This 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 HealthShare Aquinas Wealth Advisors On Fire Media Lucid Private Office MAX Studi…

Brian Manhart, a friend from just outside of Lindsay, Texas, joins Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein for a breath of fresh podcast air. Brian is the President and CEO of the Lone Oak RV Ranch & Retreat. Throughout his early career, Brian was told he would never find a job that matched his unrealistic view of work. He wanted to be indo…

Celebrate 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…

Marcellino D'Ambrosio is a branding expert with a unique talent for setting Catholic organizations on a pathway to deeper impact. His firm, Sherwood Fellows, continues to work behind the scenes with some of the top brands in the marketplace. Join Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein as they explore Marcellino's process for tackling a new…

Marcellino D'Ambrosio is the third D’Ambrosio to join Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein at The BeatiDudes’ tiny table. Being the fifth Marcellino in the family and his son being the sixth, this Marcellino has taken to the nickname Lino while referring to his son as Celli. This episode is jam-packed with a little bit of everything - - …

Heading 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 C…

David Rinaldi, President of NET Ministries, shares an incredible journey of faith and hope in this BeatiDudes bonus show with Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein. During his days in college, David enjoyed Bible studies and small groups with friends who were mostly anti-Catholic. During World Youth Day in Denver, David reluctantly took a…

David Rinaldi journeyed from Minnesota to “put out into the deep” with Jeff Schiefelbein, Paul Kolker, and Nick Bezner at the tiny table. As the President of NET Ministries, David leads a joyful and faith-filled team that challenges young Catholics, through relational ministry, to follow Christ and embrace a life of community in the Church. With ov…

The 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 …

TJ Bogan, aka Theron Jake, founder of Follow My Camino, explains his journey to the Camino with Jeff Schiefelbein, Paul Kolker, and Nick Bezner on this Friday episode. Originally inspired by the movie The Way, TJ took a long journey before finally making it to the Camino. And for him, the Camino was the vocation path. As St Augustine said, “It is s…

Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims walk the Camino de Santiago each year for spiritual formation, healing, personal growth, adventure, and cultural exploration. The Camino de Santiago, also known as the “Way of St. James,” has many routes (Francis, Portugal, Primitivo, and del Norte, to name a few) that all lead to the same place: the Cathedral of S…

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 a…

Every 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 formati…

Fr. 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 i…

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 a…

Andy Churray’s tattooed arms are an outward symbol of the interior reality of his faith walk. Together with the fake tattoo sleeves worn by The BeatiDudes, Andy shares some of his favorite tattoos and the original stories for several of his faith-focused ink. Andy is the interim Executive Director for Vagabond Missions. As Jesus was a vagabond duri…

Andy Churray drove all night from Wichita, Kansas, to share the mission and impact of Vagabond Missions. As Jesus was a vagabond during his earthly ministry, wandering to the margins of society to bring home the wanderers, Vagabond missionaries follow his example and bring the Good News to those the world ignores. Vagabond missionaries build friend…

Fr. David Michael Moses is a dynamic priest in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. He was ordained at 25 and is now the parochial vicar at Christ the Good Shepherd in Spring, Texas. He enjoys writing music, and his “Concerts for Life” have collectively raised over 1 million dollars to assist women in crisis pregnancies. This collection of songs w…

Fr. David Michael Moses is a young priest who grew up in Houston, Texas. He started college at 14 and earned his bachelor’s degree at 18. He was accepted into several law schools but ultimately felt called to the priesthood and entered the seminary for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Fr. David Michael was ordained at 25 and is now the parochi…

Dr. 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…

Traveling to the tiny table from Arkansas, the BeatiDudes welcome Dr. David Wright, Headmaster of Subiaco Academy. 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, Subiac…

Hollywood actor and father of nine Matthew Marsden joins the BeatiDudes on this bonus episode to share his incredible experience filming the Shroud of Turin. After hearing a presentation on the Shroud of Turin years earlier, Marsden knew he needed to find a way for the story to be told. After some miraculous price drops for flights and connections …

Matthew 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,…

Mike Murray is a Christian leader in the workplace and in his home. He and his wife are blessed with five wonderful children. The Murray family has navigated some difficult health throughout their journey together. When they welcomed their first child, Mariana, they soon realized she was autistic and would require a great deal of care throughout he…

Mike Murray loves to get involved and throughout his life discovered that his desire to serve naturally led to positions of leadership. Mike was raised in Dallas and attended Jesuit College Prep before heading to Washington D.C. to attend the Catholic University of America. After college, Mike coached and served the admissions officer at Jesuit bef…

Bill Kula loves baseball and, more importantly, is loyal to his hometown team, the Texas Rangers. In 2016, Bill and his wife were recognized as the Texas Rangers Fans of the Year. The award brought Bill into an even deeper relationship with the team so you can imagine his excitement when the Rangers made it to the World Series in 2023. As the serie…

