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The BeatiDudes go behind the scenes with Armando Parrish, a college student, nonprofit founder, and the youngest guest in BeatiDudes history. Armando shares about his joyful disposition and how a chaotic household of seven siblings, a saintly theology teacher, and a faithful friendship gone sour all worked together to shape his faith-forward worldview.   Armando keeps it real as he shares about his family and his not-so-glamorous road to holiness, which involved teenage party culture and a spiritual gut-punch in junior year theology class.   And yes, he’s still single.  The BeatiDudes reveal that they are willing to broker a $10,000 prayer Zoom call with Armando to fund Project Lorenzo, with a modest transaction fee to support the Dudes as well.    Highlights: • The truth about growing up with 6 siblings and not knowing how many step/half/ex-bonus brothers you have • How junior year theology and a teacher named Mrs. Meehan helped Armando face his fear of confession • “Holiness is attractive." How a broken friendship with a faithful friend inspired a spiritual reawakening

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.”Our Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsLucid Private OfficeDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau Dave Moore Music

The BeatiDudes - Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein - enter sacred territory with Fr. John Paul Kern, 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. Oh, and Jeff totally forgets what question he was asking (again).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.”Our Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsLucid Private OfficeDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau Dave Moore Music

Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein are back at Catholics at the Shore, and this time we stumbled upon the one-and-only Lou 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 humorAdd 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."Our Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsLucid Private OfficeDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau Dave Moore Music

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 mattersPlus: 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."Our Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsLucid Private OfficeDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau Dave Moore Music

The BeatiDudes recorded live at the 2025 Young Catholic Professionals National Conference with Barry 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.”💬 Barry's Wisdom Drop:“When we stop striving for significance, we can finally become significant in God’s eyes.”Our Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsLucid Private OfficeDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau Dave Moore Music

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.🙏 Memorable Quote:“Texas A&M is a small school in a big setting… and a small but beautiful example on earth of what heaven's gonna be like.” – Brandon Coleman Jr.Our Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsLucid Private OfficeDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau Dave Moore Music

🎧 Episode Summary:Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein — 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!🎁 Brandon’s Gift to the Dudes:• A copy of his book “Brand On” (an Amazon bestseller and a must-read for entrepreneurs and grandparenting strategists alike!).• A crash course in “grandparent brand alignment” that left the Dudes speechless (for once).Our Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsCOR Expeditions - Upcoming TripsLucid Private OfficeDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau Dave Moore Music

Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein welcome back Rich Todd, the dynamicco-founder of Innovest, for a conversation that spans from karaoke ballads andCatholic hot tubs to the power of spiritual brotherhood. Rich shares how hisinvolvement in the Catholic CEOs group, Legatus, completely reshaped his lifeand his family’s trajectory, revealing the quiet power of friendship and faith.🪑 Key Moments:✅ Rich shares how Legatus became more than just a networkinggroup — it’s a spiritual formation that shaped his family and career.✅ The BeatiDudes discover how Rich and his wife Joanie havebecome powerful mentors in their community, drawing others closer to the faith.✅ A lively discussion about the role of confession, dailyRosary, and Eucharistic adoration in Rich’s life (and in the corporate world!).✅ Rich gives a great endorsement for “Endow,” a group forCatholic women that helped his wife Joanie deepen her faith.✅ The Dudes riff on karaoke, steak dinners, and who reallyrules the Denver chapter!💡 Episode Highlights:• Rich’s personal witness: “We didn’t consciously decide tochange — it just happened through amazing people around us.”• How spiritual formation and “the average of your fiveclosest friends” go hand-in-hand.• Paul’s reminder: “We’re called to have a well-formedconscience, which sometimes means having friends who call you higher.”• Jeff’s karaoke debut and the Dudes’ comedic banter aboutthe real reason Paul always looks so judgy.🙏 Episode Challenge:Who are your five closest friends, and how are they shapingyour faith journey? Take a moment this week to thank them, pray for them, andbe that same light for someone else.Our Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsCOR Expeditions - Upcoming TripsLucid Private OfficeDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau Dave Moore Music

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. Rich holds a degree in Business Finance from Western Colorado University.Rich has been a frequent author on fiduciary and investment-related matters. He has been a columnist for the Denver Business Journal and published in Financial Advisor Magazine, Journal of Compensation and Benefits, Pensions & Investments, Accounting Today, Chief Executive, Family Office Magazine, and PLANSPONSOR, among others. Additionally, Rich has been a guest lecturer at conferences nationwide.Rich is a member of Colorado Concern, an organization of influential Colorado CEOs dedicated to enhancing and protecting the state's business climate. Rich is a member of the Board of Trustees at Western Colorado University and the former President of Legatus of Colorado. He also holds a position on the Board of Trustees for John Paul the Great High School.Rich is a member of the Philanthropy Roundtable and on the Board of Regents for the Augustine Institute. Rich serves on the Presidential Advisory Council for the Fellowship of University College Students (FOCUS). Rich was also a member of the Arrupe Jesuit High School Board of Trustees. Rich and his wife Joanie have been married for nearly 40 years, and have two children, Alex and Reagan, and two grandchildren, Sofia Rose, and James Todd. Our Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsCOR Expeditions - Upcoming TripsLucid Private OfficeDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau Dave Moore Music