web01.fireside.fm Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:21:06 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Draw Near - Episodes Tagged with “Mary” https://drawnear.fireside.fm/tags/mary Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 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 DN Classics: There's Something About Mary https://drawnear.fireside.fm/199 e2b6b807-58b2-4b42-b454-2c9bc3819cdd Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell full Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell In the deeply personal first half of this episode, Fred and Kara reflect on their relationship with Mary, and how that has changed and grown over the years. Fred shares more of his testimony about converting to Catholicism and the role Mary played in that process. He also reflects on issues such as identity, childhood trauma, mistrust, and difficult family experiences and how these can effect our relationship with God; as well as with Mary. He shares the story of his relationship with Mary, and how she has helped him to find healing. Christ, while bleeding out and dying on the Cross, said to his Mother, “Behold your son;” and to his beloved disciple, “Behold your Mother.” Scripture then affirms that from that day, this beloved disciple “took her into his home.” We to, as beloved disciples must take her into our homes, and allow the love of the Mother of God to penetrate our hearts as only that of a faithful mother can. Her heart is to draw us near to the source of peace that surpasses all understanding: her son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In the second half, we return to Kara's teaching on the Immaculate Conception, which we celebrate on December 8. Kara dives into a scriptural study of key texts that point to Mary’s Immaculate Conception with hopes that each listener would be drawn deeper into the celebration of this Holy Day of Obligation. 1:01:15 no In the deeply personal first half of this episode, Fred and Kara reflect on their relationship with Mary, and how that has changed and grown over the years. Fred shares more of his testimony about converting to Catholicism and the role Mary played in that process. He also reflects on issues such as identity, childhood trauma, mistrust, and difficult family experiences and how these can effect our relationship with God; as well as with Mary. He shares the story of his relationship with Mary, and how she has helped him to find healing. Christ, while bleeding out and dying on the Cross, said to his Mother, “Behold your son;” and to his beloved disciple, “Behold your Mother.” Scripture then affirms that from that day, this beloved disciple “took her into his home.” We to, as beloved disciples must take her into our homes, and allow the love of the Mother of God to penetrate our hearts as only that of a faithful mother can. Her heart is to draw us near to the source of peace that surpasses all understanding: her son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In the second half, we return to Kara's teaching on the Immaculate Conception, which we celebrate on December 8. Kara dives into a scriptural study of key texts that point to Mary’s Immaculate Conception with hopes that each listener would be drawn deeper into the celebration of this Holy Day of Obligation. Questions answered in the second half: * How do we know Mary was special or set apart? * What is the Immaculate Conception? * What is Original Sin? Where is that in Scripture? * Where is Mary’s Immaculate Conception found in Scripture? Purchase the book, Hail Holy Queen by Scott Hahn here. (https://amzn.to/3Far6xT) Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page (https://www.drawnear.me/booking)." Click here (https://www.drawnear.me/donate) to become a patron! Patrons are essentially "sponsors" and co-producers or Draw Near as it could not happen without them. "Like" and follow us on Facebook! (https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara). Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/drawnear.me/)! Who are "Fred and Kara?" Find out by visiting our home page. (https://www.drawnear.me/) 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 & Kara Kardell Mary, Blessed Mother, Conversion, Catholic, Healing, Trauma, Identity, Encouragement, Scripture, Catholic Teaching, Draw Near, Fred Shellabarger, Kara Kardell, Immaculate Conception, December 8, Full of Grace In the deeply personal first half of this episode, Fred and Kara reflect on their relationship with Mary, and how that has changed and grown over the years. Fred shares more of his testimony about converting to Catholicism and the role Mary played in that process. He also reflects on issues such as identity, childhood trauma, mistrust, and difficult family experiences and how these can effect our relationship with God; as well as with Mary. He shares the story of his relationship with Mary, and how she has helped him to find healing. Christ, while bleeding out and dying on the Cross, said to his Mother, “Behold your son;” and to his beloved disciple, “Behold your Mother.” Scripture then affirms that from that day, this beloved disciple “took her into his home.” We to, as beloved disciples must take her into our homes, and allow the love of the Mother of God to penetrate our hearts as only that of a faithful mother can. Her heart is to draw us near to the source of peace that surpasses all understanding: her son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

In the second half, we return to Kara's teaching on the Immaculate Conception, which we celebrate on December 8. Kara dives into a scriptural study of key texts that point to Mary’s Immaculate Conception with hopes that each listener would be drawn deeper into the celebration of this Holy Day of Obligation.

