The BeatiDudes (2025)

14/07/2025

Kurt Klement, the executive director of Divine Renovation Ministry and a longtime Catholic missionary in the Diocese of Dallas, joins the BeatiDudes – Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein. Kurt shares a behind-the-scenes look at what it means to walk alongside others, whether through mission trips, street ministry, or formation in daily life.

Kurt opens up about his journey from a high school retreat conversion to leading mission experiences across borders and zip codes. From the heat of West Texas to the chill of Czech pubs, he’s seen that missionary work isn’t about distance traveled, it’s about intentional presence and radical receptivity to God’s call.

The Dudes and Kurt dive into:
· How real transformation starts with accompaniment, not agendas
· Why spiritual growth happens when you're uncomfortable
· The tension between planning for your ministry needs and letting God interrupt your calendar
· Leading with humility in a world obsessed with hustle
· How to foster “missionary eyes” in your everyday routine

This episode will inspire you to live as a missionary disciple, whether you’re crossing oceans or just crossing the street.

11/07/2025

In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of The BeatiDudes, we welcome back JOSEPH RODRIGUEZ—husband, father, pilgrim, and founder of Vocatio Travel. The Dudes pick up where they left off, diving deeper into Joseph’s family life, his journey through early fatherhood, and the holy (and often hilarious) chaos that comes with raising little saints-in-training.

From pandemic wedding plans and DIY honeymoons to balancing work and diaper duty, Joseph shares how he and his wife surrendered their family plans to God and found unexpected beauty in the mess. With two boys, a third child on the way, and a calling to bring families closer to God through pilgrimages, Joseph reflects on how justice, love, and humility are transforming his fatherhood one “toe knuckle” at a time.

This episode touches on:
- Parenting through a pilgrimage mindset
- Discipline vs. prideful correction
- What justice really means in the home
- Custom pilgrimages for kids based on their namesakes
- Irish toe knuckles, two birthdays, and other delightful detours

Join Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein as they blend holy wisdom with belly laughs, bringing you another memorable episode for Christian men striving to live beatitude-fueled lives.

07/07/2025

The BeatiDudes welcome JOSEPH RODRIGUEZ, a former theology teacher turned pilgrimage trailblazer and founder of Vocatio Travel. Joseph shares the story of a taco fundraiser that nearly ended with a $20,000 personal debt before launching a global travel agency.

Through stories of seminary shuffles, Irish rock bands, World Youth Day surprises, and Holy Land culture shock, Joseph brings to life the profound spiritual value of pilgrimage and the beautiful chaos that often accompanies it. Together, Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein join Joseph to unpack the spiritual DNA of travel, the meaning behind Vocatio’s mission, and how tailor-made hospitality reflects the love of the Father.

Highlights:
• The origin story of Vocatio: From a high school snack stand to a global pilgrimage agency.
• Joseph’s theology classroom turned into a taco-and-Oreo sales hub.
• The seminary sorting-basket system that sent Joseph to Ireland.
• The surprising power of a first Holy Land trip at age 14.
• Why tailor-made pilgrimages reflect God's personal love.

Joseph’s Wisdom Drop:
“The point of pilgrimage is not to escape reality-but to live in it rightly. When you realize heaven is your final destination, everything else starts to fall into place.”

30/06/2025

The BeatiDudes welcome their youngest guest ever: the wildly impressive Armando Parrish, a University of Texas student already changing the world with a heart full of fire and a nonprofit to match.

From a childhood friendship with a homeless artist named Lorenzo to launching Project Lorenzo, Armando shares how love, community, and creative courage sparked a mission that’s inspiring Dallas and beyond.

This episode includes a UT trivia battle, powerful reflections on homelessness, and the origins of the Mercy Bag. Armando offers a firsthand look at serving with dignity, organizing community-based compassion, and dreaming big for the Kingdom.

Can Armando possibly beat Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein in a completely unfair trivia game?

Highlights:
• Armando’s founding of Project Lorenzo while still in high school
• Why he believes true transformation begins with encounter and community
• The dream behind “Hope Haven,” a 3D-printed tiny-home village for the unhoused
• A memorable UT trivia game with just a hint of chaos
• New language for service: shifting from 'the homeless' to 'those experiencing homelessness'

Armando’s Wisdom Drop:
“Experiencing homelessness is not an identity - it’s a circumstance. And we’re called to meet people where they are.”

