The BeatiDudes

Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein are back for the second time at the Dallas Catholic Youth Conference. Their first visitor is Anthony Gerhart, the Director of Marketing of Lucid Private Offices. After a hilarious exchange about arm candy and marriage and a win for Jeff in Blessed Are the Joke Makers, the BeatiDudes have a returning BeatiDudette join! Sophie Acuna, the Junior High School Ministry at All Saints Catholic Community, shares about her peace sign catapults. The Dallas Catholic Youth Conference is an opportunity for high school students across the Diocese of Dallas to gather for one weekend to encounter Jesus. The weekend provides opportunities for high schoolers to dive deeper into their faith through prayer (Mass, Adoration, Worship, etc.), hear talks from national and local speakers, and experience the Catholic community present in Dallas. Learn more about DCYC Our Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsOn Fire MediaLucid Private OfficeKevin's Course - Major Gift MillionsMAX StudiosDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau Dave Moore Music

The BeatiDudes were invited back for another year at the Dallas Catholic Youth Conference, where Fr. Augustino Torres, CFR, leaves the mainstage to visit with Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein.Fr. Augustino is a priest with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and co-founder of Corazón Puro. Fr. Augustino is also the principal author of REAL Formation, an enculturated Confirmation program produced by Corazón Puro. In addition to his writing and leadership roles, he serves as a retreat guide, spiritual director, and an international youth and young adult speaker.Fr. Augustino shares his childhood journey of growing up in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas and eventually living in the New York area as part of his religious vocation. He shares the message from his keynote address at the conference and how excited he is to see all the kids fired up for their faith. The Dallas Catholic Youth Conference is an annual event for high school students across the Diocese of Dallas to encounter Jesus. The weekend provides opportunities for high schoolers to dive deeper into their faith through prayer (Mass, Adoration, Worship, etc.), talks from national and local speakers, and experiencing the Catholic community present in Dallas. Teens are invited to deepen their relationship with Jesus through powerful speakers, high-energy praise and worship music, vibrant liturgies, recreation, Reconciliation, and Adoration.Learn more about REAL FormationFollow Fr. AugustinoLearn about Corazon PuroOur Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsOn Fire MediaLucid Private OfficeKevin's Course - Major Gift MillionsMAX StudiosDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau Dave Moore Music

Steven Thomas, author of Catholic Joe: Superhero, is back with Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein to talk about the beauty of marriage. After the sadness of his parents’ divorce when he was young, Steven’s heart was galvanized to fight for marriage. He has been married for 34 years and has eight living children. Steven wrote Catholic Joe: Superhero to show the beauty of marriage and make the Church more inviting. His advice for men, married or not, is to turn to St Joseph, follow the church teachings, and pray the family rosary. Catholic Joe is the first book in the series. Lieutenant General Joseph Salvatore, husband and father of a large family, is a man’s man. At age 48, he is still considered one of the deadliest men on the planet, able to kill an enemy with his bare hands and with the same hands tenderly caress his wife and children. Joe brings this same lethal intensity as he fights to save his youngest brother's marriage. In fighting for his brother, Joe, later deemed Catholic Joe by a reporter, uncovers corruption in the government and his church.During this bonus episode, The BeatiDudes and Steven Thomas declare that “thou shall consider every kid a miracle” before taking an unexpected call from a former BeatiDudes Super-Guest, Fr. Ken Geraci. Learn more about Catholic Joe: Superhero.Our Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsOn Fire MediaLucid Private OfficeKevin's Course - Major Gift MillionsMAX StudiosDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau Dave Moore Music

