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The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)

The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)

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Life: When Our Foundations are Destroyed

How many of the foundations in your life can you be sure will last forever? Today, Jeff explains how we can root ourselves in the foundation of Jesus Christ, and the wonderful effect it will have in our lives. Snippet from the Show “Is your life really built in Jesus Christ?” 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!

Jul 23, 202129 min

Should Christians Use Make-up?

There are two types of makeup: the kind we wear on our face and the kind we wear in our speech. Today, Jeff expresses the importance of avoiding false forms of speaking, especially as Christians. Snippet from the Show “Let your yes be yes and your no be no, that you may not fall under condemnation.” - James 5:12 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!

Jul 16, 202128 min

Feeling Like You Don’t Have What it Takes?

Do you ever feel like you don’t have what it takes to do God’s will? Today, Jeff shares some scripture verses that show God’s provision in our lives, and how he can do great things with little gestures of faith. Snippet from the Show “Jesus called you to be his disciple, and he made that decision knowing that whatever you brought to the table, he could use.” 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!

Jul 9, 202129 min

Tell Your Story to Your Children

Do your children know your story? Today, Jeff encourages parents to be vulnerable with their children and share their struggles, humiliations, and fears of their childhood. Vulnerability builds bridges of trust and gives children the freedom to also share their experience with their parents, knowing that they are loved in their brokenness. Snippet from the Show Vulnerability builds bridges of trust and gives children the freedom to also share their experience with their parents, knowing that they are loved in their brokenness. 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!

Jul 2, 202129 min

Anyone You Forgive, I Forgive

Are we able to forgive those who have hurt our loved ones? Today, Jeff gives some words of encouragement regarding forgiveness, especially when people have hurt those closest to us. Snippet from the Show “I have said this to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” - John 16:33 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!

Jun 25, 202128 min

Suck It Up Buttercup: Men Who Know How to Suffer

Is there a benefit to suffering? What’s the point? Today, Jeff explains the purpose of suffering and shares some ways we can use it to not only grow closer to Christ but to help our loved ones do the same. Snippet from the Show “Suffering is almost inseparable from man’s earthly existence.” - St. Pope John Paul II (Salvifici Doloris) 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!

Jun 18, 202128 min

How Two Men Discipled Me (and How it Worked)

Have you ever sought to disciple someone in your life? Today, Jeff shares his powerful experience of being discipled by two friends who helped him deepen his relationship with Christ. We learn the six things his friends did that truly made a big difference in Jeff's life. Snippet from the Show “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” -Matthew 4:18 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!

Jun 11, 202130 min

It’s Time to Glow in the Dark

Have you emulated the light of Christ today? Today, Jeff shares some ways we can spread light through the darkness of this world. Snippet from the Show “The world doesn’t need my light or your light, it needs something much greater: it needs the light of Christ.” 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!

Jun 4, 202130 min

Protector of Widows: It's Not Just a Dream

Losing a spouse is one of the most heartbreaking things we can experience in this life, but we don’t have to go through it alone. Today, Jeff talks about his personal experiences ministering to those who have lost a spouse and gives some counsel on how we can remember those we’ve lost in the Eucharist. Snippet from the Show “You will know your spouse in Heaven, and you can know them today in the Eucharist.” 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!

May 28, 202133 min

The Killdeer Bird and Jesus

Are you allowing God to protect you? Today, Jeff explains his encounter with a killdeer bird, and what it showed him about God’s unshakable faithfulness for us. Snippet from the Show “For you have been my help, and in the shadow of your wings I will sing for joy.” - Psalms 63:7 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!

May 21, 202131 min

What Feeds Your Soul?

We live in a society that is so rich, yet it often leaves us feeling so empty. How how do we feed our soul? Jeff offers us five ways to feed that hunger in our soul that always leaves us wanting more from life. Snippet from the Show “The place where your soul is fed is when you are in the Father’s plan of sheer goodness.” 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!

May 14, 202130 min

What is the Most Quoted Bible Verse in History?

Have you ever realized how much of the Bible we say during mass? Today, Jeff talks about the most quoted verses in the Bible, including the most quoted verse in the entire world. Snippet from the Show “Of all the verses in the Bible, God has brought one to the mass that we say over and over.” 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!

May 7, 202127 min

Five Topics I'd Love To Share With Your Parish

What kind of things does your parish need right now? Today, Jeff seeks to help by sharing five topics he wants to share with your parish. Snippet from the Show 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!

