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The BeatiDudesHungry, Humble, and Holy | Jerry Sullivan | Episode #241Buckle up, buttercup – we're going 4K with portfolio management legend Jerry Sullivan! This week, the BeatiDudes sit down with the man who runs the #1 performing mutual fund out of over 650 competitors (yes, you read that right). But don't worry, Jerry's humility is thicker than his Boston accent.
From taking calls on live TV shows like CNBC's Squawk Box to learning the ropes under the legendary Peter Lynch at Fidelity, Jerry shares the "scrappy" investment philosophy that's made him a Wall Street standout. Spoiler alert: it's not about being the smartest guy in the room – it's...2025-07-2149 min
The BeatiDudesMount St. Mary’s | John Singleton | Episode #225John Singleton authored and published The Meaning of Mount St. Mary’s, a coffee table book on the history and ethos of Mount St. Mary’s University. He joins BeatiDudes Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein for a reflection on the greatness of his alma mater and the role that Mary has played in his life. This episode is full of humor and holiness, providing laughter, spiritual insights, and the authentic fraternity you expect with The BeatiDudes. Our Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsCO...2025-05-2655 min
The BeatiDudesPaul has 1.2 Million Downloads (and counting) | The Bookmarked Podcast | Episode #218The Tiny Table gets a first-time shuffle as BeatiDudes co-host Paul Kolker becomes the esteemed guest for this episode hosted by Nick Bezner and Jeff Schiefelbein. Paul is the host of an incredibly popular series called the Bookmarked Podcast. On Bookmarked, Paul brings children’s books to life through his voice acting talents and improv skills. Each character from these classic children's books jumps off the page through a whole cadre of voices that normally stay trapped in Paul's head. At the start of the worldwide shutdown years ago, Paul was determined to use his jo...2025-05-0229 min
The BeatiDudesCrown the Good with Coronation Media | Bill Phillips | Episode #209Draw out the beauty in the ordinary with Coronation Media’s Co-Founder and Executive Producer, Bill Phillips.Bill left his Gettysburg address to join The BeatiDudes, Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein, at the Tiny Table in Vatican Valley. He recalls his journey, including the major life events that were put into motion during his time at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Maryland, where he studied Theology and Psychology with a minor in fine arts. Although he did not choose the college for religious reasons, Bill began to deepen his commitment to his...2025-03-3147 min
The BeatiDudesSING OF THE GOODNESS OF GOD | DCYC 2025 | Episode #208The BeatiDudes complete their live recordings from the 2025 Dallas Catholic Youth Conference (DCYC) with moments of reflection and a powerful impromptu song. DCYC is an annual conference where high school students across the Diocese of Dallas gather for the weekend to encounter Jesus. This is the second visit to DCYC for BeatiDudes Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein. The first guest is Adrian, who is at DCYC for the third time. The youngest of five kids, Adrian enjoys hearing the testimonies most when at the conference. He is a junior in high school and involved at...2025-03-2821 min
The BeatiDudesSuperhero and Super-Marriage | Steven Thomas | Episode #204Steven Thomas, author of Catholic Joe: Superhero, is back with Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein to talk about the beauty of marriage. After the sadness of his parents’ divorce when he was young, Steven’s heart was galvanized to fight for marriage. He has been married for 34 years and has eight living children. Steven wrote Catholic Joe: Superhero to show the beauty of marriage and make the Church more inviting. His advice for men, married or not, is to turn to St Joseph, follow the church teachings, and pray the family rosary. Catholic Joe...2025-03-1419 min
The BeatiDudesGood Homilies Matter | Bishop Gregory Kelly | Episode #202Bishop Greg Kelly, the newly installed 5th Bishop of the Diocese of Tyler, joins BeatiDudes Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein again for this bonus episode about homilies. Bishop Greg Kelly was ordained to the priesthood in 1982. Throughout his life, he listened to many boring homilies, and he longed to deliver something better. When the Institute for Homiletics opened its doors in Dallas in 2021, Bishop Kelly was among the first to enroll. The Institute for Homiletics, a collaboration between the University of Dallas and the Catholic Foundation, was founded to renew preaching in the...2025-03-0717 min
The BeatiDudesThe 5th Bishop of Tyler | Bishop Greg Kelly | Episode #201The 5th Bishop of the Diocese of Tyler and longtime friend of The BeatiDudes, Bishop Greg Kelly, joined the BeatiDudes just weeks before his installation to share his gratitude, joy, and excitement. His focus included a message of timeless wisdom to always find Christ and keep our eyes on Him. Bishop Greg Kelly is a native of Iowa and grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In 1976, he arrived in Dallas. He studied for the priesthood in Holy Trinity Seminary at the University of Dallas in Irving and was ordained to the priesthood in 1982. He served as parochial...2025-03-0342 min
The BeatiDudesChris Blackwell Doesn’t Know a Stranger | Chris Blackwell | Episode #195Chris Blackwell, a fellow parishioner at St Ann’s with The BeatiDudes and faculty member at Cistercian Preparatory School, joins Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Schiefelbein for some good old-fashioned fraternity. Chris serves as the Director of College Counseling at Cistercian, where he starts working with students in eighth grade to prepare them to apply for college. His best advice for high school students - - your grades matter. At Cistercian, every class is taught at the advanced honors level, where students learn how to process the foundations of the information to apply in various situations. ...2025-02-101h 04
The BeatiDudesBrian Manhart Hosts The BeatiDudes | Brian Manhart | Episode #184This is a BeatiDudes takeover as Brian Manhart assumes the role of show host with a set of thought-provoking questions and reflections designed to uncover more about Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein. Our Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsOn Fire MediaLucid Private OfficeMAX StudiosDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein...2025-01-0342 min
The BeatiDudesExodus Advent Challenge | The BeatiDudes | Episode #5 of 5Celebrate Christmas and the conclusion of the Exodus 90 Advent Challenge with The BeatiDudes. Through Advent 2025, Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein entered a time of prayer, asceticism, and fraternity with the hope of the coming Christ child as the focal point for it all. On this final episode of the Advent Challenge miniseries, each co-host reflects on his journey and how they each became uncommonly present to the Lord and others. Exodus 90 is the #1 Catholic Men’s App that helps you become the man you were created to be. The Advent Challenge is designed to support me...2024-12-2821 min
The BeatiDudesExodus Advent Challenge | The BeatiDudes | Episode #4 of 5Heading into the final days of Advent after Gaudete Sunday, we rejoice in our final preparation for the coming of Christ in the manger. Join The BeatiDudes as they tackle the Advent Challenge from Exodus 90 during this five-episode mini-series. Exodus 90 is the #1 Catholic Men’s App that helps you become the man you were created to be.The Advent Challenge is designed to support men in preparing for Christ’s coming at Christmas and to share his loving presence with their families and friends. Will you join The BeatiDudes, Msgr. James Shea and thou...2024-12-2123 min
The BeatiDudesExodus Advent Challenge | The BeatiDudes | Episode #3 of 5The BeatiDudes reflect on week two of the Advent Challenge from Exodus 90. Join Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein as they share their trials and triumphs during part 3 this five-episode mini-series. Exodus 90 is the #1 Catholic Men’s App that helps you become the man you were created to be.The Advent Challenge is designed to support men in preparing for Christ’s coming at Christmas and to share his loving presence with their families and friends. Will you join The BeatiDudes, Msgr. James Shea, and thousands of other men this Advent?Be unco...2024-12-1420 min
The BeatiDudesExodus Advent Challenge | The BeatiDudes | Episode #2 of 5Join The BeatiDudes as they tackle the Advent Challenge from Exodus 90 during this five-episode mini-series. Exodus 90 is the #1 Catholic Men’s App that helps you become the man you were created to be.The Advent Challenge is designed to support men in preparing for Christ’s coming at Christmas and to share his loving presence with their families and friends. Will you join The BeatiDudes, Msgr. James Shea, and thousands of other men this Advent?Be uncommonly free,
download the Exodus app today.Our Partners:Sock Religious (10% Disc...2024-12-0720 min
The BeatiDudesFunny Is is Funny Does – Seasons III Montage of Episode Openers | The BeatiDudes and Friends | Episode #176Every episode starts with an excerpt of the show that either strikes the funny bone or cuts straight to the heart. With the open space available for this Friday bonus episode, The BeatiDudes are proud to share a montage of show openers from Season Three.You’re in for a treat as you experience a whole bunch of funny with plenty of faith and formation as well.Our Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsOn Fire MediaLucid Private OfficeSp...2024-12-0626 min
The BeatiDudesFORGIVENESS is a CHOICE of the WILL | Fr. John Anthony Boughton, CFR | Episode #175Fr. John Anthony Boughton, CFR, grew up down the road from the BeatiDudes studio in Dallas, Texas. He graduated from the Virginia Military Institute and was commissioned into the US Naval Reserve. After his service, Fr. John Anthony worked in sales. Fr. John Anthony had a conversion to the Catholic faith during a series of miracles and encounters in Medjugorje. He then joined the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in 1996 and was ordained to the priesthood in 2005.Fr. John Anthony provides The BeatiDudes with a reflection on forgiveness and tools for achieving deeper forgiveness. Forgiveness...2024-12-0246 min
The BeatiDudesExodus Advent Challenge | The BeatiDudes | Episode #1 of 5Join The BeatiDudes as they tackle the Advent Challenge from Exodus 90 during this five-episode mini-series. Exodus 90 is the #1 Catholic Men’s App that helps you become the man you were created to be.The Advent Challenge is designed to support men in preparing for Christ’s coming at Christmas and to share his loving presence with their families and friends. Will you join The BeatiDudes, Msgr. James Shea, and thousands of other men this Advent?
Be uncommonly free, download the Exodus app today.
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The BeatiDudesThe Domestic Church | Dr. David Wright | Episode #170Dr. David Wright, the Headmaster at Subiaco Academy, joins the BeatiDudes to share about his childhood, conversion, and journey to higher education. Subiaco Academy is a Catholic College Preparatory School in the Benedictine tradition that welcomes young men of all faiths in grades 7-12. Sitting on 1,200 acres of land where you can fish, hunt, hike, and camp on the property, Subiaco was just named the fourth most beautiful boarding school in the world by Architectural Digest. The youngest of five children, Dr. Wright was raised Presbyterian with parents who put faith at the forefront of t...2024-11-1519 min
The BeatiDudesHOLLYWOOD and JESUS | Matthew Marsden | Episode #167Matthew Marsden is the first BeatiDudes guest known to have triple citizenship – British, American, and Maltese. He is also the first major Hollywood actor to join the BeatiDudes at the Tiny Table for tea, scones, and real talk about Jesus and Hollywood.Matthew is an accomplished American actor seen in films such as Ridley Scott's Black Hawk Down, Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen, Rambo, Resident Evil: Extinction, Bounty Killer, and the film adaptation of the classic novel Atlas Shrugged.As a young actor, Matthew quickly rose to prominence in the popular UK television series Coronation St...2024-11-041h 05
The BeatiDudesShow Me the Funny – Seasons I and II Montage of Episode Openers | The BeatiDudes and Friends | Episode #156Every episode starts with an excerpt of the show that either strikes the funny bone or cuts straight to the heart. With the open space available for this Friday bonus episode, The BeatiDudes are proud to share a montage of show openers from the first two seasons. You’re in for a treat as you experience a whole bunch of funny with plenty of faith and formation as well.Our Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsLucid Private OfficeSpoke Street MediaTh...2024-09-2727 min
The BeatiDudesI’ve Been to Every Country in the World | Sam Goodwin | Episode #152Sam Goodwin is an American entrepreneur, author, and professional speaker. A former Division I collegiate hockey player, he co-founded a tech company and NGO in Singapore and is one of the few people who has traveled to all 193 countries in the world. In this fun-filled bonus episode, Sam is ready to share a story for any country that the BeatiDudes mention. Learn about Sam’s experience in Chile, Chad, Tanzania, Lichtenstein, Kyrgyzstan, Sri Lanka, Rwanda (and the 8-Hour Chicken Bus), Senegal, Samoa, Israel, and Singapore.Check out his new book, Saving Sam....2024-09-1318 min
The BeatiDudesHELD CAPTIVE for 9 WEEKS in SYRIA | Sam Goodwin | Episode #151Buckle up, BeatiDudes - Season Four is here, and we are raising the bar again with a grand slam guest – SAM GOODWIN. Sam survived an unbelievable travel nightmare that included nine weeks in a Syrian prison, 27 days of which he spent in solitary confinement.Sam Goodwin is an American entrepreneur, author, and professional speaker. A former Division I collegiate hockey player, he co-founded a tech company and NGO in Singapore and is one of the few people who has traveled to all 193 countries in the world. So, how did Sam end up in Sy...2024-09-0948 min
The BeatiDudesSeason 3 Finale – CLAIM YOUR CROWN | NEC Part 3 | Episode #150The BeatiDudes crosses another milestone with episode 150 and the end of Season Three!! The show begins with a randomized drawing to pull a winner from our giveaway prize at the National Eucharistic Congress from our Swag Store. Visit the BeatiDudes Swag Store, Congrats to Acenith Claassen on the Big Win!Nick Bernardo from NOVUS Clothing stops by the booth to kick off this final segment of The BeatiDudes at the National Eucharistic Congress. He enters the heart of the company he launched with his brother almost a decade ago. As a...2024-09-0636 min
The BeatiDudesBlessed are the JOKE MAKERS | NEC Part 2 | Episode #149The BeatiDudes proudly present the second of three segments recorded live at their booth during the 10th National Eucharistic Congress.Luis Gonzales from episodes #075 and #076 pops by the booth to kick off the guest appearances and shares his joy for the Eucharist and his love for serving others. On Blessed are the Joke Makers with Luis, the Dudes must take on the persona of a magician to address the prompt, “I would _________, for Christmas.” The TBD Question with Luis and the Dudes – When you are walking around the NEC, which religious order connects with y...2024-09-021h 10
The BeatiDudesThe Missionary Church in Action | Bill Sladek | Episode #143The BeatiDudes proudly welcome their hero and friend, Bill Sladek, for a look back at his life of service. Bill and his wife answer the call to help others and serve God daily with their time, talent, and treasure. Not only does this inspiring couple lend financial support to various organizations and serve as chairs for various fundraisers, but they also roll up their sleeves and get to work. They have cooked and served meals at the Ronald McDonald House every month for over 13 years. They helped to complete the physical renovation of the building, which now...2024-08-1257 min
The BeatiDudesIn INDY as in HEAVEN | NEC Part One | Episode #142The BeatiDudes set up a booth at the 10th National Eucharistic Congress (NEC) for one day of open recording with new friends, old buddies, and a handful of repeat guests.Part One of this three-episode series jumps right in with the BeatiDudes’ first guest, a man who started off as a stranger walking by and quickly became an all-time BeatiDude favorite. Meet Kelly, Texas Aggie Class of 1993. This man embodies the Spirit of Aggieland, aka Texas A&M University, better than just about anyone. The second guest is our first repeat BeatiDude in history, Chris Mc...2024-08-0953 min
The BeatiDudesShowing Up | Jim Hickey | Episode #134Jim Hickey leads the BeatiDudes through a unique bonus episode, reflecting on Tara Grinstead's 2005 disappearance and the subsequent investigative podcast featuring her story, “Up and Vanished.” Jim had dated Tara before her disappearance, and thanks to that podcast, the mystery was solved, justice was served, and Jim was also proven innocent. Reflecting on the tragedy of Tara’s story, Jim and The BeatiDudes open up the discussion of demonic attack that leads to suicide, depression, drug use, and the million distractions that keep us from following God in every moment. Jim points out that the antido...2024-07-1223 min
The BeatiDudesWork is GOOD and Where You Do It MATTERS | Flip Howard | Episode #131Flip Howard is a dynamic entrepreneur and Catholic leader who truly serves as a role model for Catholic husbands, fathers, and now grandfathers. Flip arrives in style, bringing his private-label blended whiskey to share with the BeatiDudes in an episode that begins with a recall of great pranks before moving into Flip’s entrepreneurship journey. Early in his career, Flip started a laundry servicing company on college campuses and tells an amazing story about the competitor he bought out, who years later went on to start the global brand Tom’s Shoes. Flip then talks thro...2024-07-0152 min
The BeatiDudesThe Backwards Episode That Will Propel You Forward | Evan Woolsoncroft | Episode #123This episode of The BeatiDudes is truly one of a kind. On the suggestion of today’s guest, Evan Woolsoncroft, the entire Monday episode is reversed. That’s right – instead of closing the show with something unique during the Reverse Simpsons segment, the entire show is one big Reverse Simpsons. If you have never experienced the BeatiDudes before, this one might be a confusing place to start. As a managing consultant at AmPhil, Evan helps nonprofit clients reach their goals and fulfill their mission. Evan brings more than a decade of active fundraising experience and expertise in strate...2024-06-0345 min
