

The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)
Ascension
In his weekly Catholic Bible study podcast, Jeff shares faith tips and scripture truths to help you live as a modern-day disciple of Jesus Christ.
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Aug 26, 2022 • 35min
Big Reasons for Unhappiness
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.
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Aug 19, 2022 • 27min
Crying Is Theological
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.
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Aug 12, 2022 • 31min
When Roe v. Wade Costs You a Friend
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.
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Aug 5, 2022 • 38min
Real Answers for Real Suffering
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
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Jul 29, 2022 • 31min
Smuggling Bibles and What I Learned
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.”
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Jul 22, 2022 • 35min
How to Give Criticism Well
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.
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Jul 15, 2022 • 26min
Wake Up!
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!”
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Jul 8, 2022 • 36min
How to Receive Criticism Well
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.
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Jul 1, 2022 • 34min
What Are 1st Century Donkey Stickers?
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.
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Jun 24, 2022 • 40min
When You Go from High to Low
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.
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