Draw Near

By Fred Shellabarger and Kara KardellReligion & Spirituality Christianity Spirituality

Draw Near episodes

September 27, 2023 Doubting Thomas (MLMG Ep. 1)
Episode 1 of My Lord and My God: Doubting Thomas. MLMG is a show on the Eucharist that will make it's way over to be hosted on the Draw Near podcast page, too! Enjoy this additional weekly content, and if you're already a MLMG listener, enjoy these re-runs!
In our very first episode, we take some time to reflect on the words of St Thomas, "My Lord and My God." He speaks these words after his famous doubt... "Unless I stick my fingers in his wounds I will not believe." Why did Thomas say this? What can we learn from him? How is St Thomas' encounter with the risen Christ similar to what we are invited into every time we attend Mass and receive Communion? These are just some of the topics we will explore in this episode!
My Lord & My God website.
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25 min
September 27, 2023 Trailer: My Lord and My God
The hosts of Draw Near, Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell, have a second show, My Lord & My God, focused on the Eucharist! This show is based on the words of St. Thomas. Over the next few months, this show will make it's way over to be hosted on the Draw Near podcast page, too! Enjoy this additional weekly content, and if you're already a MLMG listener, enjoy these re-runs!
My Lord & My God website.
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!
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My Lord & My God Theme: Original Music © Fred Shellabarger & Kara Kardell; Arranged and Performed by Paul Ching
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3 min
September 20, 2023 One Year Later: What happened after quitting our jobs?
What has this past year held for Fred, Kara, and their families? How has God worked and How has he spoken?
I See a Movement vision of Draw Near
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33 min
September 04, 2023 Four Steps to Hearing God's Voice
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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25 min
September 02, 2023 Hearing God: Ask and You Shall Receive
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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17 min
August 30, 2023 Hearing God: Does God Speak to Me?
We are back!!! In this episode, we reflect on our experiences coming back from our summer "break", unplanned home renovations and being a sheep. In all these things, the Lord was speaking! But what do we mean by the Lord was "speaking?" What does it mean to hear the Lord's voice? Is hearing the Lord's voice something we all can do? What does this have to do with sheep and our identity? These are the questions we seek to answer in the first of a series on "Hearing the Lord's Voice." Hearing the Lord's voice is not a privilege to be earned, but rather an inheritance, a promise from our loving Father. As such, we hope this series will help you grow in your relationship with the Lord, and hear the voice of our Shepherd.
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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31 min
July 26, 2023 Announcements Announcements... A horrible way to die
This fun camp saying works great to explain this episode! (we just finished 2 weeks of summer camp, too!)
Enjoy this short episode with announcements, what we have been up to and what is coming up!
Register for the Draw Near retreat coming up August 12th!
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Learn more about our new ministry effort with Eric Gallagher [here!](www.iseeamovement.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."
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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18 min
June 09, 2023 BONUS: Revelation Song (Cover Song)
Revelation Song by Kari Jobe (Cover by Fred and Kara with Draw Near)
We decided to make another cover song available for everyone. For access to MORE bonus content, become a PATRON for as low as $5 a month.
Patrons, you will have access to simply by being a patron. To become a Patron, go to: https://www.patreon.com/drawnear
Pad incorporated from Worship Tutorials: https://worshiptutorials.com/product/pads-free-sample-pack/
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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6 min
June 07, 2023 Behind the Scenes BLOOPERS!
The long awaited blooper reel is here! Take a few minutes out of your day to have a good laugh with us; you won't regret it. ;)
P.S. Thank you for all your support for the mission of Draw Near!
Click here to become a supporter/patron!
Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page."
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9 min
May 27, 2023 BONUS: Who You Say I Am (Cover Song)
Who You Say I Am by Hillsong (Cover by Fred and Kara with Draw Near)
To celebrate the Feast of Pentecost, and the launch of our new ministry effort, "I See a Movement", we decided to make some cover songs available for everyone. For access to MORE covers, become a PATRON for as low as $5 a month.
Patrons, you will have access to our music simply by being a patron. To become a Patron, go to: https://www.patreon.com/drawnear
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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4 min

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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…