Apr 30, 202130 min

God’s Faithfulness at Nighttime

Especially in a time like this, we could all use a bit more light. Today, Jeff explains how we can find God’s faithfulness in the darkness of nighttime, even if it’s just in the stars. Snippet from the Show “God took enough time, even in creation, to create the sun, the moon, and the stars as a reflection of his faithfulness towards you.” 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!

Apr 23, 202131 min

If I Could Put Time In A Bottle

Does your experience in mass on Sunday have an impact on your week? Today, Jeff explains the difference between Kronos and Kairos time, and how we can take the moments of mass and carry them into the rest of our week. Snippet from the Show “Sacred time transforms secular time.” 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!

Apr 16, 202131 min

Family Members Who Are Lost

Who are the lost sheep in your life? Today, Jeff explains the parable of the lost sheep, and shares how we can find the lost sheep in our lives, and bring them back to Christ. Snippet from the Show “If a parish is not equipped to recognize and go after lost sheep, we will not find them.” 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!

Apr 9, 202132 min

Our Lord’s Example During Holy Week

What example did Jesus leave us just hours before his Passion, and how are we following it today? Today, Jeff reflects on John 13 and its relation to Holy Week 2021, and how we can follow Christ’s example every day. He also speaks with Anna Mitchell about Bible in a Year, featuring Fr. Mike. Snippet from the Show “It is only Jesus’ cross that gives our cross meaning.” 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!

Apr 2, 202125 min

A Shift In Thinking That Will Change Your World

We need to start thinking post-resurrection instead of pre-resurrection. Today, Jeff explains a shift in thinking that will not only change our life but will change our relationship with Christ for the better. Snippet from the Show “There is not a saint in Heaven that merely followed behind Jesus.” 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!

Mar 26, 202130 min

Between Two Yearns: The Spirit and The Flesh

Have you ever felt stuck between the desires of the spirit and the desires of the flesh? Today, Jeff shows us how to overcome the constant tension we feel between our yearning for heaven and our yearning for the things of this passing world. By taking us back to Scripture, he shows us how to face this battle and walk according to God's purpose for our lives. Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University Snippet from the Show "Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” 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!

Mar 19, 202117 min

The Powerful Principle of Sowing & Reaping (with Chef John Folse)

Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is just ask, “How can I help?”. Today, Jeff is joined by Chef John Folse to talk about the woman who raised him, Mary Ferchard, and how her Christ-like witness inspired him to always help others however he can. Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University Snippet from the Show “You can never outdo God’s generosity.” 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!

Mar 12, 202150 min

Drinking From An Eternal Fountain

Just as our bodies need water, our souls need nourishment too. Today, Jeff talks about the importance of renewing our relationship with Christ through his eternal fountain. Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University Snippet from the Show “God thirsts that you would thirst for him.” - St. Augustine 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!

Mar 5, 202129 min

Two Great Phrases For Witnessing

Ever find yourself not knowing what to say when evangelizing? Today, Jeff gives two phrases we can go to when being a witness of Christ. Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University Snippet from the Show “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” - Matthew 11:28 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!

Feb 26, 202128 min

Getting Rid of Belly Button Lent

Everyone needs to search their hearts and ask how they will prepare for the Lord. Today, Jeff talks about how we can use Lent to draw ourselves closer to God and to prepare our hearts for his coming. Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University Snippet from the Show “It’s the precious moments that make up your life united with Christ, that’s what will last forever.” 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!

Feb 19, 202127 min

What Are You Doing Waiting in Line?

We spend so much time standing in lines, why not make the best of it? Today, Jeff talks about 8 ways we can take advantage of the time we spend standing in line. Snippet from the Show “How will the result at the end of the line benefit your relationship with the Lord?” 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!

Feb 12, 202129 min

The Man Who Failed His Driving Test 17 Times

We all face failure, but trial comes with a great opportunity for grace. Today, Jeff talks about embracing failure as a way to grow in Christ, instead of becoming discouraged. Snippet from the Show “The beautiful thing about the Lord is that he never gives up on you.” 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!

Feb 5, 202130 min

A Message to Young Catholic Entrepreneurs

Young Catholic entrepreneurs are needed now more than ever. Today, Jeff shares his experience working in the Catholic media industry and offers us ten tips for young Catholic entrepreneurs today. Snippet from the Show “What has God put on your heart? What is it he wants you to do?” 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!

