The BeatiDudes

In a great rebound from the contentious Monday appearance of Sam Sorich, The BeatiDudes come back to the Tiny Table for a round of incredible questions and games. Starting with 101 Conversations for Couples (or Co-Hosts), Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein have a great dialogue with Sam and then play Blessed are the Joke Makers.In addition to directing the new documentary “Things Hidden: The Life and Legacy of René Girard,” Sam was also a director for one of the 8BEATS, an edgy production of films based on the 8 Beatitudes. Born from the Catholic Creatives Summit, 8BEATS gathered Catholic artists to work together on a series of short films. Each film is inspired by one of the Beatitudes. Sam produced Seau De Sang based on “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God”. You can watch the short films at 8BeatsMovie.com. 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

Sam Sorich, director of the new documentary “Things Hidden: The Life and Legacy of René Girard,” dives into the deep end with The BeatiDudes to discuss mimetic desire, philosophy, and the pursuit of truth. Sorich’s exploration of René Girard began in college, during a time when he was deconstructing his faith and grappling with whether to embrace Christianity or dismiss it. Driven by his encounters with Girard’s works, Sorich began developing a documentary in 2016, embarking on a cross-country odyssey in his van to interview key figures in the philosopher’s sphere. The film is now available to view on YouTube. Hold your breath for this one, as the guest is met with philosophical debates by Paul Kolker, intrigue and interest by Nick Bezner, and a cage match with Jeff Schiefelbein. Watch Things Hidden: The Life and Legacy of René Girard https://www.thingshidden.movie/ 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

Straight out of Gettysburg, Bill Phillips joins the BeatiDudes for Round 2 of his exciting visit to the Tiny Table. Bill is the co-founder and executive producer for Coronation Media, a video production company specializing in animation, documentary, and narrative content. Founded in 2012, Coronation is an ever-evolving team of artists dedicated to creating meaningful, independent, and branded content. Coronation recently launched Firebreaker, a new exhilarating audio drama that takes the audience on an adventure of courage, friendship, and sacrifice. Firebreaker is a retelling of the legend of George and the Dragon, a story that has inspired generations. With audio acting by David Henrie and Elizabeth Tabish, Firebreaker is a next-level production. The series is available for free on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon. Firebreaker is just the start for the new work and productions coming from Coronation Media. From comic books to feature films, Coronation Media is poised for growth.Thank you to Bill Phillips for fulfilling the Straight Absurd Dynamic with Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein. Learn more about Coronation Media. Check out Firebreaker. 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

Draw out the beauty in the ordinary with Coronation Media’s Co-Founder and Executive Producer, Bill Phillips.Bill left his Gettysburg address to join The BeatiDudes, Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein, at the Tiny Table in Vatican Valley. He recalls his journey, including the major life events that were put into motion during his time at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Maryland, where he studied Theology and Psychology with a minor in fine arts. Although he did not choose the college for religious reasons, Bill began to deepen his commitment to his faith during his time there. Through his roommate, Gary Gasse, the other Co-Founder of Coronation Media, Bill’s faith was also strengthened, preparing him for the struggles and the joys that would come during those years. After Bill’s mother was diagnosed with cancer during his undergrad time, he began an intellectual conversion of faith by joining RCIA and reading the Catechism from cover to cover. At the end of his time at Mount St. Mary’s, Bill found his faith, his career, and his wife.The episode has a surprise ending where each of The BeatiDudes is given one shot to get hired by Bill after pitching new cartoon ideas. Check out Coronation Media 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 complete their live recordings from the 2025 Dallas Catholic Youth Conference (DCYC) with moments of reflection and a powerful impromptu song. DCYC is an annual conference where high school students across the Diocese of Dallas gather for the weekend to encounter Jesus. This is the second visit to DCYC for BeatiDudes Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein. The first guest is Adrian, who is at DCYC for the third time. The youngest of five kids, Adrian enjoys hearing the testimonies most when at the conference. He is a junior in high school and involved at St. Paul’s and St. Thomas Aquinas. The final guest of the conference is Mally Holleman, a former NET missionary and current sophomore at the University of Dallas. NET Ministries is a foundational program for young people to share their faith. NET stands for National Evangelization Teams, although it is truly international, as Mally’s first year with the team was spent in Scotland. Mally closes the show by surprising the Dudes with an a cappella performance of the song “Goodness of God.” 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

Coming at you from the Amen Corner of the 2025 Dallas Catholic Youth Conference (DCYC), Oscar Rivera joins the BeatiDudes at the traveling tiny table. As the emcee of DCYC, Oscar is the common thread between every speaker at the conference. A New York Mets and Las Vegas Raiders fan, Oscar Rivera was raised in the inner city of Waterbury, Connecticut, and was taught early on how to be a survivor. His method of avoiding the streets and its promises, became the art of Hip Hop (or Hip-Hop Rap if you’re Jeff). Oscar takes his knowledge of the faith and inspires youth and young adults through his music, talks, retreats, and personal testimony. His life has been devoted to the New Evangelization of the Gospel and his upbeat contemporary approach to the good news has made the message easy to understand, follow, and relate to. Christianity is not boring, and Oscar does not intend to be either.Oscar leaves Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein with something powerful as he urges adults to wake up and show the youth that they have a purpose in the Church right now, not later. You can find Oscar on social media and his podcast, Ave Spotlight, which drops weekly. Connect with OscarInstagramWebsitePodcastOur 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

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