Questions answered in the second half:

  • How do we know Mary was special or set apart?
  • What is the Immaculate Conception?
  • What is Original Sin? Where is that in Scripture?
  • Where is Mary’s Immaculate Conception found in Scripture?

Purchase the book, Hail Holy Queen by Scott Hahn here.
Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page."

Click here to become a patron! Patrons are essentially "sponsors" and co-producers or Draw Near as it could not happen without them.
"Like" and follow us on Facebook!. Follow us on Instagram!

Who are "Fred and Kara?" Find out by visiting our home page.

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]]> In the deeply personal first half of this episode, Fred and Kara reflect on their relationship with Mary, and how that has changed and grown over the years. Fred shares more of his testimony about converting to Catholicism and the role Mary played in that process. He also reflects on issues such as identity, childhood trauma, mistrust, and difficult family experiences and how these can effect our relationship with God; as well as with Mary. He shares the story of his relationship with Mary, and how she has helped him to find healing. Christ, while bleeding out and dying on the Cross, said to his Mother, “Behold your son;” and to his beloved disciple, “Behold your Mother.” Scripture then affirms that from that day, this beloved disciple “took her into his home.” We to, as beloved disciples must take her into our homes, and allow the love of the Mother of God to penetrate our hearts as only that of a faithful mother can. Her heart is to draw us near to the source of peace that surpasses all understanding: her son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

In the second half, we return to Kara's teaching on the Immaculate Conception, which we celebrate on December 8. Kara dives into a scriptural study of key texts that point to Mary’s Immaculate Conception with hopes that each listener would be drawn deeper into the celebration of this Holy Day of Obligation.

Questions answered in the second half:

  • How do we know Mary was special or set apart?
  • What is the Immaculate Conception?
  • What is Original Sin? Where is that in Scripture?
  • Where is Mary’s Immaculate Conception found in Scripture?

Purchase the book, Hail Holy Queen by Scott Hahn here.
Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page."

Click here to become a patron! Patrons are essentially "sponsors" and co-producers or Draw Near as it could not happen without them.
"Like" and follow us on Facebook!. Follow us on Instagram!

Who are "Fred and Kara?" Find out by visiting our home page.

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]]> Apologetics PART 1: Mary & Salvation https://drawnear.fireside.fm/184 d154aed0-e41f-40b4-911f-4821b6890042 Wed, 29 May 2024 01:00:00 -0500 Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell full Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell Who loves Q&A? We do! Fred and Kara answer common Catholic questions, among Catholics, Protestants, or even atheists. Enjoy part 1 of this extended series and tune in to the additional episodes to come! Questions in this episode: 1. Why do Catholic Worship Mary? What's the deal with Mary? 2. Why do Catholics pray to Mary and the Saints? 3. What do Catholics believe about salvation? How are you saved? 1:06:16 no Who loves Q&A? We do! Fred and Kara answer common Catholic questions, among Catholics, Protestants, or even atheists. Enjoy part 1 of this extended series. REGISTER for the Draw Near Retreat HERE (https://www.exploretock.com/draw-near/event/486475/draw-near-retreat-a-future-a-hope) *Questions in this episode: * 1. Why do Catholic Worship Mary? What's the deal with Mary? 2. Why do Catholics pray to Mary and the Saints? 3. What do Catholics believe about salvation? How are you saved? Questions to come in this series (upcoming episodes): 1. What do Catholic have to believe about Creation? Evolution? 7-literal days? 2. Aliens 3. Where is the Eucharist in the Bible? 4. Why do you confess your sins to a priest? 5. Where is Purgatory in the Bible? 6. The bible is all you need; why don't Catholic believe in Sola Scripture (the bible alone)? 7. Where is the papacy in Scripture? How does he have authority? 8. What is the rapture? Will it happen? Do Catholics believe in it? 9. How can anyone believe Jesus actually rose from the dead? Links referenced: Full of Grace (https://share.fireside.fm/episode/2wPRj5Ul+lj3iujO-) There's Something about Mary (https://share.fireside.fm/episode/2wPRj5Ul+oeio6ZBG) Mary: Ark of the New Covenant (https://share.fireside.fm/episode/2wPRj5Ul+YhPeRg1H) On the Reciprocity of Gifts: John M.G. Barclay "Under Grace" Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page (https://www.drawnear.me/booking)." Click here (https://www.drawnear.me/donate) to become a patron! Patrons are essentially "sponsors" and co-producers or Draw Near as it could not happen without them. "Like" and follow us on Facebook! (https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara). Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/drawnear.me/)! Who are "Fred and Kara?" Find out by visiting our home page. (https://www.drawnear.me/) 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 & Kara Kardell catholic, apologetics, catholics worship Mary, why pray to Mary, Salvation, why pray to Saints, Baptism and Salvation, Faith and Works, Justification, bible, common Catholic questions, Draw Near, Fred and Kara, Catholic podcast Who loves Q&A? We do! Fred and Kara answer common Catholic questions, among Catholics, Protestants, or even atheists. Enjoy part 1 of this extended series.

