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Twenty-year-old Catholic YouTube strategist Evan Raugust is with the BeatiDudes to unpack his recent solo trip through the Holy Land, including places like Bethlehem’s cave, Nazareth’s streets, Golgotha’s stones, and the peaceful waters of the Sea of Galilee. Evan shares how filming on pilgrimage deepened his faith, how he designs thumbnails and stories that reach millions, and why “vanity metrics” must stay in their place. Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein talk community, humility, and the Church’s mission on the “eighth continent”: the internet. Highlights: • Holy Land, handheld: Evan traveled solo by bus and foot to film the major sites of Jesus’ life, turning Scripture locations into lived reality. • Expectation vs. reality: From beach trash along Galilee to Nazareth’s modern demographics, the surprise details made the Gospel feel even more human and immediate. • Sea of Galilee moment: In loneliness and awe, Evan experienced God’s protection, seeing Peter’s rescue as present tense, not past. • Community matters: The comment box brings prayer requests, testimonies, and real relationships, proof the internet is a place for mission, not just a tool. • Why film elevates memory: Editing forces deep reflection, turning travel into testimony that others can actually enter. Key Takeaways • Pilgrimage reframes Scripture as a specific place and time, and that concreteness strengthens faith. • Creative discipline (clear hook, visual contrast, tight narrative) is how beauty meets reach. • Numbers serve mission; they don’t define worth. Keep virtue ahead of virality. • The Church’s digital mission works best when creators ask for prayer, accountability, and community. Check out Evan on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@evan_raugust Our Partners:   ⁠⁠⁠Sock Religious (10% Discount)⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Solidarity HealthShare⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Aquinas Wealth Advisors⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Lucid Private Office⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Divine Comedy⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Undivided Life⁠⁠⁠   Follow The BeatiDudes:   ⁠⁠⁠BeatiDudes Website⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Jeff Schiefelbein on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠   BeatiDudes Theme Song and Music By   ⁠⁠⁠The Pencil Bureau⁠⁠⁠    ⁠⁠⁠Dave Moore Music⁠

At the tiny table, hosts Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein welcome Evan Raugust, a 20-year-old Catholic YouTuber and strategist who has already built a reputation for helping channels grow with focus, clarity, and positivity. Evan shares how he left Las Vegas for Dallas, why he locked himself in a room to study thousands of videos, and how he approaches YouTube as both an art and a science. His story moves from a Calvary Chapel upbringing to full reception into the Catholic Church in 2023, showing how faith and media can intersect with purpose. Episode Highlights: • Roots & Relocation - Leaving the transient culture of Vegas for the Catholic vibrancy of Dallas. • The YouTube Grind - Three weeks of intense study produced insights into “view caps” and “view floors.” • Confidence & Conversion - From doubting himself to becoming Catholic, Evan shares the inner journey behind the metrics. • Positivity Over Rage - Why encouraging, uplifting content builds loyal audiences that last. • Borrowing Formats - Applying proven video strategies from secular niches to evangelize in the Christian space. • Respect for All Faiths - Engaging Protestants, Muslims, Hindus, and more with curiosity. • 100K Milestone - Live subscriber counts tick upward as the conversation unfolds. Check out Evan on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@evan_raugust Our Partners:   ⁠⁠⁠Sock Religious (10% Discount)⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Solidarity HealthShare⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Aquinas Wealth Advisors⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Lucid Private Office⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Divine Comedy⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Undivided Life⁠⁠⁠   Follow The BeatiDudes:   ⁠⁠⁠BeatiDudes Website⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Jeff Schiefelbein on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠   BeatiDudes Theme Song and Music By   ⁠⁠⁠The Pencil Bureau⁠⁠⁠    ⁠⁠⁠Dave Moore Music⁠

