<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0" encoding="UTF-8" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:admin="http://webns.net/mvcb/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom/" xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:fireside="http://fireside.fm/modules/rss/fireside">
  <channel>
    <fireside:hostname>web01.fireside.fm</fireside:hostname>
    <fireside:genDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:45:52 -0500</fireside:genDate>
    <generator>Fireside (https://fireside.fm)</generator>
    <title>Draw Near - Episodes Tagged with “Book Study”</title>
    <link>https://drawnear.fireside.fm/tags/book%20study</link>
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
    <description>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.
</description>
    <language>en</language>
    <itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type>
    <itunes:subtitle>Helping each person to draw near to Christ and to one another. </itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:author>Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell</itunes:author>
    <itunes:summary>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.
</itunes:summary>
    <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/e/e1ddec60-ea89-4a32-a14b-8340909d71a5/cover.jpg?v=2"/>
    <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
    <itunes:keywords>Faith; Christ; Podcast; Catholic; Friends; Draw Near</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:owner>
      <itunes:name>Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell</itunes:name>
      <itunes:email>drawnear.me@gmail.com</itunes:email>
    </itunes:owner>
<itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality">
  <itunes:category text="Spirituality"/>
</itunes:category>
<itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality">
  <itunes:category text="Christianity"/>
</itunes:category>
<itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"/>
<item>
  <title>Your Heart is a Heaven For Him (MLMG Ep 12)</title>
  <link>https://drawnear.fireside.fm/138</link>
  <guid isPermaLink="false">cb2bcf96-debb-4ffd-8bb7-e8e0b6102351</guid>
  <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/e1ddec60-ea89-4a32-a14b-8340909d71a5/cb2bcf96-debb-4ffd-8bb7-e8e0b6102351.mp3" length="26779827" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>In this episode, we share with listeners one of our "I Believe in Love" Book Study discussions, centered on the Eucharist! We regularly lead studies on this book and in many ways, its a book that changed our lives. We believe that the words of Fr d'Elbee, rooted in the spirituality of St Therese of Lisieux, will be a blessing to you! We begin my looking at the words of Fr d'Elbee, "Give Him the joy of descending upon your heart, which is a heaven for Him!" 

In our show, we focus a lot on OUR encounter with Christ in the Eucharist. Yet, in communion, God desires not only that we encounter Him, but He also desires to encounter us! Not only does He dwell in us, but in the Eucharist, Christ becomes one with us! What are the implications of this profound mystery? How should it shape the way we live our lives and how we prepare our hearts for Mass? What does it reveal about God's great love for us? Listen to find out! </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>26:10</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/e/e1ddec60-ea89-4a32-a14b-8340909d71a5/episodes/c/cb2bcf96-debb-4ffd-8bb7-e8e0b6102351/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>In this episode, we share with listeners one of our "I Believe in Love" Book Study discussions, centered on the Eucharist! We regularly lead studies on this book and in many ways, its a book that changed our lives. We believe that the words of Fr d'Elbee, rooted in the spirituality of St Therese of Lisieux, will be a blessing to you! We begin my looking at the words of Fr d'Elbee, "Give Him the joy of descending upon your heart, which is a heaven for Him!" 
In our show, we focus a lot on OUR encounter with Christ in the Eucharist. Yet, in communion, God desires not only that we encounter Him, but He also desires to encounter us! Not only does He dwell in us, but in the Eucharist, Christ becomes one with us! What are the implications of this profound mystery? How should it shape the way we live our lives and how we prepare our hearts for Mass? What does it reveal about God's great love for us? Listen to find out! 
You can purchase a copy of "I Believe in Love" here: https://amzn.to/3opb2DK
Who are "Fred and Kara?" Find out by visiting our home page.  (https://www.drawnear.me/) Join the Draw Near Community Space on Suscipe.co (https://community.suscipe.co/share/M1CQceCQ6cMeBTIB?utm_source=manual)
Click here (https://www.drawnear.me/donate) to become a supporter/patron! "Like" and follow us on Facebook! (https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara) You can even find us on Twitter. (https://twitter.com/fredandkara) Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page (https://www.drawnear.me/booking)."
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 &amp;amp; Kara Kardell
My Lord &amp;amp; My God Theme: Original Music © Fred Shellabarger &amp;amp; Kara Kardell; Arranged and Performed by Paul Ching 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>book study, Catholic, i believe in love, the Eucharist, heart is a heaven, My Lord and My God, Draw Near, Fred and Kara</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we share with listeners one of our &quot;I Believe in Love&quot; Book Study discussions, centered on the Eucharist! We regularly lead studies on this book and in many ways, its a book that changed our lives. We believe that the words of Fr d&#39;Elbee, rooted in the spirituality of St Therese of Lisieux, will be a blessing to you! We begin my looking at the words of Fr d&#39;Elbee, &quot;Give Him the joy of descending upon your heart, which is a heaven for Him!&quot; </p>

<p>In our show, we focus a lot on OUR encounter with Christ in the Eucharist. Yet, in communion, God desires not only that we encounter Him, but He also desires to encounter us! Not only does He dwell in us, but in the Eucharist, Christ becomes one with us! What are the implications of this profound mystery? How should it shape the way we live our lives and how we prepare our hearts for Mass? What does it reveal about God&#39;s great love for us? Listen to find out! </p>

<p>You can purchase a copy of &quot;I Believe in Love&quot; here: <a href="https://amzn.to/3opb2DK" rel="nofollow">https://amzn.to/3opb2DK</a></p>

<p>Who are &quot;Fred and Kara?&quot; Find out by visiting our <a href="https://www.drawnear.me/" rel="nofollow">home page. </a> Join the Draw Near Community Space on <a href="https://community.suscipe.co/share/M1CQceCQ6cMeBTIB?utm_source=manual" rel="nofollow">Suscipe.co</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.drawnear.me/donate" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> to become a supporter/patron! &quot;Like&quot; and follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara" rel="nofollow">Facebook!</a> You can even find us on <a href="https://twitter.com/fredandkara" rel="nofollow">Twitter.</a> Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near &quot;<a href="https://www.drawnear.me/booking" rel="nofollow">booking page</a>.&quot;</p>