The BeatiDudesTeenage FAITH on FIRE | DCYC Montage | Episode #116The BeatiDudes present a final montage of guests from the Dallas Catholic Youth Conference, including Author Greg Hendry and The Director of Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministries for the Diocese of Dallas, Joshua Salinas. It’s fun, formative, and always fresh – The BeatiDudes.There’s humor, holiness, and a host of awesome hosts – The BeatiDudes.You’ll laugh until you cry and cry until you laugh – The BeatiDudesOur Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsLucid Private OfficeSpoke Stre...2024-05-1026 min
The BeatiDudesSetting the Blind Free from the Pornified Culture | Steve Pokorny | Episode #113Topic Warning – This episode of The BeatiDudes covers the struggles men and women face with pornography and how to break free from compulsions and understand our true identity in the Father. As always, the language is clean and appropriate, but the topic may not be a good fit for young audiences or in certain situations. Steve Pokorny holds an MA in theology and a specialization in catechetics from Franciscan University of Steubenville, as well as an MTS from the John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family Studies in Washington D.C. Steve is a Certified Life Co...2024-04-2950 min
The BeatiDudesLet’s Give Them SUMMA to Talk About | Dave Palmer| Episode #108Dave Palmer returns to The BeatiDudes, and man, does he have Summa to talk about!Dave Palmer serves as the General Manager for the local station of the Guadalupe Radio Network in North Texas, KATH 910am. Additionally, Dave is an educator and an expert on the Summa Theologiae. The Summa Theologiae or Summa Theologica, often referred to simply as the #Summa, is the best-known work of Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274), a scholastic theologian and Doctor of the Church. It is a compendium of all the main theological teachings of the Catholic Church, intended to be an instructional gu...2024-04-1219 min
The BeatiDudesRadio For Your Soul | Dave Palmer, General Manager of KATH 910am in DFW | Episode #107After interviewing others on Catholic radio for decades, Dave Palmer, General Manager for the Guadalupe Radio Network in North Texas, joins The BeatiDudes as a special guest for one of the funniest episodes across all three seasons. Early in his career, Dave was inspired by late-night host David Letterman's path and decided to be a weatherman, hoping to break into comedy. Yes, you read that correctly. Throughout his career, Dave has also served as a theology teacher, a morning DJ on a local hit radio station, and an online expert on St Thomas Aquinas’s Summa Theologica. ...2024-04-0854 min
The BeatiDudesGod’s Invitation to the Priesthood | Fr. Peter Pomposello| Episode #106The BeatiDudes welcome back Fr. Peter Pomposello, a Roman Catholic Priest with the Archdiocese for the Military Services who is currently operating as a Priest Recruiter. Known online as Fr. Uncle Sam, Fr. Peter is on a mission to bring more priests and seminarians to serve in the United States Army and United States Army Reserves as Catholic Priest Chaplains.As a priest in the Army, Fr. Pomposello jumped out of airplanes in Alaska, deployed to the Middle East to minister to Soldiers in harm's way, and had the joy of celebrating many masses, weddings, and baptisms...2024-04-0525 min
The BeatiDudesFr. Uncle Sam Wants You! | Priest Recruiter Fr. Peter Pomposello | Episode #105The BeatiDudes welcome Fr. Peter Pomposello, a Roman Catholic Priest with the Archdiocese for the Military Services who is currently operating as a Priest Recruiter. Known online as Fr. Uncle Sam, Fr. Peter is on a mission to bring more priests and seminarians to serve in the United States Army and United States Army Reserves as Catholic Priest Chaplains.As a priest in the Army, Fr. Pomposello jumped out of airplanes in Alaska, deployed to the Middle East to minister to Soldiers in harm's way, and had the joy of celebrating many masses, weddings, and baptisms for...2024-04-0149 min
The BeatiDudesHoly Spirit Popcorn Party at Dallas Catholic Youth Conference | Episode #102The BeatiDudes are on location at the Dallas Catholic Youth Conference for this special montage of guests, grace, and goofiness. Things you will enjoy on this episode:• New BeatiDudes musical stylings • Emma-M freestyle rapping• Stories of encounter through the Eucharist• Improv games• Generational differences• Meatless cookies• Amazing mustaches• Evangelization through friendship • A large live crowd• Bad dad jokes• TBD Question – What is God teaching youOur Partners:Sock Religious (10...2024-03-2945 min
The BeatiDudesThe Lord Sees You, Knows You, and Loves You | Mari Pablo | Episode #102The BeatiDudes are on location at the DCYC and proudly welcome Mari Pablo, the second female guest to the show. Mari provides the Dudes with insight about her keynote talk on the Eucharist and delivers a message that is both simple and profound as she reminds us that knowing Jesus is the most important step to living out our faith daily. Mari Pablo grew up in a devout, always supportive, boisterous Hispanic family in South Florida. She graduated from Franciscan University with a double major in theology and psychology and holds a Master of Theology from the...2024-03-2219 min
The BeatiDudesBeatiDudes at DCYC | Gian Gamboa | Episode #101Gian Gamboa helps young people follow Jesus and pursue their God-given dreams. As the MC of the 2024 DCYC conference, Gian joins the BeatiDudes for an incredible Gian is multifaceted and serves as an MC, keynote speaker, and worship leader. His three primary topics when speaking include:• How to practically develop a relationship with Jesus in the Catholic faith.• Theology of the body and chastity.• Men’s workshopsOn Blessed are the Joke Makers, the Dudes must take on the persona of a sports star to address the prompt, “When Jesus come...2024-03-1829 min
The BeatiDudesLooks Like We Made It, Season Two Finale| The BeatiDudes | Episode #100The end of Season Two of The BeatiDudes is here, and we are serving up a special double-header for your double pleasure. This is the longest episode in history…. This episode is actually two different recording sessions spliced together to form a finale worthy of serving as the exclamation mark to Season Two. First, The BeatiDudes reflect on Season Two and their first trip around the sun together. Then, each Dude takes turns surprising the others with a series of TBD Questions for all to answer. TBD Qu...2024-03-151h 15
The BeatiDudesLove Jesus and Laugh with the First BeatiDudette | Ali Hoffman | Episode #099Yes, thanks to pioneers like Ali Hoffman, there are, in fact, women guests on The BeatiDudes. By invitation from the Diocese of Dallas, The BeatiDudes brought the Tiny Table to the 2024 Dallas Catholic Youth Conference to interview the keynote speakers, including Ali, along with many conference attendees.Ali Hoffman has a passion for Jesus, the Catholic Church, her family, donuts, and Chipotle, in that order. She served with NET Ministries after graduating from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, with a degree in Catholic Studies and Family Studies. Later she moved back...2024-03-1131 min
The BeatiDudesDown Syndrome Diagnosis Provides Opportunity to PRAISE GOD IN ALL THINGS | John Michael Lucido | Episode #098As John Michael and his wife journeyed through their second pregnancy, they learned that their son would be born with Down Syndrome. Instead of running from this challenging circumstance, the Lucido family fully embraced God’s perfect gift to the world by naming their son Judah, which in Hebrew means “Praise be to God.” John Michael is a regional director at FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students), where he and his wife serve the Lord by accompanying others, including fellow missionaries. Their work as a married couple with three kids serves as a model and a witness for yo...2024-03-0814 min
The BeatiDudesBaptized in Spaghetti Sauce: Keeping Faith and Family First | Marcellino D’Ambrosio | Episode #096Dr. Italy dives right into the ways in which he and his wife, Susan, instilled a love for Christ and a focus on the family in each of their five children, and the breaking of bread is central to it all.Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio, also known as “Dr. Italy,” holds an MA and PhD in historical theology from the Catholic University of America and is known for delivering profound Catholic truths in understandable and relevant terms. In addition to teaching for CDU, Dr. D’Ambrosio has been a professor at the International Catholic University, Ave Maria Universi...2024-03-0123 min
