandemic, peace, Jesus, Jesus Christ, sacred scripture, grace, sin, the Word of God, 4th of July, america, the jeff cavins show, 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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]]> 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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]]> Examination of Conscience for Fathers https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/156 c79bd46a-dbdb-48a0-bdda-5ddc207a6b5b Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Jeff is talking with Matthew James Christoff about how men must go deeper in confession to overcome the temptations they face everyday. They go over seven questions fathers can ask themselves in an examination of conscience before they enter the confessional. These questions are directly related to the seven attacks Satan makes on the family. Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get added to Jeff’s shownotes email list! 42:08 no Jeff is talking with Matthew James Christoff about how men must go deeper in confession to overcome the temptations they face everyday. They go over seven questions fathers can ask themselves in an examination of conscience before they enter the confessional. These questions are directly related to the seven attacks Satan makes on the family. Snippet from the Show “If you don’t have an explicit commitment with your bride to ascend in holiness together, disunity starts there.” Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get added to Jeff’s shownotes email list! catholic, bible, scripture, fathers, examination of conscience, confession, catholic fathers, fatherhood Jeff is talking with Matthew James Christoff about how men must go deeper in confession to overcome the temptations they face everyday. They go over seven questions fathers can ask themselves in an examination of conscience before they enter the confessional. These questions are directly related to the seven attacks Satan makes on the family.

Snippet from the Show
“If you don’t have an explicit commitment with your bride to ascend in holiness together, disunity starts there.”

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]]> Jeff is talking with Matthew James Christoff about how men must go deeper in confession to overcome the temptations they face everyday. They go over seven questions fathers can ask themselves in an examination of conscience before they enter the confessional. These questions are directly related to the seven attacks Satan makes on the family.

Snippet from the Show
“If you don’t have an explicit commitment with your bride to ascend in holiness together, disunity starts there.”

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]]> 5 Things That Will Complicate Your Life https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/118 07ec61b2-c5a8-4733-9600-c6d6ec05a9cd Fri, 31 May 2019 15:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Looking for peace and simplicity? Get rid of the factors that complicate your life. Jeff zeroes in on the things that disrupt our peace and rupture our relationships. He explains how each of these things affects us and what we can do to overcome these disruptions and find our inner calm. 38:49 no Looking for peace and simplicity? Get rid of the factors that complicate your life. Jeff zeroes in on the things that disrupt our peace and rupture our relationships. He explains how each of these things affects us and what we can do to overcome these disruptions and find our inner calm. Snippet from the Show “When we choose to sin, it complicates our lives in powerful ways ... we lose the integration between soul and body.” 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! Check out the shownotes for this episode at ascensionpress.com/thejeffcavinsshow or email us at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com and we'll send them straight to your inbox! catholic, scripture, bible, catholic bible, sin, peace Looking for peace and simplicity? Get rid of the factors that complicate your life. Jeff zeroes in on the things that disrupt our peace and rupture our relationships.

He explains how each of these things affects us and what we can do to overcome these disruptions and find our inner calm.

Snippet from the Show
“When we choose to sin, it complicates our lives in powerful ways ... we lose the integration between soul and body.”

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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]]> Looking for peace and simplicity? Get rid of the factors that complicate your life. Jeff zeroes in on the things that disrupt our peace and rupture our relationships.

He explains how each of these things affects us and what we can do to overcome these disruptions and find our inner calm.

Snippet from the Show
“When we choose to sin, it complicates our lives in powerful ways ... we lose the integration between soul and body.”

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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]]> If Deadly Sins Had Babies (Part 1) https://thejeffcavinsshow.fireside.fm/116 583409b9-ece1-42a3-bdf7-a9698500e507 Fri, 17 May 2019 15:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension We’re familiar with the seven deadly sins, but these vices have offshoots that can be harder to identify. For example, you may not think you have a problem with pride, but if you struggle with disobedience, boastfulness, or stubbornness, you’re grappling with a “child” of pride. Jeff goes through the offspring of pride, anger, and lust in today’s episode, and will cover the rest of the seven deadly sins next week! 37:44 no We’re familiar with the seven deadly sins, but these vices have offshoots that can be harder to identify. For example, you may not think you have a problem with pride, but if you struggle with disobedience, boastfulness, or stubbornness, you’re grappling with a “child” of pride. Jeff goes through the offspring of pride, anger, and lust in today’s episode, and will cover the rest of the seven deadly sins next week! Do you have comments or questions for Jeff? Send an email to thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show “Humility is a proper view of who you are in relationship to God. When we walk in humility, the Lord can do amazing things in our lives.” Check out this episode at ascensionpress.com/thejeffcavinsshow to see the shownotes and resources from Jeff. catholic, bible, scripture, deadly sins, sin, examination of conscience We’re familiar with the seven deadly sins, but these vices have offshoots that can be harder to identify. For example, you may not think you have a problem with pride, but if you struggle with disobedience, boastfulness, or stubbornness, you’re grappling with a “child” of pride.

Jeff goes through the offspring of pride, anger, and lust in today’s episode, and will cover the rest of the seven deadly sins next week!

Do you have comments or questions for Jeff? Send an email to thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode!

Snippet from the Show
“Humility is a proper view of who you are in relationship to God. When we walk in humility, the Lord can do amazing things in our lives.”

Check out this episode at ascensionpress.com/thejeffcavinsshow to see the shownotes and resources from Jeff.

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]]> We’re familiar with the seven deadly sins, but these vices have offshoots that can be harder to identify. For example, you may not think you have a problem with pride, but if you struggle with disobedience, boastfulness, or stubbornness, you’re grappling with a “child” of pride.

Jeff goes through the offspring of pride, anger, and lust in today’s episode, and will cover the rest of the seven deadly sins next week!

Do you have comments or questions for Jeff? Send an email to thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode!

Snippet from the Show
“Humility is a proper view of who you are in relationship to God. When we walk in humility, the Lord can do amazing things in our lives.”

Check out this episode at ascensionpress.com/thejeffcavinsshow to see the shownotes and resources from Jeff.

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]]> 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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