27/06/2025

The 'Dudes enter sacred territory with Fr. John Paul Kern, O.P., a Dominican Friar from New York City. Broadcasting once again from Catholics at the Shore, we dig deep into the heart of identity, the trials of discernment, and the peace that comes only from total surrender to God.

Fr. John Paul shares his vocation story, his thoughts on monastic community, and the real cost of saying “yes” to God. It’s a conversation that swings from Notre Dame dorm-room conversions to monastery silence, from struggles with pride to joyful humility.

Highlights:
• “A priest’s job is to get out of the way so the faithful can encounter Christ.”
• The danger of identity confusion in today’s world - and how the monastery offers clarity.
• Father’s advice for men discerning: “Listen, then move. Stop chasing certainty.”

Fr. John Paul’s Wisdom Drop:
“The more we receive who we are from God, the less we feel the need to define it for ourselves.”

24/06/2025

The 'Dudes are back at Catholics at the Shore, and this time we stumbled upon the one-and-only Louis Massett, a pro-life warrior with a heart bigger than Jersey. Lou shares his inspiring journey from Star Wars nerd and Ronald Reagan impersonator to his powerful work with Students for Life of America.

In an episode packed with wisdom and laughter, Lou opens up about:
👉 How his dad’s pilgrimage to Fatima set the stage for 79 grandkids (yes, you read that right!)
👉 What Students for Life is doing to raise up the next generation of pro-life heroes
👉 The heartbreak and hope surrounding chemical abortion and loneliness
👉 Why cultural renewal starts at home—and with humor

Add in a Blessed Are the Joke Makers battle, Ronald Reagan raps, and a storm that literally flipped the lights on during a Holy Spirit moment, and you’ve got vintage BeatiDudes magic.

🪑 Highlights:
👉 “We are the talent pipeline for the pro-life movement.”
👉 “Less logos, more impact.”
👉 “We’re living in a world that has forgotten the sense of the sacred.”

💬 Lou’s Wisdom Drop:
“Life is a gift. God doesn’t give your kids to you all at once — it’s like training for a marathon. And I wouldn’t trade one of mine for the world."

20/06/2025

The BeatiDudes coming at you straight from the Jersey Shore, and it's time to GTL: Glorify The Lord.

In this very special episode, we’re joined by our good friend Isaac Sanford, Director of Development at the St. Paul Center. Isaac shares heartfelt wisdom on parenting, marriage, and how to keep your prayer life alive when you’re juggling four little kids, a major capital campaign, and surprise Eucharistic processions through the streets of Stone Harbor with Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein.

Together, we unpack:
- How the St. Paul Center builds biblical literacy and lights up hearts with Scripture
- What it’s like to balance work, travel, and being Dad of the Year
- A behind-the-scenes look at the most epic, last-minute Eucharistic procession this side of the Atlantic
- The beauty of offering up suffering and why real community matters

Plus: BeatiDude socks sightings, GTL jokes, and a Blessed Are the Joke Makers round that involves ding-dong insults and Olympic-level improv under Eucharistic weight training.

🪑 Highlights:
• Glorify the Lord: Gym, Tan, Laundry, Eucharist.
• Isaac on parenting: “The easiest part is having a wife who’s a saint.”
• A real-time mayoral green light for a spontaneous Eucharistic procession 🕊️
• Jeff: “Suffering is where God, me, and my family are the only things that matter.”

💬 Isaac’s Wisdom Drop:
“Being comfortable being yourself is a tremendous part of the journey.”

16/06/2025

The BeatiDudes recorded live at the 2025 Young Catholic Professionals National Conference with Barry L. Rowan, a seasoned executive whose resume includes transforming billion-dollar companies — and whose soul was transformed by something far greater: the voice of God in silence.

From contemplating monastic life to navigating Wall Street, Barry’s story is a powerful reminder that your interior life is your most important asset. He shares how the Lord redirected his ambitions, reshaped his identity, and rewrote the definition of success — from status and stock price to service and surrender.

Spoiler: it involves divine nudges, silent retreats, and even the time Barry asked his wife if they should give everything away. (Yeah, she loved that conversation.) Barry’s marriage advice brought great wisdom to Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein.