Mike Pacer is with the BeatiDudes to talk about the gritty, grace-filled reality of Catholic marriage and fatherhood. From why kids actually want boundaries to how husbands can shift from praying “next to” to praying “with” their wives, Mike lays out a hopeful, practical path: witness first, build a shared spirituality, make joy a decision, and apologize quickly. Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein laugh their way through Ignatian holy water, Latin(ish) dad jokes, and a peek behind the scenes of 5 Stones’ work with the Eucharistic Congress. Top Takeaways · Witness > Words: Your kids imitate what you do before they believe what you say. · Love = Willing the Good: Love isn’t a butterfly; it’s a choice repeated daily, especially when it costs you. · Pray Together, Not Just “Next To”: Stop forcing your spouse into your style; discover a shared spirituality through dialogue and humility. · Boundaries Are Love: Discipline that trains, not shames. · Entrance Prayer: Before you walk in the door, pause and pray because your primary vocation is waiting at home. · Joy on Purpose: Temperaments differ, but joy can be a decision in service of love. · Own It Fast: The quickest way to lead at home? Admit faults and apologize to your wife and your kids. Practical Challenge (Do This Today) · Text of Blessing: Send your wife a simple, sincere note, no agenda, just love. · Hidden Service: Do one chore she’ll never notice… because you did it before it became a burden. · Couple Prayer Plan: Choose one shared devotion for the week (e.g., Divine Mercy Chaplet in the car; a decade after dinner; or a bedtime psalm). · Driveway Pause: Say a short prayer in the car before entering the house. Learn more about 5 Stones weare5stones.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/5-stones/posts/?feedView=all Books by Mike Pacer Prayers for Catholic Men Mercy and Hope The Three Comings of Christ - Daily Meditations for Advent  Our Partners:   ⁠⁠⁠Sock Religious (10% Discount)⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Solidarity HealthShare⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Aquinas Wealth Advisors⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Lucid Private Office⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Divine Comedy⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Undivided Life⁠⁠⁠   Follow The BeatiDudes:   ⁠⁠⁠BeatiDudes Website⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Jeff Schiefelbein on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠   BeatiDudes Theme Song and Music By   ⁠⁠⁠The Pencil Bureau⁠⁠⁠    ⁠⁠⁠Dave Moore Music⁠

What happens when a trial lawyer hears God tell him to “just leave”? In this powerful and joy-filled conversation, Mike Pacer shares his remarkable journey from the courtroom to Catholic ministry, publishing, and ultimately the founding of 5 Stones, a powerhouse partner for some of the world's top Catholic apostolates. Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein dive deep into: - The story behind 5 Stones and how its five core services empower evangelization. - Mike’s book “Prayers for Catholic Men” and why prayer is both structure and surrender. - Honest talk about spiritual dryness, discernment, and trusting God when consolations fade. - The balance of humility and leadership in building faith-filled workplaces. - A hilariously improvised round of Blessed Are the Joke Makers (complete with a Father Mike Schmitz impersonation). From arm-rubbing mix-ups in Salt Lake City to authentic lessons on faith, fatherhood, and business, this episode captures the BeatiDudes blend of comedy and Catholic conviction. Learn more about 5 Stones weare5stones.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/5-stones/posts/?feedView=all  Books by Mike Pacer Prayers for catholic Men Mercy and Hope The Three Comings of Christ - Daily Meditations for Advent Our Partners:   ⁠⁠⁠Sock Religious (10% Discount)⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Solidarity HealthShare⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Aquinas Wealth Advisors⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Lucid Private Office⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Divine Comedy⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Undivided Life⁠⁠⁠   Follow The BeatiDudes:   ⁠⁠⁠BeatiDudes Website⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Jeff Schiefelbein on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠   BeatiDudes Theme Song and Music By   ⁠⁠⁠The Pencil Bureau⁠⁠⁠    ⁠⁠⁠Dave Moore Music⁠

Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein welcome John Egan to share one of the most remarkable stories of faith, redemption, and the unexpected ways God works through ordinary efforts. John recounts his time as director of The Pines Catholic Camp in East Texas, where the dream of building an air-conditioned chapel, against all odds, turned into more than just a construction project. With limited funds, relentless faith, and the help of staff, family, and alumni, John and his wife literally helped build a church from the ground up. But the story didn’t end there. Through a providential connection with the foreman “Buddy,” a man whose personal struggles and redemption journey would culminate in an unexpected conversion, the chapel became the site of healing, grace, and even Buddy’s funeral Mass. The conversation highlights themes of perseverance, family reconciliation, sacramental grace, and God’s relentless pursuit of each soul. The heart of this BeatiDudes’ episode is a testimony to how God works through ordinary efforts to create extraordinary grace. Whether you’ve ever hammered a nail for a parish project or simply wondered if God can redeem the broken parts of our stories, this episode will leave you inspired and grateful for the ways the Spirit shows up when we say “yes.” Our Partners:   ⁠⁠⁠Sock Religious (10% Discount)⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Solidarity HealthShare⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Aquinas Wealth Advisors⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Lucid Private Office⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Divine Comedy⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Undivided Life⁠⁠⁠   Follow The BeatiDudes:   ⁠⁠⁠BeatiDudes Website⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Jeff Schiefelbein on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠   BeatiDudes Theme Song and Music By   ⁠⁠⁠The Pencil Bureau⁠⁠⁠    ⁠⁠⁠Dave Moore Music⁠

There is no better way to launch Season 6 of The BeatiDudes than to spend quality time at the tiny table with our longtime friend, youth minister, camp director, and culture-builder, John Egan. This episode blends laughter, faith, and leadership lessons as John shares his winding journey from childhood commercials in New York, seminary life, youth ministry, The Pines Catholic Camp, and eventually into executive leadership at Lucid Private Offices. Along the way, Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, Jeff Schiefelbein, and John explore: • John’s childhood modeling gigs, his quick detour through seminary, and how ministry prepared him for business leadership. • Years spent at The Pines Catholic Camp, living faith with family and showing young people what authentic Catholic marriage looks like. • Faith in the Secular Workplace: How to bring joy, prayer, and servant leadership into a for-profit setting without compromise. • Culture That Sticks: Building a team where people *want* to come to work • Humor Meets Holiness: From Ghostbusters nicknames to “snap snap snap” applause, the BeatiDudes keep the joy flowing while grounding the conversation in Christ and community. John’s story reminds us that where you work matters, not just for productivity but for people. Whether leading at camp, selling cars with integrity, or shaping culture in business, he models how faith and joy overflow when Christ is the true foundation. Our Partners:   ⁠⁠⁠Sock Religious (10% Discount)⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Solidarity HealthShare⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Aquinas Wealth Advisors⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Lucid Private Office⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Divine Comedy⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Undivided Life⁠⁠⁠   Follow The BeatiDudes:   ⁠⁠⁠BeatiDudes Website⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Jeff Schiefelbein on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠   BeatiDudes Theme Song and Music By   ⁠⁠⁠The Pencil Bureau⁠⁠⁠    ⁠⁠⁠Dave Moore Music⁠  

For our 250th episode (and the close of Season Five!), the BeatiDudes welcome Ryan Skoog, co-author of Lead with Prayer, for a conversation that weaves together humor, holiness, and the heart of true leadership. In this milestone episode, Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein sit with Ryan to explore how prayer is not a checklist or productivity hack, it’s the lifeblood of friendship with Jesus. From global church leaders in war zones to billionaires in Manhattan, Ryan shares how the Holy Spirit leads disciples across the world into strikingly similar prayer practices.  Together, we dive into: - Why friendship is the foundation of every authentic prayer life. - The difference between “a prayer time” and crafting “a day with God.” - The power of prayer in the darkest valleys, from demonic nightmares to devastating business collapse, and how Christ’s presence transforms suffering into blessing. - The invitation to humility: prayer as the posture of “I need You, Lord.” This episode is both a celebration of 250 shows and a challenge to humble ourselves, waste time with Jesus, and discover the miracle of prayer as friendship.  Read Ryan’s book https://www.leadwithprayer.com/ Our Partners:  ⁠⁠⁠Sock Religious (10% Discount)⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Solidarity HealthShare⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Aquinas Wealth Advisors⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Lucid Private Office⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Divine Comedy⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Undivided Life⁠⁠⁠  Follow The BeatiDudes:  ⁠⁠⁠BeatiDudes Website⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Jeff Schiefelbein on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠  BeatiDudes Theme Song and Music By  ⁠⁠⁠The Pencil Bureau⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠Dave Moore Music⁠ 

