The BeatiDudes

Mar 10 2025 210 ep. 37 mins 17
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A religiously funny podcast for Christian men seeking authentic fraternity. Each week, The BeatiDudes explore life from the perspective of men seeking to follow God's will while they grow closer together in holiness and humor. TheBeatiDudes.com

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CATHOLIC JOE: Superhero | Steven Thomas | Episode #203

Mar 10 2025 50 mins  
Steven Thomas, author of Catholic Joe: Superhero, flew down to escape the chill of Chicago and enter the eleven-degree weather of Dallas. Steven “Stephen” Thomas came to kick it with the BeatiDudes in between writing sessions for the next book in the series. Steven Thomas is a serial entrepreneur who has started many culture-changing companies and apostolates. Steven was given

Good Homilies Matter | Bishop Gregory Kelly | Episode #202

Mar 07 2025 17 mins  
Bishop 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

The 5th Bishop of Tyler | Bishop Greg Kelly | Episode #201

Mar 03 2025 42 mins  
The 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,

Medical Miracles | Dr. Robert Collins | Episode #200

Feb 28 2025 24 mins  
Do you believe in miracles? Dr. Robert Collins joins Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein for miracle stories found at the intersection of prayer and medicine. Dr. Robert experienced the power of prayer when his son had major surgery on a tumor that was on his spine. Inspired and supported by past patients and faithful friends, Dr. Collins and his wife felt a cloud of pr

A Doctor’s Faith Healed by Patients | Dr. Robert Collins | Episode #199

Feb 24 2025 65 mins  
Robert H. Collins Jr., M.D., FACP, is a Professor of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center and a member of its Division of Hematology and Oncology, joins the BeatiDudes, a highly qualified group of businessists and improvasationalsts. How appropriate that this episode was recorded on the World Day of Healing as Dr. Collins shares how his patients healed his faith. The

Pilgrims of Hope | Mathew Zeik | Episode #198

Feb 21 2025 16 mins  
Matthew Zeik, a 5th-grade teacher at The Highlands School in Irving, Texas, has been blessed with the opportunity to go on many Marian pilgrimages. In this bonus episode, Mr. Zeik shares his experience visiting Medjugorje, a Marian devotion site in Bosnia. As pilgrims of hope in this jubilee year, the BeatiDudes each share their top pilgrimage choice. Paul Kolker wishes to go to Fa

Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grade Teacher | Mathew Zeik | Episode #197

Feb 17 2025 51 mins  
Matthew Zeik is a 5th-grade teacher at The Highlands School in Irving, Texas, where six of the BeatiDudes’ kids attend. Mr. Zeik takes his spot at the tiny table during Catholic Schools Week to share his love for teaching and his unique pathway to get there. After entering a minor seminary at thirteen years old, Mr. Zeik spent more than half his life pursuing a religious vocation

Holy Spirit You Are Welcome Here | Chris Blackwell | Episode #196

Feb 14 2025 30 mins  
Chris Blackwell, a fellow parishioner at St Ann’s with The BeatiDudes and faculty member at Cistercian Preparatory School, joins Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein to share the Holy Spirit moment that changed his life.In this episode, Chris talks about a life-changing experience he had at St Ann’s Holy Spirit 101. During the retreat, he heard God say, “Just let m

Chris Blackwell Doesn’t Know a Stranger | Chris Blackwell | Episode #195

Feb 10 2025 64 mins  
Chris 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 adv

Verso Jobs Dot Com| Joe Dunikoski | Episode #194

Feb 07 2025 22 mins  
Joe Dunikoski, a serial starter, returns to The Tiny Table with BeatiDudes Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein to talk about his new company launch, Verso Jobs. This new platform helps people find jobs where they can fulfill their potential. Through a series of bite-sized case study questions that are gamified to showcase the hiring process, job seekers and hiring manag