The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)

We all have many choices to make in these times, whether at work or at home. We need wisdom in our life to make the right decisions. Jeff explains the differences between knowledge, wisdom, and understanding and why acting on principle rather than preference is how to align our decisions with God's will. He then concludes with four steps to help you make the right decisions. Snippet from the Show...

How has God blessed you this year? In today's brief Thanksgiving episode, Jeff invites us to reflect on the greatness and generosity of God the Father and encourages us to live in constant thanksgiving for all the ways he provides for us. Snippet from the Show "God is the Father Almighty, whose fatherhood and power shed light on one another: God reveals his fatherly omnipotence by the way he takes...

Unforgiveness is one of the biggest stumbling blocks in our walk with the Lord. Jeff uses the parable of the unforgiving servant to share with us how unforgiveness hardens our hearts, immobilizes us spiritually, and prevents us from appreciating God’s mercy with our own brokenness. Snippet from the Show There is a relationship between us being forgiven and us forgiving others. If you struggle with...

Jesus tells us to pray, fast, and give alms in secret because the Father who sees in secret will repay us. Jeff expands on this fascinating teaching and invites us to think about our secret places where we meet God and encounter his love. Snippet from the Show "Your Father who sees in secret will repay you."- Matthew 6:4 Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com ....

Are you willing to give every part of your life to Christ? Jeff invites us to reflect on our commitment to Christ and encourages us to not be afraid to be all in for Christ, for when we give everything to him, we experience true happiness. Snippet from the Show "Jesus asks for a total, radical, all in dedication to him. He asks us to give every aspect of our lives to him because he gave every aspe...

In today's society it can be so tempting to compare ourselves with others and to feel insecure. Jeff offers us various Scripture verses that help us find our confidence in the Lord, and reminds us that the only person we need to compare ourselves with is Jesus Christ. Snippet from the Show Conversion is not about being a better version of yourself, it’s about becoming like Jesus Christ. Email us w...

Have you ever come across a wise insight in your reading or prayer but had no way of remembering it? Jeff shares with us today a practical tool help us capture powerful insights so that we can can hold on to wisdom and truth, and also pass them down to future generations. Snippet from the Show We have to recover the art of gathering wisdom and passing it down to future generations. Email us with c...

Do you ever feel like you’re different from everyone else? Today, Jeff invites us to marvel at the reality that each person is unrepeatable and a unique masterpiece of God’s creativity and love. Snippet from the Show “God has the ability to create billions of people and no two are the same.” Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com . Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 t...

Jeff continues walking us through more of Jesus' parables today, and invites us to reflect on the ways Jesus is challenging us to listen more closely to the Word of God, and to let it shape the way we treat others. Snippet from the Show How often do you hear the Word of God without letting it take root in your heart? Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com . Tex...

Did you know that Jesus is constantly sharing stories about you through his parables? Today, Jeff walks us through various parables and challenges us find ourselves in those stories and reflect how Jesus is calling us to grow in our relationship with him. Snippet from the Show Who are you in the parables? The prodigal son or daughter, the unforgiving servant, or the good samaritan? The parables ar...

It’s good to have faith, but you need to have the work to back it up. Today, Jeff explains why it’s so important to pair our faith with works, giving several examples from the Bible and the Catechism. Snippet from the Show “Entrust yourself to him.” Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com . Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get Jeff’s shownotes delive...

Do you find yourself complaining often? In this two-part episode, Jeff shares some passages from the Old Testament about complaining, and relates our frustrations with the frustrations of the Israelites in the wilderness. Snippet from the Show “When people complain and whine, they may be expressing a thirst for God they’re not yet aware of.” Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow...

Do you find yourself complaining often? In this two-part episode, Jeff shares some passages from the Old Testament about complaining, and relates our frustrations with the frustrations of the Israelites in the wilderness. Snippet from the Show “God thirsts that we would thirst for Him.” - St. Augustine Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com . Text “jeffcavins”...

When was the last time you asked yourself, “Am I satisfied with God”? Today, Jeff addresses this question, and encourages us to examine our relationship with Christ daily through scripture and doctrine. Snippet from the Show “God thirsts that you would thirst for him.” - St. Augustine Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com . Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subsc...

Are you offended easily? Today, Jeff explains why it’s important to not let our emotions get the best of us, and how being easily offended could interfere with our relationship with God. Snippet from the Show “Unforgiveness and being offended are carefully laid traps of the enemy.” Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com . Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscrib...

What is it that you're truly longing for? Today, Jeff explains why the things we want can’t be found in material things, and shares some resources on finding the true source of our desires. Snippet from the Show “Our capacity for grandeur and satisfaction is too big to stop with the things of this world.” Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com . Text “jeffcavin...

So just how dangerous can tarot cards, ouija boards, and astrology really be? Today, Jeff discusses the Christian view of occult powers, and shares passages from the Bible and Catechism explaining their sinful nature. Snippet from the Show “Satan is a liar, and if we go to places outside the kingdom of God, putting our trust in these things, you will get answers, but they’re lies.” Email us with c...

What should you do if you’re invited to a Protestant Bible study? Jeff reminds us of the characteristics of a good Bible study, and also offers us seven things to keep in mind for a Catholic who attends a Protestant Bible study. Snippet from the Show “The goal of Bible study is to gain an understanding of the heart of God and His plan, not to win a theological battle.” Email us with comments or qu...

Do you and your fiance have a plan for your engagement? Today, Jeff shares some advice for engaged couples preparing for marriage, drawing from his own experience with his wife Emily. Snippet from the Show “The Bible is key to engaged couples, because it’s in salvation history that you will learn about the heart of your heavenly Father, and his plan for your life.” Email us with comments or questi...

How many of the foundations in your life can you be sure will last forever? Today, Jeff explains how we can root ourselves in the foundation of Jesus Christ, and the wonderful effect it will have in our lives. Snippet from the Show “Is your life really built in Jesus Christ?” Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com . Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and...

There are two types of makeup: the kind we wear on our face and the kind we wear in our speech. Today, Jeff expresses the importance of avoiding false forms of speaking, especially as Christians. Snippet from the Show “Let your yes be yes and your no be no, that you may not fall under condemnation.” - James 5:12 Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com . Text “je...

Do you ever feel like you don’t have what it takes to do God’s will? Today, Jeff shares some scripture verses that show God’s provision in our lives, and how he can do great things with little gestures of faith. Snippet from the Show “Jesus called you to be his disciple, and he made that decision knowing that whatever you brought to the table, he could use.” Email us with comments or questions at...

Do your children know your story? Today, Jeff encourages parents to be vulnerable with their children and share their struggles, humiliations, and fears of their childhood. Vulnerability builds bridges of trust and gives children the freedom to also share their experience with their parents, knowing that they are loved in their brokenness. Snippet from the Show Vulnerability builds bridges of trus...

Are we able to forgive those who have hurt our loved ones? Today, Jeff gives some words of encouragement regarding forgiveness, especially when people have hurt those closest to us. Snippet from the Show “I have said this to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” - John 16:33 Email us with comments or questions at th...

Is there a benefit to suffering? What’s the point? Today, Jeff explains the purpose of suffering and shares some ways we can use it to not only grow closer to Christ but to help our loved ones do the same. Snippet from the Show “Suffering is almost inseparable from man’s earthly existence.” - St. Pope John Paul II (Salvifici Doloris) Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensi...