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The Rebuilt Parish Podcast136| Preaching That Builds Disciples: Catholic Insights from Jeff CavinsTom and Melissa sit down with Jeff Cavins—Catholic speaker, author, and creator of The Great Adventure Catholic Bible. Jeff shares his powerful journey from leaving the Church to coming back to the Catholic Church with a renewed fire for Scripture.
He talks about how people truly meet Jesus in the Church, why priests must preach so the Word lands in everyday life, and how Scripture moves people from passive pew-sitters to active disciples. Along the way, Jeff shares lessons from Mother Angelica, stories from his years as a pastor, and insights for every parish leader who wa...
2025-12-0456 min
The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)What Do You Smell Like to GodHave you ever thought about what your life smells like to God? Jeff Cavins explores the surprising ways Scripture uses scent to describe our spiritual lives—from the fragrance of prayer and repentance to the aroma of love and sacrifice. Drawing from both the Old and the New Testament, Jeff unpacks how the way we live can become a pleasing offering to the Lord.
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2025-10-3125 min
Austin NextAutonomy’s Moment Is Now. Austin Is the Autonomy Capital | Jeff Cavins, Outdoorsy GroupAutonomy’s moment is now as the operating stack goes live across software, hardware, availability, and insurance. Outdoorsy Group CEO Jeff Cavins joins the show to unpack how RoboTaxis integrate with marketplaces, city systems, and the consumer experience. Austin’s talent, technology, and risk appetite are making it the Autonomy Capital. Highlights 01:31 Why Outdoorsy Group is betting on RoboTaxis 05:44 Software must command the car 10:40 RoboTaxi as the default transpiration benchmark 15:30 FSD & the Airport 25:39 Coverholder status and dynamic underwriting 32:26 Austin’s autonomy flywheel 41:50 Safety is the X-factor 45:52 Cargo, errands, agentic ops 51:29 Autonomy in air and ground 58:44 What’s Next Austin?G...
2025-08-2759 min
A Resounding Yes!From the Great Adventure Bible to Hallow: Jeff Cavins on Scripture, the Papacy & DiscipleshipIn this episode of A Resounding Yes! podcast, we welcome Jeff Cavins—a dynamic Catholic speaker, author, and Bible teacher known around the world for making Scripture come alive. Jeff has a gift for taking big theological truths and breaking them down into practical steps that touch everyday life.As the creator of the Great Adventure Bible Study series and author of the best-selling Great Adventure Catholic Bible, Jeff has helped millions of Catholics see the Bible not as a collection of stories, but as one great story of sa...
2025-08-221h 12The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)White Smoke And Your FutureWhat can we expect from Pope Leo XIV? Jeff Cavins discusses the recent election of Pope Leo XIV, exploring the excitement and implications of his leadership. Through a series of reflective questions, Jeff encourages listeners to pray for the Pope so that he may effectively lead the Church closer to Christ.
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Every Pope must rise to the call to lay down his life for Christ and the Church.
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2025-05-1631 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)The Value of SufferingSuffering is a universal human experience that is difficult to embrace. Jeff Cavins explores how suffering can be a transformative and redemptive experience when we unite it with Christ's suffering. Drawing on Scripture verses and the teachings of St. John Paul II, Jeff provides deep insight and encouragement on how we can find deeper meaning in our suffering.
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Suffering more clears the way for grace so our souls can be transformed.
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2025-01-3128 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Becoming Jesus on the Plane (An Evangelization Story)Opportunities to evangelize can be found anywhere, even on an airplane. Jeff Cavins describes a time when he took the opportunity to share Jesus with a fellow passenger on an airplane. Jeff explains that we are never “off the clock” as evangelizers and encourages everyone to be on the lookout for opportunities to share the love of Jesus with others.
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You’re either going to go through life only studying and reading about the faith or you’re going to get out there and put this faith into practice.
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2025-01-1022 min
Catholic Theology ShowThe Bible in an Hour w/ Jeff Cavins | Ep. 119How does understanding the overarching story of Scripture deepen our faith?Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais speaks with Jeff Cavins, creator of the Great Adventure Bible Study and co-host of the incredibly popular Bible in a Year podcast with Fr. Michael Schmitz, about understanding the Bible’s overarching narrative. They discuss how the Bible Timeline helps Catholics grasp salvation history, the role of the Psalms in prayer, and how Scripture deepens faith and unites us with Christ. Perfect for anyone seeking to rediscover God’s Word and grow in their spiritual life.Resources: Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria U...
2025-01-071h 00The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Christmas Greeting from JeffMerry Christmas! Jeff shares a special Christmas message.
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2024-12-2702 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)A Life of ThankfulnessGratitude helps us shift our focus from our troubles to the blessings God has provided. Jeff Cavins reflects on the story of Jesus cleansing the ten lepers from Luke 17 and the profound lesson it teaches us about gratitude. Jeff offers us ten ways to cultivate a grateful heart, such as keeping a record of God's faithfulness, looking for blessings in the mundane, and participating fully in the Eucharist.
Gratitude doesn't change God, but it will change you.*
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2024-11-2925 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)A Tribute to My FatherThis episode is a tribute to Jeff Cavins’ late father, Robert E. Cavins, after his passing this week. Jeff reflects on his father's work ethic, faith, and family life as a devout husband and father. Robert had a profound impact on Jeff’s life and the lives of so many others.
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Everything my father did for me set the stage for the Lord to work through us.
