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We all face discouragement—when our efforts fall short and God's presence feels distant. But even in the storm, even when it feels like Jesus is asleep in the boat, he is still with us and can turn our failures into something beautiful. In this episode, Fred and Kara get real about fear, failure, and the temptation to give up. They share personal stories, what St. Paul teaches us about weakness, and why Fred says, “I’m a sinner falling up on my way to sainthood.”  If you’ve e

How do we reconcile the faith, God's will, and Scripture with feelings of anxiety and depression? In this episode, Fred and Kara are joined by experienced spiritual director, Sister Fidelis Marie and have an honest discussion about anxiety and depression.  You can listen to this episode here.

In this episode of Draw Near, we explore how Scripture becomes a living encounter with the voice of God. We talk about how to prepare our...

In this throw-back episode, we again take up the theme of “life lessons” from the Saints. We share our encounters with St. Therese of...

When we pray the Our Father we say, "Forgive us our trespasses AS we forgive those who trespass against us." Each time we pray this, we...

There are many questions that we may never intentionally reflect on. In this episode, we ask each other a couple of these questions and...

Jesus’ call to “Come, follow me” was not just for Peter, Andrew, James, and John—it’s for each of us today. In this episode, we explore...

If you’ve enjoyed hearing the husbands and dads share their stories, you won’t want to miss this heartfelt (and often hilarious)...

Becoming a father, and the reality of being a father in the day to days of life can be both stressful, terrifying and joyfully rewarding...

Fred and Kara discuss the topic of Leading Children to Christ. This episode airs Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 4pm on Siouxland Catholic...

"They never told you in marriage preparation that some days, you won't like each other very much." Beginning our series on marriage and...

This week, we’re joined by Catholic speaker, author, and Science of Sainthood  founder Matthew Leonard to unpack his powerful journey...

Tune into a special episode of Draw Near on July 16th at 4pm on Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM. Fred and Kara could think of no better...

What if the interruptions in your day aren’t distractions… but invitations? In this short reflective episode, Kara shares a personal...

How do we reconcile the faith, God's will, and Scripture with feelings or seasons of anxiety and depression? In this episode Fred and...

We were made for relationship and friendship. Yet, so many of us often feel alone; lost in a sea of acquaintances, with few "real"...

In this final episode in our series dedicated to the Eucharist, we explore the meaning of the phrase, drawn from Church teaching, "The...

In this episode, we are so grateful to be joined by our good friend, Sonja Corbitt! Here, Sonja shares with us her powerfully stirring...

This week, we’re joined by Catholic speaker, author, and Science of Sainthood  founder Matthew Leonard to unpack his powerful journey...

What does it mean to call Jesus the “Lamb of God”? Why does St. Paul call him our Passover Lamb? In this episode, we journey back to...