What does it mean to have a “hardened heart”? This phrase is used a number of times in Scripture, and today, Jeff explains what it means. He also describes what can cause our own hearts to harden and what we can do to avoid those things. Snippet from the Show When we face trials in life, we have the choice to either turn to the Lord or turn away from him. Email us with comments or questions at [email protected] Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get Jeff’s...

What is the relationship between truth and love? Today, Jeff dives into the books of Corinthians and Ephesians and shares what Paul teaches on how to love and the importance of love. Jeff explains what true love looks like and what it results in. Snippet from the Show “If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.” Email us with comments or questions at [email protected] Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to...

What tools are available to parents who want to share the faith with their children? One tool is faith-filled children’s books! Today, Jeff Cavins is joined by children’s book author Claudia McAdam. Together they discuss the benefits of faith-filled children’s books as well as Claudia’s new books: A Miracle for Micah and The Real Presence. Snippet from the Show If parents do not teach their children the truth and beauty of the faith and to help them fall in love with Jesus, they will not...

What are the characteristics of the people of God? Are they unique? Today, Jeff discusses the unique characteristics of the people of God and what they mean for how we ought to live our lives. Listen so you can know how these unique characteristics make the people of God distinct. Snippet from the Show “Yes, I do believe that the Catholic Church has the fullness of truth and I am willing to die for it.” Email us with comments or questions at [email protected] Text...

We all experience setbacks in our lives, and sometimes, those moments can be very lonely. Today, Jeff Cavins shares his own story and the stories of others to help us understand the love that God the Father has for each one of us and how he is always present to us. Snippet from the Show No matter what you’ve been through, God will never give up on you. Email us with comments or questions at [email protected] Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get Jeff’s...

Did you know that each one of us is in God’s will? Not only does God have a will for your life but he also offers you an inheritance. Jeff Cavins explains what this inheritance is and what it means for your life. Snippet from the Show We have a hope in our hearts that is grounded in the Word of God. Email us with comments or questions at [email protected] Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get Jeff’s shownotes delivered straight to your email! Or visit...

How do you attain happiness? This question has been asked since the beginning of time. Using Scripture and personal experience, Jeff shares his thoughts on what we can do in order to be happy. Snippet from the Show It is faithfulness and gratitude which ultimately lead to happiness. Email us with comments or questions at [email protected] Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get Jeff’s shownotes delivered straight to your email! Or visit...

What is the crux of our faith? Pulling from Paul’s Letter to the Corinthians, Jeff shares how the resurrection is the center of our faith and how to understand it better. He also offers encouragement for each of us to prepare for our own death and resurrection. Snippet from the Show All of your hope and faithfulness have meaning because of the resurrection. Email us with comments or questions at [email protected] Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get...

Do you have a lot on your plate? God is asking something of each one of us, but it is easy to become distracted by what else is going on around us. Today, Jeff encourages us to focus on what we have on our plate. Focus on what God is asking of you and let go of everything else. Snippet from the Show Take care of the things that God has entrusted to you. Email us with comments or questions at [email protected] Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get Jeff’s...

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. Snippet from the Show At a certain point, each of us must let go and put our faith completely in God. Email us with comments or questions at [email protected] Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe...

Do you have a passion? Most of us have something we are passionate about. But how often do you think about how to use that passion for God’s glory or in service to the Church? Today, Jeff talks about how we can use our passions to glorify God and serve others. Snippet from the Show God wants to work through our passions. He wants to use our passions to serve others and to glorify him. Email us with comments or questions at [email protected] Text “jeffcavins” to...

What is a good use of your time? There are so many different ways we can spend our time. However, some ways are better than others. Today, Jeff talks about the importance of reading the Bible and how each of us can find the time to do it. We must simply choose it over something else. Snippet from the Show We choose how our time is spent, so it is up to us to decide whether our time is better spent watching television or reading God’s Word. Email us with comments or questions at...