<p>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! </p>

<p>Draw Near Theme © Fred Shellabarger &amp; Kara Kardell<br>
My Lord &amp; My God Theme: Original Music © Fred Shellabarger &amp; Kara Kardell; Arranged and Performed by Paul Ching</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/drawnear">Support Draw Near</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we share with listeners one of our &quot;I Believe in Love&quot; Book Study discussions, centered on the Eucharist! We regularly lead studies on this book and in many ways, its a book that changed our lives. We believe that the words of Fr d&#39;Elbee, rooted in the spirituality of St Therese of Lisieux, will be a blessing to you! We begin my looking at the words of Fr d&#39;Elbee, &quot;Give Him the joy of descending upon your heart, which is a heaven for Him!&quot; </p>

<p>In our show, we focus a lot on OUR encounter with Christ in the Eucharist. Yet, in communion, God desires not only that we encounter Him, but He also desires to encounter us! Not only does He dwell in us, but in the Eucharist, Christ becomes one with us! What are the implications of this profound mystery? How should it shape the way we live our lives and how we prepare our hearts for Mass? What does it reveal about God&#39;s great love for us? Listen to find out! </p>

<p>You can purchase a copy of &quot;I Believe in Love&quot; here: <a href="https://amzn.to/3opb2DK" rel="nofollow">https://amzn.to/3opb2DK</a></p>

<p>Who are &quot;Fred and Kara?&quot; Find out by visiting our <a href="https://www.drawnear.me/" rel="nofollow">home page. </a> Join the Draw Near Community Space on <a href="https://community.suscipe.co/share/M1CQceCQ6cMeBTIB?utm_source=manual" rel="nofollow">Suscipe.co</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.drawnear.me/donate" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> to become a supporter/patron! &quot;Like&quot; and follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara" rel="nofollow">Facebook!</a> You can even find us on <a href="https://twitter.com/fredandkara" rel="nofollow">Twitter.</a> Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near &quot;<a href="https://www.drawnear.me/booking" rel="nofollow">booking page</a>.&quot;</p>

<p>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! </p>

<p>Draw Near Theme © Fred Shellabarger &amp; Kara Kardell<br>
My Lord &amp; My God Theme: Original Music © Fred Shellabarger &amp; Kara Kardell; Arranged and Performed by Paul Ching</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/drawnear">Support Draw Near</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
</item>
<item>
  <title>Jesus, Mary, and the Saints: Ch. 10 - I Believe in Love</title>
  <link>https://drawnear.fireside.fm/97</link>
  <guid isPermaLink="false">bc5af01a-4608-4292-8cf8-1ef90bb0da3d</guid>
  <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/e1ddec60-ea89-4a32-a14b-8340909d71a5/bc5af01a-4608-4292-8cf8-1ef90bb0da3d.mp3" length="34102722" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Week 10 discussion on "Jesus, Mary, and the Saints" from the I Believe in Love book study led by Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell from the [Draw Near](drawnear.me) podcast!! 
This book is a personal retreat based on the teachings of St. Therese of Lisieux written by: Book by Fr Jean C J D'Elbee</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>23:03</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/e/e1ddec60-ea89-4a32-a14b-8340909d71a5/episodes/b/bc5af01a-4608-4292-8cf8-1ef90bb0da3d/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>Week 10 discussion on "Jesus, Mary, and the Saints" from the I Believe in Love book study led by Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell from the Draw Near (drawnear.me) podcast!! 
This book is a personal retreat based on the teachings of St. Therese of Lisieux written by: Book by Fr Jean C J D'Elbee
1. Read Conference 10 (pgs. 257-280)
2. Listen to this discussion of Conference 10 between Fred and Kara. 
3. Discuss the discussion questions with a friend OR in the "discussion" feed within the book study on Suscipe (https://community.suscipe.co/spaces/8805059/content)
*Be sure to share all God is speaking to your during this study. We want to hear from you in the discussions!
Blog post mentioned in the episode: Mary is Relateable (https://www.drawnear.me/blog/mary-is-relatable) 
Click to Donate (https://www.drawnear.me/donate) to become a supporter/patron! Join the community by following the Draw Near Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara). Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page (https://www.drawnear.me/booking)."
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 (and related music that is featured on this podcast) © Fred Shellabarger &amp;amp; Kara Kardell, unless otherwise specified.  
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>I Believe in Love, Conference 10, Jesus, Mary, Saints, Catholic, Draw Near, Suscipe, Fred and Kara, Podcast, Book Study</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>Week 10 discussion on &quot;Jesus, Mary, and the Saints&quot; from the I Believe in Love book study led by Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell from the [Draw Near](drawnear.me) podcast!! <br>
<em>This book is a personal retreat based on the teachings of St. Therese of Lisieux written by: Book by Fr Jean C J D&#39;Elbee</em></p>

<ol>
<li>Read Conference 10 (pgs. 257-280)</li>
<li>Listen to this discussion of Conference 10 between Fred and Kara. </li>
<li>Discuss the discussion questions with a friend OR in the &quot;discussion&quot; feed within the book study on <a href="https://community.suscipe.co/spaces/8805059/content" rel="nofollow">Suscipe</a>
*Be sure to share all God is speaking to your during this study. We want to hear from you in the discussions!</li>
</ol>

<p>Blog post mentioned in the episode: <a href="https://www.drawnear.me/blog/mary-is-relatable" rel="nofollow">Mary is Relateable</a> </p>

<p><a href="https://www.drawnear.me/donate" rel="nofollow">Click to Donate</a> to become a supporter/patron! Join the community by following the Draw Near <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara" rel="nofollow">Facebook page</a>. Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near &quot;<a href="https://www.drawnear.me/booking" rel="nofollow">booking page</a>.&quot;</p>

