The BeatiDudes

As John Michael and his wife journeyed through their second pregnancy, they learned that their son would be born with Down Syndrome. Instead of running from this challenging circumstance, the Lucido family fully embraced God’s perfect gift to the world by naming their son Judah, which in Hebrew means “Praise be to God.” John Michael is a regional director at FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students), where he and his wife serve the Lord by accompanying others, including fellow missionaries. Their work as a married couple with three kids serves as a model and a witness for young adults nationwide.This episode of The BeatiDudes is a testament to the power of faith and family and the beauty that comes from our complete surrender to God’s will. Support John Michael and FOCUSOur Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsSpoke Street MediaThe Catholic Card GameDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau

John Michael Lucido is a regional director at FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students), where he and his wife serve the Lord by accompanying others, including fellow missionaries. John Michael shares how he tried to find acceptance in the wrong places as he started college and soon had to take a step back to reset his priorities and put God back at the forefront. He reflects on the powerful legacy of great Catholic men who came before him and how we are all standing on the shoulders of the men and women who carved this path for us. This is a story of God’s mercy and His pursuit of true relationship with each of us. Fun side note - John Michael was a former student of Paul’s back at Jesuit Preparatory School in Dallas, and they recounted some of the fun adventures and memories they shared from those days. On Blessed are the Joke Makers, the dudes must take on the persona of someone who shares too much info to address the prompt, “A little know Bible story.” The TBD Question of the Day asks John Michael and the Dudes to reflect on what they each remember from their own Baptisms. Support John Michael and FOCUSOur Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsSpoke Street MediaThe Catholic Card GameDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau

Dr. Italy dives right into the ways in which he and his wife, Susan, instilled a love for Christ and a focus on the family in each of their five children, and the breaking of bread is central to it all.Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio, also known as “Dr. Italy,” holds an MA and PhD in historical theology from the Catholic University of America and is known for delivering profound Catholic truths in understandable and relevant terms. In addition to teaching for CDU, Dr. D’Ambrosio has been a professor at the International Catholic University, Ave Maria University, University of Dallas, and Loyola College in Maryland.Dr. D’Ambrosio is the director of CrossroadsInitiative.com and regularly discusses the Catholic faith on secular and Catholic TV and radio. His scholarly work has been published in the theological journal Communio. Dr. D’Ambrosio is a New York Times best-selling author for his Guide to the Passion: 100 Questions about the Passion of the Christ and an Amazon best-selling author for his book When the Church was Young: the Voice of the Early Fathers. Most recently, he has contributed to the immensely popular video Bible Studies by Ascension Press, Jesus the Way, the Truth and the Life and What We Believe: the Beauty of the Catholic Faith.This bonus episode of the show also includes the first-time-ever release of new BeatiDudes music by the legendary Dave Moore. Follow Dr. ItalyBooks by Dr. ItalyOur Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsSpoke Street MediaThe Catholic Card GameDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau

Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio, also known as “Dr. Italy,” holds an MA and PhD in historical theology from Catholic University of America and is known for delivering profound Catholic truths in understandable and relevant terms. In addition to teaching for CDU, Dr. D’Ambrosio has been a professor at the International Catholic University, Ave Maria University, University of Dallas and Loyola College in Maryland.Dr. D’Ambrosio is the director of CrossroadsInitiative.com and regularly discusses the Catholic faith on secular and Catholic TV and radio. His scholarly work has been published in the theological journal Communio. Dr. D’Ambrosio is a New York Times best-selling author for his Guide to the Passion: 100 Questions about the Passion of the Christ and an Amazon best-selling author for his book When the Church was Young: the Voice of the Early Fathers. Most recently, he has contributed to the immensely popular video Bible Studies by Ascension Press, Jesus the Way, the Truth and the Life and What We Believe: the Beauty of the Catholic Faith.Dr. Italy has been leading family, friends, and fellow Christians closer to the person of Christ through his various works for decades. On this episode, The BeatiDudes dive deeper into Dr. Italy’s journey and the current work and impact of his children. On Blessed are the Joke Makers, the Dudes must take on the persona of the Biggest Loser to address the prompt, “Doubting Thomas wished he was known for ______.”On the TBD Question of the day, the BeatiDudes and Dr. Italy all share their prayer intentions, one that is personal and one for someone else. This episode also includes a surprise Mozart version of the BeatiDudes welcome back song.The song concludes with Reverse Simpsons during which Dr. Italy sings one of his favorite prayers from the Liturgy of the Hours. Follow Dr. ItalyBooks by Dr. ItalyOur Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsSpoke Street MediaThe Catholic Card GameDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau

Tom Varano is a motivational speaker, painter, and a man of great faith. Through his company, Emotion Into Art, Tom presents an extremely unique Speed Painting and Inspirational speaking performance. This is a nationally recognized show with the goal of inspiring students of all ages to not only follow their dreams but to follow them with PASSION! The performance entertains and captures the students’ attention, while the microphone allows Tom to speak a message of hope and encouragement into their lives.This show starts with the TBD Question of the Day, “Tell us a story about forgiveness or redemption." You won’t want to miss the powerful answers. Tom shares one of his inspirational messages for young people, driving them to think BIG. BIG is an acronym for the Books they read, the Individuals they are surrounded by, and the Goals they set for themselves. This bonus show is the first time the Dudes have ever saved their Reverse Simpsons for the Friday show, and this one is a doozy!! Connect with Tom VaranoOur Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsSpoke Street MediaThe Catholic Card GameDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau

Tom Varano is a motivational speaker, painter, and a man of great faith. Through his company, Emotion Into Art, Tom presents an extremely unique Speed Painting and Inspirational speaking performance. This is a nationally recognized show with the goal of inspiring students of all ages to not only follow their dreams but to follow them with PASSION! The performance entertains and captures the students’ attention, while the microphone allows Tom to speak a message of hope and encouragement into their lives.After launching his own photography business at the age of 19, Tom found himself inside a church for the first time in a long time on a photography assignment when the Holy Spirit connected with his heart, and he was instantly changed. This moment helped Tom begin healing from the abuse and shame of his childhood. During the show, Tom shares a series of stories that you must hear to believe. From answered prayers and unlikely heroes to acts of sacrifice and lightning bolt moments from the Lord. On Blessed are the Joke Makers, the Dudes must take on the persona of a spoiled rotten kid to address the prompt, “I got seven deadly sins, but ____ ain’t one.” Connect with Tom VaranoOur Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsSpoke Street MediaThe Catholic Card GameDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau

Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet with Fr. Chris Alar and the BeatiDudes in this special bonus episode. How to pray the Chaplet (text credit from The Divine Mercy website)**********************Father Chris Alar, MIC, is the Provincial Superior of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy Province of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception in the United States and Argentina. The Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception are entrusted with spreading the message and devotion of Divine Mercy. #DivineMercy #DivineMercyChaplet #FrChrisAlar #MarianFathers #SaintFaustina #StFaustina #JesusITrustInYou #Mercy #CatholicPrayer #CatholicShowConnect with Divine Mercy Our Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Aquinas Wealth AdvisorsSpoke Street MediaDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau

Father Chris Alar, MIC, is the Provincial Superior of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy Province of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception in the United States and Argentina. The Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception are entrusted with spreading the message and devotion of Divine Mercy. Fr. Chris gives an easy acronym for remembering the devotion to Divine Mercy – FINCH. F – The Feast of Divine Mercy I – The Image of Divine Mercy N – The Novena of Divine Mercy C – The Chaplet of Divine Mercy H – The Hour of Divine Mercy (3:00pm) He goes on to explain the formula for holiness on our pathway to Heaven with a simple A, B, C approach. A – Ask for God’s mercy. B – Be merciful to each other C – Completely trust in God’s mercy Fr. Chris wrote and produced the popular "Divine Mercy 101" and "Explaining the Faith" YouTube series and is the author of the bestselling books After Suicide: There's Hope for Them and for You, as well as Understanding Divine Mercy. He is host of the EWTN show Living Divine Mercy, which airs on Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. EST. From 2014-2024, he served as "Fr. Joseph, MIC," the Director of the Association of Marian Helpers.On Blessed are the Joke Makers, the Dudes must take on the persona of an aging beauty queen to address the prompt, “you’ll find this in Heaven.” Connect with Divine Mercy Our Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Aquinas Wealth AdvisorsSpoke Street MediaDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau

José Manuel De Urquidi is the founder of Juan Diego & Co., a group dedicated to helping brands and organizations connect with Latinos. After realizing early success and serving a niche in the podcast market, José left everything to start Juan Diego Network and create high-quality audio productions for Latinos. Juan Diego Network was recognized early on for its impact and won the 2020 OSV Innovation ChallengeIn 2023, José was nominated by the Latin American Bishop's Conference and appointed by the Holy Father as a non-bishop voting delegate in the month-long Synod sessions of October 2023 and October 2024 in the Vatican. In this episode of the BeatiDudes, José explains the basics of a Synod, how the process works, and why it matters. Connect with Juan Diego & Co.Follow the SynodOur Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Aquinas Wealth AdvisorsSpoke Street MediaDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau

José Manuel De Urquidi is the founder of Juan Diego & Co., a group dedicated to helping brands and organizations connect with Latinos. After realizing early success and serving a niche in the podcast market, José left everything to start Juan Diego Network and create high-quality audio productions for Latinos. Juan Diego Network was recognized early on for its impact and won the 2020 OSV Innovation ChallengeIn 2023, José was nominated by the Latin American Bishop Conference and appointed by the Holy Father as a non-bishop voting delegate in the month-long sessions of October 2023 and October 2024 in the Vatican.José is no stranger to innovation and experimentation, and he finds strength in the inspiration and faithfulness of Juan Diego. Almost 500 years ago, Juan Diego said yes to Our Lady of Guadalupe and brought millions to know and love Jesus. Today, José is helping many more to say “Yes” to new evangelization methods. He has launched over 90 podcasts and loves experimenting with different styles and approaches. On Blessed are the Joke Makers, the Dudes must take on the persona of the coolest hipster to address the prompt, “I would like _______ for Christmas.”On the TBD Question of the Day, the Dudes all answer the question, “What is something you’ve struggled with recently?” On Reverse Simpsons, José, Paul, and Nick must collectively take on a series of 3 brain teasers led by Jeff. Will they get them all?Connect with Juan Diego & Co.Our Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Aquinas Wealth AdvisorsSpoke Street MediaDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau