web02.fireside.fm Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:42:46 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Draw Near - Episodes Tagged with “Failure” https://drawnear.fireside.fm/tags/failure Wed, 13 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0500 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 Coping with Feelings of Failure https://drawnear.fireside.fm/26 9abf99fb-1223-454a-98a2-a4fcfb8b9b5a Wed, 13 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0500 Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell full Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell We have all wrestled with discouragement, thoughts of our own failures and shortcomings. Where is God in the midst of our failures? How do we overcome these feelings. Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell cover the topic of failure in this episode of the Draw Near podcast. 48:58 no No doubt we have all wrestled with discouragement. Thoughts of our own failures and shortcomings, whether real or only perceived, can often surround us like a heavy storm. We can feel like we have given it our all, but our efforts still seem to fall short of our expectations. It can be difficult to hear the voice of the Lord, much less to see him in the midst of the storm. BUT even if he is asleep in the boat, he is always present in moments of failure... in the storms. And the best part is, he wants to use our shortcomings to bring about something beautiful! You'll also hear: What can we learn from Paul? How can we see things through the lens of the Gospel and the love of Christ? How do we cope and respond when we are tempted with discouragement, fear, and feelings of failure? What does Fred mean by, "I am a sinner falling up on my way to sainthood"? In this episode Kara and Fred share personal stories from their own lives, and how they cope during moments such as these. Click to Donate (https://www.drawnear.me/donate) to the BeardRazer! If we reach the goal of Patrons, Kara will shave Fred’s beard off live on our Draw Near Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara)! Failure, Scripture, Gospels, Paul, Prayer, Calming the Storm No doubt we have all wrestled with discouragement. Thoughts of our own failures and shortcomings, whether real or only perceived, can often surround us like a heavy storm. We can feel like we have given it our all, but our efforts still seem to fall short of our expectations. It can be difficult to hear the voice of the Lord, much less to see him in the midst of the storm. BUT even if he is asleep in the boat, he is always present in moments of failure... in the storms. And the best part is, he wants to use our shortcomings to bring about something beautiful!

You'll also hear: What can we learn from Paul? How can we see things through the lens of the Gospel and the love of Christ? How do we cope and respond when we are tempted with discouragement, fear, and feelings of failure? What does Fred mean by, "I am a sinner falling up on my way to sainthood"? In this episode Kara and Fred share personal stories from their own lives, and how they cope during moments such as these.

Click to Donate to the BeardRazer! If we reach the goal of Patrons, Kara will shave Fred’s beard off live on our Draw Near Facebook page!

Support Draw Near

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You'll also hear: What can we learn from Paul? How can we see things through the lens of the Gospel and the love of Christ? How do we cope and respond when we are tempted with discouragement, fear, and feelings of failure? What does Fred mean by, "I am a sinner falling up on my way to sainthood"? In this episode Kara and Fred share personal stories from their own lives, and how they cope during moments such as these.

Click to Donate to the BeardRazer! If we reach the goal of Patrons, Kara will shave Fred’s beard off live on our Draw Near Facebook page!

Support Draw Near

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