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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.
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  <itunes:subtitle>In our very first episode of My Lord and My God, we take some time to reflect on the words of St Thomas, "My Lord and My God." He speaks these words after his famous doubt... "Unless I stick my fingers in his wounds I will not believe." Why did Thomas say this? What can we learn from him? How is St Thomas' encounter with the risen Christ similar to what we are invited into every time we attend Mass and receive Communion? These are just some of the topics Fred Shallabarger and Kara Kardell will explore in this episode! </itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>Episode 1 of My Lord and My God: Doubting Thomas. MLMG is a show on the Eucharist that will make it's way over to be hosted on the Draw Near podcast page, too! Enjoy this additional weekly content, and if you're already a MLMG listener, enjoy these re-runs! 
In our very first episode, we take some time to reflect on the words of St Thomas, "My Lord and My God." He speaks these words after his famous doubt... "Unless I stick my fingers in his wounds I will not believe." Why did Thomas say this? What can we learn from him? How is St Thomas' encounter with the risen Christ similar to what we are invited into every time we attend Mass and receive Communion? These are just some of the topics we will explore in this episode! 
My Lord &amp;amp; My God website (https://www.drawnear.me/podcast-mylordandmygod). 
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! 
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! 
My Lord &amp;amp; My God Theme: Original Music © Fred Shellabarger &amp;amp; Kara Kardell; Arranged and Performed by Paul Ching 
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<p>In our very first episode, we take some time to reflect on the words of St Thomas, &quot;My Lord and My God.&quot; He speaks these words after his famous doubt... &quot;Unless I stick my fingers in his wounds I will not believe.&quot; Why did Thomas say this? What can we learn from him? How is St Thomas&#39; encounter with the risen Christ similar to what we are invited into every time we attend Mass and receive Communion? These are just some of the topics we will explore in this episode! </p>

<p>My Lord &amp; My God <a href="https://www.drawnear.me/podcast-mylordandmygod" rel="nofollow">website</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>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><em>My Lord &amp; My God Theme: Original Music © Fred Shellabarger &amp; Kara Kardell; Arranged and Performed by Paul Ching</em></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/drawnear">Support Draw Near</a></p>]]>
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<p>In our very first episode, we take some time to reflect on the words of St Thomas, &quot;My Lord and My God.&quot; He speaks these words after his famous doubt... &quot;Unless I stick my fingers in his wounds I will not believe.&quot; Why did Thomas say this? What can we learn from him? How is St Thomas&#39; encounter with the risen Christ similar to what we are invited into every time we attend Mass and receive Communion? These are just some of the topics we will explore in this episode! </p>

<p>My Lord &amp; My God <a href="https://www.drawnear.me/podcast-mylordandmygod" rel="nofollow">website</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>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><em>My Lord &amp; My God Theme: Original Music © Fred Shellabarger &amp; Kara Kardell; Arranged and Performed by Paul Ching</em></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/drawnear">Support Draw Near</a></p>]]>
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