Is it possible to overcome sin? It doesn’t seem possible, but in this episode Jeff brings in words from the saints and from Scripture to help us understand sin better so that we can work to overcome it. Find out what you need in order to avoid sin and strive for holiness. Snippet from the Show When we hear the Gospel, we gain a sensitivity to sin. Email us with comments or questions at [email protected] Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get Jeff’s...

What does it mean to stand on God’s word? All of us have something to pray for and face many challenges. Jeff shares the importance of walking in faith and praying with the Word of God. Snippet from the Show In the Word of God, we can find the heart of the Father and his plan for us. Email us with comments or questions at [email protected] Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get Jeff’s shownotes delivered straight to your email! Or visit...

Is it important to memorize Scripture? Many of us are aware of how important it is to read and pray with Scripture. However, is it also important to memorize it? Today, Jeff shares the reasons for why he thinks it is important and beneficial to memorize the Word of God. Snippet from the Show Let the Word of God dwell richly within you. Email us with comments or questions at [email protected] Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get Jeff’s shownotes delivered...

What is the greatest commandment? In Scripture, Jesus answers this question. In this episode, Jeff helps us to understand this Scripture and what it means to love Jesus by loving our neighbor Snippet from the Show If we want to truly love God with everything we have, we must look for opportunities to love our neighbor and act on those opportunities. Email us with comments or questions at [email protected] Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get Jeff’s...

What are some of the things wives want from their husbands? Relying on his own experience as a husband of 44 years, Jeff shares some of what he has learned on how to be a good and loving husband. He also shares passages from Scripture to offer better understanding and encouragement. Snippet from the Show “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her.” Ephesians 5:25 Email us with comments or questions at [email protected]

Are you looking for ways to deal with the stress and busyness of every day life? Jeff shares some of the common struggles people face that can distract them from what is most important. He shares an idea for how to maintain peace and bring focus back to your relationship with the Lord. Snippet from the Show Focus on the good that God has done in your life. Email us with comments or questions at [email protected] Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get Jeff’s...

Are you ready to let God do deep work in your heart? There are so many distractions and so many things that keep us busy in life. All of this can make it very difficult to enter more deeply into prayer, into conversation with God. Today, Jeff shares from his own experience and explains why it is so important to find time for God. Snippet from the Show If you have a hunger to know God, you have to go beyond wanting to. You have to make the decision to do it. Email us with comments or...

Is the Catechism important? What role does it play in our lives as Christians? Jeff is here to answer those questions about the Catechism and help you to understand what the Catechism really is. Snippet from the Show "The Catechism was not written to please you. It will not make life easy for you because it demands of you a new life." -Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Email us with comments or questions at [email protected] Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get...

What is the ideal man? What is the ideal woman? Rather than offer his opinion, Jeff shares what Scripture has to say about the ideal man and woman. Hopefully, these words from Scripture will help you or someone you know find the one who will help them get to Heaven. Snippet from the Show There is no ideal greater than Heaven. Email us with comments or questions at [email protected] Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get Jeff’s shownotes delivered straight...

As we come to the end of 2022, Jeff shares some words of encouragement for the beginning of 2023. Email us with comments or questions at [email protected] Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get Jeff’s shownotes delivered straight to your email! Or visit ascensionpress.com/thejeffcavinsshow for full shownotes! Support The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)

After a profound encounter with a complete stranger, Jeff has a special Christmas message to share. Snippet from the Show Keep your eyes open for all of the opportunities God gives us to love. Email us with comments or questions at [email protected] Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get Jeff’s shownotes delivered straight to your email! Or visit ascensionpress.com/thejeffcavinsshow for full shownotes! Support The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study...

What do you want for Christmas? During this time of year, there is a lot of emphasis on what we want. However, not many people know what it is in life that will truly make us happy and what we really need. Jeff shares that the answer to what we want and need can be found in God. Snippet from the Show Jesus is the true gift that we receive at Christmas. Email us with comments or questions at [email protected] Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get Jeff’s...