<p>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! </p>

<p>Draw Near Theme (and related music that is featured on this podcast) © Fred Shellabarger &amp; Kara Kardell, unless otherwise specified. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/drawnear">Support Draw Near</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Week 10 discussion on &quot;Jesus, Mary, and the Saints&quot; from the I Believe in Love book study led by Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell from the [Draw Near](drawnear.me) podcast!! <br>
<em>This book is a personal retreat based on the teachings of St. Therese of Lisieux written by: Book by Fr Jean C J D&#39;Elbee</em></p>

<ol>
<li>Read Conference 10 (pgs. 257-280)</li>
<li>Listen to this discussion of Conference 10 between Fred and Kara. </li>
<li>Discuss the discussion questions with a friend OR in the &quot;discussion&quot; feed within the book study on <a href="https://community.suscipe.co/spaces/8805059/content" rel="nofollow">Suscipe</a>
*Be sure to share all God is speaking to your during this study. We want to hear from you in the discussions!</li>
</ol>

<p>Blog post mentioned in the episode: <a href="https://www.drawnear.me/blog/mary-is-relatable" rel="nofollow">Mary is Relateable</a> </p>

<p><a href="https://www.drawnear.me/donate" rel="nofollow">Click to Donate</a> to become a supporter/patron! Join the community by following the Draw Near <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara" rel="nofollow">Facebook page</a>. Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near &quot;<a href="https://www.drawnear.me/booking" rel="nofollow">booking page</a>.&quot;</p>

<p>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! </p>

<p>Draw Near Theme (and related music that is featured on this podcast) © Fred Shellabarger &amp; Kara Kardell, unless otherwise specified. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/drawnear">Support Draw Near</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
</item>
<item>
  <title>The Eucharist: Ch. 9 - I Believe in Love</title>
  <link>https://drawnear.fireside.fm/89</link>
  <guid isPermaLink="false">e8a3181b-4ca7-487f-b953-48b5fb8e255a</guid>
  <pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2022 17:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/e1ddec60-ea89-4a32-a14b-8340909d71a5/e8a3181b-4ca7-487f-b953-48b5fb8e255a.mp3" length="34857229" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Week 9 discussion on "The Eucharist" from the I Believe in Love book study led by Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell from the Draw Near podcast!! 
_This book is a personal retreat based on the teachings of St. Therese of Lisieux written by: Book by Fr Jean C J D'Elbee_</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>24:11</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/e/e1ddec60-ea89-4a32-a14b-8340909d71a5/episodes/e/e8a3181b-4ca7-487f-b953-48b5fb8e255a/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>Week 9 discussion on "The Eucharist" from the I Believe in Love book study led by Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell from the Draw Near (drawnear.me) podcast!! 
This book is a personal retreat based on the teachings of St. Therese of Lisieux written by: Book by Fr Jean C J D'Elbee
1. Read Conference 9 (pgs. 219-256)
2. Listen to this discussion of Conference 9 between Fred and Kara. 
3. Discuss the following discussion questions with a friend OR in the "discussion" feed within the book study on Suscipe (https://community.suscipe.co/spaces/8805059/content)
*Be sure to share all God is speaking to your during this study. We want to hear from you in the discussions!
Blog post mentioned in the episode: "I missed him." (https://www.drawnear.me/blog/lfac-timewithgod)
Click to Donate (https://www.drawnear.me/donate) to become a supporter/patron! Join the community by following the Draw Near Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara). Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page (https://www.drawnear.me/booking)."
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 (and related music that is featured on this podcast) © Fred Shellabarger &amp;amp; Kara Kardell, unless otherwise specified.  
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>book study, I Believe in Love, Conference 9, Chapter 9, The Eucharist, Catholic, Draw Near, Fred and Kara, Suscipe</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>Week 9 discussion on &quot;The Eucharist&quot; from the I Believe in Love book study led by Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell from the [Draw Near](drawnear.me) podcast!! <br>
<em>This book is a personal retreat based on the teachings of St. Therese of Lisieux written by: Book by Fr Jean C J D&#39;Elbee</em></p>

<ol>
<li>Read Conference 9 (pgs. 219-256)</li>
<li>Listen to this discussion of Conference 9 between Fred and Kara. </li>
<li>Discuss the following discussion questions with a friend OR in the &quot;discussion&quot; feed within the book study on <a href="https://community.suscipe.co/spaces/8805059/content" rel="nofollow">Suscipe</a>
*Be sure to share all God is speaking to your during this study. We want to hear from you in the discussions!</li>
</ol>

<p>Blog post mentioned in the episode: <a href="https://www.drawnear.me/blog/lfac-timewithgod" rel="nofollow">&quot;I missed him.&quot;</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.drawnear.me/donate" rel="nofollow">Click to Donate</a> to become a supporter/patron! Join the community by following the Draw Near <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara" rel="nofollow">Facebook page</a>. Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near &quot;<a href="https://www.drawnear.me/booking" rel="nofollow">booking page</a>.&quot;</p>

<p>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! </p>

<p>Draw Near Theme (and related music that is featured on this podcast) © Fred Shellabarger &amp; Kara Kardell, unless otherwise specified. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/drawnear">Support Draw Near</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Week 9 discussion on &quot;The Eucharist&quot; from the I Believe in Love book study led by Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell from the [Draw Near](drawnear.me) podcast!! <br>
<em>This book is a personal retreat based on the teachings of St. Therese of Lisieux written by: Book by Fr Jean C J D&#39;Elbee</em></p>

<ol>
<li>Read Conference 9 (pgs. 219-256)</li>
<li>Listen to this discussion of Conference 9 between Fred and Kara. </li>
<li>Discuss the following discussion questions with a friend OR in the &quot;discussion&quot; feed within the book study on <a href="https://community.suscipe.co/spaces/8805059/content" rel="nofollow">Suscipe</a>
*Be sure to share all God is speaking to your during this study. We want to hear from you in the discussions!</li>
</ol>

