The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)

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. Snippet from the Show Our words can have a lasting and significant impact on those around us...

Is your faith a part of your everyday life? Does it inform every part of your life? As Jeff continues his discussion of family formation, he emphasizes the importance of bringing faith into every part of your life. Truth faith is not meant for just one hour on Sundays. Jeff uses Scripture, Church documents, and other resources to explain why it is so important to bring faith into everything you do...

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. Snippet from the Show Our children need to know that they can trust in God. Email us with...

After 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 Israe...

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. Snippet from the Show If you want there to be spiritual fruit in your children’s lives...

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. Snippet from the Show Religion is not simply a subject in school. Religion is a way of living. Email us wit...

Parents 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. Snippet from t...

How 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. Snippet from the Show If you find yo...

In this special episode, Jeff shares with us the first episode of The Bible Timeline Show available on the Bible In a Year YouTube channel. In this inaugural episode, Jeff is joined by Fr. Mike Schmitz, priest, speaker, and host of The Bible in a Year. Together, they discuss the reality and impact of God's Word—both in their own lives, and in the lives of those who have walked with them. Snippet f...

Have 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. Snippet from the Show When you act on God’s word, good things do happen. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavin...

Are 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. Snippet from the Show We can overcome sin and...

Have 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. Snippet from the Show 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. Email us with comme...

How 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. Snippet from the Show The real battle is in the unseen territories. Email us with c...

Do you want to hear a priest speak from his heart? In this episode, Jeff shares the final homily of Fr. Mark Beard who recently passed after a tragic car accident. Although unaware that the end of his life was near, Fr. Beard’s homily was filled with truth and came straight from his heart. He encouraged his congregation to get off the fence and make a choice: God or not God. Snippet from the Show...

Do you ever experience loneliness? Many of us have felt lonely at some point in our lives, and today, Jeff speaks on the feeling of loneliness. He offers guidance and encouragement on what to do when we feel alone. Snippet from the Show If you feel like you are in a lonely and deserted place, God will meet you in that place. He will love you in that place. Email us with comments or questions at th...

Can a demon read my mind? Should I be afraid of the devil? When it comes to the demonic, there can be a lot of confusion and misinformation. So, what is true about the demonic? Jeff is joined by Fr. Jon Vander Ploeg to discuss this. They offer encouragement and wisdom on how to battle the demonic and how to create strong barriers against it. Snippet from the Show I do not have to be afraid if I am...

What 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. Snippet from the Show Sometimes where we have a lack of hope or trust in Christ, we will...

Are 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. Snippet from the Show In the Bible, God reveals his heart and his plan for all people. Email us with comments or questions at...

How do we keep our children close to God? So many of us fear that our kids will lose their faith. Others are suffering because their children have left the Church. Today, Jeff addresses this issue and also welcomes a very special guest named Teddy. Teddy shares how his faith has been inspired and how his love for Jesus continues to grow. Snippet from the Show In order to raise saints, we too must...

Are you looking for a tool to help you go even deeper in your study of the Bible and the Catechism? Today, Jeff shares about the brand new Ascension App. He explains the different functions of the app that help you to see the connections between Scripture and Tradition and so much more. Snippet from the Show The goal is to grow in our knowledge of Jesus Christ. Email us with comments or questions...

Have you ever had your heart crushed? Perhaps, you are currently experiencing heartbreak or know someone who is. Today, Jeff shares a story of walking with someone who was experiencing heartbreak. He offers encouragement to everyone to persevere and trust that God has a plan for your life. Snippet from the Show God will never leave you, deceive you, or stop loving you. Email us with comments or qu...

What is the role of a father? How can fathers rise up to the challenges of the world? Today, Jeff offers encouragement and advice for all fathers. He shares stories from his own life as a father and as a son to emphasize the importance of fatherhood. Snippet from the Show A father’s blessing gives firm family roots. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com . Text...

Last 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. Snippet from the Show Your testimony can be a powerful way to speak truth into the lives of people around you. Email us wi...

What 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. Snippet from the Show "I was intrigu...

What does it mean to have a “hardened heart”? This phrase is used a number of times in Scripture, and today, Jeff explains what it means. He also describes what can cause our own hearts to harden and what we can do to avoid those things. Snippet from the Show When we face trials in life, we have the choice to either turn to the Lord or turn away from him. Email us with comments or questions at the...