Steven Thomas, author of Catholic Joe: Superhero, flew down to escape the chill of Chicago and enter the eleven-degree weather of Dallas. Steven “Stephen” Thomas came to kick it with the BeatiDudes in between writing sessions for the next book in the series. Steven Thomas is a serial entrepreneur who has started many culture-changing companies and apostolates. Steven was given the grace to complete Catholic Joe after walking across the country with a small group of men. They traversed over 4,500 grueling miles in the form of a cross over the US, praying for God’s mercy and favor on the country and the Church. Catholic Joe is the first book in the series. Lieutenant General Joseph Salvatore, husband and father of a large family, is a man’s man. At age 48, he is still considered one of the deadliest men on the planet, able to kill an enemy with his bare hands and with the same hands tenderly caress his wife and children. Joe brings this same lethal intensity as he fights to save his youngest brother's marriage. In fighting for his brother, Joe, later deemed Catholic Joe by a reporter, uncovers corruption in the government and his church. Don’t miss Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein do a dramatic reading from Catholic Joe and workshop the 10 Command-o-ments with Steven Thomas. Learn more about Catholic Joe: SuperheroOur Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsOn Fire MediaLucid Private OfficeKevin's Course - Major Gift MillionsMAX StudiosDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau Dave Moore Music

Bishop Greg Kelly, the newly installed 5th Bishop of the Diocese of Tyler, joins BeatiDudes Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein again for this bonus episode about homilies. Bishop Greg Kelly was ordained to the priesthood in 1982. Throughout his life, he listened to many boring homilies, and he longed to deliver something better. When the Institute for Homiletics opened its doors in Dallas in 2021, Bishop Kelly was among the first to enroll. The Institute for Homiletics, a collaboration between the University of Dallas and the Catholic Foundation, was founded to renew preaching in the Catholic Church. The Institute believes that preaching should bring the people of God into an encounter with the living God.Likewise, the Institute for Religiously Funny Podcasts has blessed the work of The BeatiDudes for successfully combining humor and holiness in every episode of the show. Our Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsOn Fire MediaLucid Private OfficeKevin's Course - Major Gift MillionsMAX StudiosDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau Dave Moore Music

The 5th Bishop of the Diocese of Tyler and longtime friend of The BeatiDudes, Bishop Greg Kelly, joined the BeatiDudes just weeks before his installation to share his gratitude, joy, and excitement. His focus included a message of timeless wisdom to always find Christ and keep our eyes on Him. Bishop Greg Kelly is a native of Iowa and grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In 1976, he arrived in Dallas. He studied for the priesthood in Holy Trinity Seminary at the University of Dallas in Irving and was ordained to the priesthood in 1982. He served as parochial vicar at All Saints in Dallas, Chaplain at the University of Dallas in Irving, and pastor at St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish in McKinney. He was ordained as auxiliary bishop of Dallas on February 11, 2016, and resided at Holy Trinity Seminary in Irving. In December 2024, Bishop Greg Kelly received word that Pope Francis wanted him to be the Bishop of the Diocese of Tyler, only 100 miles East of Dallas. When he received this news, he responded, “If the Holy Father wants me to do this, then that’s what I’ll do.” Bishop Kelly was installed as the 5th Bishop of the Diocese of Tyler on February 24th, 2025, the 30th anniversary of the diocese's inauguration. There is no better guest to serve as the start of BeatiDudes Season 5 than the 5th Bishop of Tyler. Join Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein in celebrating this exciting time for the Church and praying for Bishop Kelly’s new flock. Our Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsOn Fire MediaLucid Private OfficeKevin's Course - Major Gift MillionsMAX StudiosDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau Dave Moore Music

Do you believe in miracles? Dr. Robert Collins joins Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein for miracle stories found at the intersection of prayer and medicine. Dr. Robert experienced the power of prayer when his son had major surgery on a tumor that was on his spine. Inspired and supported by past patients and faithful friends, Dr. Collins and his wife felt a cloud of prayers as they waited through their son’s procedure. Healing is much broader than we could ever imagine, so be sure that your work is always under the influence of prayer. Robert H. Collins Jr., M.D., FACP, is a Professor of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center and a member of its Division of Hematology and Oncology. He serves as Director of the Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy Program and the Combined Adult/Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant Program.A recognized leader in the field of adoptive immunotherapy and molecular-targeted therapy, Dr. Collins specializes in hematologic malignancies, including leukemia, lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndrome. Dr. Collins earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. He completed an internal medicine residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, as well as a fellowship in hematology and oncology at the University of California Los Angeles. Board-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology, Dr. Collins has 35 years of experience in bone marrow transplantation and has participated in some 3,000 autologous and allogeneic transplants.Our Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsOn Fire MediaLucid Private OfficeKevin's Course - Major Gift MillionsMAX StudiosDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau Dave Moore Music

