Episodes

  • Exciting Stuff

    Exciting Stuff
    Dec 21 2022
    We have some exciting things available to you! TODAY, December 21-January 6th, 2023 we are making the "I Believe in Love" book study discussions available to EVERYONE! The first half of the book, chapters 1-5, will be live for the remainder of the Christmas season. Take time to listen to them. If you enjoyed them, you can still join the book study on suscipe.co (https://community.suscipe.co/spaces/8805059/content) and join the LIVE discussion with Fred and Kara on January 31st. Mark January 24th on your calendar for some Draw Near news. You won't want to miss it! Follow us on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara) to keep in touch with all new things. Dad Joke challenge coming soon! Fred and our friend, Philip Grothus, compete to make Kara laugh with dad jokes... can they break this tough cookie? (no...) Last year's Christmas Episode (https://share.fireside.fm/episode/2wPRj5Ul+QiyR4gK_) Who are "Fred and Kara?" Find out by visiting our about page. (https://www.drawnear.me/about) 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
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    12 mins
  • Why Draw Near?

    Why Draw Near?
    Oct 16 2020

    Thank you for listening to Draw Near. Before beginning, start with this short "trailer" of what Draw Near is about, why Fred and Kara chose this name, and the goal of this podcast.

    Let's grow together.

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    3 mins
  • An Inside look at our Catholic Friendship: Fred and Kara Interview one another

    An Inside look at our Catholic Friendship: Fred and Kara Interview one another
    Oct 2 2024
    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! Register for the Draw Near retreat HERE (https://www.drawnear.me/)! 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
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Friday the 13th

    Friday the 13th
    Sep 18 2024
    Fred shares a brief reflection on an experience from middle school, and how it has effected his view of present cultural circumstances and relationships. 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
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    7 mins
  • Draw Near Retreat (POSTPONED): New Date November 16th

    Draw Near Retreat (POSTPONED): New Date November 16th
    Sep 11 2024
    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 (https://www.drawnear.me/events/draw-near-retreat)! ($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! Book Fred and/or Kara to speak or lead worship 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
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    1 min
  • "If I were the devil"

    "If I were the devil"
    Sep 4 2024
    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 (https://amzn.to/3Tf5DvR) Paul Harvey Audio/Address (https://www.google.com/search?q=if+i+were+the+devil+paul+harvey+video&oq=if+I+were+the+devil+paul+harvey+video&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBggAEEUYOzIGCAAQRRg7MgoIARAAGIAEGKIEMgoIAhAAGIAEGKIEMgYIAxBFGDvSAQgxNzYwajBqN6gCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:1fd98724,vid:jnPE8u5ONls,st:0) A Sign of Contradiction 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
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    52 mins
  • "Reckless Love" (Cover by Fred and Kara)

    "Reckless Love" (Cover by Fred and Kara)
    Aug 30 2024
    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 (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
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    6 mins
  • One Boat: Are We a Church Divided?

    One Boat: Are We a Church Divided?
    Aug 21 2024
    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 (https://www.exploretock.com/draw-near/event/486475/draw-near-retreat-a-future-a-hope): Sept 14, 2024 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
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    49 mins