<p>Blog post mentioned in the episode: <a href="https://www.drawnear.me/blog/lfac-timewithgod" rel="nofollow">&quot;I missed him.&quot;</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.drawnear.me/donate" rel="nofollow">Click to Donate</a> to become a supporter/patron! Join the community by following the Draw Near <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara" rel="nofollow">Facebook page</a>. Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near &quot;<a href="https://www.drawnear.me/booking" rel="nofollow">booking page</a>.&quot;</p>

<p>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! </p>

<p>Draw Near Theme (and related music that is featured on this podcast) © Fred Shellabarger &amp; Kara Kardell, unless otherwise specified. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/drawnear">Support Draw Near</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
</item>
<item>
  <title>The Cross: Ch. 8 - I Believe in Love</title>
  <link>https://drawnear.fireside.fm/88</link>
  <guid isPermaLink="false">de0ffd80-eb57-4e7a-b749-78947883b3bf</guid>
  <pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2022 16:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/e1ddec60-ea89-4a32-a14b-8340909d71a5/de0ffd80-eb57-4e7a-b749-78947883b3bf.mp3" length="40950402" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Week 8 discussion on "The Cross" from the I Believe in Love book study led by Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell from the Draw Near podcast!! 
_This book is a personal retreat based on the teachings of St. Therese of Lisieux written by: Book by Fr Jean C J D'Elbee_</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>28:25</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/e/e1ddec60-ea89-4a32-a14b-8340909d71a5/episodes/d/de0ffd80-eb57-4e7a-b749-78947883b3bf/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>Week 8 discussion on "The Cross" from the I Believe in Love book study led by Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell from the Draw Near (drawnear.me) podcast!! 
This book is a personal retreat based on the teachings of St. Therese of Lisieux written by: Book by Fr Jean C J D'Elbee
1. Read Conference 8 (pgs. 195-218)
2. Listen to this discussion of Conference 8 between Fred and Kara. 
3. Discuss the following discussion questions with a friend OR in the "discussion" feed within the book study on Suscipe (https://community.suscipe.co/spaces/8805059/content)
*Be sure to share all God is speaking to your during this study. We want to hear from you in the discussions!
Click to Donate (https://www.drawnear.me/donate) to become a supporter/patron! Join the community by following the Draw Near Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara). Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page (https://www.drawnear.me/booking)."
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 (and related music that is featured on this podcast) © Fred Shellabarger &amp;amp; Kara Kardell, unless otherwise specified.  
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>book study, I Believe in Love, Conference 8, The Cross, suffering, redemptive suffering, Draw Near, Suscipe, Fred and Kara</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>Week 8 discussion on &quot;The Cross&quot; from the I Believe in Love book study led by Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell from the [Draw Near](drawnear.me) podcast!! <br>
<em>This book is a personal retreat based on the teachings of St. Therese of Lisieux written by: Book by Fr Jean C J D&#39;Elbee</em></p>

<ol>
<li>Read Conference 8 (pgs. 195-218)</li>
<li>Listen to this discussion of Conference 8 between Fred and Kara. </li>
<li>Discuss the following discussion questions with a friend OR in the &quot;discussion&quot; feed within the book study on <a href="https://community.suscipe.co/spaces/8805059/content" rel="nofollow">Suscipe</a>
*Be sure to share all God is speaking to your during this study. We want to hear from you in the discussions!</li>
</ol>

<p><a href="https://www.drawnear.me/donate" rel="nofollow">Click to Donate</a> to become a supporter/patron! Join the community by following the Draw Near <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara" rel="nofollow">Facebook page</a>. Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near &quot;<a href="https://www.drawnear.me/booking" rel="nofollow">booking page</a>.&quot;</p>

<p>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! </p>

<p>Draw Near Theme (and related music that is featured on this podcast) © Fred Shellabarger &amp; Kara Kardell, unless otherwise specified. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/drawnear">Support Draw Near</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Week 8 discussion on &quot;The Cross&quot; from the I Believe in Love book study led by Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell from the [Draw Near](drawnear.me) podcast!! <br>
<em>This book is a personal retreat based on the teachings of St. Therese of Lisieux written by: Book by Fr Jean C J D&#39;Elbee</em></p>

<ol>
<li>Read Conference 8 (pgs. 195-218)</li>
<li>Listen to this discussion of Conference 8 between Fred and Kara. </li>
<li>Discuss the following discussion questions with a friend OR in the &quot;discussion&quot; feed within the book study on <a href="https://community.suscipe.co/spaces/8805059/content" rel="nofollow">Suscipe</a>
*Be sure to share all God is speaking to your during this study. We want to hear from you in the discussions!</li>
</ol>

<p><a href="https://www.drawnear.me/donate" rel="nofollow">Click to Donate</a> to become a supporter/patron! Join the community by following the Draw Near <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara" rel="nofollow">Facebook page</a>. Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near &quot;<a href="https://www.drawnear.me/booking" rel="nofollow">booking page</a>.&quot;</p>