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2024-10-1822 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)How to Cast a Fishing NetDid you know that you are in possession of a fishing net? Using Scripture, Jeff Cavins explains how each of us is in possession of a spiritual fishing net that we are called to use in pursuit of souls for Christ. Jeff also gives five points to remember when casting your net and walking with others who are seeking Christ.
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It is our responsibility to win souls for Christ.
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2024-09-1326 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Thoughts While Mowing the LawnDo you like mowing the lawn? Jeff Cavins does! In this episode, Jeff Cavins not only describes the joy he finds in mowing his lawn, but also offers some great ideas of things to think about while mowing the lawn or doing any other “humdrum” household task. Jeff claims that even the most regular tasks can be an opportunity for prayer and meditation.
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“Lead me to pastures, Lord, and graze there with me. Do not let my heart lean either to the right or to the left, but let your good Spirit guide...
2024-09-0721 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Jesus, the Master Communicator (Part 1)How did Jesus teach? What was his style? It is very important for us to understand what Jesus taught and what it means for our lives. However, as Jeff Cavins shares in this episode, it is also important for us to understand how Jesus taught. If we can understand his methods, we can do our best to share and teach the faith as he did. Jeff outlines some of the characteristics of Jesus’ teaching method in this episode.
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“I fell more in love with Jesus as I learned how he taught and comm...
2024-08-2326 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Cross That Bridge When We Get ThereIs the sign of the cross simply the intro and outro of prayer? Or, is it something more than that? Jeff Cavins discusses the importance of the sign of the cross and explains how it is, in fact, a powerful prayer. By looking through both the Old and New Testament, Jeff helps provide a deeper understanding of what it means to pray in the name of God.
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Through the sign of the cross, we acknowledge God's presence, affirm that we are sealed by the Holy Spirit, and identify ourselves as belonging to...
2024-07-1229 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Forgive and Forgiven: Dealing with StandoffsIs it challenging for you to ask for forgiveness? Perhaps, it is even more difficult to offer forgiveness. Wherever you may find yourself, both are essential when it comes to healthy and loving relationships. Jeff Cavins recounts a time in his life where he struggled to admit his need for forgiveness. He shares what he learned from that experience and offers encouragement for everyone to grow in forgiveness.
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“Forgiveness is the restoration of freedom to oneself; it is the key held in our own hand to our own prison cell.” -St. John Paul...
2024-07-0525 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Lourdes: An Invitation to HealingWhat do you know about Our Lady of Lourdes or St. Bernadette Soubirous? Jeff Cavins shares about the apparition and the visionary while on pilgrimage to Lourdes, France. He shares his own experience at the holy site and the beautiful things he has witnessed. Jeff also shares about the faith of those who seek healing from Jesus and those that encourage and support them.
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People are looking for healing…physical, emotional, and spiritual.
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2024-06-2826 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Lying Is PlasticAre you a reliable person? Are you someone that people trust to always tell the truth? Speaking the truth is incredibly important for anyone pursuing the Christian life. Jeff Cavins addresses the idea of lying being plastic. He discusses the impact of lying and the importance of speaking the truth at all times.
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“Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight” (Proverbs 12:22)
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2024-06-2130 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Why Women Carry a PurseHave you ever wondered why some women carry a purse? What is that they keep in their purse? Out of genuine curiosity, Jeff Cavins has asked these questions of some of the women in his own life. He shares what he learned from them and what it says about the nature of women.
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It is the nature of a woman to give and to love and to relate to other people.
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2024-06-1423 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Whispers of Mary (with Gayle Somers)Do you know the role that women have played throughout Salvation History? There are many stories of incredible women in the Old Testament who played a significant role in the story of salvation. Jeff Cavins is joined by Gayle Somers to discuss some of these women and how their stories foreshadow the life of Mary. Gayle Somers is the author of Whispers of Mary: What Twelve Old Testament Women Teach Us About Mary.
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Knowing some of the key women in the Old Testament can be very impactful in our understanding of Mary.
2024-06-0742 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)I Need to Make a DecisionLife is full of decisions. Each day, an individual makes countless decisions both big and small. So, is there a right way to make decisions? How can a person always be sure to make the right decision? Jeff Cavins offers his insight into good decision making by pulling from his experience and his knowledge of both Scripture and the Church’s teachings.
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Wise decision-making involves aligning with God’s will: “Not my will, but yours be done” (Luke 22:42).
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2024-05-3131 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Thinking Out of the TabernacleAre we called to “market” the faith? Or, is evangelization more about the simple and direct approach? Jeff Cavins addresses these questions and encourages all believers to start pursuing effective ministry. He warns against being clever or catchy, but to instead focus on the good news, the message of the Gospel.
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It is better to be effective in ministry than to be cute or catchy.
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2024-05-2436 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Is Your Life Too Complex?How busy is your life? How many different “priorities” are vying for your attention? Life can be incredibly complex which can distract us from the priority. Jeff Cavins addresses the problem of an overcomplicated life and offers advice on how to uncomplicate your life. He also emphasizes the importance of prioritizing God above all else.
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The answer to life’s complexities is Jesus Christ.
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2024-05-1735 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)The Triple Crown of VirtuesWhatever happened to virtue? Sometimes it can seem like our world is greatly lacking in virtue. Every person struggles to grow in virtue. It requires effort and perseverance to grow in virtue. Yes, we can pray for God to help us grow in virtue, but we must also strive for it ourselves. Jeff Cavins explains what growth in virtue looks like and he also explains some of the primary virtues.
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We hope, we walk in faith and charity guides us.