The BeatiDudesDr. Italy is on a MISSION | Marcellino D’Ambrosio | Episode #095Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio, also known as “Dr. Italy,” holds an MA and PhD in historical theology from Catholic University of America and is known for delivering profound Catholic truths in understandable and relevant terms. In addition to teaching for CDU, Dr. D’Ambrosio has been a professor at the International Catholic University, Ave Maria University, University of Dallas and Loyola College in Maryland.Dr. D’Ambrosio is the director of CrossroadsInitiative.com and regularly discusses the Catholic faith on secular and Catholic TV and radio. His scholarly work has been published in the theological journal Communio. Dr. D’Ambr...2024-02-2647 min
The BeatiDudesPray the Divine Mercy Chaplet | Fr. Chris Alar, MIC | Episode #092Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet with Fr. Chris Alar and the BeatiDudes in this special bonus episode. How to pray the Chaplet (text credit from The Divine Mercy website)**********************Father Chris Alar, MIC, is the Provincial Superior of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy Province of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception in the United States and Argentina. The Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception are entrusted with spreading the message and devotion of Divine Mercy. #DivineMercy #DivineMercyChaplet #FrChrisAlar #MarianFathers #SaintFaustina #StFaustina #JesusITrustInYou #Mercy #CatholicPrayer #CatholicShowConnect...2024-02-1612 min
The BeatiDudesJosé and the Synod | José Manuel De Urquidi | Episode #090José Manuel De Urquidi is the founder of Juan Diego & Co., a group dedicated to helping brands and organizations connect with Latinos. After realizing early success and serving a niche in the podcast market, José left everything to start Juan Diego Network and create high-quality audio productions for Latinos. Juan Diego Network was recognized early on for its impact and won the 2020 OSV Innovation ChallengeIn 2023, José was nominated by the Latin American Bishop's Conference and appointed by the Holy Father as a non-bishop voting delegate in the month-long Synod sessions of October 2023 and October 2024 in the Vat...2024-02-0928 min
The BeatiDudesSpreading the WORD of GOD with the Catholic Speakers Organization | Joe Conditt| Episode #087Joe Condit is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of the Catholic Speakers Organization (CSO). Since its inception in 2006, the company has become the largest Catholic-focused speakers bureau in the world - spreading the Word of God by promoting and representing professional speakers of Faith that do it best. The Catholic Speakers Organization represents and books 400+ diocesan approved Catholic speakers all over the world for any type of event or public appearance enriching communities everywhere. In addition, Joe is also the producer, director and chairman of the National Catholic Men’s Conference, an annual event held in Ci...2024-01-2952 min
The BeatiDudesYOU Will Never Be the Same After a Personal Pilgrimage Encounter | Philip Ryall| Episode #086Philip Ryall is the founder of Harvest Journeys and an incredible BeatiDudes guest from down under. On this bonus show, Philip shares the journey of his childhood, including the time at 13 years old when he had a profound encounter with Christ during a horseback riding camp. That experience led Philip to become a young writer sharing his love of God with classmates. While he didn’t have a vocation to the priesthood, he clearly knew that he had a calling to share the Gospel through all his gifts, especially through pilgrimage. For over 30 years, Harvest Journeys has be...2024-01-2625 min
The BeatiDudesBe TRANSFORMED on PILGRIMAGE, Open Yourself to ENCOUNTER | Philip Ryall| Episode #085Philip Ryall is the founder of Harvest Journeys and the second Australian BeatiDudes guest. For over 30 years, Harvest Journeys has been singularly devoted to faith-based travel. They are 100% dedicated to Catholic pilgrimage and providing every traveler with the greatest opportunities to reap the abundant fruit that pilgrimage provides. Every pilgrim group is accompanied by a Catholic who helps to connect the external physical journey with the interior faith journey by providing opportunities for spiritual guidance, scripture, prayer, and reflection at holy sites and access to the Sacraments.As a young man, Philip joined...2024-01-2249 min
The BeatiDudesWhat are YOU Doing for The National Eucharistic Congress? | Joel Stepanek | Episode #083Joel Stepanek is the Chief Operating Officer for the National Eucharistic Congress taking place in Indianapolis in July of 2024. The attendees will be united, formed, healed, and sent out as evangelists. This is the first event of its kind since the 1940s. Prior to the Congress, four separate Eucharistic processions will cross America and converge in Indianapolis. Joel leads the BeatiDudes in a review of all the ways in which we can participate in the Congress, starting with the fundamental question of “how are we allowing God to work in us and through us?”On Bles...2024-01-1551 min
The BeatiDudesRevealing the FACE of God | Fr. Andrew Dalton | Episode #082Fr. Andrew Dalton is a Catholic priest of the Legionaries of Christ and professor of theology at the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum in Rome. He teaches the Synoptic Gospels and Biblical Greek and Hebrew and has become a leading international voice on the Shroud of Turin. On this Bonus episode of The BeatiDudes, Fr. Dalton reflects on his journey to the priesthood, which includes an incredible college chapter during which he served as the Georgia Tech Mascot “Buzz” and powerful Holy Spirit nudges from a friend who ended up on a reality TV show on MTV.On...2024-01-1233 min
The BeatiDudesThe Burial Cloth of Jesus - NEW Reasons to BELIEVE | Fr. Andrew Dalton | Episode #081The Shroud of Turin is the most studied archeological object in human history, and Fr. Andrew Dalton joins the BeatiDudes for a journey into Shroud science that will move you regardless of where you are in your own faith walk. What the Gospels do not record, Shroud science does. But what does it reveal about the physical sufferings of the man? Are signs of Resurrection traced on the Shroud? How was this enigmatic image, which acts as a photonegative and encodes three-dimensional information, formed in the first place? Do these linen fibers contain the blood that was...2024-01-0853 min
The BeatiDudesCatholic CEO’s COVID Rollercoaster (You Can’t Learn This in a Book) | Rob Hays | Episode #077Rob Hays, CEO of Ashford Hospitality, is a finance and business leader with two decades of experience in strategy and corporate finance. He is passionate about finding innovative ways to solve problems, particularly for businesses and industries that are trying to build a better society and have a focus on human flourishing. In addition to his business skills and accomplishments, Rob enjoys intellectual & moral formation, the integration of faith in professional life, helping those who struggle with issues of homelessness, and striving to live as a faithful Catholic husband, father, friend, and mentor.Rob shares...2023-12-1848 min
The BeatiDudesMy Perfectly Imperfect LIFE | Luis Gonzalez | Episode #076The BeatiDudes are back for a bonus episode inside the St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy in Dallas with special guest Luis Gonzalez, CEO of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul North Texas. When you meet a CEO, it’s easy to assume their life has been smooth sailing. Luis invites us to learn more about his rollercoaster journey and to remove that façade of perfection. In his reflections, Luis is bold and vulnerable in sharing the trials of his home life. On Blessed are the Joke Makers Bonus Edition, each of the Dudes mus...2023-12-1521 min
The BeatiDudesCome FOLLOW Me | Luis Gonzalez | Episode #075The BeatiDudes are on the road for this REMOTE BROADCAST from the St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy in Dallas with special guest Luis Gonzalez, CEO of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul North Texas. The pharmacy is a charitable organization providing free prescriptions to people in need, serving hundreds of thousands of prescription orders since its inception. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a worldwide network of 800,000 lay Catholics inspired by Gospel values to grow in holiness and build a more just world through personal relationships with and service to people in need.2023-12-1149 min
The BeatiDudesStart with Laughter, End with Hope | Michael Hoffman | Episode #073Michael Hoffman is an exceptional motivational speaker and audience igniter and his clients bring him back repeatedly to Ignite Performance and Ignite a Culture of Progress. As President of Igniting Performance, Michael's extensive background in the people side of business, the psychology of team dynamics, and one-on-one interactions provide a unique platform for the skill sets of influence that EVERY person needs to be successful. Thousands of people have benefited from Michael's messages from his programs Secrets of the 1%er's and Mastering the Tornado Series.Over the last decade, Michael’s talks have continued to in...2023-12-0446 min
The BeatiDudesFORGIVE ME | Chad Simpson | Episode #072Chad Simpson joins the BeatiDudes for a bonus conversation about family, faith, and being a great Chad-Dad. Chad is a convert to the faith who seeks to let the faith permeate all aspects of his life, giving his best in all he does. After facing fertility issues throughout their marriage, Chad and his wife have raised three children who are fairly spread apart, and he imparts his parenting wisdom to the Dudes. While continuing to serve as a sales executive, Chad has also completed all the work and studies to become an Oblate of St...2023-12-0122 min
The BeatiDudesSufficient Amounts of Wine & The Rule of St. Benedict | Chad Simpson | Episode #071Feeling the pull to dive deeper into prayer and purpose years ago, Chad Simpson eventually entered the process to become a Benedictine Oblate. He joins the BeatiDudes for a reflection on this journey and how the Rule of St. Benedict has shaped his life.Work and Pray – Ora et Labora. On Blessed are the Joke Makers, the Dudes must take on the persona of a video game addict to address the prompt, “My old Catholic grandma is known for ________.” For Reverse Simpsons, Chad and the Dudes play BeatiSNUDES – a wine-tasting challenge to rank three wi...2023-11-2751 min
The BeatiDudesWITNESSING in the Workplace | Jordan Raynor | Episode #070The BeatiDudes welcome back speaker, author, and entrepreneur Jordan Raynor to discuss practical ways to witness in the workplace and intentionally move conversations from the surface to the serious to the spiritual. Through his bestselling books (The Creator in You, Redeeming Your Time, Master of One, and Called to Create), the Mere Christians podcast, and his weekly devotionals, Jordan has helped millions of Christians connect the gospel to their work. In addition to his writing, Jordan serves as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech startup that Jordan previously ran as CEO following a...2023-11-2425 min
The BeatiDudesThe Sacredness of Secular Work | Jordan Raynor | Episode #069The BeatiDudes are joined by speaker, author, and entrepreneur Jordan Raynor to discuss faith and work. This ecumenical conversation challenges listeners to realize our role in making every workplace sacred through our existence as Christians and through the excellence of our work. Through his bestselling books (The Creator in You, Redeeming Your Time, Master of One, and Called to Create), the Mere Christians podcast, and his weekly devotionals, Jordan has helped millions of Christians connect the gospel to their work. In addition to his writing, Jordan serves as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed...2023-11-2038 min
The BeatiDudesHeroic Men, CALLED to Lead | Dan Donaldson | Episode #065Dan Donaldson has a passion for strengthening men in faith, virtue, and character and the professional acumen to transform this passion into reality. He serves as the Vice President for the Catholic Men’s Leadership Alliance with previous experience working as an executive for Real Life Catholic and the Augustine Institute. The Catholic Men's Leadership Alliance exists to help Catholic men in every diocese claim, discover, or rediscover a relationship with Jesus Christ. They help men live out their Catholic faith with integrity, servant leadership, and boldness in their marriages, families, parishes, and local communities.Th...2023-11-0641 min
The BeatiDudesAuthentic FRATERNITY & BeatiDude Affirmations | Will Hickl | Episode #064Super Guest Will Hickl takes the show over once again as he dishes out countless affirmations for The BeatiDudes in a demonstration of authentic fraternity. Will Hickl is a husband, father, worship leader, producer, songwriter, DJ, author, and software professional, holding certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP)® and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. With over a decade of experience in the music industry and a passion for serving artists, Will started the grassroots record label NOVUM RECORDS and has helped artists release hundreds of songs to date.On Blessed are the Joke Makers bonus e...2023-11-0320 min
The BeatiDudesThe New (NOVUM) Catholic Renaissance | Will Hickl | Episode #063Will Hickl is a husband, father, worship leader, producer, songwriter, DJ, author, and software professional, holding certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP)® and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. With over a decade of experience in the music industry and a passion for serving artists, Will started the grassroots record label NOVUM RECORDS and has helped artists release hundreds of songs to date.Will jumpstarts the show with his own questions for the BeatiDudes and then shares the complex journey of his life as a musician and music producer. On Blessed are the Joke Makers, W...2023-10-3043 min
The BeatiDudesSettling Into SURRENDER | Jonathan Doyle | Episode #062Jonathan Doyle, international Catholic speaker, author, businessman, and executive coach, joins The BeatiDudes all the way from Australia for this Friday bonus episode that gets deep fast. Jonathan shares a reflection on how his trauma-filled childhood led him to eventually surrender it all to God. Jonathan has spoken around the world to more than 400,000 people on topics related to Catholic education, Catholic mission and identity, leadership, teacher wellbeing, resilience peak performance, and more. He is also the founder of an influential education and media business that delivers training content to hundreds of organizations and thousands of individuals...2023-10-2719 min
The BeatiDudesThe Third Great CRISIS of The Church | Jonathan Doyle | Episode #061Jonathan Doyle, international Catholic speaker, author, businessman, and executive coach, joins The BeatiDudes all the way from Australia for this episode on solving the problems of our modern culture. Jonathan has spoken around the world to more than 400,000 people on topics related to Catholic education, Catholic mission and identity, leadership, teacher wellbeing, resilience peak performance, and more. He is also the founder of an influential education and media business that delivers training content to hundreds of organizations and thousands of individuals around the world on a weekly basis. Jonathan holds an undergraduate degree in education...2023-10-2350 min
The BeatiDudesA Catholic Response to RACISM | Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers | Episode #060Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers – known around the world as the “Dynamic Deacon” – is one of the most sought-after speakers in the Church today. He is a powerful and passionate evangelist and preacher whose no-nonsense approach to living and proclaiming the Catholic faith will challenge and inspire those who hear him. Deacon’s newest book, Building a Civilization of Love – A Catholic Response to Racism, dives deep into the void in our culture today that is being filled by people using racism as a vehicle to push a different agenda. The conversation starts with an academic separation of prejudice and racism a...2023-10-2024 min