<p>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! </p>

<p>Draw Near Theme (and related music that is featured on this podcast) © Fred Shellabarger &amp; Kara Kardell, unless otherwise specified. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/drawnear">Support Draw Near</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
</item>
<item>
  <title>The Apostolate: Ch. 7 - I Believe in Love</title>
  <link>https://drawnear.fireside.fm/86</link>
  <guid isPermaLink="false">8c88c4ea-7929-433c-bbaa-e7f19a5c13a5</guid>
  <pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2022 16:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/e1ddec60-ea89-4a32-a14b-8340909d71a5/8c88c4ea-7929-433c-bbaa-e7f19a5c13a5.mp3" length="34623219" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Week 7 discussion on "The Apostolate" from the I Believe in Love book study led by Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell from the Draw Near podcast!! </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>24:02</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/e/e1ddec60-ea89-4a32-a14b-8340909d71a5/episodes/8/8c88c4ea-7929-433c-bbaa-e7f19a5c13a5/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>Week 7 discussion on "The Apostolate" from the I Believe in Love book study led by Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell from the Draw Near (drawnear.me) podcast!! 
This book is a personal retreat based on the teachings of St. Therese of Lisieux written by: Book by Fr Jean C J D'Elbee
1. Read Conference 7 
2. Listen to this discussion of Conference 7 between Fred and Kara. 
3. Discuss the following discussion questions with a friend OR in the "discussion" feed within the book study on Suscipe (https://community.suscipe.co/spaces/8805059/content)
*Be sure to share all God is speaking to your during this study. We want to hear from you in the discussions!
Read "I See a Movement (https://www.drawnear.me/blog/iseeamovement)" as mentioned in the episode. 
Click to Donate (https://www.drawnear.me/donate) to become a supporter/patron! Join the community by following the Draw Near Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara). Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page (https://www.drawnear.me/booking)."
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 (and related music that is featured on this podcast) © Fred Shellabarger &amp;amp; Kara Kardell, unless otherwise specified.  
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Conference 7, book study, draw near, podcast, suscipe, Fred and Kara, I Believe in Love, The Apostolate</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>Week 7 discussion on &quot;The Apostolate&quot; from the I Believe in Love book study led by Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell from the [Draw Near](drawnear.me) podcast!! <br>
<em>This book is a personal retreat based on the teachings of St. Therese of Lisieux written by: Book by Fr Jean C J D&#39;Elbee</em></p>

<ol>
<li>Read Conference 7 </li>
<li>Listen to this discussion of Conference 7 between Fred and Kara. </li>
<li>Discuss the following discussion questions with a friend OR in the &quot;discussion&quot; feed within the book study on <a href="https://community.suscipe.co/spaces/8805059/content" rel="nofollow">Suscipe</a>
*Be sure to share all God is speaking to your during this study. We want to hear from you in the discussions!</li>
</ol>

<p>Read &quot;<a href="https://www.drawnear.me/blog/iseeamovement" rel="nofollow">I See a Movement</a>&quot; as mentioned in the episode. </p>

<p><a href="https://www.drawnear.me/donate" rel="nofollow">Click to Donate</a> to become a supporter/patron! Join the community by following the Draw Near <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara" rel="nofollow">Facebook page</a>. Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near &quot;<a href="https://www.drawnear.me/booking" rel="nofollow">booking page</a>.&quot;</p>

<p>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! </p>

<p>Draw Near Theme (and related music that is featured on this podcast) © Fred Shellabarger &amp; Kara Kardell, unless otherwise specified. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/drawnear">Support Draw Near</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Week 7 discussion on &quot;The Apostolate&quot; from the I Believe in Love book study led by Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell from the [Draw Near](drawnear.me) podcast!! <br>
<em>This book is a personal retreat based on the teachings of St. Therese of Lisieux written by: Book by Fr Jean C J D&#39;Elbee</em></p>

<ol>
<li>Read Conference 7 </li>
<li>Listen to this discussion of Conference 7 between Fred and Kara. </li>
<li>Discuss the following discussion questions with a friend OR in the &quot;discussion&quot; feed within the book study on <a href="https://community.suscipe.co/spaces/8805059/content" rel="nofollow">Suscipe</a>
*Be sure to share all God is speaking to your during this study. We want to hear from you in the discussions!</li>
</ol>

<p>Read &quot;<a href="https://www.drawnear.me/blog/iseeamovement" rel="nofollow">I See a Movement</a>&quot; as mentioned in the episode. </p>

<p><a href="https://www.drawnear.me/donate" rel="nofollow">Click to Donate</a> to become a supporter/patron! Join the community by following the Draw Near <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara" rel="nofollow">Facebook page</a>. Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near &quot;<a href="https://www.drawnear.me/booking" rel="nofollow">booking page</a>.&quot;</p>

<p>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! </p>

<p>Draw Near Theme (and related music that is featured on this podcast) © Fred Shellabarger &amp; Kara Kardell, unless otherwise specified. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/drawnear">Support Draw Near</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
</item>
<item>
  <title>Fraternal Charity: Ch. 6 - I Believe in Love</title>
  <link>https://drawnear.fireside.fm/85</link>
  <guid isPermaLink="false">e7dce76d-63a3-4678-ab61-67cb5c1fade2</guid>
  <pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2022 17:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/e1ddec60-ea89-4a32-a14b-8340909d71a5/e7dce76d-63a3-4678-ab61-67cb5c1fade2.mp3" length="42662665" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Week 6 discussion on "Fraternal Charity" from the I Believe in Love book study led by Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell from the [Draw Near](drawnear.me) podcast!! 
_This book is a personal retreat based on the teachings of St. Therese of Lisieux written by: Book by Fr Jean C J D'Elbee_</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>29:37</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/e/e1ddec60-ea89-4a32-a14b-8340909d71a5/episodes/e/e7dce76d-63a3-4678-ab61-67cb5c1fade2/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>Week 6 discussion on "Fraternal Charity" from the I Believe in Love book study led by Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell from the Draw Near (drawnear.me) podcast!! 
This book is a personal retreat based on the teachings of St. Therese of Lisieux written by: Book by Fr Jean C J D'Elbee
1. Read Conference 6
2. Listen to this discussion of Conference 6 between Fred and Kara. 
3. Discuss the following discussion questions with a friend OR in the "discussion" feed within the book study on Suscipe (https://community.suscipe.co/spaces/8805059/content)
*Be sure to share all God is speaking to your during this study. We want to hear from you in the discussions!
Click to Donate (https://www.drawnear.me/donate) to become a supporter/patron! Join the community by following the Draw Near Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara). Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page (https://www.drawnear.me/booking)."
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 (and related music that is featured on this podcast) © Fred Shellabarger &amp;amp; Kara Kardell, unless otherwise specified.  
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>book study, I Believe in Love, conference 6, chapter 6, fraternal charity, draw near, podcast, suscipe, Fred and Kara, Catholic</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>Week 6 discussion on &quot;Fraternal Charity&quot; from the I Believe in Love book study led by Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell from the [Draw Near](drawnear.me) podcast!! <br>
<em>This book is a personal retreat based on the teachings of St. Therese of Lisieux written by: Book by Fr Jean C J D&#39;Elbee</em></p>