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2024-05-1039 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)7 Responses to Feeling ImprisonedHave you ever felt imprisoned? There are many types of “prisons” people may experience such as work, a relationship, and many other types. How should you respond to these “prisons”? Jeff Cavins takes a look at this from the perspective of St. Paul who did experience a real prison. In particular, Jeff takes a look at Paul’s writings to the Philippians.
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“For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and I regard them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ” (Philippians 3:8).
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2024-05-0332 min
The Bible Timeline Show (with Jeff Cavins)God’s Rescue Plan for Lost Catholics w/ Fr. Joseph Taphorn - The Bible Timeline Show w/ Jeff CavinsThe Babylonian Exile was a dark time for the Israelites. Jeff Cavins chose the color for this time period in the Bible Timeline because of the "blues" that the Jews were experiencing in exile, distant from God's presence in the Holy Temple. In this episode, Fr. Joseph Taphorn joins Jeff Cavins to explore the various ways in which modern Catholics may find themselves or their loved ones in a state of spiritual exile. Whether grappling with addiction, seeking deliverance and healing, or confronting the challenges of children straying from the Faith, Fr. Taphorn and Jeff Cavins offer timeless insights...
2024-04-2949 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Responding to UnrestDo you feel the weight of anxiety or uncertainty when you watch the news these days? How should we respond to unrest? Is there a biblical way to respond to unrest? In today’s episode, Jeff Cavins points to different examples in scripture and reminds us that the Bible is rich in ideas and rich in responses when it comes to living in difficult times.
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The same God that split the Red Sea, the same God that defeated Goliath and the Philistines with Samson, the same God that David served, is the on...
2024-04-2638 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)How I Have ChangedJeff Cavins concludes his testimonial series by sharing just how much remaining in the Church has changed and shaped his life. His hunger for truth and love for Christ continues to form the man he is today, and he invites us all to learn about the 12 different facets of the Church that have kept his heart and his life grounded in the Catholic faith.
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You are small but essential in the family of God.
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2024-04-1936 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)How I Came Back to the Catholic ChurchJeff Cavins continues to share his testimony of how he left the Catholic Church, but eventually returned. While it took a number of years, Jeff did come back to the Catholic Church. He outlines what brought him back and the types of challenges he faced along the way.
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“Always remain close to the Catholic Church, because it alone can give you true peace, since it alone possesses Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, the true Prince of Peace.” -St. Padre Pio
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2024-04-1243 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)How I Left the Catholic ChurchEvery person has a different life story, a unique faith journey. Jeff Cavins begins this three part series on his faith journey by explaining why he left the Catholic Church all those years ago. He shares about his lack of understanding and how he felt fed elsewhere. He hopes that his story will encourage others in their faith and to also share their own journey of faith.
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You have a story. Start learning how to share your story of what God has done in your life.
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2024-04-0533 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Good Suffering and FridayIs there such a thing as good suffering? On this Good Friday, Jeff Cavins discusses the real meaning of suffering and why it is important to expect suffering in life. He explains the different types of suffering and how we can suffer well so that we may be true followers of Christ.
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“Suffering is almost inseparable from man’s earthly existence.” -St. John Paul II
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2024-03-2939 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Living the Liturgical CalendarMost people live by a calendar, but what about the liturgical calendar? The Catholic Church celebrates and remembers many important people, events and seasons throughout the year. Jeff Cavins explains what some of these important days and seasons are and how we can live our lives according to the liturgical calendar.
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By following God’s calendar, we will not waste time and energy. Rather, we will be focused on his will rather than our own.
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2024-03-2229 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)A Review of the “Cabrini” MovieA new movie is coming to theaters this weekend and Jeff Cavins offers his review of it. The movie is titled “Cabrini” and tells the life story of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first United States citizen to be canonized. Jeff shares his thoughts on the movie and reflects on the life of Mother Cabrini.
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“I will go anywhere and do anything in order to communicate the love of Jesus to those who do not know Him or have forgotten Him.” -Mother Cabrini
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2024-03-0830 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Why Prison Ministry Is Life Changing (SEEK24 with Mike Gormley – Part 2)This is part 2 of a special episode of The Jeff Cavins Show recorded at the SEEK24 conference. Jeff continues his discussion with Mike “Gomer” Gormely, focusing on their powerful experiences doing prison ministry. They conclude their conversation with some practical advice on how we can make progress in the spiritual life by focusing on one goal at a time.
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The light of Christ shines in the darkest places.
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2024-03-0133 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Identity and Evangelization (SEEK24 with Mike Gormley - Part 1)This special episode of The Jeff Cavins Show was recorded at the SEEK24 conference this past January. Jeff Cavins is joined by Mike “Gomer” Gormely to discuss topics such as identity, evangelization and so much more. Enjoy the first part of this lively conversation!
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Allow the Holy Spirit to stand out in front of you. Allow him to guide a conversation and give you the words to say.
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2024-02-2327 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Eating with SinnersHow do you talk to people about Jesus? Perhaps, you have heard stories of people sharing the Gospel with others at the coffee shop, on an airplane, or some other place. How do you bring up the Gospel with a complete stranger? Jeff Cavins explains the importance of sharing the Gospel and how to start conversations with people you don’t even know.
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“Do nothing from selfishness or conceit, but in humility count others better than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests but also to the inte...
