The Bible Timeline Show (with Jeff Cavins)

Abraham & Isaac: Love, Sacrifice, & Trust w/ Dr. Margaret Turek - Bible Timeline Show w/ Jeff Cavins

March 3rd, 2024  |  1 hr 7 mins

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Are you familiar with the story of Abraham and Isaac? For many, this story is difficult to understand. How can a good and benevolent God ask a father to sacrifice his only son? In an illuminating discussion, Jeff Cavins and Dr. Margaret Turek delve into this famous Scripture narrative. Together, they unravel the layers of meaning within the story of Abraham and Isaac, shedding light on how it unveils the depths of God's love and wisdom.

Dr. Margaret Turek is originally from the Midwest. She earned a B.A. at the University of San Francisco where she studied in the St. Ignatius Institute, an M.A. at the Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology, and a Doctor of Sacred Theology degree at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland. Prior to her graduate studies, she received spiritual formation as a Carmelite for six years. Dr. Turek's scholarly interests include Trinitarian theology, Soteriology, and the re-integration of Dogmatic Theology and Spirituality. Before joining the faculty at STPSU in 2001, she was a tenured Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at the University of Dallas. She also teaches in the Deacon Formation Program for the Archdiocese of San Francisco and the Diocese of Oakland.

Does the Bible Agree with Science? w/ Fr. Robert Spitzer - The Bible Timeline Show w/ Jeff Cavins

February 25th, 2024  |  1 hr 15 mins

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Can faith and science find common ground? For many departing from Christianity, science stands as a primary reason for their disbelief. They argue that Christian beliefs and scientific teachings are inherently incompatible.

Join Jeff Cavins and Fr. Robert Spitzer as they tackle this perspective head-on. Together, they navigate the creation narratives, engaging with topics such as the Big Bang Theory and evolution. Drawing upon his expertise in science and theology, Fr. Spitzer illuminates the beautiful relationship between faith and science.
This is a conversation you do not want to miss.

Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D., is the founder and president of the Magis Center of Faith and Reason. A scholar, teacher, author, and seasoned leader, Fr. Spitzer is pre-eminently a theologian and philosopher. His other fields of expertise, however, include management science, finance, ethics, and physics. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1952, Fr. Spitzer entered the Society of Jesus in 1974, was ordained a priest on June 11, 1983, and took final vows April 4, 1992.

Liturgy Has ALWAYS Mattered (with Fr. Dempsey Rosales Acosta)

January 16th, 2024  |  1 hr 13 mins

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Why is liturgy important, and what is its historical significance? The history of liturgy extends back to the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. In a conversation with Fr. Dempsey Rosales Acosta, Jeff Cavins delves into the significance of liturgy and the concept of sacrifice. They explore how liturgy shapes our relationship with God and trace its origins to the era of the Divided Kingdom.

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This World Is Not Our Home: Exile Today (with Sr. Alicia Torres)

January 16th, 2024  |  1 hr 22 secs

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Have you ever undergone a period of exile in your life? In the Old Testament, the people of Israel were taken into exile, with some tribes becoming entirely assimilated into other nations. Is this sense of exile something we can relate to today? Do we occasionally find ourselves lost in the surrounding culture? Sister Alicia Torres joins Jeff Cavins to discuss the Exile time period in the Old Testament and contemporary forms of exile, such as fractured relationships, addiction, and a loss of faith.

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The Courage & Prudence of Queen Esther (with Dcn. Bob Rice)

January 16th, 2024  |  49 mins 43 secs

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Esther is a well-known name among Christians, yet her story is often overlooked. Nevertheless, there is profound wisdom in Esther's narrative that illuminates how God employs seemingly unlikely individuals to fulfill his purpose. In this insightful conversation, Jeff Cavins and Deacon Bob Rice delve into the story of Esther, highlighting how her demonstration of prudence and courage remains relevant to us today.

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2 Choices: Conform or Face Persecution (with Msgr. James Shea)

January 16th, 2024  |  1 hr 5 mins

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The Maccabean Revolt presented the Jewish people with a difficult choice: conform or face persecution. Christians today may feel a similar cultural pressure to compromise their beliefs. In this discussion, Jeff Cavins and Monsignor James Shea examine the heroic resistance of Jews who refused to conform during the Maccabean Revolt. They encourage contemporary Christians to find inspiration from these historical examples as they consider how to stand firm in their faith despite societal pressures.

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Genesis and Human Relationship (with Ryan O’Hara)

January 16th, 2024  |  1 hr 23 mins

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What happened to relationships because of the Fall? What is it that continues to make relationships so difficult?

Joined by Ryan O’Hara, speaker, teacher, and missionary, Jeff Cavins walks through the Early World time period and focuses on the effects of Original Sin on relationships. Together, they examine the state of relationship within Scripture and then discuss the challenges that many of us face in our relationships today.

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Old Testament Patriarchs Explained (with Dr. Mary Healy)

January 16th, 2024  |  1 hr 34 mins

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Who are the Patriarchs? What do we know about their lives? Jeff Cavins is joined by Biblical scholar, Dr. Mary Healy, to examine the lives of some of the key figures in the Old Testament: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph.

Together, they discuss the trials, failings, and achievements of each man's life. They also weave their stories together to show how God worked through them to bring about his will and eventually the salvation of the world.

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What the Bible Teaches About Priesthood (with Dr. John Bergsma)

January 16th, 2024  |  1 hr 20 mins

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Is the Catholic priesthood in the Bible? What is the difference between the priests in the Old Testament and Catholic priests today? The history of the priesthood is lengthy and can be very complicated, but you can understand it!

Jeff Cavins is joined by Dr. John Bergsma to give a thorough narration of the priesthood starting in Genesis and journeying all the way to today. As Jeff Cavins said, "This is one of the best I've heard of someone going through a study of the priesthood."

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Moses, Distrust, and the Desert (with Fr. Boniface Hicks)

January 16th, 2024  |  1 hr 22 mins

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You may have never been in an actual desert, but perhaps you have experienced an internal desert. Maybe you have gone through intense loneliness or doubted God. These are some of the experiences that the Israelites went through in the actual desert.

Join Jeff Cavins and his guest Fr. Boniface Hicks as they discuss the Desert Wanderings. They dive into the failings of Moses, the Israelites’ distrust, and how those experiences are not much different than ours today. What do you do when you find yourself in the desert?

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