web02.fireside.fm Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:53:55 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Draw Near - Episodes Tagged with “Tips” https://drawnear.fireside.fm/tags/tips Mon, 04 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -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 Four Steps to Hearing God's Voice https://drawnear.fireside.fm/122 73150a35-e9c9-410a-a141-a65f0db6eed1 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell full Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell This episode serves as a companion and follow up to our "Does God Speak to Me?" episode. Here we are joined by Julie Storr, from Lectio the Liturgy. Julie presented at our recent Draw Near Retreat in which the theme was, "Hearing God's Voice." Julie offers some great practical steps for not only hearing the Lord's voice, but also building a lifestyle in which a relationship with God characterized by talking with your loving Father is not just a wish, but an actual lived experience, rooted in prayer, in Scripture, and in the life of the Holy Spirit. Our journey with the Lord is one that is lived step by step! So many effective spiritual disciplines that help us grow in the life of prayer and relationship with Christ walk us through a process of steps (e.g. Lectio Divina, Ignatian Discernment, the ACTS prayer method, etc). If you are looking for a way to grow deeper in your relationship with Christ, if you are not sure if you have ever heard the Lord speak, this may just be a great place to start! 24:11 no This episode serves as a companion and follow up to our "Does God Speak to Me?" episode. Here we are joined by Julie Storr, from Lectio the Liturgy. Julie presented at our recent Draw Near Retreat in which the theme was, "Hearing God's Voice." Julie offers some great practical steps for not only hearing the Lord's voice, but also building a lifestyle in which a relationship with God characterized by talking with your loving Father is not just a wish, but an actual lived experience, rooted in prayer, in Scripture, and in the life of the Holy Spirit. Our journey with the Lord is one that is lived step by step! So many effective spiritual disciplines that help us grow in the life of prayer and relationship with Christ walk us through a process of steps (e.g. Lectio Divina, Ignatian Discernment, the ACTS prayer method, etc). If you are looking for a way to grow deeper in your relationship with Christ, if you are not sure if you have ever heard the Lord speak, this may just be a great place to start! This four step method to hearing God's voice comes from Habakkuk 2:1-2 "I will take my stand at my watchpost and station myself on the tower, and look out to see what he will say to me, and what I will answer concering my complaint. And the LORD answered me: "Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it."" Step 1 Quiet Your Heart and Mind Poistion yourself in faith to hear. I can hear Jesus' voice because he said so (Jn 10:1-5; Jn 1-:27) Step 2 Put Yourself in Jesus' Presence Prepare and quiet yourself to receive. Focus your spiritual eyes on what Jesus wants to give you. Use Scripture, music, art, to help reset your mind. Ask God direct questions. Ask and you shall receive! (Mt 7:7) (e.g. "What do you want me to know right now?" "How do you want to love me today?" "Who have you given me to love today?" Step 3 Pay Attention Pay attention to the spontaneous thougths, images or feelings in your heart that flow like a stream. Step 4 Honor God's Words Honor what the Lord has spoken by writing down what you receive. Do not doubt, just write. This four step method was adapted from Enounter Ministries (https://encounterministries.us/) and the book, The Four Keys to Hearing God's Voice. This adaptation is prepared and provided by Julie Storr. Learn more about her ministry by visiting lectiotheliturgy.com (lectiotheliturgy.com) 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 Fred Shellabarger, Julie Storr, hearing God's voice, prayer, tips, steps, how to pray, how to hear God speak, This episode serves as a companion and follow up to our "Does God Speak to Me?" episode. Here we are joined by Julie Storr, from Lectio the Liturgy. Julie presented at our recent Draw Near Retreat in which the theme was, "Hearing God's Voice." Julie offers some great practical steps for not only hearing the Lord's voice, but also building a lifestyle in which a relationship with God characterized by talking with your loving Father is not just a wish, but an actual lived experience, rooted in prayer, in Scripture, and in the life of the Holy Spirit.

Our journey with the Lord is one that is lived step by step! So many effective spiritual disciplines that help us grow in the life of prayer and relationship with Christ walk us through a process of steps (e.g. Lectio Divina, Ignatian Discernment, the ACTS prayer method, etc). If you are looking for a way to grow deeper in your relationship with Christ, if you are not sure if you have ever heard the Lord speak, this may just be a great place to start!

This four step method to hearing God's voice comes from Habakkuk 2:1-2
"I will take my stand at my watchpost and station myself on the tower, and look out to see what he will say to me, and what I will answer concering my complaint. And the LORD answered me: "Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it.""

Step 1
Quiet Your Heart and Mind
Poistion yourself in faith to hear. I can hear Jesus' voice because he said so (Jn 10:1-5; Jn 1-:27)

Step 2
Put Yourself in Jesus' Presence
Prepare and quiet yourself to receive. Focus your spiritual eyes on what Jesus wants to give you. Use Scripture, music, art, to help reset your mind.
Ask God direct questions. Ask and you shall receive! (Mt 7:7)
(e.g. "What do you want me to know right now?" "How do you want to love me today?" "Who have you given me to love today?"

