Draw Near

Episode Archive

Episode Archive

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

  • Does God Speak to Me?

    August 30th, 2023  |  30 mins 20 secs
    god speaks, hearing god's voice, relationship, sheep, shepherd

    We are back!!! In this episode, we reflect on our experiences coming back from our summer "break", unplanned home renovations and being a sheep. In all these things, the Lord was speaking! But what do we mean by the Lord was "speaking?" What does it mean to hear the Lord's voice? Is hearing the Lord's voice something we all can do? What does this have to do with sheep and our identity? These are the questions we seek to answer in the first of a series on "Hearing the Lord's Voice." Hearing the Lord's voice is not a privilege to be earned, but rather an inheritance, a promise from our loving Father. As such, we hope this series will help you grow in your relationship with the Lord, and hear the voice of our Shepherd.

  • BONUS: Revelation Song (Cover Song)

    June 8th, 2023  |  5 mins 31 secs

    Revelation Song by Kari Jobe (Cover by Fred and Kara with Draw Near)
    We decided to make another cover song available for everyone. For access to MORE bonus content, become a PATRON for as low as $5 a month.
    Patrons, you will have access to simply by being a patron. To become a Patron, go to: https://www.patreon.com/drawnear

  • Behind the Scenes BLOOPERS!

    June 7th, 2023  |  8 mins 25 secs
    behinds the scenes, bloopers, friends

    The long awaited blooper reel is here! Take a few minutes out of your day to have a good laugh with us; you won't regret it. ;)
    P.S. Thank you for all your support for the mission of Draw Near!

  • What Makes Us Different? (ISAM PREVIEW 1: Ep. 1)

    May 26th, 2023  |  3 mins 39 secs

    We have some exciting news to share with our listeners!

    We have partnered with our long time ministry colleague and friend Eric Gallagher in forming a ministry apostolate. Phase 1 of this effort, launches on the Feast of Pentecost: May 28, 2023! Much more to come as it is not simply a podcast!

    Draw Near listeners may recognize that the name sounds familiar. That's because the three of us drew inspiration from what we have seen and witnessed in our many years of combined ministry experience, in our time forming disciples, and of course in our own seeking to grow in relationship with Christ. We also drew inspiration from this: https://www.drawnear.me/blog/iseeamovement

    You will hear more about this in our first two episodes which launch on Pentecost! In the meantime, enjoy these previews!

    You can find the I See a Movement (ISAM) podcast here: https://iseeamovement.fireside.fm/ and on your favorite podcast apps!

  • Be Like Lincoln (ISAM PREVIEW 2: Ep.1)

    May 26th, 2023  |  3 mins 25 secs

    We have some exciting news to share with our listeners!

    We have partnered with our long time ministry colleague and friend Eric Gallagher in forming a ministry apostolate. Phase 1 of this effort, launches on the Feast of Pentecost: May 28, 2023! Much more to come as it is not simply a podcast!

    Draw Near listeners may recognize that the name sounds familiar. That's because the three of us drew inspiration from what we have seen and witnessed in our many years of combined ministry experience, in our time forming disciples, and of course in our own seeking to grow in relationship with Christ. We also drew inspiration from this: https://www.drawnear.me/blog/iseeamovement

    You will hear more about this in our first two episodes which launch on Pentecost! In the meantime, enjoy these previews!

    You can find the I See a Movement (ISAM) podcast here: https://iseeamovement.fireside.fm/ and on your favorite podcast apps!

  • The Holy Spirit and Hope (ISAM PREVIEW 3: Ep. 1)

    May 26th, 2023  |  3 mins 23 secs

    We have some exciting news to share with our listeners!

    We have partnered with our long time ministry colleague and friend Eric Gallagher in forming a ministry apostolate. Phase 1 of this effort, launches on the Feast of Pentecost: May 28, 2023! Much more to come as it is not simply a podcast!

    Draw Near listeners may recognize that the name sounds familiar. That's because the three of us drew inspiration from what we have seen and witnessed in our many years of combined ministry experience, in our time forming disciples, and of course in our own seeking to grow in relationship with Christ. We also drew inspiration from this: https://www.drawnear.me/blog/iseeamovement

    You will hear more about this in our first two episodes which launch on Pentecost! In the meantime, enjoy these previews!

    You can find the I See a Movement (ISAM) podcast here: https://iseeamovement.fireside.fm/ and on your favorite podcast apps!

