Displaying all 3 Episode of Draw Near with the tag “discernment”.
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The Shepherd’s Voice: Trusting in God’s Guidance
May 14th, 2025 | 42 mins 58 secs
catholic, discernment, faith, good shepherd, hearing god, john 10, prayer, st ignatius, trust
How do we hear the voice of Jesus in a world full of noise, distraction, and doubt? And what does it mean to truly follow him—especially when the road is uncertain or difficult?
In this episode, we reflect on John 10 and Jesus’ words: “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” We explore how to discern the voice of the Good Shepherd through prayer, silence, and Scripture—and we introduce insights from St. Ignatius of Loyola on the discernment of spirits to help you grow in spiritual clarity and trust. If you’re longing for peace, direction, or deeper intimacy with Christ, this conversation is for you.
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Wrestling with God: A Lectio Divina Reflection on Genesis 32
February 7th, 2024 | 37 mins 37 secs
discernment, lectio divina, making decisions, overcoming challenges
In this episode we dive deep into one of the most perplexing passages in Scripture and reflect on its meaning and the implications for our own lives. What is this passage? Genesis 32:22-32, in which Jacob wrestles with God. In what ways is this passage an invitation for all of us? In what we ways do (and perhaps must) we also wrestle with God? How does this wrestling leave us changed? Listen to find out!
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What Am I Supposed to Do?
November 10th, 2021 | 54 mins 26 secs
catholic, discernment, draw near podcast, fred and kara, guest, holiness, sister fidelis marie, vocations
Fred Shellabarger, Kara Kardell, and guest-Sister Fidelis Marie talk about living holiness in our every day lives on this episode of the Draw Near podcast. It's easy to get bogged down discerning the future options, vocations, or the many choices placed in front of us. Sister Fidelis gives wonderful, spiritually balanced, guidance on discerning where God calls us. We also talk about making decisions in life, consolation and desolation, wounds, and the importance of living out the call to holiness each day. We shouldn't wait until a future date to become who God created us to be! Simply say yes to God.