The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)

We are all called to be evangelists, so what is holding you back? In this episode, Jeff addresses some of the common reasons people use to avoid evangelization. He offers Scripture and advice on how to overcome fears and hurdles to evangelization. Snippet from the Show God’s power is demonstrated in our weakness. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com . Text “j...

Where do you go for healing and comfort? In our world today, there are many ways that someone might try to dull their pain or feel good about themselves. However, in today’s episode, Jeff shares about the one true source for healing and strength. Snippet from the Show Seek Christ. Turn to the Lord in the Eucharist. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com . Text...

What do you think are some of the big reasons for people’s unhappiness? In this episode, Jeff walks through a series of questions to help you discover what is most important to you and help you discover one of the main sources of happiness in life. Snippet from the Show Good relationships keep us happier and healthier. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com . T...

Is crying a good thing? In this episode, Jeff explains the different types of tears and how crying can be very good for us. He shares what Scripture, saints, and popes have taught us about tears. Snippet from the Show Tears are a gift. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com . Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get Jeff’s shownotes delivered straight t...

What should our attitude be in the wake of the ruling that has overturned Roe v. Wade? Abortion is a polarizing issue for many and can cause tension in families and friendships. In the wake of this ruling, Jeff offers some points to ponder that could help you navigate these relationships. Snippet from the Show Demonstrate the peace and love of Christ. Email us with comments or questions at thejeff...

Is there an answer to suffering? We all experience suffering in different forms and to varying degrees. So, how do we respond to it? What does it mean? In this episode, Jeff dives into the answers for some of the big questions around suffering. Snippet from the Show The answering to your suffering is found in Jesus’ suffering Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress....

In the 1980s, Jeff helped smuggle Bibles into the Soviet Union. In this episode, Jeff shares about that experience and the incredible people he met there who had such great faith and such great dependence on God that their witness still impacts his life today. Snippet from the Show “I encountered people who gave so much even though they had so little.” Email us with comments or questions at thejef...

It can be difficult to receive criticism well, but what about offering criticism? This can be just as difficult! Jeff shares some advice and encouragement on how to give criticism well. Snippet from the Show There is a difference between judging and correcting. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com . Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get Jeff’s show...

How do we live in these times? We are called to something so contrary to what the culture offers. In this episode, Jeff expounds on what makes the call of Christ so contrary. He explains how we need to “wake up!” Snippet from the Show Let your words and deeds cry out “I have encountered the Lord!” Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com . Text “jeffcavins” to 33...

Is 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. Snippet from the Show If you want understanding and you want to acquire wisdom, you must be open to criticism. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com . Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to...

Do bumper stickers say a lot about a person? Bumper stickers on your car could say a lot about what you believe and what is important to you. In this episode, Jeff ponders, “If people in the 1st century would have had stickers on their donkeys, what would some of those have said?” Snippet from the Show Be doers of the Word and not just hearers. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinss...

Have you ever experienced going from a high in your life to a low? Many of us have, and today, Jeff shares the story of Elijah to give us important reminders for when we experience such moments in our own lives. Snippet from the Show Hearts change when the good news of the Gospel is shared with them. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com . Text “jeffcavins” to...

Is it a sin to get a tattoo? In today’s episode, Jeff responds to this very common and sometimes controversial question. Jeff offers Scriptural references, Church teaching, and great points to ponder concerning the topic of tattoos. Snippet from the Show Tattoo your heart with the love of Christ. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com . Text “jeffcavins” to 33-...

Curious to know how Jeff takes notes? Continuing his discussion on the art of learning, Jeff shares his method of taking notes and what he has learned about note taking over the years. Snippet from the Show Doing anything of value takes time. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com . Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get Jeff’s shownotes delivered str...

Are we losing the ability to learn and think deeply? Jeff explores this question and points out the incredible need for people to think, learn, and read more deeply. Jeff also offers an idea to help your family and community think more deeply. Snippet from the Show We need deep thinking, deep reading, and deep meditation to come to know the things of God. Email us with comments or questions at the...

What does it mean for the Church to be united "on earth as it is in Heaven?" In this episode, Jeff and guest Fr. Josh Johnson respond to this question and dive into a conversation centered around race and discipleship. Snippet from the Show If we have the blessing to be proximate to Jesus in the Eucharist, how can we not be inspired to invite everyone we know to meet Him as well? Email us with com...

Do you want to know how to become rich? It seems as though most people have an innate desire to seek material wealth. However, in today’s episode, Jeff shares how to find true wealth that lasts. Snippet from the Show Give, be generous, and enjoy the love of God. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com . Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get Jeff’s sho...

Is truth something that we each get to decide for ourselves? In this episode, Jeff explains the difference between valuing the individual and the radical individualism that is so prevalent in our world today. Snippet from the Show The individual matters and has inestimable value. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com . Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe...

Do you struggle with worry? Life is full of reasons to worry and opportunities to lose our peace. In this episode, Jeff speaks with author Melissa Overmyer to talk about her new book and the recipe to combat worry. Snippet from the Show God is all powerful and nothing is beyond his ability to heal and transform and renew. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com...

Do you struggle with knowledge hoarding? There is so much information to consume but so often that knowledge is rarely put into action. Jeff offers three steps to help you take the knowledge you have and put it into action. Snippet from the Show Knowledge is not meant to gather dust. It is meant to be put into action. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com . Te...

As the Activated Disciple series comes to a close, Jeff recaps our journey over the last couple of weeks and offers us some next steps in our personal discipleship with the Lord. Snippet from the Show Imitation is the foundation of discipleship. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com . Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get Jeff’s shownotes delivered...

What does it mean to be covered in the dust of your rabbi? In this episode, Jeff explains this historic phrase and reveals how as activated disciples, we must conform our lives to Christ. We are called to participate in the life of Christ. Snippet from the Show An activated disciple must conform their life to the life of Christ. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpre...

How do we proclaim the Gospel to others? Jeff shares the seven points of the Gospel that every evangelist should know, common excuses we make up for not sharing the Gospel, and the simple way we can double our parish size in just five years. Snippet from the Show Evangelization always begins with proclaiming how the Lord changed your own life. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinssh...

If Jesus asked you to follow him today, would tomorrow be any different than yesterday? Jeff discusses some the disciplines of a disciple and reveals their importance in the life of a follower of Christ. Snippet from the Show If you want to know what Jesus prayed about, look at what he did. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com . Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to...

How does someone come into the Church? Jeff outlines the process of a person coming into the Church and how you can be a part of that process. He also discusses what it means to put on Christ and be a part of the Body of Christ. Snippet from the Show “For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.” Galatians 3:27 Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensi...