Episode Archive
196 episodes of Draw Near since the first episode, which aired on October 16th, 2020.
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WHY Give Up?
February 17th, 2021 | 29 mins 1 sec
In this Ash Wednesday episode, we explore the "why" behind our Lenten sacrifices and devotion; as well as some tips on dealing with discouragement during Lent. We also offer some tips and suggestions from our own experience, on how to draw near to Christ...
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4 People You Need in Your Life
February 4th, 2021 | 42 mins 20 secs
We are made for relationship... and yet it seems so hard to find those intimate Catholic friendships. You know... the kind where you don't have to pretend to have it all together. The kind where you feel guided, supported, and loved! The friendships wher...
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As We Forgive
January 20th, 2021 | 41 mins 25 secs
The Our Father prayer says, "Forgive us our trespasses AS we forgive those who trespass against us." Mt 6:12, 14-15. Each time we pray this, we acknowledge that we are forgiven to the measure we forgive. Listen to this episode to deepen your spiritual un...
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Life of Prayer
January 6th, 2021 | 25 mins 13 secs
In a follow-up episode to Prayer: Intimate Friendship with God, we continue the conversation on prayer with friend and speaker Matthew Leonard. No matter where we are in our relationship with God, He is always calling us to grow in the spiritual life... ...
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Prayer: Intimate Friendship with God
December 23rd, 2020 | 47 mins 38 secs
The spiritual IS the practical. Nothing in our spiritual lives (or lives in general) is more integral than a prayer life. This is where we grow in friendship with God! Listen for more on this topic, biblical examples and teachings, and tips to overcoming...
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Why are you Catholic?
December 9th, 2020 | 38 mins 42 secs
There are many questions that we often may never intentionally reflect on. In this episode, we ask each other a couple of these questions and share parts of our testimonies. What led Fred to convert to Catholicism? What impacted Kara's faith in a dramati...
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Come Follow Me
November 25th, 2020 | 38 mins 6 secs
"'Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.' Immediately they left their nets and followed him." Mt 4:19-20
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Redemptive Suffering
November 18th, 2020 | 9 mins 57 secs
In this short episode, we welcome a friend and well-known Catholic speaker, Matthew Leonard. We had a great conversation with him about love, prayer, the interior life, and suffering. As a follow-up to our "Willingness to Suffer" episode, we wanted to sh...
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Willingness to Suffer
November 11th, 2020 | 54 mins 27 secs
Jesus tells us narrow and difficult is the path that leads to life. Does this mean we will naturally experience hardships and suffering?
What is the cause of suffering? Why do bad things happen to good people? Does God even ASK us to suffering? Find out... -
The Invisible World: Spiritual Warfare
October 30th, 2020 | 25 mins 16 secs
The devil and his evil ones tempt us and try to do all they can to draw us away from God... to steal our lives. Listen to find out how to combat spiritual warfare!
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The Invisible World: Demons
October 26th, 2020 | 29 mins 5 secs
Continuing the series on the Invisible World, demons are quite real. Evil wants to remain hidden, because it can do so much more damage in the dark. Listen to this episode to bring evil and the attempts to drag you away from God into the light!
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Episode 3: The Invisible World: Angels part 2
October 23rd, 2020 | 30 mins 1 sec
Continuing the "Invisible World" series, Fred and Kara provide practical tips to increase devotion to guardian angels and allow them to work more in our lives. The invisible world works in the visible world... in your life!