Draw Near

By Fred Shellabarger and Kara KardellReligion & Spirituality Christianity Spirituality

Draw Near episodes

October 16, 2024 Wholly inadequate: Homily by Fr. Patrick Behm
In Father Patrick Behm's homily from the 25th Sunday in Ordinary time (September 22nd), he poses the question: "Will I ever be enough?" He looks at Mark 9: 30-37: "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of Heaven?" This Gospel passage brings a beautiful reflection on: "Do successes and achievements somehow make us more lovable? Where is God in the mess?"
Mass Readings: Found Here
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Special Guest: Father Patrick Behm.
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14 min
October 02, 2024 An Inside look at our Catholic Friendship: Fred and Kara Interview one another
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?
Grab some coffee and join us as friends, as you listen to this highly caffeinated interview episode of Draw Near!
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1 hr 6 min
September 18, 2024 Friday the 13th
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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8 min
September 11, 2024 Draw Near Retreat (POSTPONED): New Date November 16th
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!
($20 will be collected at the door)
Schedule:
9:30am check-ins
10am: Mass
11:00am: Keynote #1
11:45am: Small Group discussion
12:15am: Lunch
1:30pm Keynote #2 (Kara)
2:15pm Small Group Discussion
2:45pm Short break
3:00pm breakout sessions
3:40pm short break
3:45 pm Adoration/Worship/Confession
4:30pm Regather and Closing Remarks
5:00pm Conclude
(Optional Evening)
5:30pm: Mass
6:30-9:00pm: Trivia Night!
Location: Immaculate Conception Church. 1212 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, IA 51106
We can't wait to see you there!
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1 min
September 04, 2024 "If I were the devil"
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?
In this Draw Near podcast episode, Fred and Kara offer commentary on this address.
Find the Book Mentioned: The Little Flowers of St. Francis of Assisi
Paul Harvey Audio/Address
A Sign of Contradiction
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53 min
August 30, 2024 "Reckless Love" (Cover by Fred and Kara)
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)
Book Fred and/or Kara to speak or lead worship by visiting the Draw Near "booking page."
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7 min
August 21, 2024 One Boat: Are We a Church Divided?
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.
What do we allow to divide us? Where is God in our opinions? Does pride divide us?
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.
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Who are "Fred and Kara?" Find out by visiting our home page.
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49 min
August 07, 2024 Coping with Anxiety
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.
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.
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Who are "Fred and Kara?" Find out by visiting our home page.
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48 min
July 24, 2024 A Future & A Hope: A Lectio Divina Discussion
In this surprisingly personal episode, Fred and Kara share how the words of Jeremiah 29 can change our hearts.
It gives a "map" of how to find God and what God wants to bring into your life!
REGISTER for the Draw Near Retreat 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.
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Who are "Fred and Kara?" Find out by visiting our home page.
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40 min
July 10, 2024 Apologetics PART 4: How to share your faith
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.
REGISTER for the Draw Near Retreat HERE
Did you miss Parts 1, 2, or 3? Find them here!
Part 1 Apologetics (answering common Catholic Misconceptions —Mary and Salvation)
Part 2 Apologetics (Creation, Aliens, Eucharist, Purgatory, and Confession)
Part 3 Apologetics (The Pope, Bible Alone, Rapture, Ressurection)
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.
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Who are "Fred and Kara?" Find out by visiting our home page.
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Draw Near Theme © Fred Shellabarger & Kara Kardell
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48 min

About Draw Near

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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…