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The BeatiDudes are at the studio with our brother Joseph “JB” Bionat, who just might be the most prepared (and unprepared) soon-to-be dad in Texas. JB is at the Tiny Table to share what it’s like standing on the threshold of fatherhood, with a baby due any minute. Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein delve into JB’s first-ever diaper-changing adventure, the shock of discovering he and his wife, Caroline, were expecting just four months after their marriage, and the sacred blend of fear, joy, and awe that comes with preparing for life as a parent. Between “pregnant pauses,” discussions about Push Presents, and dreams of announcing “Habemus Baby” from the Vatican balcony, this conversation is equal parts comedy and holy anticipation. To top it off, JB takes on the BeatiDudes’ New Dad Quiz, where snack diplomacy,car seat meltdowns, and romantic recovery scenarios test his readiness for fatherhood. Will he pass the test? Let’s just say smoothies and charcuterie boards might be his secret weapons. Whether you’re a dad, a soon-to-be dad, or just love walking with brothers in Christ through life’s big transitions, this episode brings laughter, honesty, and encouragement. JB reminds us that fatherhood is both a gift and a calling, one that requires faith, humor, and fraternity. Our Partners:   Tiny Saints Show Kickstarter Verso Jobs Dave and Lauren Moore Concert ⁠⁠⁠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

This week the BeatiDudes - Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein -welcome JB Bionat, Marketing & Communications Director at St. Ann. JB shares a winsome conversion arc: cradle Catholic to questioning student, then a reasoned return to the Church through scripture study, history, and a lived encounter with Jesus. Along the way: Aggie hospitality, ministry in the workplace, late-night adoration, grad studies at UD, a stint at Word on Fire, and the joyful story of meeting his wife at St. Ann. We also “prep” JB for new-dad life with a hilariously helpful quiz and a round of Blessed Are the Joke Makers. Humor + holiness = home base. Highlights • Aggie roots - Hospitality that feels like home; why a random campus tour sealed the deal for Texas A&M. • From rules to relationship - Bible study (Ephesians), Breakaway invites, and asking better questions about Jesus. • Thinking it through - JB’s route from monotheism vs. polytheism to the historicity of the Church (“one true church founded by Christ”). • Undivided life - Consulting career, witnessing with charity at work, and mid-week adoration near a client site. • Formation season - Pandemic discernment → Master’s in Pastoral Ministry (UD) → Word on Fire Institute marketing → St. Ann. • Love - Women’s Night of Worship, a camera, one providential photo, and a two-year courtship to marriage. • New-Dad Readiness Quiz - Midnight snacks, diaper math in the Target parking lot, and the proper lullaby (hint: “Bohemian Rhapsody”). • Game time - Blessed Are the Joke Makers - sour school-teacher edition. Our Partners:   ⁠Verso Jobs⁠ ⁠Tiny Saints Show Kickstarter⁠ Dave and Lauren Moore Concert ⁠⁠⁠⁠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

Nico Cabrera joins Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein as he delves into the healing power of family, the beauty of choosing to grow, and why quality time together is what truly matters. From Colombian traditions (yes, cheese in hot chocolate and bananas with soup) to the sacred “movie moments” with nieces, to the case for showing up in person instead of living on Zoom, Nico threads humor, heritage, and holiness into a warm reflection on belonging. Along the way, we detour through pork-chop poetry, airport theme songs, and the working rule of family life: when you’re together, don’t look at the bill, look at the people. Highlights • “Choose to be better.” Nico shares how his parents’ decision to grow and heal reshaped the family’s trajectory, proof that humility and conversion change generational outcomes. • Presence > platforms. Trust and creativity accelerate when we’re physically together; Zoom can maintain momentum, but real relationships are built across a table (or next to each other at 6 a.m. work sessions). • Time turns holy. As parents age and siblings get married, mundane moments (sharing ice cream, chasing toddlers) become sacred snapshots. • Colombian comfort: Try it before you knock it, melty mozzarella in thick hot chocolate, and sweet banana alongside hot soup • Family finance rule: When you’re with your people, stop itemizing the joy. Our Partners:   Verso Jobs Tiny Saints Show Kickstarter ⁠⁠⁠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, Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein welcome Nico Cabrera - a Colombian‑American Catholic whose path runs from teaching high school students, to leading worship on massive international stages, to building partnerships inside a fast‑paced cybersecurity startup. This episode mixes humor (Zara cologne, “fat lips,” and the quest for a decent USA chant), culture (Spanish nicknames, rich family traditions, and Latin musical energy), and faith (music that exalts God, business that genuinely adds value, and choosing joy in each circumstance). Nico recalls playing right after the Pope at World Youth Day for 200,000+ people, reflects on being “rich and wild” in Spanish culture, and shares how Viktor Frankl’s insight - our freedom to choose a response - guides his work and prayer. The Dudes also attempt a color‑coded parody of I Will Survive… Highlights & Takeaways • From Colombia to the U.S.: early years, deep family bonds, and how American experiences shaped his worldview. • Faith, family, and country: the three loves Nico says define his life. • Music with a mission: forming EPIC the Band and leading Spanish worship at the National Eucharistic Congress (~50,000). • World Youth Day story: playing on the main stage immediately after the Pope for 200,000–250,000 people in Panama. • Business as service: a redeemed Catholic vision • Choosing joy daily: channeling Viktor Frankl. We can’t always choose circumstances but can choose our response. • Cultural laughter: affectionate Spanish nicknames, and why the USA chant needs work. 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

In this fun-filled episode, Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein welcome back Michael Greene, the “grandpa” from Grandma and Grandpa Camp and now officially dubbed the James Bond of Grandparents. Today’s conversation flows around powerful “God moments”, those surprising, providential times when the Lord shows up in unexpected ways. Michael shares stories of houses that fell through (thankfully, thanks to termites and a title dispute), and how God sometimes needs to hit us with a 2x4 to get our attention. Michael unpacks how prayer and forgiveness have shaped his family through decades of life and marriage with his wife, Rosemary. Together, the BeatiDudes and Michael explore when they feel closest to God, whether in early morning prayer, praying over a child during nightmares, or writing prayers directly into emails instead of just promising them. Order Grandma and Grandpa Camp: Inspiring Stories to Strengthen Generational Bonds https://a.co/d/9UeDaqO 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 two intentional grandparents turn a simple idea into a decades-long family tradition? Meet Michael Green, 80 years young, who, with his bride Rosemary, built “Grandma & Grandpa Camp,” a week of fun, formation, and cousin-to-cousin friendship that’s changed their entire family culture. From “I Wear Pink for Grandma” (a breast-cancer-survivor moment that will hit you right in the heart) to “non-negotiables” like high tea in a tux, outdoor movie night, and murder-mystery dinners, Michael shows the BeatiDudes how ordinary time, shared faithfully, becomes extraordinary grace. Along the way, we talk faith, Eucharistic reverence, Fulton Sheen, and why the rule “No Parents Allowed” might be the secret sauce to stronger generational bonds. Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein learn all about how to run a successful Grandma & Grandpa Camp. Order Grandma and Grandpa Camp: Inspiring Stories to Strengthen Generational Bonds https://a.co/d/9UeDaqO 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

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