The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)

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 thejeffcavi...

What does it mean to stand on God’s word? All of us have something to pray for and face many challenges. Jeff shares the importance of walking in faith and praying with the Word of God. Snippet from the Show In the Word of God, we can find the heart of the Father and his plan for us. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com . Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscr...

Is it important to memorize Scripture? Many of us are aware of how important it is to read and pray with Scripture. However, is it also important to memorize it? Today, Jeff shares the reasons for why he thinks it is important and beneficial to memorize the Word of God. Snippet from the Show Let the Word of God dwell richly within you. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascen...

What is the greatest commandment? In Scripture, Jesus answers this question. In this episode, Jeff helps us to understand this Scripture and what it means to love Jesus by loving our neighbor Snippet from the Show If we want to truly love God with everything we have, we must look for opportunities to love our neighbor and act on those opportunities. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffca...

What are some of the things wives want from their husbands? Relying on his own experience as a husband of 44 years, Jeff shares some of what he has learned on how to be a good and loving husband. He also shares passages from Scripture to offer better understanding and encouragement. Snippet from the Show “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her.”...

Are you looking for ways to deal with the stress and busyness of every day life? Jeff shares some of the common struggles people face that can distract them from what is most important. He shares an idea for how to maintain peace and bring focus back to your relationship with the Lord. Snippet from the Show Focus on the good that God has done in your life. Email us with comments or questions at th...

Are you ready to let God do deep work in your heart? There are so many distractions and so many things that keep us busy in life. All of this can make it very difficult to enter more deeply into prayer, into conversation with God. Today, Jeff shares from his own experience and explains why it is so important to find time for God. Snippet from the Show If you have a hunger to know God, you have to...

Is the Catechism important? What role does it play in our lives as Christians? Jeff is here to answer those questions about the Catechism and help you to understand what the Catechism really is. Snippet from the Show "The Catechism was not written to please you. It will not make life easy for you because it demands of you a new life." -Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Email us with comments or questions...

What is the ideal man? What is the ideal woman? Rather than offer his opinion, Jeff shares what Scripture has to say about the ideal man and woman. Hopefully, these words from Scripture will help you or someone you know find the one who will help them get to Heaven. Snippet from the Show There is no ideal greater than Heaven. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress....

As we come to the end of 2022, Jeff shares some words of encouragement for the beginning of 2023. 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!

After a profound encounter with a complete stranger, Jeff has a special Christmas message to share. Snippet from the Show Keep your eyes open for all of the opportunities God gives us to love. 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/t...

What do you want for Christmas? During this time of year, there is a lot of emphasis on what we want. However, not many people know what it is in life that will truly make us happy and what we really need. Jeff shares that the answer to what we want and need can be found in God. Snippet from the Show Jesus is the true gift that we receive at Christmas. Email us with comments or questions at thejef...

As we draw near to the end of this year, Jeff guides us through a practical examen prayer to help us reflect on the blessings we've received this past year and identify the areas of growth for the new year. Snippet from the Show "Jesus, show me what you want me to see" Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com . Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get Jef...

These days, the personal investment with small businesses is often overlooked for expedited shipping and brand status. In today’s episode, we’re invited to an interview with Jeff and OréMoose Founder & CEO David Kruse to find out how to support smaller apostolates who work, not just to make a living, but who strive to bless the body of Christ. Snippet from the Show During the times of Jesus, a...

Can we be joyful and envious at the same time? The holiday season hopes to bring joy, but we can also find ourselves pained with envy, not wanting others to be blessed in the ways God has blessed them. In this week’s episode, Jeff gives us several ways to overcome envy and celebrate the freedom that Christ came for us to have. Snippet from the Show Replace the envious thoughts in your head by pray...

To support Ascension’s free media, please click here! To find out more about how your gift will be used, please click here! ! What do we do in the midst of chaos? How do we handle the daily anxiety that life tries to throw at us on so many different levels? This week, Jeff reminds us that even though life is hard and sometimes we can’t figure it out, the Word of God has the answers to help us walk...

Is it possible that we give too much credence to politics and our political leaders? In today’s episode, Jeff helps us as Catholic Christians to navigate through the election outcomes. We might be willing to engage in a political debate with our cousin or with our sister or someone at work. But how many Catholics are willing to bring up the Good News of the Gospel and share it with their oppo...

“Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” We don't need to bring unforgiveness into the holiday season. In today's episode Jeff draws attention to the areas of life where forgiveness may be necessary, and encourages us to allow the forgiveness of God to begin healing these wounds. Snippet from the Show Once we have begun healing through forgiving...

For the times we’re going through right now, Pope John Paul II had a message and has a message that still deeply reverberates in hearts today. In this episode Jeff takes us through four of his favorite writings that have significantly impacted his heart and his life and his conversion to the faith! Snippet from the Show My prayer is that everyone of my friends with me here today, in one year from...

Do you ever feel alone in your battles? In this episode, Jeff encourages us and reminds us that we’re not alone when we have the Word, those around us, and the armor God has given us! In this second part of this mini-series we learn about the final pieces of our God-issued battle attire: the shoes of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit. Snippet from the...

We are in the midst of battle: but have we forgotten that the battle has already been won? In this episode Jeff walks us through Ephesians 6:10-17, where St. Paul invites us to "put on the armor of God", that we may walk in the victory Jesus has gained for us. Snippet from the Show Stand firm, and hold your ground. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com . Text...

What sort of responsibility do lay people have when it comes to evangelization? This week, Jeff continues his deep dive into the role of lay people in the Church. Jeff shares with us the wisdom of St. John Paul II from his document Christifideles Laici. Snippet from the Show “Be holy as I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:16) Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com . Text “j...

How are lay people called to serve the Lord? In this episode, Jeff dives into answering this question by walking through some of the wisdom from St. John Paul II’s document Christifideles Laici. Snippet from the Show We are all called to work in the Lord’s vineyard. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com . Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get Jeff’s...

Did you know that you have access to all the tools you need to live the Catholic faith? God has given us everything we need in order to follow him. In today’s show, Jeff continues his examination of the tools we have been given to live our Catholic faith. Snippet from the Show We have all the tools we need in order to live our Catholic faith, but sometimes we forget about them. Email us with comme...

What are some of the best tools for a Catholic to have as they strive for sainthood? In today’s episode, Jeff shares about the Catholic Swiss Army Knife. He explains what some of the essential, everyday tools are for a disciple. Snippet from the Show There is something about going to confession and hearing the voice of Christ through the priest saying “I forgive you.” Email us with comments or que...