By Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell
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How exciting to give listeners a look inside our lives, hearts, and our Catholic friendship! In this fun light-hearted episode, we decided to interview one another. There are serious faith-driven questions as well as goofy opinion questions. Because who says striving for holiness has to be boring?
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Fred shares a brief reflection on an experience from middle school, and how it has effected his view of present cultural circumstances and relationships.
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The Draw Near Retreat has a NEW DATE! God is inviting you to spend the day with him on November 16th! The Annual Draw Near Retreat is full of inspiring keynotes & breakout talks that will invite you to encounter God & grow deeper, & more resolute, in a life for Christ.
Register right on [our website ](www.drawnear.me)by scrolling down on the Home screen or click Here!
Schedule:
(Optional Evening)
Location: Immaculate Conception Church. 1212 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, IA 51106
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Who are "Fred and Kara?" Find out by visiting our home page.
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In a radio broadcast from 1965, Paul Harvey gave a famous address called "If I were the devil." What would be the devils tactics to draw people away from God and away from the Church? Has he won? Where is God when looking at the state of the world?
Find the Book Mentioned: The Little Flowers of St. Francis of Assisi
Paul Harvey Audio/Address
A Sign of Contradiction
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Those that know us, know we LOVE music and worship. Please enjoy this raw (very un-edited) Cover of "Reckless Love" (with harmonies added) by Kara Kardell and Fred Shellabarger (Originally by Cory Asbury. This version by I Am They)
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There is so much division in the world... but also in the Church! The Church has been described in the image of a "Boat" since the Early Church Fathers. We are all ONE BOAT. ONE Church.
Join us for this episode as we discuss what causes division in the Church and how it can be healed.
REGISTER for the Draw Near Retreat HERE: Sept 14, 2024
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.
Who are "Fred and Kara?" Find out by visiting our home page.
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How do we reconcile the faith, God's will, and Scripture with feelings of anxiety and depression? Fred and Kara with the Draw Near podcast bring in Spiritual Director, Sister Fidelis Marie to have an honest discussion about anxiety and depression.
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In this surprisingly personal episode, Fred and Kara share how the words of Jeremiah 29 can change our hearts.
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Who are "Fred and Kara?" Find out by visiting our home page.
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In this final episode of the Draw Near "Apologetics series," Fred and Kara share practical tips to defending your Catholic faith and sharing Truth with Love! "Defending" the faith doesn't have to be defensive or offensive. Here are best-practices to "always be ready" to witness when God presents you the opportunity.
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Did you miss Parts 1, 2, or 3? Find them here!
Part 2 Apologetics (Creation, Aliens, Eucharist, Purgatory, and Confession)
Part 3 Apologetics (The Pope, Bible Alone, Rapture, Ressurection)
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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.)
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Questions addressed in this episode:
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:
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.
Who are "Fred and Kara?" Find out by visiting our home page.
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