Helping each listener to draw near to Christ, his infinite love, and to one another.
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 that shapes our lives and transforms our hearts. Together, we embark on this journey of faith, discovering the many ways God's grace and the power of the Holy Spirit work within us.
This is more than a podcast; it’s a shared journey toward sainthood. So come laugh with us, reflect with us, and grow with us as we Draw Near to God and one another. Let’s set out together on this adventure of faith, friendship, and grace.
Listen below to the most RECENT EPISODE:
Advent Reflection: Already… and Not Yet
Advent reminds us that Christ has come, Christ comes to us now, and Christ will come again—join Fred and Kara as they reflect on preparing our hearts for the Lord's return and the question each of us must eventually answer: if Jesus came tomorrow, would we be ready?
“In the Desert I Praise You:” Gratitude Reflection
What if gratitude isn't the result of our circumstances, but a way of seeing them? Reflecting on Psalm 103 and 2 Corinthians 12, Fred and Kara explore how thanksgiving can become an act of trust even in the midst of pain.
Ask and I Will Do It
"Whatever you ask in my name, I will do it." Just like that... no questions asked? Does he need anything from us? In this episode, we reflect on the words of Jesus in John 14:12-14 as we look for answers to these questions.
Love Builds the Church: a Lectio of 1 Cor. 13
LOVE is the root of renewal of heart, renewal in the Church, and renewal in the world. "Love" builds the Church. This is a topic Fred and Kara have wanted to take up for a LONG time on the Draw Near podcast. We share personal reflections or this passage and how God has been moving in our hearts and lives recently.
The Word is Alive
Scripture is the Living Word of God. It is there, in Scripture, that we encounter Christ. It is through study and prayer of the Word that we walk with God and speak with Him.