Step 3
Pay Attention
Pay attention to the spontaneous thougths, images or feelings in your heart that flow like a stream.

Step 4
Honor God's Words
Honor what the Lord has spoken by writing down what you receive. Do not doubt, just write.

This four step method was adapted from Enounter Ministries and the book, The Four Keys to Hearing God's Voice.

This adaptation is prepared and provided by Julie Storr. Learn more about her ministry by visiting [lectiotheliturgy.com](lectiotheliturgy.com)

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."

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]]> This episode serves as a companion and follow up to our "Does God Speak to Me?" episode. Here we are joined by Julie Storr, from Lectio the Liturgy. Julie presented at our recent Draw Near Retreat in which the theme was, "Hearing God's Voice." Julie offers some great practical steps for not only hearing the Lord's voice, but also building a lifestyle in which a relationship with God characterized by talking with your loving Father is not just a wish, but an actual lived experience, rooted in prayer, in Scripture, and in the life of the Holy Spirit.

Our journey with the Lord is one that is lived step by step! So many effective spiritual disciplines that help us grow in the life of prayer and relationship with Christ walk us through a process of steps (e.g. Lectio Divina, Ignatian Discernment, the ACTS prayer method, etc). If you are looking for a way to grow deeper in your relationship with Christ, if you are not sure if you have ever heard the Lord speak, this may just be a great place to start!

This four step method to hearing God's voice comes from Habakkuk 2:1-2
"I will take my stand at my watchpost and station myself on the tower, and look out to see what he will say to me, and what I will answer concering my complaint. And the LORD answered me: "Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it.""

Step 1
Quiet Your Heart and Mind
Poistion yourself in faith to hear. I can hear Jesus' voice because he said so (Jn 10:1-5; Jn 1-:27)

Step 2
Put Yourself in Jesus' Presence
Prepare and quiet yourself to receive. Focus your spiritual eyes on what Jesus wants to give you. Use Scripture, music, art, to help reset your mind.
Ask God direct questions. Ask and you shall receive! (Mt 7:7)
(e.g. "What do you want me to know right now?" "How do you want to love me today?" "Who have you given me to love today?"

Step 3
Pay Attention
Pay attention to the spontaneous thougths, images or feelings in your heart that flow like a stream.

Step 4
Honor God's Words
Honor what the Lord has spoken by writing down what you receive. Do not doubt, just write.

This four step method was adapted from Enounter Ministries and the book, The Four Keys to Hearing God's Voice.

This adaptation is prepared and provided by Julie Storr. Learn more about her ministry by visiting [lectiotheliturgy.com](lectiotheliturgy.com)

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."

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]]> Hearing God: Ask and You Shall Receive https://drawnear.fireside.fm/121 e8799d9a-28f7-4537-bafe-68061aa727af Sat, 02 Sep 2023 00:15:00 -0500 Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell bonus Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell This shorty serves as a follow-up to the episode, "Does God Speak to Me?" Here, Kara offers two practical tips for your spiritual life to grow in your ability to hear God's voice and familiarity with his voice. 16:27 no This shorty serves as a follow-up to the episode, "Does God Speak to Me?" Here, Kara offers two practical tips for your spiritual life to grow in your ability to hear God's voice and familiarity with his voice. 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 shorty, god's voice, scripture, tips, practical, kara kardell, draw near podcast, This shorty serves as a follow-up to the episode, "Does God Speak to Me?" Here, Kara offers two practical tips for your spiritual life to grow in your ability to hear God's voice and familiarity with his voice.

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]]> This shorty serves as a follow-up to the episode, "Does God Speak to Me?" Here, Kara offers two practical tips for your spiritual life to grow in your ability to hear God's voice and familiarity with his voice.

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."

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]]> Don't Go to Bed Angry? - With Taylor Schroll https://drawnear.fireside.fm/53 946ce09d-b76b-4548-9d18-0c1c5e847434 Wed, 14 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0500 Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell full Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell Beginning a series on marriage and family life, Fred is joined by friend and co-host of the Forte Catholic Podcast, Taylor Schroll for a fun and lighthearted discussion on marriage. What have they learned? What advice would they give themselves on their wedding day? How much more do they still need to grow? Why does Fred insist on mentioning Cobra Kai in every episode of Draw Near? Find out in this episode! 40:20 no Beginning a series on marriage and family life, Fred is joined by friend and co-host of the Forte Catholic Podcast, Taylor Schroll for a fun and lighthearted discussion on marriage. What have they learned? What advice would they give themselves on their wedding day? How much more do they still need to grow? Why does Fred insist on mentioning Cobra Kai in every episode of Draw Near? Find out in this episode! *What are some resources we recommend? Just Married: The Catholic Guide to Surviving the First Five Years of Marriage by Greg and Lisa Popcak (https://amzn.to/3Sl9ZOL) Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires, The Respect He Desperately Needs by Dr Emerson Eggerichs (https://amzn.to/3CUhVk6) The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman (https://amzn.to/3TmBmcl) Three to Get Married by Fulton Sheen (https://amzn.to/3TzBqFe) The 21 Undeniable Secrets of Marriage: Taking Your Relationship to the Next Level by Dr Allen Hunt (https://amzn.to/3VIPQ86) For Your Marriage (https://www.foryourmarriage.org/) St Francis of Assisi Parish in West Des Moines (http://saintfrancischurch.org/) 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 *As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. marriage, Catholic, advice, tips, family life, wedding, wedding day, growing, learning, husbands, love your wife, don't go to bed angry Beginning a series on marriage and family life, Fred is joined by friend and co-host of the Forte Catholic Podcast, Taylor Schroll for a fun and lighthearted discussion on marriage. What have they learned? What advice would they give themselves on their wedding day? How much more do they still need to grow? Why does Fred insist on mentioning Cobra Kai in every episode of Draw Near? Find out in this episode!

