The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)

10 Ways to Use Your Smartphone

Oct 24, 2025
Discover how to transform your smartphone into a powerful tool for spiritual growth. Learn practical tips like setting alarms for prayer, creating 'holy lists' for spiritual resources, and utilizing apps for Bible study. Explore how to find Mass while traveling and listen to uplifting praise music. Jeff also shares must-have Catholic apps and encourages integrating the liturgical calendar into your digital life. Evaluate your phone habits to ensure they support your journey towards holiness!
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ANECDOTE

Recording From A Windy Cabin

  • Jeff records the episode from a cabin in the Minnesota woods and mentions wind and leaves hitting the window.
  • He uses the setting to reflect on seasons and a lighthearted Prince quote about cold weather keeping bad people out.
ADVICE

Use Alarms As Prayer Reminders

  • Set alarms on your phone for prayers, feast days, and holy times like the Angelus or Divine Mercy hour.
  • Use praise music as your wake-up sound instead of jarring alarms to start the day in prayerful praise.
INSIGHT

Make Your Phone A Distraction-Free Tool

  • Keep your phone's home screen minimal and place only essential, faith-building apps on the first page.
  • Periodically remove rarely used apps to reduce distraction and reclaim short pockets of time.
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