2024-02-1630 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Your Questions and My Answers (Part 1)What Bible study should I do? I finished the Bible in a Year, what’s next? Jeff, why did you leave the Church for a time? In this episode, Jeff Cavins sits down to answer your questions. The questions range from book recommendations to Scriptural questions to questions about Jeff’s personal life. Jeff answers them all!
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“I didn’t leave the Catholic Church because of doctrine. I left because I was loved out of the Church.”
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2024-02-0935 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Restoring the Bruised ReedAre you feeling down or brokenhearted? There are times in life that can be incredibly difficult. It can feel like life is beating you down. Jeff Cavins responds to this common life experience with the hope that is offered in Scripture. He reminds us that Jesus Christ does not turn his back on us and Jeff points out ways to avoid being beaten down by life.
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When you are feeling broken, allow yourself to be nourished by the grace offered in the sacraments.
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2024-02-0228 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Lying and Hiding the Truth PrudentlyIs it always wrong to lie? Why is the truth so important? Jeff Cavins addresses these questions in today’s podcast. Looking at Church teaching and Scripture, Jeff explains the harm of dishonesty, the goodness of truth, and why, at times, it is right to hide the truth.
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Truthfulness guards what should be kept private.
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2024-01-2633 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Jesus Is No OlympianZeus, Poseidon, Aphrodite...perhaps, you are familiar with these names as they are three of the twelve Olympians of Greek Mythology. During his travels to Greece, Jeff Cavins shares his thoughts on the Olympians and marks some of the major distinctions between them and the one, true God. Jeff also discusses some of the "false gods" in the culture today.
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You can count on God. He is consistent. He is present. God will not abandon you.
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2024-01-1921 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Be Specific - A Key for Spiritual Growth (Books and Sacraments)If you want to grow spiritually, you really have to focus on some specific areas and go for it. In this third and final part of a series on “Being Specific,” Jeff Cavins turns to the areas of Sacraments and books. He offers suggestions for specific areas to focus on in the sacraments. He also advises a particular way to approach reading books.
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“Confession heals, confession justifies, confession grants pardon of sin, all hope consists in confession; in confession, there is a chance for mercy.”
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2024-01-1230 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Be Specific - A Key for Spiritual Growth (Virtues and Family)How can you grow more in virtue? How can you be a better parent, spouse, or friend? Jeff Cavins shares how the practice of being specific can impact your growth in virtue and your role as a family member or friend. Using Scripture and personal wisdom, Jeff offers practical ways to get more specific.
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One of the greatest ways to love someone well is to listen to them well.
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2024-01-0521 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Be Specific - A Key for Spiritual Growth (Bible & Prayer)Are you ready to learn the fine art of being specific? Being specific is more important than you might think. How can you accomplish something if you aren’t specific? Jeff Cavins discusses how it is essential to master the art of being specific in order to accomplish spiritual growth.
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“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth” (2 Colossians 3:2)
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2023-12-2927 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Don’t Lose Your Joy (Part 2)Life has its challenges, but can we still have joy even when we are suffering? Yes! Using Scripture, Jeff Cavins explains the Christian response to challenges. He also shares how we can experience joy by bringing others to Jesus and witnessing others live a Christian life.
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The joy that the Bible talks about is a deep joy that brings great peace.
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2023-12-2226 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Don’t Lose Your Joy (Part 1)Do you have joy? Without joy, the challenges of life can seem even more difficult. Jeff Cavins gives a thorough definition of what true joy is. He shares passages from Scripture to help further our understanding of it. Jeff also encourages everyone to avoid robbers of our joy and how to pursue joy even in the midst of suffering.
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You cannot have abiding joy in your life if you are living outside of God’s commands.
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2023-12-1531 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Your God Is Too SmallIs God big or small in your life? What does it mean for God to be big in your life? Jeff Cavins addresses the fact that so many of us are facing significant challenges and sufferings in our lives. He asks us to ponder whether we make God big in our lives or if we set him aside and make him small. He encourages that if we make God big in our lives, he can help us face our problems and be a reflection of his goodness to others.
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If you don’t...
2023-12-0827 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)The Seating Arrangement at the Last SupperHave you ever wondered what the seating arrangement at the Last Supper looked like? There is plenty of artwork depicting the Last Supper, but those depictions are not always historically accurate. Jeff Cavins dives into the seating arrangement of the Last Supper and explains the significance of where each apostle was sitting.
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At Mass, we offer thanksgiving for Christ’s sacrifice.
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2023-12-0123 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Forgiving When You Don’t Feel Like ItForgiveness is difficult. For many people, it is tempting to hold onto grudges and anger they have towards others. However, Jesus tells us to do something different. In fact, he shows us. Jeff Cavins explains what Scripture tells us about forgiving others and why it is so important for us to be people who forgive.
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Jesus didn’t wait for us to change or become perfect before he died for us.
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2023-11-2437 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Marks of the True Christian (Part 2)Is it easy to live the Christian life? Definitely not! Is it worth it? Absolutely! Jeff Cavins continues his discussion on what the marks of a true Christian are. Using Scripture, Jeff points to what St. Paul used to define a Christian and explains what that might look like in our lives today.
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Evil does not overcome evil. Good overcomes evil. Be the good.
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2023-11-1730 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Marks of the True Christian (Part 1)What does it mean to be a true Christian? What do I need to do in order to live a Christian life? Jeff Cavins dives into Scripture to share twenty different commands that dictate how a Christian ought to live. Jeff emphasizes the importance of understanding the marks of a true Christian in today’s culture.
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Our words can have a lasting and significant impact on those around us. Recall this whenever you speak.