REGISTER for the Draw Near Retreat HERE

*Questions in this episode: *

  1. Why do Catholic Worship Mary? What's the deal with Mary?
  2. Why do Catholics pray to Mary and the Saints?
  3. What do Catholics believe about salvation? How are you saved?

Questions to come in this series (upcoming episodes):

  1. What do Catholic have to believe about Creation? Evolution? 7-literal days?
  2. Aliens
  3. Where is the Eucharist in the Bible?
  4. Why do you confess your sins to a priest?
  5. Where is Purgatory in the Bible?
  6. The bible is all you need; why don't Catholic believe in Sola Scripture (the bible alone)?
  7. Where is the papacy in Scripture? How does he have authority?
  8. What is the rapture? Will it happen? Do Catholics believe in it?
  9. How can anyone believe Jesus actually rose from the dead?

Links referenced:
Full of Grace
There's Something about Mary
Mary: Ark of the New Covenant

On the Reciprocity of Gifts: John M.G. Barclay "Under Grace"

Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page."

Click here to become a patron! Patrons are essentially "sponsors" and co-producers or Draw Near as it could not happen without them.
"Like" and follow us on Facebook!. Follow us on Instagram!

Who are "Fred and Kara?" Find out by visiting our home page.

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]]> Who loves Q&A? We do! Fred and Kara answer common Catholic questions, among Catholics, Protestants, or even atheists. Enjoy part 1 of this extended series.

REGISTER for the Draw Near Retreat HERE

*Questions in this episode: *

  1. Why do Catholic Worship Mary? What's the deal with Mary?
  2. Why do Catholics pray to Mary and the Saints?
  3. What do Catholics believe about salvation? How are you saved?

Questions to come in this series (upcoming episodes):

  1. What do Catholic have to believe about Creation? Evolution? 7-literal days?
  2. Aliens
  3. Where is the Eucharist in the Bible?
  4. Why do you confess your sins to a priest?
  5. Where is Purgatory in the Bible?
  6. The bible is all you need; why don't Catholic believe in Sola Scripture (the bible alone)?
  7. Where is the papacy in Scripture? How does he have authority?
  8. What is the rapture? Will it happen? Do Catholics believe in it?
  9. How can anyone believe Jesus actually rose from the dead?

Links referenced:
Full of Grace
There's Something about Mary
Mary: Ark of the New Covenant

On the Reciprocity of Gifts: John M.G. Barclay "Under Grace"

Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page."

Click here to become a patron! Patrons are essentially "sponsors" and co-producers or Draw Near as it could not happen without them.
"Like" and follow us on Facebook!. Follow us on Instagram!

Who are "Fred and Kara?" Find out by visiting our home page.

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]]> Jesus, Mary, and the Saints: Ch. 10 - I Believe in Love https://drawnear.fireside.fm/97 bc5af01a-4608-4292-8cf8-1ef90bb0da3d Wed, 25 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0600 Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell full Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell 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 23:03 no 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 & Kara Kardell, unless otherwise specified. I Believe in Love, Conference 10, Jesus, Mary, Saints, Catholic, Draw Near, Suscipe, Fred and Kara, Podcast, Book Study 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 *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

Click to Donate to become a supporter/patron! Join the community by following the Draw Near Facebook page. Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page."

