The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast) Hospitality That Touches the Heart
Jun 27, 2025
Explore the transformative power of hospitality and its role in spiritual growth. Discover how heartwarming encounters can deepen your connection with faith. Hear a powerful story from 1982 about a chance meeting with a troubled motorcyclist, showcasing how genuine kindness can lead to profound reconciliation. Learn how being the hands and feet of Christ can unfold in everyday moments, encouraging us to listen for the divine in our interactions.
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Gas Station Meeting Changes Life
- Jeff Cavins met a struggling man named Dean at a gas station in Pella, Iowa, who was running from his troubled marriage.
- Jeff invited Dean to dinner, shared Christ's love, and began a life-changing conversation that led Dean to repentance.
Practice Prudence in Hospitality
- Exercise prudence and discernment when inviting strangers into your home.
- Invite a group of trusted friends along with the newcomer to create a safe environment.
Dinner Sparks Repentance and Return
- After dinner, Dean openly repented and decided to call his wife to reconcile.
- The encounter led Dean to return home and later move to Iowa to join the local church community.