
The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)
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.
Latest episodes

Jan 5, 2024 • 21min
Be Specific - A Key for Spiritual Growth (Virtues and Family)
How can you grow more in virtue? How can you be a better parent, spouse, or friend? Jeff Cavins shares how the practice of being specific can impact your growth in virtue and your role as a family member or friend. Using Scripture and personal wisdom, Jeff offers practical ways to get more specific.
Snippet from the Show
One of the greatest ways to love someone well is to listen to them well.
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Dec 29, 2023 • 28min
Be Specific - A Key for Spiritual Growth (Bible & Prayer)
Are you ready to learn the fine art of being specific? Being specific is more important than you might think. How can you accomplish something if you aren’t specific? Jeff Cavins discusses how it is essential to master the art of being specific in order to accomplish spiritual growth.
Snippet from the Show
“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth” (2 Colossians 3:2)
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Dec 22, 2023 • 26min
Don’t Lose Your Joy (Part 2)
In this podcast, Jeff Cavins discusses finding joy in God amidst life's difficulties, the joy that comes from witnessing others obey God, and the impact of negative people on joy. He also explores the concept of hope from a biblical perspective and how it relates to joy and obedience to God's command.

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Dec 15, 2023 • 32min
Don’t Lose Your Joy (Part 1)
Jeff Cavins, an expert in joy and Scripture, discusses the importance of maintaining joy in life and how it comes from a strong connection with Christ. He explores the concept of biblical joy and emphasizes the need to avoid 'kill joys' that diminish our joy. Jeff also talks about finding joy through obedience, abiding in love, maintaining joy, and cultivating divine joy through God's grace.

Dec 8, 2023 • 28min
Your God Is Too Small
Is God big or small in your life? What does it mean for God to be big in your life? Jeff Cavins addresses the fact that so many of us are facing significant challenges and sufferings in our lives. He asks us to ponder whether we make God big in our lives or if we set him aside and make him small. He encourages that if we make God big in our lives, he can help us face our problems and be a reflection of his goodness to others.
Snippet from the Show
If you don’t spend time with Jesus, God will become too small for any problem that you are facing.
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Dec 1, 2023 • 24min
The Seating Arrangement at the Last Supper
Have you ever wondered what the seating arrangement at the Last Supper looked like? There is plenty of artwork depicting the Last Supper, but those depictions are not always historically accurate. Jeff Cavins dives into the seating arrangement of the Last Supper and explains the significance of where each apostle was sitting.
Snippet from the Show
At Mass, we offer thanksgiving for Christ’s sacrifice.
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Nov 24, 2023 • 38min
Forgiving When You Don’t Feel Like It
Forgiveness is difficult. For many people, it is tempting to hold onto grudges and anger they have towards others. However, Jesus tells us to do something different. In fact, he shows us. Jeff Cavins explains what Scripture tells us about forgiving others and why it is so important for us to be people who forgive.
Snippet from the Show
Jesus didn’t wait for us to change or become perfect before he died for us.
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Nov 17, 2023 • 31min
Marks of the True Christian (Part 2)
Is it easy to live the Christian life? Definitely not! Is it worth it? Absolutely! Jeff Cavins continues his discussion on what the marks of a true Christian are. Using Scripture, Jeff points to what St. Paul used to define a Christian and explains what that might look like in our lives today.
Snippet from the Show
Evil does not overcome evil. Good overcomes evil. Be the good.
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Nov 10, 2023 • 21min
Marks of the True Christian (Part 1)
What does it mean to be a true Christian? What do I need to do in order to live a Christian life? Jeff Cavins dives into Scripture to share twenty different commands that dictate how a Christian ought to live. Jeff emphasizes the importance of understanding the marks of a true Christian in today’s culture.
Snippet from the Show
Our words can have a lasting and significant impact on those around us. Recall this whenever you speak.
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Nov 3, 2023 • 34min
Important Content for Family Formation: Don’t Split Faith and Everyday Life (Part 4)
Is your faith a part of your everyday life? Does it inform every part of your life? As Jeff continues his discussion of family formation, he emphasizes the importance of bringing faith into every part of your life. Truth faith is not meant for just one hour on Sundays. Jeff uses Scripture, Church documents, and other resources to explain why it is so important to bring faith into everything you do.
Snippet from the Show
Once you split your faith and everyday life, it is very easy to isolate your faith to just one hour on Sundays.
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