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]]> 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 *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

Click to Donate to become a supporter/patron! Join the community by following the Draw Near Facebook page. Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page."

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!

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]]> There's Something About Mary https://drawnear.fireside.fm/72 0b0fe168-811e-4971-b537-2eea086d72d6 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:15:00 -0600 Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell full Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell In the deeply personal first half of this episode, Fred and Kara reflect on their relationship with Mary, and how that has changed and grown over the years. Fred shares more of his testimony about converting to Catholicism and the role Mary played in that process. He also reflects on issues such as identity, childhood trauma, mistrust, and difficult family experiences and how these can effect our relationship with God; as well as with Mary. He shares the story of his relationship with Mary, and how she has helped him to find healing. In the second half, we return to Kara's teaching on the Immaculate Conception, which we celebrate on December 8. Kara dives into a scriptural study of key texts that point to Mary’s Immaculate Conception with hopes that each listener would be drawn deeper into the celebration of this Holy Day of Obligation. 1:01:15 no In the deeply personal first half of this episode, Fred and Kara reflect on their relationship with Mary, and how that has changed and grown over the years. Fred shares more of his testimony about converting to Catholicism and the role Mary played in that process. He also reflects on issues such as identity, childhood trauma, mistrust, and difficult family experiences and how these can effect our relationship with God; as well as with Mary. He shares the story of his relationship with Mary, and how she has helped him to find healing. Christ, while bleeding out and dying on the Cross, said to his Mother, “Behold your son;” and to his beloved disciple, “Behold your Mother.” Scripture then affirms that from that day, this beloved disciple “took her into his home.” We to, as beloved disciples must take her into our homes, and allow the love of the Mother of God to penetrate our hearts as only that of a faithful mother can. Her heart is to draw us near to the source of peace that surpasses all understanding: her son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In the second half, we return to Kara's teaching on the Immaculate Conception, which we celebrate on December 8. Kara dives into a scriptural study of key texts that point to Mary’s Immaculate Conception with hopes that each listener would be drawn deeper into the celebration of this Holy Day of Obligation. Questions answered in the second half: * How do we know Mary was special or set apart? * What is the Immaculate Conception? * What is Original Sin? Where is that in Scripture? * Where is Mary’s Immaculate Conception found in Scripture? Purchase the book, Hail Holy Queen by Scott Hahn here. (https://amzn.to/3Far6xT) 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 & Kara Kardell *As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Mary, Blessed Mother, Conversion, Catholic, Healing, Trauma, Identity, Encouragement, Scripture, Catholic Teaching, Draw Near, Fred Shellabarger, Kara Kardell, Immaculate Conception, December 8, Full of Grace In the deeply personal first half of this episode, Fred and Kara reflect on their relationship with Mary, and how that has changed and grown over the years. Fred shares more of his testimony about converting to Catholicism and the role Mary played in that process. He also reflects on issues such as identity, childhood trauma, mistrust, and difficult family experiences and how these can effect our relationship with God; as well as with Mary. He shares the story of his relationship with Mary, and how she has helped him to find healing. Christ, while bleeding out and dying on the Cross, said to his Mother, “Behold your son;” and to his beloved disciple, “Behold your Mother.” Scripture then affirms that from that day, this beloved disciple “took her into his home.” We to, as beloved disciples must take her into our homes, and allow the love of the Mother of God to penetrate our hearts as only that of a faithful mother can. Her heart is to draw us near to the source of peace that surpasses all understanding: her son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

In the second half, we return to Kara's teaching on the Immaculate Conception, which we celebrate on December 8. Kara dives into a scriptural study of key texts that point to Mary’s Immaculate Conception with hopes that each listener would be drawn deeper into the celebration of this Holy Day of Obligation.

Questions answered in the second half:

  • How do we know Mary was special or set apart?
  • What is the Immaculate Conception?
  • What is Original Sin? Where is that in Scripture?
  • Where is Mary’s Immaculate Conception found in Scripture?

Purchase the book, Hail Holy Queen by Scott Hahn here.

Who are "Fred and Kara?" Find out by visiting our home page. Join the Draw Near Community Space on Suscipe.co

Click here to become a supporter/patron! "Like" and follow us on Facebook! You can even find us on Twitter. Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page."

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 & Kara Kardell

*As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Support Draw Near

]]> In the deeply personal first half of this episode, Fred and Kara reflect on their relationship with Mary, and how that has changed and grown over the years. Fred shares more of his testimony about converting to Catholicism and the role Mary played in that process. He also reflects on issues such as identity, childhood trauma, mistrust, and difficult family experiences and how these can effect our relationship with God; as well as with Mary. He shares the story of his relationship with Mary, and how she has helped him to find healing. Christ, while bleeding out and dying on the Cross, said to his Mother, “Behold your son;” and to his beloved disciple, “Behold your Mother.” Scripture then affirms that from that day, this beloved disciple “took her into his home.” We to, as beloved disciples must take her into our homes, and allow the love of the Mother of God to penetrate our hearts as only that of a faithful mother can. Her heart is to draw us near to the source of peace that surpasses all understanding: her son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

In the second half, we return to Kara's teaching on the Immaculate Conception, which we celebrate on December 8. Kara dives into a scriptural study of key texts that point to Mary’s Immaculate Conception with hopes that each listener would be drawn deeper into the celebration of this Holy Day of Obligation.

Questions answered in the second half:

  • How do we know Mary was special or set apart?
  • What is the Immaculate Conception?
  • What is Original Sin? Where is that in Scripture?
  • Where is Mary’s Immaculate Conception found in Scripture?

Purchase the book, Hail Holy Queen by Scott Hahn here.

Who are "Fred and Kara?" Find out by visiting our home page. Join the Draw Near Community Space on Suscipe.co

Click here to become a supporter/patron! "Like" and follow us on Facebook! You can even find us on Twitter. Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page."

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 & Kara Kardell

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]]> Full of Grace https://drawnear.fireside.fm/32 58e43aaf-b57f-40fc-8326-cd4e8a901c9e Wed, 08 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0600 Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell full Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell December 8th is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Listen to this Draw Near podcast "shorty" to learn more about this feast. Mary was set apart for all of time! Scripture shows this. The Blessed Mother was preserved from original sin from the moment of her creation. Listen to Kara teach a Scriptural study on Mary and the Catholic dogma of her Immaculate Conception. Tags: Full of Grace, Annunciation, Mary, Catholic Church, Immaculate Conception, Marian Dogma, Draw Near podcast, Kara Kardell, Original Sin 29:01 no For such a long time, I (Kara) thought the Immaculate Conception was all about Jesus. After all… he was miraculously conceived! BUT this Feast, which we celebrate today on December 8th, is All. About. MARY! Mary was immaculately conceived in the womb of her mother. She was created without the stain of Original Sin. She was always “Full of Grace.” In this “shorty” Kara dives into a Scriptural study of key texts to point to Mary’s Immaculate Conception with hopes that each listener would be drawn deeper into the celebration of this feast and Holy Day of obligation. Questions answered: 1. How do we know Mary was special or set apart? 1. What is the Immaculate Conception? 1. What is Original Sin? Where is that in Scripture? 1. Where is Mary’s Immaculate Conception found in Scripture? *Words Referenced: * Kecharitōmenē: Greek word for “full of grace” in Luke 1:28 Charis: Greek word meaning grace Click to Donate (https://www.drawnear.me/donate) to become a supporter! Join the community by following the Draw Near Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara). 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 & Kara Kardell Mary, Catholic, Immaculate Conception, December 8, Feast Day, Grace, Full of Grace, Original Sin, Scripture, Draw Near, Kara Kardell For such a long time, I (Kara) thought the Immaculate Conception was all about Jesus. After all… he was miraculously conceived! BUT this Feast, which we celebrate today on December 8th, is All. About. MARY!

Mary was immaculately conceived in the womb of her mother. She was created without the stain of Original Sin. She was always “Full of Grace.”

In this “shorty” Kara dives into a Scriptural study of key texts to point to Mary’s Immaculate Conception with hopes that each listener would be drawn deeper into the celebration of this feast and Holy Day of obligation.

Questions answered:

  1. How do we know Mary was special or set apart?
  2. What is the Immaculate Conception?
  3. What is Original Sin? Where is that in Scripture?
  4. Where is Mary’s Immaculate Conception found in Scripture?

*Words Referenced: *
Kecharitōmenē: Greek word for “full of grace” in Luke 1:28
Charis: Greek word meaning grace

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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!

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]]> For such a long time, I (Kara) thought the Immaculate Conception was all about Jesus. After all… he was miraculously conceived! BUT this Feast, which we celebrate today on December 8th, is All. About. MARY!

Mary was immaculately conceived in the womb of her mother. She was created without the stain of Original Sin. She was always “Full of Grace.”

In this “shorty” Kara dives into a Scriptural study of key texts to point to Mary’s Immaculate Conception with hopes that each listener would be drawn deeper into the celebration of this feast and Holy Day of obligation.

Questions answered:

  1. How do we know Mary was special or set apart?
  2. What is the Immaculate Conception?
  3. What is Original Sin? Where is that in Scripture?
  4. Where is Mary’s Immaculate Conception found in Scripture?

*Words Referenced: *
Kecharitōmenē: Greek word for “full of grace” in Luke 1:28
Charis: Greek word meaning grace

Click to Donate to become a supporter! Join the community by following the Draw Near Facebook page.

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]]> Mary: Ark of the New Covenant https://drawnear.fireside.fm/23 450bf82d-9a85-4592-bce7-171d3856687d Tue, 05 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0500 Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell full Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell It isn’t uncommon for Catholics to hear that we put too much emphasis on Mary... or, “She’s not that important…She’s barely even in scripture.” Well… Mary is ALL over scripture. This "shorty" teaches on Mary as the Ark of the New Covenant. What is the Ark of the Covenant in the Old Testament? How does Luke's Gospel present Mary as the New Ark? What does this have to do with the Assumption? Find out in this shorty! 16:34 no It isn’t uncommon for Catholics to hear that we put too much emphasis on Mary... or, “She’s not that important…She’s barely even in scripture.” Well… Mary is ALL over scripture. This "shorty" (The name we have decided to call short bonus episodes) teaches on Mary as the Ark of the New Covenant. What is the Ark of the Covenant in the Old Testament? How does Luke's Gospel present Mary as the New Ark? What does this have to do with the Assumption? Find out in this shorty! Passages referenced: * 2 Samuel 6:2–3; 6–12, 16, 18 * 2 Maccabees 2:4-8 * Luke 1:39–46, 56 * Hebrew 9:4 Click to Donate (https://www.drawnear.me/donate) to the BeardRazer! If we reach the goal Fred will shave his beard live on our Draw Near Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara) page! Or simply to become a patron and support us. Thank you! Mary, Ark of the Covenant, Assumption, Catholic It isn’t uncommon for Catholics to hear that we put too much emphasis on Mary... or, “She’s not that important…She’s barely even in scripture.” Well… Mary is ALL over scripture.
This "shorty" (The name we have decided to call short bonus episodes) teaches on Mary as the Ark of the New Covenant.
What is the Ark of the Covenant in the Old Testament? How does Luke's Gospel present Mary as the New Ark? What does this have to do with the Assumption? Find out in this shorty!

Passages referenced:

  • 2 Samuel 6:2–3; 6–12, 16, 18
  • 2 Maccabees 2:4-8
  • Luke 1:39–46, 56
  • Hebrew 9:4

Click to Donate to the BeardRazer! If we reach the goal Fred will shave his beard live on our Draw Near Facebook page! Or simply to become a patron and support us. Thank you!

Support Draw Near

]]> It isn’t uncommon for Catholics to hear that we put too much emphasis on Mary... or, “She’s not that important…She’s barely even in scripture.” Well… Mary is ALL over scripture.
This "shorty" (The name we have decided to call short bonus episodes) teaches on Mary as the Ark of the New Covenant.
What is the Ark of the Covenant in the Old Testament? How does Luke's Gospel present Mary as the New Ark? What does this have to do with the Assumption? Find out in this shorty!

Passages referenced:

  • 2 Samuel 6:2–3; 6–12, 16, 18
  • 2 Maccabees 2:4-8
  • Luke 1:39–46, 56
  • Hebrew 9:4

Click to Donate to the BeardRazer! If we reach the goal Fred will shave his beard live on our Draw Near Facebook page! Or simply to become a patron and support us. Thank you!

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