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After an incredible childhood, Kelly Halaszyn experienced the painful loss of his father on December 12, 2001. Facing this trial at the start of high school led Kelly to search for answers and beg God for a sign from above that his father was okay. Little did he know that the consoling comments of a Deacon, coupled with the Our Lady of Guadalupe holy card found in Kelly’s new car, would lead him to trust and follow God’s will for the rest of his life. In a moment of divine providence, Kelly realized that Mary was with him throughout the struggles and that Christ had never stopped pursuing him. Kelly’s story will touch your heart and open your eyes to the signs of God’s love in your own life, just as it did for Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein. Kelly Halaszyn is the Senior Director of Development for the Diocese of Dallas. 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

Kelly Halaszyn, Senior Director for the Diocese of Dallas, crams into the Tiny Table with Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein for an on-air BeatiDudes adventure. Halaszyn (which might mean - it is Polish) has been in Dallas since 2016 and considers himself blessed to serve the Most Reverend Bishop Burns. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Kelly grew up in Catholic education and attended Strake Jesuit. From there, he continued his higher education at St. Louis University. After graduating, he moved back to Houston and gained his first experience in fundraising while working for the Epilepsy Foundation. Through various career moves, including a development role at The Dallas Symphony Orchestra and alumni relations at Strake Jesuit, Kelly ultimately landed his current role with the Diocese of Dallas in 2020. The Diocese of Dallas serves approximately 1.4 million Catholics across its nine-county area, and it is continuing to grow thanks to Kelly and his teammates in the Development office. To give generously to and learn more about the Diocese of Dallas, visit www.DallasCatholic.Org 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 heard a message from God that was so palpable that you knew He was speaking to you directly? Join Father Paul-Michael Piega and The BeatiDudes, Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein, for this storytelling bonus episode, which spotlights specific times when God spoke to these men. Father Piega is an ordained priest serving the Roman Catholic Diocese of Austin, Texas. He is the Pastor of St. Patrick Catholic Church and is currently serving as a Diocesan Master of Ceremonies, is a member of the Diocesan Liturgical Commission, serves on the Diocese of Austin Vocation Team, is a member of the Diocesan Catholic School Advisory Board, provides talks, conferences and speaking events, and lastly enjoys building with Lego bricks!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

Father Paul-Michael Piega proves that you can simultaneously be a BeatiDude and a thriving young priest. Fr. Piega joins Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein for a dynamic dialogue that details his discernment while displaying the hallmark fraternity of the BeatiDudes. Fr. Piega was born in Queens, New York, and lived there from the age of eight until he and his family moved to Texas. After graduating from Rowlett High School, Fr. Piega pursued pre-medical studies at Texas A&M University, where he initially began with a major in Biology. After a deep reversion experience in his sophomore year by attending a silent retreat during spring break, he fell back in love with his Catholic faith. He began to discern a vocation towards the priesthood. Fr. Piega graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Business Administration, where shortly thereafter he entered the seminary. He is an alumnus of St. Joseph Seminary College in St. Benedict, Louisiana, and the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, Italy, where he received a Bachelors in Philosophy and Theology respectively. He then studied at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross and acquired a licentiate degree in the Sacred Liturgy and also studied at the Pontifical North American College in Rome.Father Piega is an ordained priest and is in service to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Austin, Texas. He is the Pastor of St. Patrick Catholic Church and is currently serving as a Diocesan Master of Ceremonies, is a member of the Diocesan Liturgical Commission, serves on the Diocese of Austin Vocation Team, is a member of the Diocesan Catholic School Advisory Board, provides talks, conferences and speaking events, and lastly enjoys building with Lego bricks!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

