Draw Near

Episode Archive

Episode Archive

196 episodes of Draw Near since the first episode, which aired on October 16th, 2020.

  • Draw Near Retreat (POSTPONED): New Date November 16th

    September 11th, 2024  |  56 secs
    a future, a hope, catholic spirituality, jeremiah 29, register today, retreat

    You won't regret spending a day dedicated to prayer and your relationship with God! You're invited to the annual Draw Near Retreat on November 16th! The theme is "A Future and Hope." Do you struggle to surrender to God's plan for the future? How can we find hope in the midst of all that is going on? What is God asking of you for your life? This day is full of inspiring keynotes & breakout talks that will invite you to encounter God & grow deeper, & more resolute, in a life lived for Christ. Join Fred & Kara, of the Draw Near podcast, and many others for this retreat! Register TODAY

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    "If I were the devil"

    September 4th, 2024  |  52 mins 4 secs
    commentary, culture, if i were the devil, paul harvey

    In a radio broadcast from 1965, Paul Harvey gave a famous address called "If I were the devil." What would be the devils tactics to draw people away from God and away from the Church? Has he won? Where is God when looking at the state of the world? In this Draw Near podcast episode, Fred and Kara offer commentary on this address.

  • "Reckless Love" (Cover by Fred and Kara)

    August 30th, 2024  |  6 mins 25 secs
    cover song, reckless love, worship music

    Draw Near Cover of "Reckless Love" by Kara Kardell and Fred Shellabarger (Originally by Cory Asbury)

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    One Boat: Are We a Church Divided?

    August 21st, 2024  |  48 mins 48 secs
    division, one boat, scripture, the church

    There is so much division in the world... but also in the Church! The Church has been described in the image of a "Boat" since the Early Church Fathers. We are all ONE BOAT. ONE Church. Why do our opinions divide us? In this episode of Draw Near, Fred and Kara touch on what causes division in the Church and how it can be healed.
    What do we allow to divide us? Where is God in our opinions? Does pride divide us?

  • Coping with Anxiety

    August 7th, 2024  |  47 mins 57 secs
    anxiety, depression, faith, mental health

    How do we reconcile the faith, God's will, and Scripture with feelings of anxiety and depression? Fred and Kara with the Draw Near podcast bring in Spiritual Director, Sister Fidelis Marie to have an honest discussion about anxiety and depression.

  • A Future & A Hope: A Lectio Divina Discussion

    July 24th, 2024  |  39 mins 40 secs
    catholic podcast, prayer, spiritual

    In this surprisingly personal episode of Draw Near, Fred and Kara share how the words of Jeremiah 29 can change hearts.
    It gives a "map" of how to find God and what God wants to bring into your life! Where can hope be found as we look at the future? Listen to this Catholic Podcast.

  • Apologetics PART 4: How to share your faith

    July 10th, 2024  |  47 mins 3 secs
    apologetics, catholic beliefs, defending your faith

    In this final episode of the Draw Near "Apologetics series," Fred and Kara share practical tips to defending your own Catholic faith while sharing Truth with Love!

  • Apologetics PART 3: the Pope, Bible ALONE, Rapture, & Resurrection

    June 26th, 2024  |  56 mins 59 secs
    apologetics, biblical teaching, catholic beliefs, study, teaching

    What do Catholics ACTUALLY believe? Enjoy part 3 where Fred & Kara, of Draw Near, continue to defend the Catholic Church and correct any misconceptions or misunderstandings! This episode talks about the pope (papacy), Sola Scriptura, Authority, the Rapture, and the Resurrection. (We hope you're loving these Catholic teaching episodes as much as we are.)

  • Apologetics PART 2: Creation, Aliens, & Purgatory

    June 12th, 2024  |  1 hr 17 mins
    aliens, apologetics, bible teaching, catholic teaching, confession, creation, eucharist, purgatory

    In the 4-part apologetics series, Fred and Kara, of Draw Near take up more difficult Catholic questions like: creation, aliens, the Eucharist, Confession, and Purgatory.

  • Apologetics PART 1: Mary & Salvation

    May 29th, 2024  |  1 hr 6 mins
    apologetics, bible teaching, catholic teaching, mary, salvation

    Who loves Q&A? We do! Fred and Kara answer common Catholic questions, among Catholics, Protestants, or even atheists. Enjoy part 1 of this extended series and tune in to the additional episodes to come!
    Questions in this episode:

    1. Why do Catholic Worship Mary? What's the deal with Mary?
    2. Why do Catholics pray to Mary and the Saints?
    3. What do Catholics believe about salvation? How are you saved?
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    COVER SONG: "I Am Not Alone"

    May 25th, 2024  |  4 mins 17 secs
    christian music, cover song, i am not alone, worship music

    Enjoy this Draw Near Cover of "I Am Not Alone" by Kara Kardell and Fred Shellabarger (originally by Kari Jobe)

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    Ask and I Will Do It: A Lectio Divina Reflection on John 14

    May 8th, 2024  |  30 mins 32 secs
    discouragement, doubt, faith, hope, prayer

    In John chapter 14, Jesus says, "Whatever you ask in my name, I will do it." But what do these words mean? What can we learn from this? How should it effect the way we live our lives? The way we pray? In this episode, we reflect on the words of Jesus in John 14:12-14 as we look for answers to these questions.

    NOTE: We are currently moving into our new studio space and working on the renovations needed. That said, YOU WILL HEAR THE KIDS in this epsiode. #catholicfamilylife