🪑 Highlights & Takeaways:
• Barry’s transformation from a Wall Street warrior to a warrior of the heart.
• The spiritual practice of silence and why it’s not just for monks.
• The journey of integrating faith, business, and family into one undivided life.
• “God’s not asking for your performance — He’s asking for your presence.”

13/06/2025

Hold onto your Howdy hats—Brandon Coleman Jr. is back with Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein, and this episode is 100% certified Good Bull. If you’ve ever wondered how a tennis-playing “dumb jock” became a branding genius with Aggieland in his DNA, this one’s for you.

Brandon takes us deep into the heart of Texas A&M tradition, from heartfelt stories about Reveille’s resting place to how he led the end zone branding at Kyle Field – The Zone. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll probably hear about a koala outbreak (you had to be there). More importantly, you’ll be reminded of what makes Aggie culture—and Christian brotherhood—so powerful.

This episode tackles:
- Brandon’s transformation from athlete to advertising ace, thanks to *Bewitched*
- The behind-the-scenes story of “The Zone” at Kyle Field 🏟️
- Emotional memories from the Bonfire tragedy and the healing that followed
- Aggie traditions, humor, and humility—plus a few unauthorized construction site visits

This show is a certified love letter to Aggieland, a masterclass in brand loyalty, and a powerful reminder that community, legacy, and faith go hand-in-hand.

09/06/2025

Today, the 'Dudes sit down with branding expert, author, and Texas Aggie Brandon Coleman Jr. for a hilarious and insightful conversation that covers everything from brand alignment to grandparenting strategies. With wisdom, humor, and a whole lot of Aggie spirit, Brandon unpacks how “a brand is a promise wrapped in a delivery” — and why that’s as true for your family as it is for your business.

🪑 Key Moments:
✅ Brandon’s definition of a brand: a promise that meets reality.
✅ The incredible story of Santa’s Wonderland — from dusty cowboy shootouts to a $35 million Texas Christmas empire.
✅ Jeff’s rebrand as Jeff Incarcerated and Paul’s “fashionable belly button.”
✅ The Adventures of Champ and Honey — Brandon’s grandparenting brand that’s winning over hearts (and wills!).
✅ Brandon’s powerful story of faith in business — how a near-collapse turned into a 167% growth miracle, all by listening to God.

💡 Episode Highlights:
• “There’s no finish line for brand alignment.”
• “Holiness is a competition—run so as to win it!”
• “If Jesus Christ is your CEO, you’ll kill it.”
• Brandon’s reminder: Grandparenting isn’t just autopilot mode — it requires intentional branding effort.

🙏 Episode Challenge:
Reflect on the brand you’re building in your life — at home, in the workplace, and in your faith. Is it aligned? Is it “brand on”? Let’s go!

06/06/2025

The 'Dudes welcome back Rich Todd, the dynamic co-founder of Innovest Portfolio Solutions, for a conversation that covers everything from karaoke ballads and Catholic hot tubs to the power of spiritual brotherhood. Rich shares how his involvement in the Catholic CEOs group, Legatus, completely reshaped his life and his family’s trajectory, revealing the quiet power of friendship and faith.

🪑 Key Moments:

✅ Rich shares how Legatus became more than just a networking group — it’s a spiritual formation that shaped his family and career.

✅ The BeatiDudes discover how Rich and his wife Joanie have become powerful mentors in their community, drawing others closer to the faith.

✅ A lively discussion about the role of confession, daily Rosary, and Eucharistic adoration in Rich’s life (and in the corporate world!).

✅ Rich gives a great endorsement for “Endow,” a group for Catholic women that helped his wife deepen her faith.

✅ The Dudes riff on karaoke, steak dinners, and more.

02/06/2025

Have you ever been asked to set aside your Christian beliefs and morals in the workplace? That happened to our BeatiDudes guest more than 28 years ago, and he eventually said to himself, “Enough is enough.”

Rich Todd, CEO and Co-Founder of Innovest Portfolio Solutions, joins Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein for a hot topic discussion at the Tiny Table.

Rich has more than 38 years of experience in investment consulting and currently provides consulting services to institutions and families. Innovest has more than 400 clients (with assets of $50 billion under advisement), 61 employees, and 21 partners.

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