We found 3 episodes of Draw Near with the tag “faith journey”.
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The Mountaintop Experience: Encountering Christ’s Glory
March 20th, 2025 | 25 mins 14 secs
christian life, encounter god, faith journey, gospel reflection, lent, prayer, spiritual growth, spiritual renewal, transfiguration, trust god
Have you ever had a powerful “mountaintop” moment in your faith—only to struggle when coming back to daily life? In this episode, we dive into the Transfiguration of Jesus (Luke 9:28-36) and explore:
How to seek moments of transformation in your spiritual life
What it means to carry the light of Christ into everyday struggles
The power of prayer to open our hearts to God’s transformative love
Lent is a season of renewal—don’t miss this episode that will challenge and inspire you to draw near to God in a deeper way! -
Into the Desert: Overcoming Temptation
March 13th, 2025 | 1 hr 4 mins
almsgiving, catholic faith, catholic podcast, christian discipleship, cs lewis, faith journey, fasting, jesus in the desert, lent, overcoming sin, prayer life, resist temptation, screwtape letters, spiritual renewal, spiritual warfare
Lent isn’t just about giving things up—it’s about conversion, renewal, and drawing closer to Christ. In this episode, we dive into Jesus’ time in the desert (Luke 4:1-13) and what it teaches us about resisting temptation, deepening our faith, and embracing the call to holiness.
🔥 We also explore:
✔️ How The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis reveal the battle of temptation.
✔️ The distractions that sabotage our prayer life—and what to do about them.
✔️ For some reason, we talk about zombies and we share some news on some big changes coming in April!Plus, practical ways to grow this Lent through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving—not just as obligations, but as pathways to real transformation.
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Washed and Chosen: Living Out Our Baptismal Call
January 15th, 2025 | 55 mins
baptismal call, beloved child of god, bible study, catholic living, catholic podcast, catholic teachings, catholic theology, christian discipleship, christian inspiration, christian spirituality, dance dance revolution, faith in action, faith journey, identity in christ, living your faith, missionary discipleship, pokemon, practical discipleship, prayer and reflection, renewing faith, spiritual renewal
In this inspiring episode of Draw Near, we delve into the transformative power of our baptism and its enduring impact on our identity and mission as disciples of Christ. Through meaningful reflection and practical insights, we explore the deep truth that each of us is a beloved child of God, uniquely called to live out our baptismal mission with purpose and joy. This episode offers not only spiritual depth but also actionable ways to deepen your relationship with God in the midst of life’s busyness. You’ll be inspired to embrace your identity, rediscover your mission, and live as a light in the world.