<ol>
<li>Read Conference 6</li>
<li>Listen to this discussion of Conference 6 between Fred and Kara. </li>
<li>Discuss the following discussion questions with a friend OR in the &quot;discussion&quot; feed within the book study on <a href="https://community.suscipe.co/spaces/8805059/content" rel="nofollow">Suscipe</a>
*Be sure to share all God is speaking to your during this study. We want to hear from you in the discussions!</li>
</ol>

<p><a href="https://www.drawnear.me/donate" rel="nofollow">Click to Donate</a> to become a supporter/patron! Join the community by following the Draw Near <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara" rel="nofollow">Facebook page</a>. Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near &quot;<a href="https://www.drawnear.me/booking" rel="nofollow">booking page</a>.&quot;</p>

<p>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! </p>

<p>Draw Near Theme (and related music that is featured on this podcast) © Fred Shellabarger &amp; Kara Kardell, unless otherwise specified. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/drawnear">Support Draw Near</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Week 6 discussion on &quot;Fraternal Charity&quot; from the I Believe in Love book study led by Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell from the [Draw Near](drawnear.me) podcast!! <br>
<em>This book is a personal retreat based on the teachings of St. Therese of Lisieux written by: Book by Fr Jean C J D&#39;Elbee</em></p>

<ol>
<li>Read Conference 6</li>
<li>Listen to this discussion of Conference 6 between Fred and Kara. </li>
<li>Discuss the following discussion questions with a friend OR in the &quot;discussion&quot; feed within the book study on <a href="https://community.suscipe.co/spaces/8805059/content" rel="nofollow">Suscipe</a>
*Be sure to share all God is speaking to your during this study. We want to hear from you in the discussions!</li>
</ol>

<p><a href="https://www.drawnear.me/donate" rel="nofollow">Click to Donate</a> to become a supporter/patron! Join the community by following the Draw Near <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara" rel="nofollow">Facebook page</a>. Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near &quot;<a href="https://www.drawnear.me/booking" rel="nofollow">booking page</a>.&quot;</p>

<p>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! </p>

<p>Draw Near Theme (and related music that is featured on this podcast) © Fred Shellabarger &amp; Kara Kardell, unless otherwise specified. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/drawnear">Support Draw Near</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
</item>
<item>
  <title>You Can't Do This by Yourself... (PREVIEW: I Believe in Love Book Study)</title>
  <link>https://drawnear.fireside.fm/68</link>
  <guid isPermaLink="false">063a124f-64c3-40a0-a1a8-5b1f650a8a85</guid>
  <pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/e1ddec60-ea89-4a32-a14b-8340909d71a5/063a124f-64c3-40a0-a1a8-5b1f650a8a85.mp3" length="7294850" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>In our walk with the Lord, we can be tempted to take pride in what we see as "our own accomplishments." We may not realize it or admit it, but it is easy to succumb to. We can also give into discouragement when we believe ourselves to not be living up to our own standards (or the standards of others). Our "I Believe in Love" book study launches November 29, 2022 on Suscipe.co. We thought it would be great to offer another preview of some of the discussions! Please enjoy this clip from Chapter 3, where we discuss how St Therese's "Little Way" is a better, and more sure approach to the temptations toward pride on one hand, and discouragement on the other. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>8:47</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/e/e1ddec60-ea89-4a32-a14b-8340909d71a5/episodes/0/063a124f-64c3-40a0-a1a8-5b1f650a8a85/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>In our walk with the Lord, we can be tempted to take pride in what we see as "our own accomplishments." We may not realize it or admit it, but it is easy to succumb to. We can also give into discouragement when we believe ourselves to not be living up to our own standards (or the standards of others). Our "I Believe in Love" book study launches November 29, 2022 on Suscipe.co. We thought it would be great to offer another preview of some of the discussions! Please enjoy this clip from Chapter 3, where we discuss how St Therese's "Little Way" is a better, and more sure approach to the temptations toward pride on one hand, and discouragement on the other. 
Want to join the study? You can purchase I Believe in Love here! (https://amzn.to/3swlYhH) Sign up to join the book study and/or learn more about us by visiting our home page.  (https://www.drawnear.me/) Join the Draw Near Community Space on Suscipe.co (https://community.suscipe.co/share/M1CQceCQ6cMeBTIB?utm_source=manual)
Click here (https://www.drawnear.me/donate) to become a supporter/patron! "Like" and follow us on Facebook! (https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara) You can even find us on Twitter. (https://twitter.com/fredandkara) Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page (https://www.drawnear.me/booking)."
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 (Alternate) Theme © Fred Shellabarger &amp;amp; Kara Kardell
*As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Draw Near, Book Study, St Therese of Lisieux, Little Way, I Believe in Love, Fred and Kara, Confidence, Discouragement, Trust, Grace</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>In our walk with the Lord, we can be tempted to take pride in what we see as &quot;our own accomplishments.&quot; We may not realize it or admit it, but it is easy to succumb to. We can also give into discouragement when we believe ourselves to not be living up to our own standards (or the standards of others). Our &quot;I Believe in Love&quot; book study launches November 29, 2022 on Suscipe.co. We thought it would be great to offer another preview of some of the discussions! Please enjoy this clip from Chapter 3, where we discuss how St Therese&#39;s &quot;Little Way&quot; is a better, and more sure approach to the temptations toward pride on one hand, and discouragement on the other. </p>