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2023-11-1021 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Important Content for Family Formation: Raising Disciples (Part 3)Faith is something that is meant to be lived more than one hour a week. As parents it is essential that we show our children what it looks like to truly live the faith at every moment. How do you do that? Jeff Cavins offers his advice on how to keep the faith alive in your family and not let it get stagnant.
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Our children need to know that they can trust in God.
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2023-10-2736 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Thoughts on Israel and GazaAfter witnessing the violence in Israel firsthand, Jeff Cavins offers his insights on the war between Israel and Hamas. Jeff acknowledges the fear and anger that people are feeling in response to these horrific events. He offers insight and advice on how we can respond like Christians.
Please be advised that in this episode, Jeff describes some of the horrific events that have taken place in Israel and Gaza. Some descriptions are graphic and may not be appropriate for young ears.
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There is something for us to do: pray and...
2023-10-2038 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Important Content for Family Formation (Part 2)Parents are the primary educators of their children. As Jeff Cavins discussed in last week’s episode, it is a parent’s responsibility to share the faith with their child and be a witness of God’s love. But what are some tangible resources that parents can use to do this? Jeff shares his ideas in today’s episode.
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If you want there to be spiritual fruit in your children’s lives, you must plant the seeds and support them as they grow.
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2023-10-1326 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Important Content for Family Formation (Part 1)Parents have a responsibility to share the faith with their children. What does this look like? How do you do it well? Jeff Cavins continues his discussion of the formation of children and parents’ role in that process. He encourages parents to live the life they want their children to live.
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Religion is not simply a subject in school. Religion is a way of living.
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2023-10-0622 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)The Role of Parents in Educating Their ChildrenParents teach their children all sorts of things, but how primal is their role as educators? How do parents and educators work together? When it comes to faith and morality, the education of children is essential work. Jeff Cavins discusses the pivotal role parents hold. He encourages them to take their role seriously and do all they can at the service of their children’s education.
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The way we live and speak is the best testimony to our faith that we can offer our children.
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2023-09-2928 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Problems: Be a First ResponderHow do you respond when a problem suddenly arises in your life? Many of us face problems in our lives that we did not plan for and did not expect. When problems do arise, it can be difficult to know what the right response is. Today, Jeff Cavins dives into this common life experience and shares wisdom from Scripture to help each of us be great first responders.
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If you find yourself responding to a problem or challenge in your life, take time to first praise God.
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2023-09-2226 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)I Got Angry at MassHave you ever gotten angry in Mass? Jeff Cavins shares in this episode about a time that he got angry in Mass. Using this story from his own life, Jeff explains what Scripture says on judging others. He encourages everyone to treat each other as God tells us to in Scripture.
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When you act on God’s word, good things do happen.
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2023-09-0824 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)5 Obstacles to GraceAre you ever frustrated due to a lack of growth in your faith? There may be many reasons for why you are struggling to grow in your faith. In this episode, Jeff Cavins focuses on five obstacles to grace that could be inhibiting your growth in faith. He offers Scripture quotations to help explain these obstacles and why it is important to overcome them.
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We can overcome sin and obstacles to grace. However, we can’t do it alone. To break free from sin involves two things: God’s power and our choi...
2023-09-0123 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Our Lady in WaitingHave you ever heard of Our Lady of Waiting? Jeff Cavins shares about this Marian devotion and explains its origin in Scripture. He encourages us to seek Mary’s intercession whenever we are facing challenges or are worried about the future.
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Mary is our mother. Not only can she pray for us, but she wants to pray for us and bring our intercessions to her Son.
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2023-08-2521 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Raising Warriors for GodHow are we supposed to prepare our children for what is out in the world? If you are on social media or pay attention to the news, you know that there are a lot of challenges you and your children will face in our world. Today, Jeff Cavins speaks honestly about the war we are in and how to prepare ourselves for it.
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The real battle is in the unseen territories.
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2023-08-1838 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)The Importance of Angels with Fr. Jon Vander PloegWhat are angels? What is their purpose? What is our relationship with angels? There are so many questions around angels and today Jeff Cavins talks with Fr. Jon Vander Ploeg to get the answers to a lot of these questions. Through this episode, you will learn more about what angels are and what angels are not.
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Sometimes where we have a lack of hope or trust in Christ, we will grow sentimental in a way that lacks truth.
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2023-07-2140 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)The Bible Has AnswersAre you looking for answers to the big questions in life? Are you looking for instructions on how to live your life? Jeff Cavins shares how so many of the answers we seek can be found in the Bible. He also gives advice on how to approach reading and learning from the Bible.
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In the Bible, God reveals his heart and his plan for all people.
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2023-07-1433 min
Eastern Oklahoma CatholicA Guide to Sharing Christ | Jeff CavinsPopular Catholic speaker and author, Jeff Cavins, shares faith tips and scripture truths to help live as a modern-day disciple of Jesus Christ.Cavins created The Bible Timeline learning system, which revolutionized Catholic Bible Study for millions. Since its introduction, Jeff has developed The Great Adventure series to help readers better understand Sacred Scripture chronologically. How do we introduce Christ to others? It may be easier than you think…In his talk, Cavins discusses how to share the Christian Faith with passion (and Kerygma) with those outside the Faith and his involvement with th...
