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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 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.Visit the BeatiDudes Swag StoreOur Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsLucid Private OfficeSpoke Street MediaThe Catholic Card GameDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau

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 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 Syrian captivity? After college, Sam signed up to work in Singapore for six months but stayed there for six years. Realizing his love for travel, he made it a point to visit new countries during any break or holiday and found that just a few years into his journey, he had visited 120 of the 193 countries in the world. Then, his competitive spirit kicked in, and he was determined to visit them all. Everything was going well until Sam landed in Syria for country visit number 180. Only hours into his trip, he was detained by armed men and put into a black van for transport to an undisclosed detainment facility where he would spend his first of two months in solitary confinement. The stories of mental and physical survival that Sam shares are only outdone by his prayerfulness and spiritual stability during this period.The miraculous story of Sam’s release is so unbelievable and inspiring that you must tune in to catch it all. Check out his new book, Saving Sam.Visit the BeatiDudes Swag Store Our Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsLucid Private OfficeSpoke Street MediaThe Catholic Card GameDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau

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 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 mission-based company, NOVUS’ mantra, “Claim Your Crown,” is rooted in living a life of passion, conviction, and perseverance.Connect with NOVUS Clothing and Claim Your CrownOur Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsLucid Private OfficeSpoke Street MediaThe Catholic Card GameDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau

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 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 you in an emotional and/or spiritual way? Next, a young man named Jonathan from Colorado agrees to jump into the guest seat without knowing what he is getting into. He was visiting the Congress with his immediate and extended family. He shared details about his work with robotics, his appreciation for family, and his excitement to hear Chris Stefanick and many others. What happens next nearly breaks the internet – all seven of Jeff Schiefelbein’s kids jumped on the show to laugh, scream, and serve as extra special guests. Lorelei and Emilia both get to spend some special time as individual guests. Next, with Emilia as the judge, the Dudes play another round of Blessed are the Joke Makers, where they must take on the persona of an extraterrestrial to address the prompt, “The best pilgrimages offer ____ to their pilgrims.” Following the appearance of her kids, Jeff’s wife Amanda jumps on the show for some quick encouragement and constructive feedback.Then Tate from Tampa joins the show. He is on a school trip with friends and chaperones and looking to fall more in love with the Eucharist. Tate judges the BeatiDudes on Blessed are the Joke Makers, in which the Dudes must take on the persona of Geekiest Tech Nerd to address the prompt, “Doubting Thomas wished he was known for ______.”Jose from Indiana and three of his five kids stop by the booth for some authentic fraternity. He reflects on the ways in which we can live our faith in everyday life. After Jose, the show concludes with Lauren Moore from the Catholic Music Initiative. Visit the BeatiDudes Swag StoreOur Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsLucid Private OfficeSpoke Street MediaThe Catholic Card GameDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau

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 the BeatiDudes through the story of how his family population exploded and the conversations he had with his wife (and with himself) as God’s plan for their family unfolded. Is it really easier to raise seven kids than just one or two? How do you show your gratitude and excitement for a new life in your family when it comes unexpectedly on multiple occasions? Brad shares his view on these and many more of life’s beautiful mysteries in this family-focused Friday bonus episode. Connect with Coach Brad at Get You in ShapeOur Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsLucid Private OfficeSpoke Street MediaThe Catholic Card GameDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau

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 attending St. Ann Catholic Church in Coppell. Within weeks, he joined Life Teen as a Core Team member and found that serving others for the Lord filled a gap that had previously existed in his life. Next came the St. Ann Carnival, where Brad’s life changed forever when he met his wife of almost 20 years. Together, they are joyfully raising their seven kids. With an extensive background in fitness and nutrition, Brad naturally wanted to share this knowledge with others as he entered the health and fitness field. Since 1998, Brad has been able to help thousands of participants and clients. Brad has created and produced the Group Personal Training DVD and has been featured as the fitness expert on television and in newspaper articles.In 2006, Brad pioneered a high-intensity group personal training program that has received rave reviews. Get You In Shape was featured on The Doctor’s TV show with Jillian Michaels as one of the Top Fitness Companies in Texas.Brad holds multiple specialty training certifications in fitness and has been coaching clients since 1998. In other words, he’s been blessed to have a well-rounded career in this industry…and for longer than most.On Blessed are the Joke Makers, the Dudes must take on the personality of a US President to address the prompt, “They shall know that we are Christians by our ____________.” The TBD Question of the Day - describe your current relationship with physical fitness. For Reverse Simpsons, Coach Brad leads the Dudes through a version of burpees for 75-year-olds. Connect with Coach Brad at Get You in ShapeOur Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsLucid Private OfficeSpoke Street MediaThe Catholic Card GameDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau

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, starting with his fascination for water fountains at the airport. He goes on to share his struggles at his first hotel, again attempting to find drinking water. Likewise, when Anand takes Americans to India, he enjoys watching the cultural transition in reverse. He shares that smiling at a stranger is a very American thing to do, and when that happens in India, it leads to a swarm of interest from the locals. Follow Project Finding CalcuttaCheck out the Firebreaker seriesOur Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsLucid Private OfficeSpoke Street MediaThe Catholic Card GameDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau

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 United States. He had moved to Nebraska and was searching for a place to fit in. He was welcomed by a family who helped to set him on the right path. He was brought into various programs at his parish and started hanging out with seminarians, too. Then, he was introduced to FOCUS through a Bible study that blew his mind. These young people were sharing faith and praying together outside of church. He also attended the FOCUS conference later that year. While meeting with his spiritual director, it became clear that Anand’s vocation would not be priesthood. Instead, he set his sights on joining FOCUS as a missionary. His first year as a missionary was spent at Bradley University, followed by Illinois State University and the University of Colorado in Boulder, before he worked in marketing at the FOCUS headquarters. At the start of FOCUS, Anand knew about the one-year rule of no dating, so he started a friendship with the young lady who would eventually become his wife. Their courtship story is a great testament to building a strong foundation and playing the long game. Anand shares the inspiration that led to his current nonprofit. He had led mission trips to India and then started a media effort to bring Catholicism to YouTube through a series called Ask a Bishop. Then he decided to make a documentary in both Calcutta and Rome during the time of Mother Theresa’s canonization. As he started editing the footage, he heard the words repeatedly, “Find your own Calcutta.” That led to the start of Project Finding Calcutta, a service-focused ministry that provides opportunities for people to gather each week to perform corporal works of mercy. On Blessed are the Joke Makers, the Dudes must take on the persona of a fed-up waiter or waitress to address the prompt, “I saw visions of ____ after _____.” Follow Project Finding CalcuttaOur Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsLucid Private OfficeSpoke Street MediaThe Catholic Card GameDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau

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 health struggles she was facing at the time that led to her passing only months after Mary was born. This is a must-watch episode that reinforces the culture of life. It includes incredible stories about the mothers who made every sacrifice possible to bring Bill and Mary into the world, allowing their light to shine on many others. Bill has been a commercial real estate attorney in Dallas for 39 years and is a partner with Condon Tobin Sladek Thornton Nerenberg PLLC. Bill is an alum of the University of Notre Dame (Class of 1982) and received his law degree in 1985 from the University of Texas School of Law.Bill is a proud member of the Jesuit Dallas Class of 1978 and is currently Chair of the Development Committee of the Board of Trustees of the Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas Foundation. Bill is also the current president of the Board of Directors of the Notre Dame School of Dallas and a member of the Board of Management of the Semones YMCA. Bill and Mary (his wife of 40 years) have chaired several charity events, including the Bishop’s Golf Tournament, the Catholic Charities Bishop’s Gala, the Catholic Pro-Life Community’s Bishop’s Gala, and the Holy Trinity Seminary’s Spes Gregis Gala.Bill and Mary, both Dallas natives, began dating while Mary was a junior at Ursuline and Bill was a senior at Jesuit. They have five children—four boys (Billy, Brendan, Brian, and Baby Brett, their Angel Baby) and one daughter (Maddie, an Ursuline alum). They are parishioners at St. Monica Catholic Church.Our Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsLucid Private OfficeSpoke Street MediaThe Catholic Card GameDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau

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 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 serves pregnant women in danger of homelessness, where Bill and his buddies continue to mow and maintain the lawn. The examples of service that Bill performs are almost as endless as the number of wristbands he wears in support of many people and causes. This show has a surprise opening as Jeff leads Paul, Bill, and Nick through a Jesuit Dallas quiz show full of twists and turns. The quiz helps reveal more about Bill and his incredible past. Bill and BeatiDudes also reflect on the powerful experiences each person had at the National Eucharistic Congress in July of 2024. Bill has been a commercial real estate attorney in Dallas for 39 years and is a partner with Condon Tobin Sladek Thornton Nerenberg PLLC. Bill is an alum of the University of Notre Dame (Class of 1982) and received his law degree in 1985 from the University of Texas School of Law.Bill is a proud member of the Jesuit Dallas Class of 1978 and is currently Chair of the Development Committee of the Board of Trustees of the Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas Foundation. Bill is also the current president of the Board of Directors of the Notre Dame School of Dallas and a member of the Board of Management of the Semones YMCA. Bill and Mary (his wife of 40 years) have chaired several charity events, including the Bishop’s Golf Tournament, the Catholic Charities Bishop’s Gala, the Catholic Pro-Life Community’s Bishop’s Gala, and the Holy Trinity Seminary’s Spes Gregis Gala.Bill and Mary, both Dallas natives, began dating while Mary was a junior at Ursuline and Bill was a senior at Jesuit. They have five children—four boys (Billy, Brendan, Brian, and Baby Brett, their Angel Baby) and one daughter (Maddie, an Ursuline alum). They are parishioners at St. Monica Catholic Church.On the Blessed are the Joke Makers, the Dudes must take on multiple personalities to address the prompt, “Seminarians talk about _____ after class.” Follow the Firebreaker SeriesFollow FioOur Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsLucid Private OfficeSpoke Street MediaThe Catholic Card GameDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau