web01.fireside.fm Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:14:26 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Draw Near - Episodes Tagged with “Study” https://drawnear.fireside.fm/tags/study Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:15:00 -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 Apologetics PART 3: the Pope, Bible ALONE, Rapture, & Resurrection https://drawnear.fireside.fm/186 b3c052e9-bf10-416a-87e5-8e08bf4097ea Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:15:00 -0500 Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell full Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell What do Catholics ACTUALLY believe? Enjoy part 3 where Fred & Kara, of Draw Near, continue to defend the Catholic Church and correct any misconceptions or misunderstandings! This episode talks about the pope (papacy), Sola Scriptura, Authority, the Rapture, and the Resurrection. (We hope you're loving these Catholic teaching episodes as much as we are.) 56:59 no What do Catholics ACTUALLY believe? Enjoy part 3 where Fred & Kara continue to defend the Catholic Church and correct any misconceptions or misunderstandings!! (We hope you're loving these Catholic teaching episodes as much as we are.) REGISTER for the Draw Near Retreat HERE (https://www.exploretock.com/draw-near/event/486475/draw-near-retreat-a-future-a-hope) Questions addressed in this episode: 1. Where is the papacy in Scripture? How does he have authority? 2. The bible is all you need, so why don't Catholics believe in Sola Scripture (the bible alone)? 3. What is the rapture? Will it happen? Do Catholics believe in it? 4. How can anyone believe Jesus actually rose from the dead? This Apologetics series will conclude with Part 4 where we share "HOW TO" defend your own faith and best practices when you go out in the world as a witness of Christ's love and the Truth of his teaching. Did you miss Parts 1 or 2? Find them here! Part 1 Apologetics (https://share.fireside.fm/episode/2wPRj5Ul+AOhqFpkB) (answering common Catholic Misconceptions —Mary and Salvation) Part 2 Apologetics (https://share.fireside.fm/episode/2wPRj5Ul+8_KYPPGW) (Creation, Aliens, Eucharist, Purgatory, and Confession) Past episodes mentioned in this episode: Papacy episode: "Until the King Returns (https://share.fireside.fm/episode/2wPRj5Ul+0wu_3tSo)" Priesthood Episode: "Giving the Vineyard to Others (https://share.fireside.fm/episode/2wPRj5Ul+W2-ilvGk)" Episode on Authority, Magisterium, & Sola Scriptural: "By Whose Authroity (https://share.fireside.fm/episode/2wPRj5Ul+EmOFCd8Q)" 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 apologetics, Catholic Podcast, Draw Near, Biblical evidence, teaching, What do Catholics believe, Pope, Rapture, Resurrection, Sola Scriptura, Bible Alone, Fred and Kara What do Catholics ACTUALLY believe? Enjoy part 3 where Fred & Kara continue to defend the Catholic Church and correct any misconceptions or misunderstandings!! (We hope you're loving these Catholic teaching episodes as much as we are.)

REGISTER for the Draw Near Retreat HERE

Questions addressed in this episode:

  1. Where is the papacy in Scripture? How does he have authority?
  2. The bible is all you need, so why don't Catholics believe in Sola Scripture (the bible alone)?
  3. What is the rapture? Will it happen? Do Catholics believe in it?
  4. How can anyone believe Jesus actually rose from the dead?

This Apologetics series will conclude with Part 4 where we share "HOW TO" defend your own faith and best practices when you go out in the world as a witness of Christ's love and the Truth of his teaching.

Did you miss Parts 1 or 2? Find them here!

Part 1 Apologetics (answering common Catholic Misconceptions —Mary and Salvation)

Part 2 Apologetics (Creation, Aliens, Eucharist, Purgatory, and Confession)

Past episodes mentioned in this episode:
Papacy episode: "Until the King Returns"
Priesthood Episode: "Giving the Vineyard to Others"
Episode on Authority, Magisterium, & Sola Scriptural: "By Whose Authroity"

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.

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

Support Draw Near

]]> What do Catholics ACTUALLY believe? Enjoy part 3 where Fred & Kara continue to defend the Catholic Church and correct any misconceptions or misunderstandings!! (We hope you're loving these Catholic teaching episodes as much as we are.)

REGISTER for the Draw Near Retreat HERE

Questions addressed in this episode:

  1. Where is the papacy in Scripture? How does he have authority?
  2. The bible is all you need, so why don't Catholics believe in Sola Scripture (the bible alone)?
  3. What is the rapture? Will it happen? Do Catholics believe in it?
  4. How can anyone believe Jesus actually rose from the dead?

This Apologetics series will conclude with Part 4 where we share "HOW TO" defend your own faith and best practices when you go out in the world as a witness of Christ's love and the Truth of his teaching.

Did you miss Parts 1 or 2? Find them here!

Part 1 Apologetics (answering common Catholic Misconceptions —Mary and Salvation)

Part 2 Apologetics (Creation, Aliens, Eucharist, Purgatory, and Confession)

Past episodes mentioned in this episode:
Papacy episode: "Until the King Returns"
Priesthood Episode: "Giving the Vineyard to Others"
Episode on Authority, Magisterium, & Sola Scriptural: "By Whose Authroity"

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.

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

Support Draw Near

]]> Our Father Part 6: Lead Us Not Into Temptation & Deliver Us From Evil https://drawnear.fireside.fm/51 6246a570-9a84-4797-8216-88055604ceb3 Wed, 17 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0500 Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell full Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell Concluding our series on the Our Father, we look at the last two petitions in this prayer. Every human person faces trials and temptations. Scripture refers to a battle between flesh and spirit. What does this mean? What does this petition have to do with it? What value is there in temptation? What does these two petitions teach us about the battle between good and evil. In this episode we will answer all of these questions! 13:19 no Concluding our series on the Our Father, we look at the last two petitions in this prayer. Every human person faces trials and temptations. Scripture refers to a battle between flesh and spirit. What does this mean? What does this petition have to do with it? What value is there in temptation? What does these two petitions teach us about the battle between good and evil. In this episode we will answer all of these questions! Our Spiritual Warfare Series: The Invisible World: Angels Part 1 (https://drawnear.fireside.fm/2) The Invisible World: Angels Part 2 (https://drawnear.fireside.fm/3) The Invisible World: Demons (https://drawnear.fireside.fm/4) The Invisible World: Spiritual Warfare (https://drawnear.fireside.fm/5) Detailed notes and discussion questions coming soon! 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 © Fred Shellabarger & Kara Kardell Our Father, Lead Us Not Into Temptation, Deliver Us From Evil, Small Group, Study, Series, Spiritual Warfare Concluding our series on the Our Father, we look at the last two petitions in this prayer. Every human person faces trials and temptations. Scripture refers to a battle between flesh and spirit. What does this mean? What does this petition have to do with it? What value is there in temptation? What does these two petitions teach us about the battle between good and evil. In this episode we will answer all of these questions!

Our Spiritual Warfare Series:
The Invisible World: Angels Part 1
The Invisible World: Angels Part 2
The Invisible World: Demons
The Invisible World: Spiritual Warfare

Detailed notes and discussion questions coming soon!

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!

Draw Near Theme © Fred Shellabarger & Kara Kardell

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]]> Concluding our series on the Our Father, we look at the last two petitions in this prayer. Every human person faces trials and temptations. Scripture refers to a battle between flesh and spirit. What does this mean? What does this petition have to do with it? What value is there in temptation? What does these two petitions teach us about the battle between good and evil. In this episode we will answer all of these questions!

Our Spiritual Warfare Series:
The Invisible World: Angels Part 1
The Invisible World: Angels Part 2
The Invisible World: Demons
The Invisible World: Spiritual Warfare

Detailed notes and discussion questions coming soon!

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!

Draw Near Theme © Fred Shellabarger & Kara Kardell

Support Draw Near

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