2023-06-1259 min
Eastern Oklahoma CatholicA Guide to Sharing Christ | Jeff CavinsPopular Catholic speaker and author, Jeff Cavins, shares faith tips and scripture truths to help live as a modern-day disciple of Jesus Christ.Cavins created The Bible Timeline learning system, which revolutionized Catholic Bible Study for millions. Since its introduction, Jeff has developed The Great Adventure series to help readers better understand Sacred Scripture chronologically. How do we introduce Christ to others? It may be easier than you think…In his talk, Cavins discusses how to share the Christian Faith with passion (and Kerygma) with those outside the Faith and his involvement with th...
2023-06-1259 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Why I Came Back to the Catholic ChurchLast episode, Jeff Cavins shared why he left the Catholic Church. Today, he explains what made him return to the Catholic Church. Not only does he share the events leading up to this decision, but he also lists some of the primary theological reasons that led to his reversion.
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Your testimony can be a powerful way to speak truth into the lives of people around you.
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2023-06-0924 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Why I Left the Catholic ChurchWhat was it that made Jeff Cavins leave the Catholic Church as a young adult? Today, Jeff Cavins shares about the events and circumstances that led up to his leaving the Catholic Church. He also shares about his journey to falling in love with Scripture. Next week, be sure to tune in and hear about why Jeff returned to the Catholic Church over twenty years ago.
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"I was intrigued by their sense of community. They did everything together and I desired to have the kind of friendships I saw."
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2023-06-0226 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Children’s Books: Tools for FormationWhat tools are available to parents who want to share the faith with their children? One tool is faith-filled children’s books! Today, Jeff Cavins is joined by children’s book author Claudia McAdam. Together they discuss the benefits of faith-filled children’s books as well as Claudia’s new books: A Miracle for Micah and The Real Presence.
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If parents do not teach their children the truth and beauty of the faith and to help them fall in love with Jesus, they will not find it in the secular world.
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2023-05-1228 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)"I Love You, Jack”We all experience setbacks in our lives, and sometimes, those moments can be very lonely. Today, Jeff Cavins shares his own story and the stories of others to help us understand the love that God the Father has for each one of us and how he is always present to us.
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No matter what you’ve been through, God will never give up on you.
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2023-04-2825 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)You Are in God’s WillDid you know that each one of us is in God’s will? Not only does God have a will for your life but he also offers you an inheritance. Jeff Cavins explains what this inheritance is and what it means for your life.
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We have a hope in our hearts that is grounded in the Word of God.
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2023-04-2132 min
A Reason for HopeUnderstanding the Scriptures w/ Jeff Cavins
Understanding the Scriptures: In this episode, we hear from Jeff Cavins, popular Bible teacher, evangelist, EWTN host (Jeff was the original host of Life on the Rock), creator of the Great Adventure Bible Timeline, and co-producer of The Bible in a Year and The Catechism in the Year podcasts with Fr. Mike Schmitz and Ascension Press. We discuss Jeff’s faith journey, how his passion for the Bible eventually led him back to the Catholic Church, the incredible success of The Bible in a Year podcast, and how to hear the voice of our Heavenly Father speaking to us in...
2023-02-2055 min
CatholicVote EducationJeff Cavins: Faith, First Dates, and the Christmas Bowling BallWhat do first dates, incense, and KISS all have in common? Listen to Jeff Cavins’ conversion story on this episode of The EDIFY Podcast.EP029: Jeff CavinsIn this episode of The EDIFY Podcast, Mary sat down with her long-time friend Jeff Cavins about the surprising success of the Bible in a Year Podcast, the difference between Catholic and Protestant Bibles, and what Jeff’s favorite book of the Bible is and why. Also, hear Jeff’s story about how he came back to the faith and he and his wife’s funny first date.
2022-09-2027 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)How to Receive Criticism WellIs criticism a good thing? If so, how can we receive it well? In this episode, Jeff Cavins shares personal advice and quotations from Scripture to help you receive criticism well.
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If you want understanding and you want to acquire wisdom, you must be open to criticism.
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2022-07-0836 min
Pints With AquinasSuffering, The Bible Timeline, and The Meaning of Life (Jeff Cavins) | Ep. 343I got to chat with Jeff Cavins of "Bible in a Year with Fr Mike Schmitz,' "Life on the Rock," "The Great Adventure Bible Timeline," and "The Jeff Cavins Show" In addition to being one of the greats, Jeff is a great conversationalist and an all-around good guy. This will definitely be one to tune in to. Join Us on Locals (before we get banned on YT): https://mattfradd.locals.com/ Hallow (Three Months FREE!): https://hallow.com/mattfradd Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/matt Pilgrimage to Israel with Jeff: https://www.jeffcavins...
2022-05-172h 35
Pints With AquinasSuffering, The Bible Timeline, and The Meaning of Life (Jeff Cavins) | Ep. 343I got to chat with Jeff Cavins of "Bible in a Year with Fr Mike Schmitz,' "Life on the Rock," "The Great Adventure Bible Timeline," and "The Jeff Cavins Show" In addition to being one of the greats, Jeff is a great conversationalist and an all-around good guy. This will definitely be one to tune in to. Join Us on Locals (before we get banned on YT): https://mattfradd.locals.com/ Hallow (Three Months FREE!): https://hallow.com/mattfradd Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/matt Pilgrimage to Israel with Jeff: https://www...
2022-05-172h 34
Strange CatholicsSpecial Guest Jeff Cavins Part 2This is part 2 of a two part amazing interview that we had with Jeff Cavins
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Creator of the Great Adventure Series
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Daily on the Hallow App with Jonathan Roumie
Download Hallow and listen to Daily Gospel Reflections from Jeff Cavins. Each reflection is paired with the Daily Gospel reading from Jonathan Roumie.
