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The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)

NewThrowback Episode: Marks of the True Christian (Part 1)November 13, 2026 · 21 min
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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.

Episodes 502

  1. Throwback Episode: Marks of the True Christian (Part 1)

    21 min

    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 …

    Show notes

    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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  2. Throwback Episode: What the Lord Requires of You

    31 min

    We have another throwback episode as Jeff is working on some new projects! Stay tuned for more details. Amidst the business of life, what does God require of us? Jeff Cavins looks to scripture to help us come …

    Show notes

    We have another throwback episode as Jeff is working on some new projects! Stay tuned for more details.

    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.

    Snippet from the Show
    The way that we treat each other reflects on our walk with God.

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  3. Throwback Episode: How I Came Back to the Catholic Church

    43 min

    We have another throwback episode as Jeff is working on some new projects! Stay tuned for more details. Jeff Cavins continues to share his testimony of how he left the Catholic Church, but eventually returned …

    Show notes

    We have another throwback episode as Jeff is working on some new projects! Stay tuned for more details.

    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.

    Snippet from the Show
    “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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  4. Throwback Episode: When Trauma Comes to Your Home

    32 min

    We have another throwback episode as Jeff is working on some new projects! Stay tuned for more details. How do you respond when trauma enters your life? How does God desire us to respond in times of trauma and …

    Show notes

    We have another throwback episode as Jeff is working on some new projects! Stay tuned for more details.

    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.

    Snippet from the Show
    “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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  5. Throwback Episode: Is Your Life Too Complex?

    36 min

    We have another throwback episode as Jeff is working on some new projects! Stay tuned for more details. How busy is your life? How many different “priorities” are vying for your attention? Life can be …

    Show notes

    We have another throwback episode as Jeff is working on some new projects! Stay tuned for more details.

    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.

    Snippet from the Show
    The answer to life’s complexities is Jesus Christ.

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  6. Throwback Episode: Forgiving When You Don’t Feel Like It

    38 min

    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 …

    Show notes

    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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  7. Throwback Episode: The Triple Crown of Virtues

    39 min

    We have another throwback episode as Jeff is working on some new projects! Stay tuned for more details. Whatever happened to virtue? Sometimes it can seem like our world is greatly lacking in virtue. Every …

    Show notes

    We have another throwback episode as Jeff is working on some new projects! Stay tuned for more details.

    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.

    Snippet from the Show
    We hope, we walk in faith and charity guides us.

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  8. Throwback Episode: Avoiding Burnout

    32 min

    We have another throwback episode as Jeff is working on some new projects! Stay tuned for more details. Burnout is an unfortunate reality for many of us. Jeff Cavins sheds light on what we can do when …

    Show notes

    We have another throwback episode as Jeff is working on some new projects! Stay tuned for more details.

    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.

    Snippet from the Show
    Stop fighting and give this to Jesus.

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  9. Throwback Episode: What the Lord Requires of You

    31 min

    We have another throwback episode this week! 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 …

    Show notes

    We have another throwback episode this week!

    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.

    Snippet from the Show
    The way that we treat each other reflects on our walk with God.

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  10. Throwback Episode: Real Answers for Real Suffering

    38 min

    We have another throwback episode for this week! 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 …

    Show notes

    We have another throwback episode for this week!

    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.

    Snippet from the Show
    The answering to your suffering is found in Jesus’ suffering

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  11. Throwback Episode: Why Wear a Crucifix?

    32 min

    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. Email us with comments …

    Show notes

    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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  12. Throwback Episode: Humility Is a Powerful Virtue

    30 min

    We have a throwback episode for this week! 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 …

    Show notes

    We have a throwback episode for this week!

    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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  13. Time Flies, Eternity Waits

    30 min

    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 …

    Show notes

    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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  14. Influencers and a New Stage of History

    30 min

    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 …

    Show notes

    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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  15. Throwback Episode: What Do You Do in Adoration?

    27 min

    Jeff is traveling overseas and will be taking a break from recording this week and next week! In the meantime, please enjoy this throwback episode. What are you supposed to do in Adoration? How are you meant to …

    Show notes

    Jeff is traveling overseas and will be taking a break from recording this week and next week! In the meantime, please enjoy this throwback episode.

    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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  16. Throwback Episode: 5 Obstacles to Grace

    24 min

    Jeff is traveling overseas and will be taking a break from recording this week and next week! In the meantime, please enjoy this throwback episode. Are you ever frustrated due to a lack of growth in your faith? …

    Show notes

    Jeff is traveling overseas and will be taking a break from recording this week and next week! In the meantime, please enjoy this throwback episode.

    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.

    Snippet from the Show
    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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  17. Throwback Episode: Raising Warriors for God

    39 min

    Jeff is traveling overseas and will be taking a break from recording this week and next week! In the meantime, please enjoy this throwback episode. How are we supposed to prepare our children for what is out in …

    Show notes

    Jeff is traveling overseas and will be taking a break from recording this week and next week! In the meantime, please enjoy this throwback episode.

