web02.fireside.fm Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:48:08 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Draw Near - Episodes Tagged with “Anniversary” https://drawnear.fireside.fm/tags/anniversary Fri, 13 Dec 2024 21:00:00 -0600 At Draw Near, we explore the beautiful truth that God, out of His deep and personal love for each of us, takes the first step to draw near. But this divine movement calls for a response—a response that shapes our lives and transforms our hearts. Together, we embark on this journey of faith, discovering the many ways God's grace and the power of the Holy Spirit work within us. Rooted in the Catholic faith, our podcast is a space where authenticity meets joy. We’re two best friends navigating life, family, and faith with honesty, humility, and a lot of love. Each episode is a heartfelt conversation—sometimes deep, sometimes lighthearted, but always real. We strive to be vulnerable, faithful, and passionate, sharing insights and stories to inspire you on your path toward Christ. This is more than a podcast; it’s a shared journey toward sainthood. So come laugh with us, reflect with us, and grow with us as we Draw Near to God and one another. Let’s set out together on this adventure of faith, friendship, and grace. en episodic Helping each person to draw near to Christ and to one another. Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell At Draw Near, we explore the beautiful truth that God, out of His deep and personal love for each of us, takes the first step to draw near. But this divine movement calls for a response—a response that shapes our lives and transforms our hearts. Together, we embark on this journey of faith, discovering the many ways God's grace and the power of the Holy Spirit work within us. Rooted in the Catholic faith, our podcast is a space where authenticity meets joy. We’re two best friends navigating life, family, and faith with honesty, humility, and a lot of love. Each episode is a heartfelt conversation—sometimes deep, sometimes lighthearted, but always real. We strive to be vulnerable, faithful, and passionate, sharing insights and stories to inspire you on your path toward Christ. This is more than a podcast; it’s a shared journey toward sainthood. So come laugh with us, reflect with us, and grow with us as we Draw Near to God and one another. Let’s set out together on this adventure of faith, friendship, and grace. no Faith; Christ; Podcast; Catholic; Friends; Draw Near Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell drawnear.me@gmail.com 200th Episode Special: "Best of Guests" https://drawnear.fireside.fm/201 2d29372d-2144-4b6c-b9f8-3ed194b15bb4 Fri, 13 Dec 2024 21:00:00 -0600 Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell full Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell Fred and Kara could think of no better way to celebrate the 200th Episode of the Draw Near Catholic Podcast, than spotlighting some "Best of Guests" moments. The truth is, there are too many to fit in one episode... but this is a good start! We have Catholic Speakers and friends: Matthew Leonard, Sonja Corbitt, Sister Fidelis Marie, Julie Storr, and Father Patrick Behm 55:37 no We could think of no better way to celebrate our 200th Episode, than spotlighting some "Best of Guests" moments. The truth is, there are too many to fit in one episode... but this is a good start! We pray it will be a blessing to you! Draw Near to Christ and Draw Near to one another. Friendships rooted in Christ... with the usual sharing over coffee, has always been at the heart of Draw Near. Fred and Kara Listen to the episodes spotlighted: Ask a Priest (with Fr Pat Behm) https://drawnear.fireside.fm/20 Redemptive Suffering (with Matthew Leonard) https://drawnear.fireside.fm/7 God’s Ways Are Desert Ways (with Sonja Corbitt) https://drawnear.fireside.fm/30 Spiritual Direction (with Sr Fidelis Marie) https://drawnear.fireside.fm/41 Four Steps to Hearing God’s Voice (with Julie Storr) https://drawnear.fireside.fm/122 Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page (https://www.drawnear.me/booking)." Click here (https://www.drawnear.me/donate) to become a patron! Patrons are essentially "sponsors" and co-producers or Draw Near as it could not happen without them. "Like" and follow us on Facebook! (https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara). Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/drawnear.me/)! Who are "Fred and Kara?" Find out by visiting our home page. (https://www.drawnear.me/) Like our podcast? Hit that “subscribe” button AND the notification button/bell to know when new episodes are posted! Give us a rating! Leave a review! Tell your friends! Even more, pray for us! Draw Near Theme © Fred Shellabarger & Kara Kardell draw near, podcast, fred and kara, Catholic, Anniversary, Guest, Sister Fidelis Marie, Benedictine, Julie Storr, Spiritual Direction, Sonja Corbitt, suffering, does God speak, hearing God, Matthew Leonard, Father Behm, Apologetics, spotlight We could think of no better way to celebrate our 200th Episode, than spotlighting some "Best of Guests" moments. The truth is, there are too many to fit in one episode... but this is a good start! We pray it will be a blessing to you!

Draw Near to Christ and Draw Near to one another. Friendships rooted in Christ... with the usual sharing over coffee, has always been at the heart of Draw Near.

  • Fred and Kara

Listen to the episodes spotlighted:

Ask a Priest (with Fr Pat Behm)
https://drawnear.fireside.fm/20

Redemptive Suffering (with Matthew Leonard)
https://drawnear.fireside.fm/7

God’s Ways Are Desert Ways (with Sonja Corbitt)
https://drawnear.fireside.fm/30

Spiritual Direction (with Sr Fidelis Marie)
https://drawnear.fireside.fm/41

Four Steps to Hearing God’s Voice (with Julie Storr)
https://drawnear.fireside.fm/122

Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page."

Click here to become a patron! Patrons are essentially "sponsors" and co-producers or Draw Near as it could not happen without them.
"Like" and follow us on Facebook!. Follow us on Instagram!

Who are "Fred and Kara?" Find out by visiting our home page.

Like our podcast? Hit that “subscribe” button AND the notification button/bell to know when new episodes are posted! Give us a rating! Leave a review! Tell your friends! Even more, pray for us!

Draw Near Theme © Fred Shellabarger & Kara Kardell

Support Draw Near

]]> We could think of no better way to celebrate our 200th Episode, than spotlighting some "Best of Guests" moments. The truth is, there are too many to fit in one episode... but this is a good start! We pray it will be a blessing to you!

Draw Near to Christ and Draw Near to one another. Friendships rooted in Christ... with the usual sharing over coffee, has always been at the heart of Draw Near.

  • Fred and Kara

Listen to the episodes spotlighted:

Ask a Priest (with Fr Pat Behm)
https://drawnear.fireside.fm/20

Redemptive Suffering (with Matthew Leonard)
https://drawnear.fireside.fm/7

God’s Ways Are Desert Ways (with Sonja Corbitt)
https://drawnear.fireside.fm/30

Spiritual Direction (with Sr Fidelis Marie)
https://drawnear.fireside.fm/41

Four Steps to Hearing God’s Voice (with Julie Storr)
https://drawnear.fireside.fm/122

Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page."

Click here to become a patron! Patrons are essentially "sponsors" and co-producers or Draw Near as it could not happen without them.
"Like" and follow us on Facebook!. Follow us on Instagram!

Who are "Fred and Kara?" Find out by visiting our home page.

Like our podcast? Hit that “subscribe” button AND the notification button/bell to know when new episodes are posted! Give us a rating! Leave a review! Tell your friends! Even more, pray for us!

Draw Near Theme © Fred Shellabarger & Kara Kardell

Support Draw Near

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