“Jesus himself drew near and went with them.” Lk 24:15

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St. Francis of Assisi, one of our favorite saints, correlated fire with love. Our goal is simple: we are striving to set the world on fire - to set hearts on fire with the love of God.

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  • Fred Shellabarger

    Husband. Father. Spiritual Arsonist. Big Kid Who Loves Jesus.

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  • Kara Kardell

    Sinner striving for sainthood. Wife and mother of 4.

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The Draw Near podcast is hosted by Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell— friends who like talking about God. And thought… “why not let others join?”

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Latest DRAW NEAR Episodes

Draw Near
Guided Meditation: God Saw That It Was Good
Guided Meditation: God Saw That It Was Good
Wearing Your Heart on Your Sleeve
Wearing Your Heart on Your Sleeve
Friend Day: Want to Join?
Friend Day: Want to Join?
I Am Not Like the Rest of Humanity
I Am Not Like the Rest of Humanity
The Hemorrhaging Woman: Desperate for Healing
The Hemorrhaging Woman: Desperate for Healing
Hot Takes and Life Updates
Hot Takes and Life Updates
Surrender: Trusting God in the Waiting
Surrender: Trusting God in the Waiting
Do Whatever He Tells You
Do Whatever He Tells You
Finding God in the Least Likely Movies
Finding God in the Least Likely Movies
All Dogs go to Heaven... or Do They?
All Dogs go to Heaven... or Do They?
Encountering God in Scripture: Listening with Your Heart
Encountering God in Scripture: Listening with Your Heart
Beyond "I’m Praying for You": Being There for Others
Beyond "I’m Praying for You": Being There for Others
Life's Interruptions or Divine Invitations?
Life's Interruptions or Divine Invitations?
The Bread of Life: Rediscovering the Power of the Eucharist
The Bread of Life: Rediscovering the Power of the Eucharist
Is God Your Best Friend?
Is God Your Best Friend?

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