Ryan Skoog brings stories from the front lines, war zones, Himalayan villages, and places where the gospel has never been heard, revealing the incredible ways God is still moving like the Book of Acts. From Roman coliseum jokes to jaw-dropping miracle stories, the BeatiDudes is a wild blend of humor, faith, and holy boldness. You’ll hear: · Miracles in modern times: healings, mass baptisms, and freedom from demonic oppression. · The “three UNS” of mission: unsafe, unreached, and unresourced, and why Ryan’s team runs toward them. · Doing it afraid: how fear doesn’t vanish, but courage steps forward anyway. · The power of the name of Jesus—in both spiritual warfare and daily life. · The global prayer movement: lessons from leaders on six continents fueling the spread of the Gospel. Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein bring their signature mix of quick wit and deep faith as they guide Ryan’s powerful testimonies, sprinkling in improv games, honest reflections, and plenty of laughs. Along the way, we get a crash course in Russian prison-to-church redemption, cave cobras, WhatsApp healings, and the unexpected joy of blessing others especially when they least expect it. This episode will leave you inspired to take the “governor” off your prayers, stand against darkness, and live with a reckless trust in God’s promises. Check out https://www.venture.org/ Read Ryan’s book https://www.leadwithprayer.com/ Our Partners: ⁠⁠⁠Sock Religious (10% Discount)⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Solidarity HealthShare⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Aquinas Wealth Advisors⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Lucid Private Office⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Divine Comedy⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Undivided Life⁠⁠⁠  Follow The BeatiDudes: ⁠⁠⁠BeatiDudes Website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Jeff Schiefelbein on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠  BeatiDudes Theme Song and Music By ⁠⁠⁠The Pencil Bureau⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Dave Moore Music⁠

Artist and iconographer Garret Hines shares the winding, grace-filled journey that brought his family home to the Catholic faith. In this heartfelt and often humorous conversation with the BeatiDudes, Garret opens up about: How a retreat for men shattered his resistance to children and ignited a call to mission Moving his family to Southeast Asia and the spiritual abuse that sent them back to the States Wrestling with Catholic teaching, praying to the saints in secret, and debating Father Mike Schmitz (in his head) Why the Eucharist was the hinge on which everything turned How discipline in art mirrors freedom in faith Whether you’re an artist, a seeker, or simply curious about the mysterious beauty of the Catholic faith, Garret’s story that he shares with Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein is an invitation to trust God with the leap of faith even when you can’t see the landing. https://garretthines.com/ Our Partners: ⁠⁠⁠Sock Religious (10% Discount)⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Solidarity HealthShare⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Aquinas Wealth Advisors⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Lucid Private Office⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Divine Comedy⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Undivided Life⁠⁠⁠ Follow The BeatiDudes: ⁠⁠⁠BeatiDudes Website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Jeff Schiefelbein on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ BeatiDudes Theme Song and Music By ⁠⁠⁠The Pencil Bureau⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Dave Moore Music⁠

The BeatiDudes welcome Garret Hines, artist, teacher, and iconographer, for a colorful conversation that flows from camping trips and Make-A-Wish moments to the painstaking beauty of egg tempera icons. Garret shares his journey from creative burnout to spiritual renewal through sacred art. He explains the prayerful process behind "writing" an icon, why traditional techniques still matter, and how each commissioned piece becomes a custom prayer for its recipient. Of course, it wouldn’t be The BeatiDudes without Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein detouring into Frodo jokes, Dr Pepper ice cream tastings, and Thor references. You’ll hear about the 24-karat gold halos, the theology embedded in brushstrokes, and the joy of seeing beauty draw people deeper into faith. If you’ve ever wondered why icons are called “written” instead of “painted,” or what happens when you mix a prayer with egg yolk and ground stone, this episode will pull back the curtain, or rather, open the window into heaven. Highlights: July catch-up: RV camping, Rome adventures, Make-A-Wish magic, and bobblehead promo videos Garret's journey: from watercolor experiments to Eastern-style iconography Why each icon is a prayer in pigment, not just an image How art can help the faithful "see" scripture and the beauty of the faith Our Partners: Sock Religious (10% Discount)⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Solidarity HealthShare⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Aquinas Wealth Advisors⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Lucid Private Office⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Divine Comedy⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Undivided Life⁠⁠⁠ Follow The BeatiDudes: ⁠⁠⁠BeatiDudes Website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Jeff Schiefelbein on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ BeatiDudes Theme Song and Music By ⁠⁠⁠The Pencil Bureau⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Dave Moore Music⁠