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Overcoming Feelings of Failure - October 22, 2025
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
Siouxland Catholic Radio
6 days ago1 min read


Coping With Anxiety - October 15, 2025
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.
Siouxland Catholic Radio
Oct 151 min read


Listening with Your Heart - October 1, 2025
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...
Siouxland Catholic Radio
Oct 11 min read


Life Lessons from the Saints - September 24, 2025
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...
Siouxland Catholic Radio
Sep 241 min read


As We Forgive - September 17, 2025
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...
Siouxland Catholic Radio
Sep 171 min read


Why Are You Catholic - September 9, 2025
There are many questions that we may never intentionally reflect on. In this episode, we ask each other a couple of these questions and...
Siouxland Catholic Radio
Sep 91 min read


Come, Follow Me - August 27, 2025
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...
Siouxland Catholic Radio
Aug 241 min read


Marriage, Motherhood and Everything in Between with Krystal Shellabarger - August 20
If you’ve enjoyed hearing the husbands and dads share their stories, you won’t want to miss this heartfelt (and often hilarious)...
Siouxland Catholic Radio
Aug 201 min read


Embracing Fatherhood with Phillip Grothus - August 13, 2025
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...
Siouxland Catholic Radio
Aug 121 min read


Leading Children to Christ - August 6
Fred and Kara discuss the topic of Leading Children to Christ. This episode airs Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 4pm on Siouxland Catholic...
Siouxland Catholic Radio
Aug 51 min read


I Never Thought I'd be a Yelling Mom - July 30, 2025
"They never told you in marriage preparation that some days, you won't like each other very much." Beginning our series on marriage and...
Siouxland Catholic Radio
Jul 271 min read


The Sacrifice of Our Lives - July 23, 2025
This week, we’re joined by Catholic speaker, author, and Science of Sainthood founder Matthew Leonard to unpack his powerful journey...
Siouxland Catholic Radio
Jul 231 min read


200th Episode Special - July 16, 2025
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...
Siouxland Catholic Radio
Jul 161 min read


Life Interruptions or Divine Interventions? - July 9, 2025
What if the interruptions in your day aren’t distractions… but invitations? In this short reflective episode, Kara shares a personal...
Siouxland Catholic Radio
Jul 91 min read


Coping With Anxiety - June 25, 2025
How do we reconcile the faith, God's will, and Scripture with feelings or seasons of anxiety and depression? In this episode Fred and...
Siouxland Catholic Radio
Jun 221 min read


How to Friend - June 18, 2025
We were made for relationship and friendship. Yet, so many of us often feel alone; lost in a sea of acquaintances, with few "real"...
Siouxland Catholic Radio
Jun 181 min read


Source & Summit - June 11, 2025
In this final episode in our series dedicated to the Eucharist, we explore the meaning of the phrase, drawn from Church teaching, "The...
Siouxland Catholic Radio
Jun 71 min read


Her Answered Prayer - May 21, 2025
In this episode, we are so grateful to be joined by our good friend, Sonja Corbitt! Here, Sonja shares with us her powerfully stirring...
Siouxland Catholic Radio
May 181 min read


The Sacrifice of our Lives with Matthew Leonard - May 14, 2025
This week, we’re joined by Catholic speaker, author, and Science of Sainthood founder Matthew Leonard to unpack his powerful journey...
Siouxland Catholic Radio
May 101 min read


As you did in Egypt - April 30, 2025
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...
Siouxland Catholic Radio
Apr 251 min read
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