Robert H. Collins Jr., M.D., FACP, is a Professor of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center and a member of its Division of Hematology and Oncology, joins the BeatiDudes, a highly qualified group of businessists and improvasationalsts. How appropriate that this episode was recorded on the World Day of Healing as Dr. Collins shares how his patients healed his faith. The youngest and only boy of four siblings, Dr. Collins grew up in St. Louis. Raised Baptist, Dr. Collins began questioning Christianity and left his faith completely as a teenager. Dr. Collins completed a six-year medical school program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City before meeting his wife, Lynn, in Texas while at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. Early in his career, Dr. Collins served his patients well but mentally viewed them as cases. Then, as he continued expanding his knowledge of medicine and science, he thought, “Isn’t this just a little too amazing to have just happened?” This moment changed his life, and it put him on a new path of exploration and research. Being guided by the Holy Spirit, he read his way to Christianity and experienced his way to Catholicism. He was affected by his patients and the books he was reading, including Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, Jeff Schiefelbein, and Dr. Robert Collins end the show by testing their knowledge in a quiz of medical terms versus made-up terms. Robert H. Collins Jr., M.D., FACP, is a Professor of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center and a member of its Division of Hematology and Oncology. He serves as Director of the Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy Program and the Combined Adult/Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant Program.A recognized leader in the field of adoptive immunotherapy and molecular-targeted therapy, Dr. Collins specializes in hematologic malignancies, including leukemia, lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndrome. Dr. Collins earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. He completed an internal medicine residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, as well as a fellowship in hematology and oncology at the University of California Los Angeles. Board-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology, Dr. Collins has 35 years of experience in bone marrow transplantation and has participated in some 3,000 autologous and allogeneic transplants.Our Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsOn Fire MediaLucid Private OfficeKevin's Course - Major Gift MillionsMAX StudiosDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau Dave Moore Music

Matthew Zeik, a 5th-grade teacher at The Highlands School in Irving, Texas, has been blessed with the opportunity to go on many Marian pilgrimages. In this bonus episode, Mr. Zeik shares his experience visiting Medjugorje, a Marian devotion site in Bosnia. As pilgrims of hope in this jubilee year, the BeatiDudes each share their top pilgrimage choice. Paul Kolker wishes to go to Fatima, Nick Bezner to Poland, Jeff Schiefelbein to Rwanda, and Matthew Zeik to the Holy Land.Please pray to hear where God is calling you and for Mr. Zeik’s pilgrimage to Fatima. Our Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsOn Fire MediaLucid Private OfficeKevin's Course - Major Gift MillionsMAX StudiosDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau Dave Moore Music

Matthew Zeik is a 5th-grade teacher at The Highlands School in Irving, Texas, where six of the BeatiDudes’ kids attend. Mr. Zeik takes his spot at the tiny table during Catholic Schools Week to share his love for teaching and his unique pathway to get there. After entering a minor seminary at thirteen years old, Mr. Zeik spent more than half his life pursuing a religious vocation before discerning his exit. During his time at the seminary, he had the opportunity to work in schools, and he loved it. He discovered his passion for Catholic education and decided to pursue teaching. Twenty years later, he still teaches with the same enthusiasm and spark as when he started. Mr. Zeik grew up in St. Louis and is the second oldest of eleven kids. After meeting his wife, Estela, the couple moved to Naples, Florida for work. Several kids and a move to California later, they finally made their way to Texas. Being an equal distance away from family in Mexico and St. Louis makes Dallas the perfect home for their family during this chapter of life. The show finishes with a great game of “Are you smarter than a 5th grader?” so grab a pen and play along with Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, Jeff Schiefelbein, and Mr. Matthew Zeik.Our Partners:Sock Religious (10% Discount)Solidarity HealthShareAquinas Wealth AdvisorsOn Fire MediaLucid Private OfficeKevin's Course - Major Gift MillionsMAX StudiosDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau Dave Moore Music