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2022-04-0441 minStrange CatholicsSpecial Guest Jeff Cavins Part 1This is part 1 of a two part amazing interview that we had with Jeff Cavins
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Creator of the Great Adventure Series
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Daily reflections on the Hallow App with Jonathan Roumie
Download Hallow and listen to Daily Gospel Reflections from Jeff Cavins. Each reflection is paired with the Daily Gospel reading from Jonathan Roumie.
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2022-03-2848 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Activated Disciple Series Part 3: Who Is Choosing Whom?Who chooses whom? In this third part of the Activated Disciple series, Jeff Cavins explains how God chose us first and how we are called to respond.
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The vocation of every Christian is to imitate God.
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2022-03-1830 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Activated Disciple Series Part 2: Imitating GodWhen you imagine what a disciple should look like, what do you see? In this second part of the Activated Disciple series, Jeff Cavins discusses the importance of imitating Christ in order to be a disciple.
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God does not ask us to change and then abandon us. He remains with us.
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2022-03-1129 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Living the Good LifeWhat does it mean to live the good life? Jeff Cavins describes what it really means to live the good life and gives twelve aspects of living it. He also identifies the barriers we might face in our pursuit of the good life.
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A key to living the good life is to daily do the will of God.
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2022-02-0436 min
The Joyful Catholic Leaders ShowEp. 4: Leadership and discipleship ft. Jeff CavinsRenowned catechist Jeff Cavins, an instructor at The Saint Paul Seminary, shares his insights on what makes an effective Catholic leader, what makes a true disciple, and how the two are related. The co-creator of the Bible in a Year podcast also shares his story of falling away from the Catholic faith, only to return and become one of the Church’s most popular lay evangelists.
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2022-02-0458 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Recognizing Core Wounds and How to HealJeff gives an overview of the four types of core wounds. He explains the lies that we believe, how they impact our relationships and behaviors, and concludes with a few simple steps we can take to start the healing process.
Disclaimer: Jeff Cavins is not a psychologist, but shares these observations on suffering based on his time serving and helping people during his years as a pastor. These are general observations on the symptoms of suffering and basic recommendations for ways to begin healing.
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When suffering from a core...
2022-01-2130 min
Catholic ExchangeThe Bible as a Great Adventure (Jeff Cavins, author & teacher)Today we welcome Jeff Cavins, whose love of Scripture brought him back to the Catholic Church. Jeff Cavins is the creator of the celebrated Great Adventure® Bible Timeline study series which has empowered generations of Catholics to understand the Bible’s central “story of salvation.” Jeff has been a leading Catholic evangelist, author, and podcast host for decades, and is particularly well known having hosted EWTN’s “Life on the Rock” TV show for six years. Jeff’s best-selling books and Bible studies include The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation, Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible, Jesus: The Way...
2021-09-2326 min
Outside The ChapelScripture With Jeff CavinsIn this bonus episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast, join Fr Rob as he chats with special guest and Catholic biblical scholar Jeff Cavins. They talk about Jeff's story and his love of Scripture, the relationship that Catholics have with the Word of God and how the Bible In A Year podcast with Fr Mike Schmitz came to be. Enjoy!Jeff Cavins Website: https://www.jeffcavins.comGreat Adventure Bible: https://ascensionpress.com/products/the-great-adventure-catholic-bibleBible In A Year Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bible-in-a-year-with-fr-mike-schmitz/id1539568321Support the show
2021-09-1931 min
A Dram with FriendsA Dram with Jeff CavinsJeff Cavins tells us about the man, the myth and the legend. From ordained minister in a charismatic church to a Catholic Bible Scholar. Hear about the activated disciple, his challenge to all Catholics and how evangelization can happen on any motorcycle. Jeff Cavins has an answer to the racial conflict in our society and the wicked that surround us pervert justice. You must hear the advice Jeff gives to his 18-year-old self. If you’re a young man, it will change your life.
2021-01-0330 min
EquipCastStep Out of the Boat (Jeff Cavins Part 2)I experienced a second conversion when I was a FOCUS missionary. I loved making friends and developing a relationship. And I loved the more catechetical moments where I was able to teach someone about the faith or teach them how to pray the rosary, but talking about Jesus and what he had done for my life…that made me uncomfortable because it didn’t fit with the culture I was trying to reach. However, I was convicted by the writings of JPII when he says that the proclamation of Jesus Christ and the salvation that he offers all people is t...
2020-08-1832 min
EquipCastThe Activated Disciple (Jeff Cavins Part 1)I had the privilege of sitting down with Jeff Cavins to talk about his latest book, the Activated Disciple. And while he shared so many important truths, I feel like he really shared a bit of himself. Every insight comes with a story from his own life. Continue the conversations with us as we talk about everything from his conversion story to having a posse of saints.Special Guests: Jeff Cavins and Jen Moser.
2020-08-1150 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Slow FaithGrowing in faith is difficult in our fast-paced, distraction-heavy lives. Jeff Cavins slows things down to help us focus on prayer and Jesus.
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“The pace of a disciple is not hurried. As we look at the saints, we see people who spent a lot of time with Jesus.”
Ways We Can Slow Down Our Lives
Prayer
Read the Bible and learn about the Story of Salvation
Read the Catechism of the Catholic Church
Take some time to relax and sit in the presence of the Lord
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2019-10-0430 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Bringing Your Children to Jesus!Developing a strong relationship with Jesus is so important to the spiritual life, and bringing children to Jesus is the main goal of Catholic parents.