Jan 29, 202139 min

Take Time to Think

When was that last time you just sat down and meditated on life? Today, Jeff talks about the importance of taking time daily to think. Snippet from the Show “Think differently as the people 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 ascensionpress.com/thejeffcavinsshow for full shownotes!

Jan 22, 202132 min

Bringing Children into a Broken World

What the world needs now, is love. Today, Jeff debunks 3 reasons for not wanting to bring children into this broken world, using scripture and the example of St. Zelie and St. Louis Martin. Snippet from the Show “Every time you give birth to a child, you are giving birth to a new image of God on the earth… that’s what the world needs now, is 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!

Jan 15, 202129 min

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

Today, Jeff explains how we can bring light into our lives to combat the darkness of the world. Snippet from the Show “We look at everything that is going on in the world with the understanding that ultimately, darkness will be defeated here and forevermore by Jesus Christ. We have won, but the battle rages.” 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!

Jan 8, 202136 min

Thank God It’s Friday

Happy New Year! Today, Jeff gives some encouragement for starting 2021 strong and spiritually healthy. Snippet from the Show “You can know his heart and plan, but if you don’t trust him, you may end up placing your trust in other things.” 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!

Jan 1, 202110 min

A Special Christmas Gift from Fr. Mike Schmitz

Merry Christmas! Today, Jeff talks with Fr. Mike Schmitz about his new podcast, Bible in a Year, which launches on January 1st, 2021. Snippet from the Show “He put you here for a reason, what is that reason? Let’s move forward and listen to his word, so that he may reveal himself through it.” 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!

Dec 25, 202020 min

Psalm 51: Repent Like David

Sin affects all of us, and the story of David in 2 Samuel proves that. Today, Jeff explains how praying with Psalm 51 can help us prepare our souls for confession, through the example of David. Snippet from the Show “There is no such thing as private sin, it affects all of us, all of mankind.” - Pope St. John Paul II 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!

Dec 18, 202029 min

Feel Like You're In Prison? Listen to Paul

Struggling with anxiety, frustration, and depression during these covid lockdowns? Maybe all we need to do is change our perspective. Today, Jeff pulls some inspiration from St. Paul’s letters to the Philippians, Ephesians, and Colossians, to help us center our hearts in the Lord during these confusing times. Snippet from the Show “It is God who works in you, both to will and to work, for his pleasure.” 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!

Dec 12, 202028 min

5 Things You Wouldn’t Say to God!

If Jesus showed up at your front door today, what would you say? Today, Jeff lists 5 things you would never say to God out-loud, but might have thought once or twice. Snippet from the Show “He must increase, but I must decrease.” - John 3:30 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!

Dec 4, 202036 min

Gratitude: Thanks for Nutt'n or Thanks for Everything!

Happy Thanksgiving! Today, Jeff talks about how we can cultivate an attitude of thankfulness for everything we have, and how we can practice greater gratitude in our daily lives. Let’s start saying “thanks for everything” instead of “thanks for nothing!” Snippet from the Show “The secret to happiness is gratitude.” - GK Chesterton 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!

Nov 27, 202033 min

What’s On God’s Bucket list For You

We all have bucket lists for our lives, but have we ever asked what's on God's bucket list for us? Today, Jeff shares with us God's desires and plans for our lives revealed in Scripture. If we pause to ask God what he has in store for us, we will be surprised by God's marvelous dreams for us. Snippet from the Show If we pause to ask God what he has in store for us, we will be surprised by how God's dreams 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 ascensionpress.com/thejeffcavinsshow for full shownotes!

Nov 20, 202028 min

Saying Grace: Bless Us Oh Lord or Make It Up

Saying grace before meals is a common tradition in the Catholic faith. Today, Jeff delves into the biblical history of praying before meals and offers us two main ways to pray before meals so that however we pray, it may be a meaningful tradition in our homes. Snippet from the Show When we bless God before meals, we acknowledge that he is the giver of all good gifts. 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!

Nov 13, 202031 min

We Win! It Was Inevitable!

In the battles of our life, it’s important to remembern that God is the reason we triumph and overcome! “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:57 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!

Nov 4, 202035 min

Are You Tired of the World Changing?

How do we find peace in a world that is constantly changing? Today, Jeff offers us hope and wisdom in these unprecedented times from the document Gaudium et spes (GS) – Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World. This Second Vatican Council document reminds us that the true stability we seek is only found in the One who never changes, Jesus Christ. Snippet from the Show “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”- Hebrews 13:8 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!