The BeatiDudesBEHOLD the Man | Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers | Episode #059Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers – known around the world as the “Dynamic Deacon” – is one of the most sought-after speakers in the Church today. He is a powerful and passionate evangelist and preacher whose no-nonsense approach to living and proclaiming the Catholic faith will challenge and inspire those who hear him.During this episode, Deacon Harold shares the journey of his pathway to becoming a permanent Deacon and a Benedictine Oblate of Mount Angel Abbey. Deacon’s true-life adventure story inspires all who hear it with moments of love, docility to the Holy Spirit, humor, and masculinity. “Reverse Simp...2023-10-1648 min
The BeatiDudesRaising Kids VIRTUOUSLY (Not Virtually) | Bobby Angel | Episode #058Catholic author and speaker Bobby Angel joins the BeatiDudes for a bonus show about the challenges and joys of raising virtuous kids who love the Lord. He recognizes that every child in the womb is a miracle, every child born is a miracle, and then raising them for 18 years likely takes a series of miracles. As Bobby quotes St. John Paul II, we find ourselves in being a gift of ourselves. Bobby is a Catholic author, speaker, and mentor-in-training with the CatholicPsych Institute, with more than twenty years of experience in ministry. He is the...2023-10-1320 min
The BeatiDudesThe Middle Earth Approach to Living the Faith | Chris Faddis | Episode #056In times such as these, we should come together as Christians to build our own ecosystem and find the opportunities in each of the hurdles presented by the modern world. Chris Faddis joins the Dudes in an exploratory conversation on how each of us can be in the world but not of the world. Chris Faddis is surprised on the show with the ultimate BeatiGift, a remake of the BeatiDudes logo complete with Chris Faddis’ cartoon face appearing as the fourth BeatiDude. On Blessed are the Joke Makers Bonus edition, each of the Dudes must ta...2023-10-0619 min
The BeatiDudesWife’s WITNESS in Death Inspires New Healthshare Ministry | Chris Faddis | Episode #055On Easter Sunday, 2011, Chris Faddis’ late wife Angela was admitted to the hospital after an emergency room visit revealed a large mass in her colon and multiple masses in her liver. The diagnosis was stage IV metastatic colon cancer, with no chance of a cure. Upon doctors informing the couple of the news, Angela’s words to Chris were, “Jesus still rose, so we will trust.” Her witness in death inspired Chris and his friend Dr. John Oertle to launch Solidarity HealthShare, a national not-for-profit ministry that provides an affordable and ethical alternative to fund healthcare costs while pr...2023-10-0255 min
The BeatiDudesSt. Maximilian KOLBE - Pray for Us | Season One Finale | Episode #050The BeatiDudes is a religiously funny talk show that takes a holy and humorous approach to being a Christian man in the modern world. This Catholic show combines prayer, wit, wisdom, and everything in between.Season One wraps up as the BeatiDudes honor their wives and each other with a rollercoaster of Catholic comedy and prayer. Watch Paul Kolker crush it in a special game of Blessed are the Joke Makers in which he takes on many personas to address the prompt, “Mea culpa, Father, I couldn’t make it to mass because _____” while Nick and Je...2023-09-1523 min
The BeatiDudesHOLY HUMOR | The BeatiDudes Share a Season One Lookback at the First 48 | Episode #049The BeatiDudes is a religiously funny talk show that takes a holy and humorous approach to being a Christian man in the modern world. This Catholic show combines prayer, wit, wisdom, and everything in between as the BeatiDudes interview guests each week.This week includes two special episodes featuring the BeatiDudes only as they reflect on the first season of the show, highlighting the funniest and most formative moments along the way.Special thanks to all the Season One guests - - Fr. Edwin Leonard, Dr. Jonathan Sanford, Dave Moore, Edmund Mitchell, Fr. Ken Geraci...2023-09-1141 min
The BeatiDudesBeatiDudes or Be-BAD-a-DUDES? | Steve LaMure of Dominus Commercial | Episode #044Steve LaMure is a BeatiDude through and through. He has a wonderful family and a successful commercial real estate company, Dominus Commercial, in Dallas, Texas. He also owns various other companies, including a new restaurant in Glen Rose, Texas, called Whisky Woods. The episode starts with Blessed are the Joke Makers Bonus edition, and each Dude must take on different personas to address the prompt, “In their spare time, priests think about ________.”Steve dives into a reflection on the vocation of the business leader and our obligation to always walk the ethical line. He shares exam...2023-08-2521 min
The BeatiDudesLOVE’S Reward is JOY and Its Price is PAIN | Steve Kass, Adjunct Theology Professor | Episode #042Steve Kass is back for his bonus episode of The BeatiDudes. Steve’s diverse professional career includes 14 years of service as a distinguished Naval Officer, a nuclear submarine design engineer, and work as a university administrator, in addition to nearly 20 years of experience in the deregulated energy industry. Steve has a master’s degree in Systematic Theology from Seton Hall University, a master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering from North Carolina State University, and a bachelor’s degree in Geology from the University of Rochester in New York. In addition to his work at the national energy advisory...2023-08-1827 min
The BeatiDudesINNOVATION and the CATHOLIC CHURCH | Jason Deuterman, OSV Institute | Episode #040Jason Deuterman is back for this BeatiDudes bonus episode. In addition to being a loving father and husband, Jason Deuterman serves as the Director of Strategic Consulting and Innovation Design for Our Sunday Visitor. The show begins with a special Blessed are the Joke Makers Bonus Edition in which each of the Dudes takes on different personas that Jason must try to guess as they address the prompt, “St Nicholas brought ________ to kids for Christmas for the first time.”Then we learn about Jason’s innovative approach to strategic ministry development for customized parish and dioces...2023-08-1121 min
The BeatiDudesA CATHOLIC Shark Tank? | Jason Deuterman of the OSV Institute | Episode #039In addition to being a loving father and husband, Jason Deuterman serves as the Director of Strategic Consulting and Innovation Design for Our Sunday Visitor. This episode starts with some incredible stories of how Jason has been connected to the BeatiDudes for many years and a true confession from Nick Bezner. Jason then reflects on his work in helping to bring the new evangelization of the Catholic church to light, especially through his work at both the Diocese of Dallas and Our Sunday Visitor. Years ago, Jason and his team launched a unique...2023-08-0755 min
The BeatiDudesIs It actually My FAULT? | a Conversation with Branding Expert, Alex Trevino | Episode #033Alex Trevino is a strong Catholic husband, father, and businessman. In his college days at the University of Dallas, Alex discovered his passion for acting and film production. This episode begins with Alex recalling the story of meeting his wife while both acting in A Midsummer Night’s Dream together in college. Then we learn more about Alex’s career and his experience playing behind-the-scenes roles in movies like Little Boy. These experiences inspired Alex to launch a full-fledged video production and branding agency called Project Thirty-Six. On Blessed are the Joke Makers, the Dudes must...2023-07-1746 min
The BeatiDudesSend Them Out, TWO by TWO | Sock Religious Founder, Scott Williams | Episode #031The BeatiDudes proudly welcome a friend and sponsor, Scott Williams, from Catholic Concepts & Sock Religious. Scott traveled to Texas from Indianapolis to bring his stories, puns, and dreams of great Catholic concepts to come. Scott is a ministry professional turned entrepreneur and the founder of the largest Catholic sock company in the world (probably). After working nearly a decade in full-time youth ministry, Scott turned a side hustle into a rapidly growing small business in a niche Catholic corner of the internet. If you asked Scott 10 years ago if he would be selling socks and other merchandise...2023-07-1051 min
The BeatiDudesFATHER LOSES HIS DAUGHTER at AGE 13 | Todd Storch, Taylor's Gift Foundation | Episode #029This episode of The BeatiDudes comes with a disclaimer - - This must-hear episode is highly emotional, and we recommend that you put yourself in the right place (physically and emotionally) to fully experience the show.Todd has over 25 years of business management and consulting experience in bringing digital and interactive initiatives to fruition through leadership, strategic alliances, processes, and technologies in industries such as media and entertainment. Todd holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Texas A&M. He is the co-founder of Taylor’s Gift Foundation, an award-winning 501c3 non-profit focused on...2023-07-0353 min
The BeatiDudesHe FLEW to TEXAS for The BeatiDudes?! | Chris McMahon, Aquinas Wealth Advisors | Episode #027Chris McMahon established MFA Wealth to help clients with their personal wealth management and estate planning needs. Chris is an industry resource serving as a consultant and advisor to a multitude of industry professionals, giving clarity in the areas of practice management, client care, and comprehensive financial planning.Chris is very involved in his community; he has served as the president of the Duquesne University Alumni Board, the president of St. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church Parish Council, a board member of Oakland Catholic High School, a member of Mt Lebanon municipal Pension Board, and a board me...2023-06-2656 min
The BeatiDudesWhat's a BALLERINO | Peter Blute from Young Catholic Professionals, YCP | Episode #026Peter Blute, head of operations for the Young Catholic Professionals, braves the airwaves once again on this special bonus episode of The BeatiDudes. As Chief Operating Officer for Young Catholic Professionals (YCP), Peter Blute manages national and chapter operations, expansion efforts, brand and marketing efforts, and volunteer support. He received his Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Dallas and then spent two years working in Rome and traveling across Europe as a staff member on UD’s study-abroad campus. After returning to Dallas, he worked in marketing and sales efforts prior to joining the YC...2023-06-2315 min
The BeatiDudesEver Been MUTTON Busting? | Peter Blute from Young Catholic Professionals, YCP | Episode #025As Chief Operating Officer for Young Catholic Professionals (YCP), Peter Blute manages national and chapter operations, expansion efforts, brand and marketing efforts, and volunteer support. He received his Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Dallas and then spent two years working in Rome and traveling across Europe as a staff member on UD’s study-abroad campus. After returning to Dallas, he worked in marketing and sales efforts prior to joining the YCP apostolate in 2014 as the non-profit’s second full-time employee.Fair warning – this show is off the rails when it comes to humor, accord...2023-06-1946 min
The BeatiDudesPRAY for VOCATIONS | Fr. Edwin Leonard, Pastor of St. Ann Parish in Coppell | Episode #024The BeatiDudes welcome back Fr. Edwin Leonard, Pastor of St Ann Parish in Coppell, for this very special bonus episode about vocations. The show starts with another round of Blessed are the Joke Makers, during which the Dudes must take on the persona of a pageant winner to complete the sentence "I am guilty of {blank}." Fr. Edwin shares his vocation story and then encourages young men and women, and their families, to prayerfully discern if they are being called to religious life. The show concludes with an invitation to join us in prayer for...2023-06-1616 min
The BeatiDudesDOES YOUR PARISH say "Yes, And"? | Fr. Edwin Leonard, Pastor of St. Ann Parish | Episode #023The BeatiDudes welcome one of their favorite priests, Fr. Edwin Leonard, Pastor of St Ann Parish in Coppell, where the Dudes are parishioners with their families. Fr. Edwin shares the spirit-led way in which St. Ann Parish encourages participation and receives each person with abundant hospitality. While describing St. Ann’s openness to new ideas, it becomes clear to the Dudes that St. Ann follows the first rule of improv – “Yes, and” – as that is part of their unique approach to ministry. During Blessed are the Joke Makers, with 72 points of the line, the Dudes must addre...2023-06-1252 min
The BeatiDudesUniversity President with 9 KIDS and 4 GRANDKIDS - Family Man, Jonathan J. Sanford | Episode #022This bonus episode with Jonathan J. Sanford, Ph.D. is an incredible testament to the value of family and fortitude. The Dudes start off with a special bonus edition of Blessed are the Joke Makers in which each one acts as a different character to address the question, “The best pilgrimages offer ___________ to its pilgrims.” Dr. Sanford is put on the spot to determine each character and does a great job in the process. Dr. Sanford goes on to discuss the incredible journey that he and his wife embarked on as high school sweethearts leading to a...2023-06-0927 min
The BeatiDudesWhat is CATHOLIC Liberal Arts | University of Dallas President Dr. Jonathan Sanford | Episode #021The BeatiDudes proudly welcome Jonathan J. Sanford, Ph.D., the 10th president of the University of Dallas. Dr. Sanford, who previously served as provost and dean of UD’s Constantin College of Liberal Arts and holds a doctorate in philosophy, is a noted scholar in virtue ethics. Dr. Sanford has published widely on philosophical figures and topics, especially in foundational questions in moral philosophy, as evidenced in “Before Virtue: Assessing Contemporary Virtue Ethics” (The Catholic University of America Press 2015). As provost, Dr. Sanford oversaw the development of a university-wide strategic plan, and as president, he is focused on lea...2023-06-0554 min
The BeatiDudesProfessional Trumpet Player Faces Major Life Trials | Catholic Gentleman, John Heinen | Episode #020The Catholic Gentleman is one of the most impactful brands for equipping men to live for Christ by serving their families, neighbors, and the church. In this week’s episodes, the owner and director of The Catholic Gentleman, John Heinen, joins the BeatiDudes for a well-balanced dose of folly and formation. John is also the Vice President of a marketing firm called Fuzati, which is a fun combination of the words fusion, technology, and information. They help clients with business strategy, marketing, social media, and strategy implementation.John spent much of his life as a professional trumpet pl...2023-06-0217 min
The BeatiDudesGet to know THE Catholic Gentleman | John Heinen | Episode #019The Catholic Gentleman is one of the most impactful brands for equipping men to live for Christ by serving their families, neighbors, and the church. In this week’s episodes, the owner and director of The Catholic Gentleman, John Heinen, joins the BeatiDudes for a well-balanced dose of folly and formation. The show starts with a reflection on Pope Saint John Paul II’s use of Jeff’s favorite word, penultimate, in Evangelium Vitae when he states that life on earth is not an "ultimate" but a "penultimate" reality.John and his wife have a large...2023-05-2941 min
The BeatiDudesMy WHY Comes From My Aborted Child, Jesse | Heroic Media President, Brett Attebery | Episode #018Brett Attebery is back for a BeatiDudes bonus episode.The Dudes start off the show by reflecting on hot yoga, thanks to the extreme after-hours heat in their studio. Then Paul is surprised with a set of BeatiDudes luggage tags that may become future swag for fans.The tone shifts as Brett shares his personal pro-life journey starting with the history he had before finding faith (an admitted ethical pagan) and the mystical experience he had at 38 years old. After that, Brett found his way into the Catholic Church through RCIA, and years later, he...2023-05-2625 min