<p>Want to join the study? You can purchase <em>I Believe in Love</em> <a href="https://amzn.to/3swlYhH" rel="nofollow">here!</a> Sign up to join the book study and/or learn more about us by visiting our <a href="https://www.drawnear.me/" rel="nofollow">home page. </a> Join the Draw Near Community Space on <a href="https://community.suscipe.co/share/M1CQceCQ6cMeBTIB?utm_source=manual" rel="nofollow">Suscipe.co</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.drawnear.me/donate" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> to become a supporter/patron! &quot;Like&quot; and follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara" rel="nofollow">Facebook!</a> You can even find us on <a href="https://twitter.com/fredandkara" rel="nofollow">Twitter.</a> Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near &quot;<a href="https://www.drawnear.me/booking" rel="nofollow">booking page</a>.&quot;</p>

<p>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! </p>

<p>Draw Near (Alternate) Theme © Fred Shellabarger &amp; Kara Kardell</p>

<p>*As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/drawnear">Support Draw Near</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In our walk with the Lord, we can be tempted to take pride in what we see as &quot;our own accomplishments.&quot; We may not realize it or admit it, but it is easy to succumb to. We can also give into discouragement when we believe ourselves to not be living up to our own standards (or the standards of others). Our &quot;I Believe in Love&quot; book study launches November 29, 2022 on Suscipe.co. We thought it would be great to offer another preview of some of the discussions! Please enjoy this clip from Chapter 3, where we discuss how St Therese&#39;s &quot;Little Way&quot; is a better, and more sure approach to the temptations toward pride on one hand, and discouragement on the other. </p>

<p>Want to join the study? You can purchase <em>I Believe in Love</em> <a href="https://amzn.to/3swlYhH" rel="nofollow">here!</a> Sign up to join the book study and/or learn more about us by visiting our <a href="https://www.drawnear.me/" rel="nofollow">home page. </a> Join the Draw Near Community Space on <a href="https://community.suscipe.co/share/M1CQceCQ6cMeBTIB?utm_source=manual" rel="nofollow">Suscipe.co</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.drawnear.me/donate" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> to become a supporter/patron! &quot;Like&quot; and follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara" rel="nofollow">Facebook!</a> You can even find us on <a href="https://twitter.com/fredandkara" rel="nofollow">Twitter.</a> Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near &quot;<a href="https://www.drawnear.me/booking" rel="nofollow">booking page</a>.&quot;</p>

<p>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! </p>

<p>Draw Near (Alternate) Theme © Fred Shellabarger &amp; Kara Kardell</p>

<p>*As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/drawnear">Support Draw Near</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
</item>
<item>
  <title>He Still Has You! (PREVIEW: I Believe in Love Book Study) </title>
  <link>https://drawnear.fireside.fm/67</link>
  <guid isPermaLink="false">198f516a-6325-45bd-971e-9f8932885eeb</guid>
  <pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/e1ddec60-ea89-4a32-a14b-8340909d71a5/198f516a-6325-45bd-971e-9f8932885eeb.mp3" length="5021382" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Does God seem distant, silent or nowhere to be found? Are the storms raging and you feel left out at sea? Our "I Believe in Love" book study launches November 29, 2022 on Suscipe.co. We thought it would be great to offer another preview of some of the discussions! Please enjoy this clip from Chapter 2, where we discuss how, HE STILL HAS YOU! You will not sink! </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>6:29</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/e/e1ddec60-ea89-4a32-a14b-8340909d71a5/episodes/1/198f516a-6325-45bd-971e-9f8932885eeb/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>Does God seem distant, silent or nowhere to be found? Are the storms raging and you feel left out at sea? Our "I Believe in Love" book study launches November 29, 2022 on Suscipe.co. We thought it would be great to offer another preview of some of the discussions! Please enjoy this clip from Chapter 2, where we discuss how, HE STILL HAS YOU! You will not sink! 
Want to join the study? You can purchase I Believe in Love here! (https://amzn.to/3swlYhH) Sign up to join the book study and/or learn more about us by visiting our home page.  (https://www.drawnear.me/) Join the Draw Near Community Space on Suscipe.co (https://community.suscipe.co/share/M1CQceCQ6cMeBTIB?utm_source=manual)
Click here (https://www.drawnear.me/donate) to become a supporter/patron! "Like" and follow us on Facebook! (https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara) You can even find us on Twitter. (https://twitter.com/fredandkara) Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page (https://www.drawnear.me/booking)."
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 (Alternate) Theme © Fred Shellabarger &amp;amp; Kara Kardell
*As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Draw Near, Book Study, St Therese of Lisieux, Little Way, I Believe in Love, Fred and Kara, Confidence, Discouragement</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>Does God seem distant, silent or nowhere to be found? Are the storms raging and you feel left out at sea? Our &quot;I Believe in Love&quot; book study launches November 29, 2022 on Suscipe.co. We thought it would be great to offer another preview of some of the discussions! Please enjoy this clip from Chapter 2, where we discuss how, HE STILL HAS YOU! You will not sink! </p>

<p>Want to join the study? You can purchase <em>I Believe in Love</em> <a href="https://amzn.to/3swlYhH" rel="nofollow">here!</a> Sign up to join the book study and/or learn more about us by visiting our <a href="https://www.drawnear.me/" rel="nofollow">home page. </a> Join the Draw Near Community Space on <a href="https://community.suscipe.co/share/M1CQceCQ6cMeBTIB?utm_source=manual" rel="nofollow">Suscipe.co</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.drawnear.me/donate" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> to become a supporter/patron! &quot;Like&quot; and follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara" rel="nofollow">Facebook!</a> You can even find us on <a href="https://twitter.com/fredandkara" rel="nofollow">Twitter.</a> Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near &quot;<a href="https://www.drawnear.me/booking" rel="nofollow">booking page</a>.&quot;</p>