    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.

    Snippet from the Show
    The real battle is in the unseen territories.

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  18. 10 Things to Know About the Catholic View of Scripture

    26 min

    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 …

    Show notes

    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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  19. Catholicism: How to Explain It

    24 min

    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 …

    Show notes

    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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  20. Throwback Episode: If You Could Do One Thing

    35 min

    Jeff will be back next week with a new episode! In the meantime, enjoy this throwback episode! Do you have a plan for spiritual growth? It is essential in the spiritual life that we do not allow ourselves to …

    Show notes

    Jeff will be back next week with a new episode! In the meantime, enjoy this throwback episode!

    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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  21. Can a Hardened Heart Be Healed?

    27 min

    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 …

    Show notes

    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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  22. Life Well Lived

    29 min

    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 …

    Show notes

    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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  23. The Key to Reading the Bible

    37 min

    Have you ever started reading the Bible only to get lost somewhere between Genesis and Leviticus? You're not alone. Jeff Cavins shares the simple but transformative approach that has helped millions of …

    Show notes

    Have you ever started reading the Bible only to get lost somewhere between Genesis and Leviticus? You're not alone. Jeff Cavins shares the simple but transformative approach that has helped millions of Catholics understand Scripture as one unified story of salvation.

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  24. When Jesus Asks Questions

    27 min

    Jeff continues his discussion of Jesus the teacher, focusing on how Jesus creatively used questions to open encounters, honor people, and draw out faith without pressure or agenda. Jeff explains how simple …

    Show notes

    Jeff continues his discussion of Jesus the teacher, focusing on how Jesus creatively used questions to open encounters, honor people, and draw out faith without pressure or agenda. Jeff explains how simple questions can lead to meaningful dialogue about the Gospel.

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  25. Jesus Is the Model Teacher

    31 min

    What made Jesus the greatest teacher the world has ever known?Jeff reflects on Jesus as the model teacher, exploring not only what Christ taught but how He taught—with availability, sensitivity, compassion, and …

    Show notes

    What made Jesus the greatest teacher the world has ever known?Jeff reflects on Jesus as the model teacher, exploring not only what Christ taught but how He taught—with availability, sensitivity, compassion, and transformational truth.

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  26. Parishes Looking For Lost Sheep

    27 min

    Jesus calls every parishioner to seek out the “lost sheep” in their lives with compassion, courage, and hope. Jeff reminds us that seeking them out is not just the mission of priests or parish programs—it’s the …

    Show notes

    Jesus calls every parishioner to seek out the “lost sheep” in their lives with compassion, courage, and hope. Jeff reminds us that seeking them out is not just the mission of priests or parish programs—it’s the calling of every disciple.

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  27. Pay Attention to What's in Front of You

    26 min

    It is easy to spend our lives distracted by everything except the mission God has given to us. Jeff challenges us to stop living under the “tyranny of the urgent” and instead focus on the people …

    Show notes

    It is easy to spend our lives distracted by everything except the mission God has given to us. Jeff challenges us to stop living under the “tyranny of the urgent” and instead focus on the people, responsibilities, and opportunities right in front of us.

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  28. Eating and Exercising in the Spiritual Life

    22 min

    Spiritual growth is like eating and exercising: taking in truth is essential, but transformation only happens when faith is exercised through prayer, virtue, obedience, and love. Jeff challenges us to move …

    Show notes

    Spiritual growth is like eating and exercising: taking in truth is essential, but transformation only happens when faith is exercised through prayer, virtue, obedience, and love. Jeff challenges us to move beyond just consuming spiritual content to actually living it out intentionally.

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  29. I Forgive Who You Forgive

    23 min

    How do we forgive the people who have hurt our loved ones? Drawing from Second Corinthians and Gospel of Matthew, Jeff unpacks St. Paul’s striking statement—“I forgive whom you forgive”—and reveals how …

    Show notes

    How do we forgive the people who have hurt our loved ones? Drawing from Second Corinthians and Gospel of Matthew, Jeff unpacks St. Paul’s striking statement—“I forgive whom you forgive”—and reveals how harboring secondhand offenses can quietly entrap our hearts.

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  30. Lay Ministry: Passion vs. Romantic Notion

    28 min

    How do you know if something is truly your calling or just a compelling idea? Jeff explores how to discern your place in the Church by identifying the difference between a genuine passion and a romantic notion …

    Show notes

    How do you know if something is truly your calling or just a compelling idea? Jeff explores how to discern your place in the Church by identifying the difference between a genuine passion and a romantic notion. Many people feel drawn to roles like writing, speaking, or ministry, but not every attraction is a calling. Through Scripture and practical wisdom, we can discover our gifts, cultivate them, and put them into action in a way that serves God and others.

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