The Tiny Table gets a first-time shuffle as BeatiDudes co-host Paul Kolker becomes the esteemed guest for this episode hosted by Nick Bezner and Jeff Schiefelbein. Paul is the host of an incredibly popular series called the Bookmarked Podcast. On Bookmarked, Paul brings children’s books to life through his voice acting talents and improv skills. Each character from these classic children's books jumps off the page through a whole cadre of voices that normally stay trapped in Paul's head. At the start of the worldwide shutdown years ago, Paul was determined to use his joy-filled energy to ignite a flame of inspiration in the hearts and minds of little humans and their families. Bookmarked is an incredible resource for parents of small children and elementary school teachers. Paul hasn’t recorded a new episode of Bookmarked in two years, but the show still receives tens of thousands of downloads each month, for a total of over 1.2 million downloads since its initial launch. You can jump online now to check out Paul’s rendition of over 80 popular children’s books and then share, like, and smush that subscribe button. And now, the team that brought you The BeatiDudes is excited to announce a revitalization of Bookmarked with new episodes dropping every week starting in June 2025. Subscribe and follow Bookmarked todayhttps://bookmarkedpodcast.com/https://www.facebook.com/bookmarkedpodcast/#https://x.com/TheBookmarkedhttps://www.instagram.com/bookmarkedpodcast/#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

Monty Bennett, CEO of Ashford Inc., brings his leadership wisdom and energy to an incredible conversation with The BeatiDudes. Ashford Inc. is a leading provider of asset management and other services to companies primarily within the hospitality industry. Monty grew up in the world of hotels and learned about the hospitality industry from a young age. Through his work with hundreds of hotels, Monty has experienced all the opportunities and obstacles of the hotel industry, including the struggles caused during and after the pandemic. Monty has an identical twin brother who created Christian Union, a ministry for Ivy League schools. Unlike his brother, Monty’s faith journey has come in waves, with periods of great focus, then some breaks, and always a strong return to faith as the guide. Monty has been reinvigorated as a father, raising his kids to be strong in their faith. His children are each memorizing at least 100 Bible verses by the time they graduate from high school. Monty has been a lifelong advocate of civic engagement, especially for children and educational equality. He takes pride in giving back to the Dallas-Fort Worth community. In addition to his business work, Bennett also publishes the Dallas Express, which covers various news in the city.Monty Bennett, Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein discuss the joys of fatherhood and Monty's journey raising a son with Down Syndrome. With a strong involvement in civic initiatives, Monty encourages people to get involved in the public sphere and stand strong for what they believe is right. 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

Greg Price, aka Eagle, is back in the BeatiDudes studio. Greg is the Camp Director of The Pines Catholic Camp, a summer camp and retreat center in Big Sandy, Texas. In this Friday episode, Grep Price, Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein spend time around the spiritual campfire and share in campfire Q&A. Check out The Pines Catholic Camphttps://www.thepines.org/Go Trees!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

Greg Price, better known as Eagle to his campers and staff, joins The BeatiDudes for a proverbial nature walk and campfire discussion about The Pines Catholic Camp. The Pines Catholic Camp gives youth the strength and momentum they need to continue their faith journey and to help them foster healthy vocations. As a result of an experience at The Pines, campers return home with a desire to live joyfully and to confidently build the Kingdom of God. In addition to the summer programs for youth, this thirty-six-year-old camp offers a variety of other experiences year-round for families, private groups, and more. The mission of The Pines is to empower every camper and staff member to encounter God and to live their faith with joy and confidence through distinctly Catholic camp ministry built on faith formation and fellowship, and set within the beauty of God’s creation.In this episode you will also learn about the experiences that Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein each had at The Pines, separately. Check out The Pines Catholic CampGo Trees! 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

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Johnny Kuplack is running across America for God. Literally.Johnny popped into The BeatiDudes studio during the Via Magna, a pilgrimage during which he runs 35 miles daily for 100 consecutive days, while living out of a campervan on funds donated by like-minded Christians. His journey began on January 18th as he exited the Pacific Ocean, dried off, and started his first run. The pilgrimage will end at the shrine of the North American Martyrs on Divine Mercy Sunday.Having logged 25 miles for the day with 10 more to go, Johnny goes deep with Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein at the Tiny Table and brings the truth that men need to hear. The pilgrimage raises awareness about Sebaste, a nonprofit that Johnny and his friend Jeremy launched to build faith, virtue, and leadership among men. Through their work in various institutions, schools, and leadership roles, founders Johnny and Jeremy realized that masculine identity in the modern age is at a crisis point. The idea of what a man should be is subject to distortion, misrepresentation, and explicit attack.To answer this need, Jeremy and Johnny created Sebaste. They started mentoring young men in the heart of the desert of New Mexico - a place of challenge, silence, and transformative exposure.Learn more about Sebaste 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