The BeatiDudesA FRESH APPROACH to Prolife Branding | with Brett Attebery | Episode #017Brett Attebery, national pro-life leader, joins the BeatiDudes for an incredible conversation on the need to infuse business principles and practices into the pro-life movement. Brett is the CEO of Heroic Media and the author of Your Pro-Life Bottom Line. The show starts with a reflection on the word Dude, including Jeff’s appearance in a full suit to drive home the lesson and highlight the roots of our “dudeness.” Unfortunately for Jeff, the studio turned off the air conditioning on the day he decided to make this point. Brett and the Dudes reflect on the ma...2023-05-2241 min
The BeatiDudesThe OPRAH MATER Imprimatur | Edmund Mitchell Episode #016Edmund Mitchell joins The BeatiDudes for the bonus episode. Edmund’s career includes a unique blend of creative work, a wide array of ministry experience, and a passion for the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Edmund is the co-founder of Real + True, an extensive platform that explains the Catechism using a creative approach to each of the document’s four-part framework – the Creed, sacraments, morality, and prayer. The work of Real + True makes the teachings of the church accessible and enjoyable. The show starts by reviewing the imprimatur (aka the Oprah Mater) that was granted to Rea...2023-05-1922 min
The BeatiDudesHOT HONEY & The CATHOLIC Catechism | Edmund Mitchell | Episode #015Edmund Mitchell joins The BeatiDudes for a wild ride covering everything from hot honey to the Catechism. Edmund’s career includes a unique blend of creative work, a wide array of ministry experience, and a passion for the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The show starts with a reflection on Jeff Schiefelbein’s “big timing” approach to new friendships, including how he first met Edmund, Paul, and Nick. Edmund is the co-founder of Real + True, an extensive platform that explains the Catechism using a creative approach to each of the document’s four-part framework – the Creed, sacra...2023-05-1541 min
The BeatiDudesDeep FORGIVENESS Prayer | Fr. Ken Geraci, Fathers of Mercy | Episode #014Fr. Ken Geraci lived the life of the prodigal son for most of his young adult life. Raised in a nominally Catholic family, who only lived the externals of the faith, Fr. Ken left the Catholic Church for many years. During that time, he earned a business degree and worked as a business professional in Advanced R&D and software testing. During this journey, God presented him with challenges that forced him to question his personal beliefs and the question, “What is Truth?” Through a series of conversions, years of struggle, study, and questioning, Fr. Ken found his...2023-05-1217 min
The BeatiDudesCatholic Priest with The GIFT OF HEALING | Fr. Ken Geraci | Episode #013Fr. Ken Geraci lived the life of the prodigal son for most of his young adult life. Raised in a nominally Catholic family, who only lived the externals of the faith, Fr. Ken left the Catholic Church for many years. During that time, he earned a business degree and worked as a business professional in Advanced R&D and software testing. During this journey, God presented him with challenges that forced him to question his personal beliefs and the question, “What is Truth?” Through a series of conversions, years of struggle, study, and questioning, Fr. Ken found his w...2023-05-0845 min
The BeatiDudesCan Business Leadership be a VOCATION? | John Cannon, SENT Ventures | Episode #012www.TheBeatiDudes.com The BeatiDudes welcome back John Cannon, Founder of SENT Ventures, for this bonus episode.After early career success, John joined the Carmelite order and lived a contemplative, cloistered life of prayer and study. While researching church renewal movements, John realized that one of the most powerful tools for renewal is entrepreneurship. This led John to discern out of the monastery and into the business world to build a community that supports Catholic entrepreneurs and builders.In this episode, the Dudes reflect on the components of authentic Christian fraternity before diving...2023-05-0517 min
The BeatiDudesDid You DUNK on a MONK? | John Cannon, SENT Ventures | Episode #011The BeatiDudes welcome John Cannon, Founder of SENT Ventures.After early career success, John joined the Carmelite order and lived a contemplative, cloistered life of prayer and study. While researching church renewal movements, John realized that one of the most powerful tools for renewal is entrepreneurship. This led John to discern out of the monastery and into the business world to build a community that supports Catholic entrepreneurs and builders.Learn more about the fruits that come from building community through authentic friendships while also going deeper in your personal prayer journey. And join The...2023-05-0138 min
The BeatiDudesONE KIND WORD, BEER | Matt Reynolds, Celestial Beerworks | Episode #010Matt Reynolds, co-founder and brewmaster at Celestial Beerworks, is back with The BeatiDudes for the bonus episode.Matt shares the life and legacy of his wife’s grandfather, Jerry Rawicki, and his escape from the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II. Next, the Dudes battle it out on “Blessed are the Joke Makers,” review formative movies from childhood, and Paul does his best David Bowie impersonation. This bonus episode is quick hitting with humor, holiness, and everything in between. Our Partners:Solidarity HealthShareSock Religious (10% Discount)Decide...2023-04-2820 min
The BeatiDudesSends Them Out, BREW by BREW | Matt Reynolds, Celestial Beerworks | Episode #009Matt Reynolds joins the BeatiDudes to discuss faith, family, and business as the co-founder and brewmaster at Celestial Beerworks in Dallas. Matt weaves together the stories of entrepreneurship with his journey to the Catholic faith while providing delicious samples of his beer and carbonated water to the BeatiDudes. This episode also contains a new beer brainstorming session that we are hoping to see come to fruition. And, like always, we push the podcasting envelope by surprising Matt with a beer-tasting challenge to see if he can identify the names of three different beers from his...2023-04-2447 min
The BeatiDudesThe IMPOSSIBLE Infinite Regression of Time | Magician Giancarlo Bernini | Episode #008The BeatiDudes welcome back Catholic magician Giancarlo Bernini for this bonus episode that includes an actual magic trick (talk about a bold move for a traditional podcast). Giancarlo has astounded international audiences with an incredible magic show experience, with multiple national television and radio appearances, including Penn & Teller: Fool Us and The Jennifer Fulwiler Show.In addition to his on-air magic trick, Giancarlo competes against the BeatiDudes in a game of "Blessed are the Joke Makers," and the entire crew discusses the concept of time from God's perspective. This show is another great...2023-04-2117 min
The BeatiDudesCRACKER BARREL REFLECTIONS | Dave Moore, Musician | Episode #004In this bonus episode of The BeatiDudes, Dave Moore brings his A-game with one-liners that ultimately leave the BeatiDudes speechless. The humor is complimented by the deep reflection that each Dude shares when asked, "What is life teaching you right now?"The BeatiDudes - a show with wit, wisdom, and everything in between!Our Partners:Solidarity HealthShareSock Religious (10% Discount)Spoke Street MediaFollow Dave:The Catholic Music InitiativeDave Moore MusicNational Eucharistic CongressFollow The...2023-04-0711 min
The BeatiDudesThe BeatiDudes TrailerCheck out The BeatiDudes, a podcast for Christian men seeking authentic fraternity. Each week co-hosts Jeff Schiefelbein, Paul Kolker, and Nick Bezner explore every aspect of life from the perspective of men seeking to follow God's will while they grow closer together in holiness and humor. The BeatiDudes releases two shows each week, the longer (40 min) show on Mondays and the bonus episode (12 min) on Fridays. You can find the BeatiDudes on every major podcast platform. TheBeatiDudes.com2023-03-1301 min