The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast) – Details, episodes & analysis

Do you like mowing the lawn? Jeff Cavins does! In this episode, Jeff Cavins not only describes the joy he finds in mowing his lawn, but also offers some great ideas of things to think about while mowing the lawn or doing any other “humdrum” household task. Jeff claims that even the most regular tasks can be an opportunity for prayer and meditation.

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“Lead me to pastures, Lord, and graze there with me. Do not let my heart lean either to the right or to the left, but let your good Spirit guide me along the straight path.” (Liturgy of the Hours, Vol. IV, p. 1214)

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Is it challenging for you to start up a conversation with someone? It can take a lot of courage and practice to communicate with a person, especially for the first time. How did Jesus do this? What were some of his common practices when approaching someone for the first time? Jeff Cavins continues his two part series on communicating like Jesus and digs into Scripture to give us real examples of how Jesus communicated.

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“So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God” (2 Corinthians 5:20)

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What do you know about Our Lady of Lourdes or St. Bernadette Soubirous? Jeff Cavins shares about the apparition and the visionary while on pilgrimage to Lourdes, France. He shares his own experience at the holy site and the beautiful things he has witnessed. Jeff also shares about the faith of those who seek healing from Jesus and those that encourage and support them.

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People are looking for healing…physical, emotional, and spiritual.

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What sort of responsibility do lay people have when it comes to evangelization? This week, Jeff continues his deep dive into the role of lay people in the Church. Jeff shares with us the wisdom of St. John Paul II from his document Christifideles Laici.

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“Be holy as I am holy.”
(1 Peter 1:16)

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How are lay people called to serve the Lord? In this episode, Jeff dives into answering this question by walking through some of the wisdom from St. John Paul II’s document Christifideles Laici.

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We are all called to work in the Lord’s vineyard.

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Did you know that you have access to all the tools you need to live the Catholic faith? God has given us everything we need in order to follow him. In today’s show, Jeff continues his examination of the tools we have been given to live our Catholic faith.

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We have all the tools we need in order to live our Catholic faith, but sometimes we forget about them.

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What are some of the best tools for a Catholic to have as they strive for sainthood? In today’s episode, Jeff shares about the Catholic Swiss Army Knife. He explains what some of the essential, everyday tools are for a disciple.

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There is something about going to confession and hearing the voice of Christ through the priest saying “I forgive you.”

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We are all called to be evangelists, so what is holding you back? In this episode, Jeff addresses some of the common reasons people use to avoid evangelization. He offers Scripture and advice on how to overcome fears and hurdles to evangelization.

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God’s power is demonstrated in our weakness.

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Where do you go for healing and comfort? In our world today, there are many ways that someone might try to dull their pain or feel good about themselves. However, in today’s episode, Jeff shares about the one true source for healing and strength.

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Seek Christ. Turn to the Lord in the Eucharist.

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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.

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Good relationships keep us happier and healthier.

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