<p>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! </p>

<p>Draw Near (Alternate) Theme © Fred Shellabarger &amp; Kara Kardell</p>

<p>*As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/drawnear">Support Draw Near</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Does God seem distant, silent or nowhere to be found? Are the storms raging and you feel left out at sea? Our &quot;I Believe in Love&quot; book study launches November 29, 2022 on Suscipe.co. We thought it would be great to offer another preview of some of the discussions! Please enjoy this clip from Chapter 2, where we discuss how, HE STILL HAS YOU! You will not sink! </p>

<p>Want to join the study? You can purchase <em>I Believe in Love</em> <a href="https://amzn.to/3swlYhH" rel="nofollow">here!</a> Sign up to join the book study and/or learn more about us by visiting our <a href="https://www.drawnear.me/" rel="nofollow">home page. </a> Join the Draw Near Community Space on <a href="https://community.suscipe.co/share/M1CQceCQ6cMeBTIB?utm_source=manual" rel="nofollow">Suscipe.co</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.drawnear.me/donate" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> to become a supporter/patron! &quot;Like&quot; and follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara" rel="nofollow">Facebook!</a> You can even find us on <a href="https://twitter.com/fredandkara" rel="nofollow">Twitter.</a> Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near &quot;<a href="https://www.drawnear.me/booking" rel="nofollow">booking page</a>.&quot;</p>

<p>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! </p>

<p>Draw Near (Alternate) Theme © Fred Shellabarger &amp; Kara Kardell</p>

<p>*As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/drawnear">Support Draw Near</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
</item>
<item>
  <title>PREVIEW: I Believe in Love Book Study</title>
  <link>https://drawnear.fireside.fm/65</link>
  <guid isPermaLink="false">2df43671-6597-41c6-8b60-7d724520b113</guid>
  <pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/e1ddec60-ea89-4a32-a14b-8340909d71a5/2df43671-6597-41c6-8b60-7d724520b113.mp3" length="2371265" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Our "I Believe in Love" book study launches November 29, 2022 on Suscipe.co. We thought it would be great to offer a preview of some of the discussions! Please enjoy this clip from Chapter 1. 

Want to join the study? You can purchase _I Believe in Love_ [here!](https://amzn.to/3swlYhH) Sign up to join the book study and/or learn more about us by visiting our [home page. ](https://www.drawnear.me/) Join the Draw Near Community Space on [Suscipe.co](https://community.suscipe.co/share/M1CQceCQ6cMeBTIB?utm_source=manual)

</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>3:26</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/e/e1ddec60-ea89-4a32-a14b-8340909d71a5/episodes/2/2df43671-6597-41c6-8b60-7d724520b113/cover.jpg?v=3"/>
  <description>Our "I Believe in Love" book study launches November 29, 2022 on Suscipe.co. We thought it would be great to offer a preview of some of the discussions! Please enjoy this clip from Chapter 1. 
Want to join the study? You can purchase I Believe in Love here! (https://amzn.to/3swlYhH) Sign up to join the book study and/or learn more about us by visiting our home page.  (https://www.drawnear.me/) Join the Draw Near Community Space on Suscipe.co (https://community.suscipe.co/share/M1CQceCQ6cMeBTIB?utm_source=manual)
Click here (https://www.drawnear.me/donate) to become a supporter/patron! "Like" and follow us on Facebook! (https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara) You can even find us on Twitter. (https://twitter.com/fredandkara) Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page (https://www.drawnear.me/booking)."
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 (Alternate) Theme © Fred Shellabarger &amp;amp; Kara Kardell
*As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Draw Near, Book Study, St Therese of Lisieux, Little Way, I Believe in Love, Fred and Kara</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>Our &quot;I Believe in Love&quot; book study launches November 29, 2022 on Suscipe.co. We thought it would be great to offer a preview of some of the discussions! Please enjoy this clip from Chapter 1. </p>

<p>Want to join the study? You can purchase <em>I Believe in Love</em> <a href="https://amzn.to/3swlYhH" rel="nofollow">here!</a> Sign up to join the book study and/or learn more about us by visiting our <a href="https://www.drawnear.me/" rel="nofollow">home page. </a> Join the Draw Near Community Space on <a href="https://community.suscipe.co/share/M1CQceCQ6cMeBTIB?utm_source=manual" rel="nofollow">Suscipe.co</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.drawnear.me/donate" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> to become a supporter/patron! &quot;Like&quot; and follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara" rel="nofollow">Facebook!</a> You can even find us on <a href="https://twitter.com/fredandkara" rel="nofollow">Twitter.</a> Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near &quot;<a href="https://www.drawnear.me/booking" rel="nofollow">booking page</a>.&quot;</p>

<p>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! </p>

<p>Draw Near (Alternate) Theme © Fred Shellabarger &amp; Kara Kardell</p>

<p>*As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/drawnear">Support Draw Near</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Our &quot;I Believe in Love&quot; book study launches November 29, 2022 on Suscipe.co. We thought it would be great to offer a preview of some of the discussions! Please enjoy this clip from Chapter 1. </p>

<p>Want to join the study? You can purchase <em>I Believe in Love</em> <a href="https://amzn.to/3swlYhH" rel="nofollow">here!</a> Sign up to join the book study and/or learn more about us by visiting our <a href="https://www.drawnear.me/" rel="nofollow">home page. </a> Join the Draw Near Community Space on <a href="https://community.suscipe.co/share/M1CQceCQ6cMeBTIB?utm_source=manual" rel="nofollow">Suscipe.co</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.drawnear.me/donate" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> to become a supporter/patron! &quot;Like&quot; and follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara" rel="nofollow">Facebook!</a> You can even find us on <a href="https://twitter.com/fredandkara" rel="nofollow">Twitter.</a> Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near &quot;<a href="https://www.drawnear.me/booking" rel="nofollow">booking page</a>.&quot;</p>

<p>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! </p>

<p>Draw Near (Alternate) Theme © Fred Shellabarger &amp; Kara Kardell</p>

<p>*As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/drawnear">Support Draw Near</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
</item>
  </channel>
</rss>