Jeff connects Scripture passages from Genesis, Deuteronomy, and Proverbs that deal with parenting and setting a good example for our kids, and give practical advice on how to bring children to Jesus.
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“Parents have such a significant role in bringing their kids to Jesus. Nobody else can take up that role.” _
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2019-09-2735 min
The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Updates from Jeff: Upcoming Events, An Epic Motorcycle Trip, and the North American MartyrsJeff shares exciting news about three upcoming Great Adventure events, recounts his incredible two-week long motorcycle trip with a group of Catholic men, and shares a brief reflection about his visit to the Shrine of the North American Martyrs. Support The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)
2019-08-2318 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)What To Do About Bedwetting (and Other Personal Embarrassments)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.
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“What we perceive as some kind of stigma or impediment does n...
2019-06-1430 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Parents, Write in Your BibleIf you are a parent, grandparent, godparent, or spiritual parent, one of the best gifts you can give is a Bible. But not just any Bible, your Bible. The one where you’ve underlined verses, written notes in the margins, and added your prayers in the open spaces.
Start writing in your Bible with the specific intention of giving it to your son or daughter. It’s a beautiful way to share your spiritual life with your children and they will cherish it for life.
Jeff goes over some practical tips on how to mark up y...
2019-06-0732 min
Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)Be My Guest: Jeff Cavins, Activated Discipleship, and Catholic SwagFr. Josh interviews Jeff Cavins on his new book, The Activated Disciple, and how to be a true disciple of Christ. They also discuss Jeff’s journey to the Catholic Faith, being a fan of Jesus versus being a follower of Jesus, cultivating a real relationship with the person of Jesus Christ, and how to share the gospel with others.
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_If someone is around me for a week, and they have to ask, “Are you a Christian?” I’ve got a serious problem … If the love of our life is Jesus, let’s act like i...
2019-03-1242 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)A Strategy for LentStick to the three pillars of Lent for the full forty days with this strategy from Jeff Cavins.
We hear about fasting, almsgiving, and prayer so often during Lent that the words can become bland and lose meaning.
But these practices are not arbitrary measures designed to make us miserable for forty days. They are spiritual disciplines specifically aimed at three areas of weakness in our souls. They help us overcome sin and become more like Jesus.
Jeff compares biblical figures from Genesis and 1 John to Jesus’ example in the Gospel of Matthew. He...
2019-03-0834 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)The Shape of Your Day (Episode 100!)The morning is a pivotal moment that forms the shape of your day. Unfortunately for many of us, we wake up and find ourselves in the same loop we have been in for so many years.
You desire more, but how is this possible in the midst of a busy life?
Today Jeff explains how a true disciple not only believes, but listens, reflects, and acts on the Word of God. If you want to change the shape of your day, change the shape of your morning...that’s where it all begins.
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2019-02-0131 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Enter to Win! The Jeff Cavins Show Turns 100Next week is The Jeff Cavins Show’s 100th episode and we want to do something to celebrate!
We will be giving away three signed copies of various books Jeff has written: The Activated Disciple, Walking with God, and My Life on the Rock.
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2019-01-2506 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Falling in Love with Jesus!When it comes to falling in love with Jesus, we must remember that God has chosen us first. To love Jesus is to respond to that a call. Today, Jeff talks about how we can embrace this invitation, fall in love with Jesus, and then share this good news with others.
"As the Bride of Christ dressed in white, catechumens will enter into the purity of the Lamb of God himself, and partake of the marriage feast of the lamb."
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2018-11-1630 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)3 Keys to Rebuild a Shattered Life!It feels like your life is shattered and you don’t know how to rebuild it from the rubble. Does this sound like you?
This feeling can happen to anyone at anytime. Whether it’s triggered by a catastrophic event or creeps in like a slow leak, we can take heart in knowing that we’re not alone. In fact, there are a lot of biblical stories where lives were shattered, and rebuilt.
Jeff walks us through the exile of the Israelites to Babylon. They lived shattered lives as captives for seventy years until, “God stirred...
2018-11-0228 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Becoming Dust Jackets for Truth: The Art of Storytelling!Mastering the art of storytelling is an extremely effective way to spread truth.
Spoiler alert! Jeff talks about the popular dystopian book, Fahrenheit 451. In it, scholars who memorize books in the hopes that they will be written down again call themselves “dust jackets for books”.
We too, are “dust jackets for books”, especially when it comes to the Bible. We are responsible for remembering important parts of the Bible so that we can share them with others, especially our kids and grandkids.
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2018-10-1922 minThe Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)Discovering God in Ordinary PlacesThis week Jeff talks about how royalty is in your presence, but you have to discover God in ordinary places. To develop eyes that see God in our everyday activities, start by keeping a journal of the ways God intervenes in your everyday life.
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2018-10-1225 min
Over the Counter PodcastEpisode #34 - Jeff Cavins"If I was strapped to a bull, I'd be a Christian too." -Jeff Cavins
Mark and Andrew interview Jeff Cavins, who is well-known in the Catholic world for his Great Adventure Bible Timeline, his books, his pilgrimages and his work in Catholic media. But, of course, in classic Over the Counter style, the interview focuses on Jeff's other interests: tea, bull-riding, Harley Davidsons, Macintosh geekdom, Jeff's early participation in the Internet, HyperCard, UFC, and the perfect cup of coffee.
You can find Jeff's stuff at jeffcavins.com
2015-04-2730 min