Don’t Be a Mean Christian

What kind of Christian are you? In this episode, Jeff Cavins challenges us to break free from the trap of being a “mean” Christian — not cruel, but merely average. Drawing from Scripture and Church tradition, Jeff unpacks the call to move beyond lukewarm faith and become extraordinary disciples who truly impact the world.

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Don’t settle for mediocrity — let God transform you into a bold, dynamic witness of the Gospel!

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Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come 

In this study, Jeff Cavins pulls back the veil on the rich symbolism present in Revelation. Discover what the mysterious figures and images of Revelation mean and see how Revelation is more than an apocalyptic vision of the “end times.”

Scripture References

• Revelation 3:14-22
• John 9:39-41
• 1 Peter 1:6-9
• Genesis 3:7
• 1 Corinthians 3:12-15
• Revelation 19:8
• Matthew 13:13-15

Catechism of the Catholic Church, Paragraphs 1427-1429

Jesus calls to conversion. This call is an essential part of the proclamation of the kingdom: “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel.” In the Church’s preaching, this call is addressed first to those who do not yet know Christ and his Gospel. Also, Baptism is the principal place for the first and fundamental conversion. It is by faith in the Gospel and by Baptism that one renounces evil and gains salvation, that is, the forgiveness of all sins and the gift of new life.

Christ’s call to conversion continues to resound in the lives of Christians. This second conversion is an uninterrupted task for the whole Church who, “clasping sinners to her bosom, [is] at once holy and always in need of purification, [and] follows constantly the path of penance and renewal.” This endeavor of conversion is not just a human work. It is the movement of a “contrite heart,” drawn and moved by grace to respond to the merciful love of God who loved us first.

St. Peter’s conversion, which occurred after he had denied his master three times, bears witness to this. Jesus’ look of infinite mercy drew tears of repentance from Peter and, after the Lord’s resurrection, a threefold affirmation of love for him. The second conversion also has a communitarian dimension, as is clear in the Lord’s call to a whole Church: “Repent!”

St. Ambrose says of the two conversions that, in the Church, “there are water and tears: the water of Baptism and the tears of repentance.”

Where Could You Strive to Be Above Average?

• Marriage
• Parenting
• Knowledge of Scripture
• Prayer
• Involvement at Parish
• Witnessing/Evangelization
• Tending to the Poor
• Speaking up for Justice
• Preparing for Mass

Meet Your Host: Jeff Cavins

Jeff Cavins is passionate about helping people understand Scripture and become disciples of Jesus Christ. Though he was born Catholic, Jeff went to Bible school and served as a protestant minister for twelve years before reverting to the Catholic Faith. Jeff then received his MA in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Since then, he has become a leading Catholic evangelist and author.

Jeff created The Bible Timeline learning system, which revolutionized Catholic Bible Study for millions of Catholics. Since its introduction, Jeff has developed The Great Adventure series of Bible studies to help people better understand Sacred Scripture and its meaning for their lives.