*What are some resources we recommend?

Just Married: The Catholic Guide to Surviving the First Five Years of Marriage by Greg and Lisa Popcak

Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires, The Respect He Desperately Needs by Dr Emerson Eggerichs

The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman

Three to Get Married by Fulton Sheen

The 21 Undeniable Secrets of Marriage: Taking Your Relationship to the Next Level by Dr Allen Hunt

For Your Marriage

St Francis of Assisi Parish in West Des Moines

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]]> Beginning a series on marriage and family life, Fred is joined by friend and co-host of the Forte Catholic Podcast, Taylor Schroll for a fun and lighthearted discussion on marriage. What have they learned? What advice would they give themselves on their wedding day? How much more do they still need to grow? Why does Fred insist on mentioning Cobra Kai in every episode of Draw Near? Find out in this episode!

*What are some resources we recommend?

Just Married: The Catholic Guide to Surviving the First Five Years of Marriage by Greg and Lisa Popcak

Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires, The Respect He Desperately Needs by Dr Emerson Eggerichs

The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman

Three to Get Married by Fulton Sheen

The 21 Undeniable Secrets of Marriage: Taking Your Relationship to the Next Level by Dr Allen Hunt

For Your Marriage

St Francis of Assisi Parish in West Des Moines

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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]]> Husbands, Love Your Wives - With Phillip Grothus https://drawnear.fireside.fm/54 c9a25930-9d79-4bc0-9fbc-e9e3e0e56dfc Wed, 14 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0500 Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell full Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell Beginning a series on marriage and family life, Fred is joined by Draw Near listener and fellow Cobra Kai super fan, Phillip Grothus for a discussion on marriage. What have they learned? What advice would they give themselves on their wedding day? How much more do they still need to grow? Find out in this episode! 40:41 no Beginning a series on marriage and family life, Fred is joined by Draw Near listener and fellow Cobra Kai super fan, Phillip Grothus for a discussion on marriage. What have they learned? What advice would they give themselves on their wedding day? How much more do they still need to grow? Find out in this episode! *What are some resources we recommend? Just Married: The Catholic Guide to Surviving the First Five Years of Marriage by Greg and Lisa Popcak (https://amzn.to/3Sl9ZOL) Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires, The Respect He Desperately Needs by Dr Emerson Eggerichs (https://amzn.to/3CUhVk6) The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman (https://amzn.to/3TmBmcl) Three to Get Married by Fulton Sheen (https://amzn.to/3TzBqFe) The 21 Undeniable Secrets of Marriage: Taking Your Relationship to the Next Level by Dr Allen Hunt (https://amzn.to/3VIPQ86) For Your Marriage (https://www.foryourmarriage.org/) St Francis of Assisi Parish in West Des Moines (http://saintfrancischurch.org/) 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 *As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. marriage, Catholic, advice, tips, family life, wedding, wedding day, growing, learning, husbands, love your wife Beginning a series on marriage and family life, Fred is joined by Draw Near listener and fellow Cobra Kai super fan, Phillip Grothus for a discussion on marriage. What have they learned? What advice would they give themselves on their wedding day? How much more do they still need to grow? Find out in this episode!

*What are some resources we recommend?

Just Married: The Catholic Guide to Surviving the First Five Years of Marriage by Greg and Lisa Popcak

Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires, The Respect He Desperately Needs by Dr Emerson Eggerichs

The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman

Three to Get Married by Fulton Sheen

The 21 Undeniable Secrets of Marriage: Taking Your Relationship to the Next Level by Dr Allen Hunt

For Your Marriage

St Francis of Assisi Parish in West Des Moines

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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]]> Beginning a series on marriage and family life, Fred is joined by Draw Near listener and fellow Cobra Kai super fan, Phillip Grothus for a discussion on marriage. What have they learned? What advice would they give themselves on their wedding day? How much more do they still need to grow? Find out in this episode!

*What are some resources we recommend?

Just Married: The Catholic Guide to Surviving the First Five Years of Marriage by Greg and Lisa Popcak

Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires, The Respect He Desperately Needs by Dr Emerson Eggerichs

The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman

Three to Get Married by Fulton Sheen

The 21 Undeniable Secrets of Marriage: Taking Your Relationship to the Next Level by Dr Allen Hunt

For Your Marriage

St Francis of Assisi Parish in West Des Moines

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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