After a series of unfortunate events, Bill Kula’s life was held in the balance as he underwent an eight-day battle in the ICU. While intubated and alone, Bill received a grace from God that allowed his vision to move past the hospital room to see heaven and hell and to witness the moments of prayer coming from family and friends. You must hear abou…

John Kunz is the most stylish man to join The BeatiDudes at the Tiny Table over the first four seasons. After the loss of his son in 2001 and a subsequent miscarriage, John opened a pathway to healing partially by exploring his creative side. He and his wife love to make their clothing or add creative alterations to the items they already have. Thi…

Witty, intelligent, sharp-dressed, and fun-loving… Vulnerable, faithful, heart-wrenching, and inspirational…. Meet John Kunz, a devoted husband and father who is doing his best to form his family in the faith. In 2021, John and his wife received the diagnosis during their 5th pregnancy that their baby boy had Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) …

Reg Platt is back for a fascinating bonus episode complete with wild necklaces, mustaches, and an outward pouring of faith and love for the communion of saints to which we all belong. This is a great episode on all platforms, but do yourself a favor and check out the video version of the show to get a glimpse of the chains Reg wears on the outside …

Reg Platt has a checkered past, a blessed present, and a hopeful future. Reg shares his abortion story and the damage it caused his life. He is passionate about raising awareness of the hidden victims of abortion: the fathers of the children lost to it. Reg returned to the church and found forgiveness from his abortion stories at two incredible hea…

The 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. This is a throwback repost from Season Two and a tribute to one of our favorite episodes of all time. What the Gospels do n…

Jamie Baxter is the Founder of Exodus 90, the #1 Freedom App to help you become the man you were created to be. By focusing on prayer, asceticism, and fraternity, Exodus helps men grow closer to God, replace distractions with peace, and embrace true brotherhood. Exodus exists for men to be uncommonly free. Throughout this episode, we learn about th…

Every 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 an…

Alessandro DiSanto never expected that he and his childhood friends would come together early in their careers to launch a prayer app. Fast-forward to the present - - Hallow is the world's most successful Christian prayer app. Hallow stats (aka vanity stats) • 20 million downloads • 600million prayers, prayed in over 150 countries • Available in 8 …

Alan Brown is back for a faith-filled BeatiDudes bonus episode! Alan is a people-first leader with a flair for creating world-class cultures in the demanding automotive sales industry. He started his career in the car business in 1990 washing cars before working his way up and partnering in three different Volkswagen stores. He is now the General M…

Alan Brown is a people-first leader with a flair for creating world-class cultures in the demanding automotive sales industry. He started his career in the car business in 1990 washing cars before working his way up and partnering in three different Volkswagen stores. He is now the General Manager for Sam Pack's Five Star Chevrolet in Carrollton, T…

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. In this fun-filled bonus episode, Sam is ready to share a story for any country that the BeatiDude…

Buckle 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 Divisio…

The 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 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 Dude…

Brad Linder is the Founder and Chief Transformation Officer of Get You In Shape in Coppell, TX. As a former professional basketball player, Brad utilized his knowledge from a master’s degree in health, Kinesiology, and Sport Studies to optimize his performance. He and his wife also have seven kids after only planning to have four. Coach Brad walks …

Brad Linder is the Founder and Chief Transformation Officer of Get You In Shape in Coppell, TX. As a former professional basketball player, Brad utilized his knowledge from a master’s degree in health, Kinesiology, and Sport Studies to optimize his performance. In his mid-20s, Brad moved to North Texas as a complete leap of faith and started attend…

Anand Bheemarasetti is a modern missionary, business entrepreneur, media specialist, and community organizer who has dedicated himself to a life of service by following the inspiration of St. Mother Theresa of Calcutta. Anand shares the incredible tale of his journey to America and the little things he had to learn that we often take for granted, s…

Anand Bheemarasetti is a modern missionary, business entrepreneur, media specialist, and community organizer who has dedicated himself to a life of service by following the inspiration of St. Mother Theresa of Calcutta. After outfitting the BeatiDudes with traditional Indian clothing, Anand shares his story of his roots and his transition to the Un…

In 1960, Bill Sladek’s mom was told that she should not carry her baby to term due to her age and previous pregnancy issues. She told her doctor that “God doesn’t make mistakes” and welcomed baby Bill in June of that year. Bill’s wife, Mary, has a similar story about her heroic mom and the battle she endured to continue her pregnancy despite the he…

The 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 th…

The 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 favo…

Fr. Dave Pivonka, President of Franciscan University in Steubenville, joins The BeatiDudes at the National Eucharistic Congress for the first live-audience episode in the show’s history. The episode weaves together many important aspects of college life, the Eucharist, the need for humor, reasons for hope, the harm of smartphones, the root of anxie…

Having just finished his studies at Xavier in New Orleans, Pradeep Thoppil started working at Tulane Medical Center shortly before Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005. As a first-year pharmacist, he was eager to help the team and volunteered to join the pre-hurricane team. He had no idea that when he entered the hospital that day, he would not leave unti…