Oct 30, 202030 min

Spiritual Landmines Can Kill

In our walk with Christ, we have to learn to detect spiritual landmines- the sins that are destructive in our lives and separate us from God. Today, Jeff shares the story of Magawa, a rodent trained to detect deadly landmines in Cambodia to inspire us to also find our spiritual landmines that harm our relationship with the Lord. Snippet from the Show Sin is a spiritual landmine for the soul, and Christ is the Divine Physician who comes to heal the destruction. 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!

Oct 23, 202028 min

Should Christians Drink?

What exactly does Scripture say about drinking? Today, Jeff dives into the Bible to explain what it teaches and breaks down both the benefits of drinking, and the dangers of drinking excessively. Snippet from the Show "Temperance is the moral virtue that moderates the attraction of pleasures and provides balance in the use of created goods. It ensures the will's mastery over instincts and keeps desires within the limits of what is honorable. "- CC 1809 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!

Oct 16, 202036 min

10 Ways To Refuel Your Optimism

It can be tempting to lose hope and optimism in a chaotic and divisive world. Today, Jeff offers us 10 practical ways to ignite our optimism and keep our gaze fixed on the victory of Jesus Christ. Snippet from the Show In dark times, let us keep our gaze fixed on the victory of Jesus Christ who has already won the battle and sits on the throne of glory. 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!

Oct 9, 202028 min

Why Morning Is the Best Time to Pray

Do you struggle to find time during the day to pray? Today, Jeff gives us five reasons why the morning is the best time to pray. No matter how unorganized or tired we may feel in the morning, speaking with God in the morning can change how we experience the day. Snippet from the Show “God’s mercy is fresh every morning.” 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!

Oct 2, 202028 min

Playing Hide-and-Go Seek with God

There are times in our lives when we either hide from God or we feel like God is hiding from us. Today, Jeff uses Scripture to remind us that God is always searching for us no matter how much we try to hide from him. Sometimes it’s not so much about finding God, but rather it’s about letting ourselves be found by him. Snippet from the Show “You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.” - Jeremiah 29:13 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!

Sep 25, 202029 min

Making a Life is More important than Making a Living

Do you find yourself just going through the motions in life and feeling empty? Today, Jeff explains the difference between making a living and making a life and shares practical ways to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. Snippet from the Show Making a living is temporal, while making a life is eternal. 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!

Sep 18, 202026 min

Asking a Father for the Hand of His Daughter

Asking a father for the hand of his daughter can be a nerve racking experience. Today, Jeff explains the biblical roots of asking a father for the hand of his daughter, and shares tips to ace this exciting moment in the life of a man. Snippet from the Show When you ask a father for the hand of his daughter, let him know that you will love his daughter the way Christ loves his bride the Church. 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!

Sep 11, 202030 min

Pairing Your Children with Saints

There are over 10,000 saints canonized by the Catholic Church. Today, Jeff shares a number of inspiring saints children will love and invites us to pair our children with saints so they always have role models in heaven they can relate to and imitate. Snippet from the Show While the saints are not divine, they are perfected Christians who have finished the race and can inspire us to keep running towards Christ. 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!

Sep 4, 202030 min

Say His Name! Name the Baby in the Womb

A name given to a baby in the womb says to the world that they are of great value. There’s a change in the relationship with a baby in the womb when we name him or her before birth because we recognize their personhood. Today, Jeff shares with us seven people in the bible who were named before birth, including Jesus! Snippet from the Show A name given to a baby in the womb says to the world that they are of great value, seven people in the Bible were named before birth, including Jesus! 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!

Aug 28, 202030 min

Health & Holiness: Nifty Ways to Leave Your Blubber

Our physical bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, which means that we are called to take care of them. Today, Jeff shares his approach to healthy eating and explains his most recent diet plan that brought him closer to the Lord in a surprising way. Please note that this episode is based on Jeff’s personal experience, be sure to consult a medical professional as you decide what eating habits are best for you. Snippet from the Show “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.”- 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 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!

Aug 21, 202035 min

A New Field Guide to Confirmation (with Colin MacIver)

Confirmation can be a powerful turning point in our relationship with Christ. Today, Jeff and Colin MacIver from Ascension talk about the beauty of the sacrament of Confirmation and point us to a new resource- The Catechist’s Field Guide to Confirmation- that will prepare confirmation candidates for an impactful encounter with the Holy Spirit. Snippet from the Show The sacrament of Confirmation is an outpouring of the Holy Spirit that is permanent, it makes a powerful and lasting change in the soul. 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!

Aug 14, 202033 min