  • A Step of Faith (ISAM PREVIEW 1: Ep. 2)

    May 26th, 2023  |  2 mins 10 secs

    We have some exciting news to share with our listeners!

    We have partnered with our long time ministry colleague and friend Eric Gallagher in forming a ministry apostolate. Phase 1 of this effort, launches on the Feast of Pentecost: May 28, 2023! Much more to come as it is not simply a podcast!

    Draw Near listeners may recognize that the name sounds familiar. That's because the three of us drew inspiration from what we have seen and witnessed in our many years of combined ministry experience, in our time forming disciples, and of course in our own seeking to grow in relationship with Christ. We also drew inspiration from this: https://www.drawnear.me/blog/iseeamovement

    You will hear more about this in our first two episodes which launch on Pentecost! In the meantime, enjoy these previews!

    You can find the I See a Movement (ISAM) podcast here: https://iseeamovement.fireside.fm/ and on your favorite podcast apps!

  • Swimming Upstream (ISAM PREVIEW 2: Ep. 2)

    May 26th, 2023  |  2 mins 4 secs

    We have some exciting news to share with our listeners!

    We have partnered with our long time ministry colleague and friend Eric Gallagher in forming a ministry apostolate. Phase 1 of this effort, launches on the Feast of Pentecost: May 28, 2023! Much more to come as it is not simply a podcast!

    Draw Near listeners may recognize that the name sounds familiar. That's because the three of us drew inspiration from what we have seen and witnessed in our many years of combined ministry experience, in our time forming disciples, and of course in our own seeking to grow in relationship with Christ. We also drew inspiration from this: https://www.drawnear.me/blog/iseeamovement

    You will hear more about this in our first two episodes which launch on Pentecost! In the meantime, enjoy these previews!

    You can find the I See a Movement (ISAM) podcast here: https://iseeamovement.fireside.fm/ and on your favorite podcast apps!

  • Let's Be a Church of Hope (ISAM PREVIEW 3: Ep. 2)

    May 26th, 2023  |  2 mins 11 secs

    We have some exciting news to share with our listeners!

    We have partnered with our long time ministry colleague and friend Eric Gallagher in forming a ministry apostolate. Phase 1 of this effort, launches on the Feast of Pentecost: May 28, 2023! Much more to come as it is not simply a podcast!

    Draw Near listeners may recognize that the name sounds familiar. That's because the three of us drew inspiration from what we have seen and witnessed in our many years of combined ministry experience, in our time forming disciples, and of course in our own seeking to grow in relationship with Christ. We also drew inspiration from this: https://www.drawnear.me/blog/iseeamovement

    You will hear more about this in our first two episodes which launch on Pentecost! In the meantime, enjoy these previews!

    You can find the I See a Movement (ISAM) podcast here: https://iseeamovement.fireside.fm/ and on your favorite podcast apps!

  • By Whose Authority

    May 19th, 2023  |  46 mins 15 secs
    apologetics, catholic beliefs, scripture, tradition

    Why don't Catholics believe in sola scriptura (Scripture alone) as the authority of faith? This is a common question posed to Catholics, but are we prepared to answer it? In this episode of Draw Near, Fred and Kara take up this question of authority pulling from Scripture itself.

  • BONUS: I Shall Not Want (Cover Song)

    May 18th, 2023  |  3 mins 37 secs
    cover, draw near, fred and kara, fred shellabarger, i shall not want, kara kardell, praise and worship

    I Shall Not Want by Audrey Assad. Cover by Fred and Kara with Draw Near.
    To celebrate the Feast of Pentecost, and the launch of our new ministry effort, "I See a Movement", we decided to make some cover songs available for everyone. For access to MORE covers, become a PATRON for as low as $5 a month.
    Patrons, you will have access to our music simply by being a patron. To become a Patron, go to: https://www.patreon.com/drawnear

  • BONUS: It is Well (Cover Song)

    May 18th, 2023  |  5 mins 14 secs
    cover, draw near, fred and kara, fred shellabarger, it is well, kara kardell, praise and worship

    It Is Well by Bethel Music. Cover by Fred and Kara with Draw Near.
    To celebrate the Feast of Pentecost, and the launch of our new ministry effort, "I See a Movement", we decided to make some cover songs available for everyone. For access to MORE covers, become a PATRON for as low as $5 a month.
    Patrons, you will have access to our music simply by being a patron. To become a Patron, go to: https://www.patreon.com/drawnear