The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)

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Jeff Cavins continues to share his testimony of how he left the Catholic Church, but eventually returned. While it took a number of years, Jeff did come back to the Catholic Church. He outlines what brought him back and the types of challenges he faced along the way.

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“Always remain close to the Catholic Church, because it alone can give you true peace, since it alone possesses Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, the true Prince of Peace.” -St. Padre Pio

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How do you respond when trauma enters your life? How does God desire us to respond in times of trauma and suffering? Jeff Cavins shares about a very recent situation in his own life that has brought trauma and suffering to someone he loves. He shares wisdom from St. John Paul II and Scripture to offer advice on how to respond in times of trauma.

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“It is suffering, more than anything else, which clears the way for the grace which transforms human souls” (St. John Paul II, Salvifici Doloris)

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How busy is your life? How many different “priorities” are vying for your attention? Life can be incredibly complex which can distract us from the priority. Jeff Cavins addresses the problem of an overcomplicated life and offers advice on how to uncomplicate your life. He also emphasizes the importance of prioritizing God above all else.

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The answer to life’s complexities is Jesus Christ.

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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.

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Jesus didn’t wait for us to change or become perfect before he died for us.

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Whatever happened to virtue? Sometimes it can seem like our world is greatly lacking in virtue. Every person struggles to grow in virtue. It requires effort and perseverance to grow in virtue. Yes, we can pray for God to help us grow in virtue, but we must also strive for it ourselves. Jeff Cavins explains what growth in virtue looks like and he also explains some of the primary virtues.

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We hope, we walk in faith and charity guides us.

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Burnout is an unfortunate reality for many of us. Jeff Cavins sheds light on what we can do when experiencing burnout and how we can avoid this cycle in the future. The key is found in a relationship with the Lord. By uniting ourselves to the Lord during our most challenging times, He will give us the strength and grace to persevere. Leave your burden at His feet.

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Stop fighting and give this to Jesus.

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Amidst the business of life, what does God require of us? Jeff Cavins looks to scripture to help us come back to the basics and focus on three things required of us according to Micah 6:8. We dive deeper into the meaning of justice, mercy, and humility and how we can apply these key principles to our daily lives.

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The way that we treat each other reflects on our walk with God.

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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.

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The answering to your suffering is found in Jesus’ suffering

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Why do Catholics wear crucifixes? Jeff explains the difference between a cross and a crucifix and emphasizes how a crucifix reminds us of true love, suffering, and being alive in Christ.

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Humility is often misunderstood as weakness, but it is actually a strength that opens the door to grace. Jeff discusses the powerful virtue of humility and its crucial role in living as an activated disciple. He shares insights from his recent pilgrimage to Poland and Czechia, highlighting the humble lives of saints like St.John Paul II, St.Maximilian Kolbe, and St.Edith Stein.

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Are you truly making the most of the time God has given you? Jeff shares three simple ways to “tweak” your life: steward your time, invest in people rather than things, and seek wisdom instead of trivia, so that your daily choices can lead you closer to Christ.

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Who is influencing you? Jeff challenges us to examine who and what is influencing our thoughts, conversations, and families in an age of endless information and social media. Drawing from Gaudium et Spes and Philippians 4, he offers a Christ-centered filter for what we consume, share, and say. Ultimately, we are called not to chase controversy or likes, but to become true influencers for Jesus Christ.

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What are you supposed to do in Adoration? How are you meant to fill that time? Today, Jeff dives into the value of going to Adoration and how you might spend that time in Adoration. He offers a “recipe” for Adoration that will hopefully draw you even closer to Christ.

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Are you ever frustrated due to a lack of growth in your faith? There may be many reasons for why you are struggling to grow in your faith. In this episode, Jeff Cavins focuses on five obstacles to grace that could be inhibiting your growth in faith. He offers Scripture quotations to help explain these obstacles and why it is important to overcome them.

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We can overcome sin and obstacles to grace. However, we can’t do it alone. To break free from sin involves two things: God’s power and our choice.

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How are we supposed to prepare our children for what is out in the world? If you are on social media or pay attention to the news, you know that there are a lot of challenges you and your children will face in our world. Today, Jeff Cavins speaks honestly about the war we are in and how to prepare ourselves for it.

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The real battle is in the unseen territories.

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Why does the Catholic Church have 73 books in the Bible, and how should Catholics read and interpret Scripture? Jeff unpacks ten foundational truths about the Catholic understanding of the Bible, explaining how Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and the teaching authority of the Church work together to reveal God's plan of salvation.

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How do you explain the Catholic faith to someone who asks, "Why are you Catholic?" For many Catholics, the answer isn't a lack of belief—it's not knowing where to begin. Jeff reveals the simple framework the Church has given us through the Catechism to understand, live, and confidently share the beauty of the Catholic faith.

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Do you have a plan for spiritual growth? It is essential in the spiritual life that we do not allow ourselves to become stagnant. So, what are the opportunities you have to grow spiritually? Jeff Cavins breaks down some advice on how to grow spiritually, especially the importance of isolating spiritual disciplines.

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Could your heart be growing hard without you even realizing it? Jeff explores the biblical meaning of a hardened heart, revealing how sin, pride, disappointment, and apathy can slowly diminish our ability to hear God's voice and respond to His grace.

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What does a life well lived look like? Jeff reflects on what it means to truly live the good life through gratitude, faithfulness, and a deep relationship with Christ. Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, Jeff explores practical habits of a life well lived.

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