The BeatiDudes

Michael Hoffman is an exceptional motivational speaker and audience igniter and his clients bring him back repeatedly to Ignite Performance and Ignite a Culture of Progress. As President of Igniting Performance, Michael's extensive background in the people side of business, the psychology of team dynamics, and one-on-one interactions provide a unique platform for the skill sets of influence that E...

Chad Simpson joins the BeatiDudes for a bonus conversation about family, faith, and being a great Chad-Dad. Chad is a convert to the faith who seeks to let the faith permeate all aspects of his life, giving his best in all he does. After facing fertility issues throughout their marriage, Chad and his wife have raised three children who are fairly spread apart, and he imparts his parenting wisdom t...

Feeling the pull to dive deeper into prayer and purpose years ago, Chad Simpson eventually entered the process to become a Benedictine Oblate. He joins the BeatiDudes for a reflection on this journey and how the Rule of St. Benedict has shaped his life. Work and Pray – Ora et Labora. On Blessed are the Joke Makers, the Dudes must take on the persona of a video game addict to address the prompt, “M...

The BeatiDudes welcome back speaker, author, and entrepreneur Jordan Raynor to discuss practical ways to witness in the workplace and intentionally move conversations from the surface to the serious to the spiritual. Through his bestselling books (The Creator in You, Redeeming Your Time, Master of One, and Called to Create), the Mere Christians podcast, and his weekly devotionals, Jordan has helpe...

The BeatiDudes are joined by speaker, author, and entrepreneur Jordan Raynor to discuss faith and work. This ecumenical conversation challenges listeners to realize our role in making every workplace sacred through our existence as Christians and through the excellence of our work. Through his bestselling books (The Creator in You, Redeeming Your Time, Master of One, and Called to Create), the Mer...

Most Reverend Edward J. Burns, Bishop of the Diocese of Dallas, is back for a deep-dive discussion on the shepherd’s role in leading the flock. Two years ago, Bishop Burns launched a series of listening sessions in preparation for the 2024 Dallas Synod. The implementation of the solutions from this process will culminate in December 2031 with the 500th anniversary celebration of Our Lady of Guadal...

Most Reverend Edward J. Burns, Bishop of the Diocese of Dallas, brings the leaven and the levity to this episode as he shares the details of his vocation journey. This conversation offers an opportunity to get to know Bishop Burns on a deeper level and to join him for a series of meaningful reflections and belly-aching laughs. Bishop Burns desires to bring others before our Lord Jesus Christ and k...

Dan Donaldson’s birth father abandoned his mom and 4 siblings while Dan was still in the womb. When a new man entered his mom’s life, Dan found the father he needed in his youth. Subsequently, Dan navigated the pathways of faith throughout his life, ultimately leading him to find love at first sight and a heart for Christ. Today, Dan has a passion for strengthening men in faith, virtue, and charac...

Dan Donaldson has a passion for strengthening men in faith, virtue, and character and the professional acumen to transform this passion into reality. He serves as the Vice President for the Catholic Men’s Leadership Alliance with previous experience working as an executive for Real Life Catholic and the Augustine Institute. The Catholic Men's Leadership Alliance exists to help Catholic men in ever...

Super Guest Will Hickl takes the show over once again as he dishes out countless affirmations for The BeatiDudes in a demonstration of authentic fraternity. Will Hickl is a husband, father, worship leader, producer, songwriter, DJ, author, and software professional, holding certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP)® and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. With over a decade of experience in...

Will Hickl is a husband, father, worship leader, producer, songwriter, DJ, author, and software professional, holding certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP)® and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. With over a decade of experience in the music industry and a passion for serving artists, Will started the grassroots record label NOVUM RECORDS and has helped artists release hundreds of song...

Jonathan Doyle, international Catholic speaker, author, businessman, and executive coach, joins The BeatiDudes all the way from Australia for this Friday bonus episode that gets deep fast. Jonathan shares a reflection on how his trauma-filled childhood led him to eventually surrender it all to God. Jonathan has spoken around the world to more than 400,000 people on topics related to Catholic educa...

Jonathan Doyle, international Catholic speaker, author, businessman, and executive coach, joins The BeatiDudes all the way from Australia for this episode on solving the problems of our modern culture. Jonathan has spoken around the world to more than 400,000 people on topics related to Catholic education, Catholic mission and identity, leadership, teacher wellbeing, resilience peak performance, a...

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers – known around the world as the “Dynamic Deacon” – is one of the most sought-after speakers in the Church today. He is a powerful and passionate evangelist and preacher whose no-nonsense approach to living and proclaiming the Catholic faith will challenge and inspire those who hear him. Deacon’s newest book, Building a Civilization of Love – A Catholic Response to Racism...

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers – known around the world as the “Dynamic Deacon” – is one of the most sought-after speakers in the Church today. He is a powerful and passionate evangelist and preacher whose no-nonsense approach to living and proclaiming the Catholic faith will challenge and inspire those who hear him. During this episode, Deacon Harold shares the journey of his pathway to becoming a pe...

Catholic author and speaker Bobby Angel joins the BeatiDudes for a bonus show about the challenges and joys of raising virtuous kids who love the Lord. He recognizes that every child in the womb is a miracle, every child born is a miracle, and then raising them for 18 years likely takes a series of miracles. As Bobby quotes St. John Paul II, we find ourselves in being a gift of ourselves. Bobby is...

Bobby Angel’s journey to evangelization is full of exciting stops along the way. Learn how this Florida native approached his vocation discernment and the answered prayers he received upon meeting his wife. Bobby is a Catholic author, speaker, and mentor-in-training with the CatholicPsych Institute, with more than twenty years of experience in ministry. He is the author of the recently released bo...

In times such as these, we should come together as Christians to build our own ecosystem and find the opportunities in each of the hurdles presented by the modern world. Chris Faddis joins the Dudes in an exploratory conversation on how each of us can be in the world but not of the world. Chris Faddis is surprised on the show with the ultimate BeatiGift, a remake of the BeatiDudes logo complete wi...

On Easter Sunday, 2011, Chris Faddis’ late wife Angela was admitted to the hospital after an emergency room visit revealed a large mass in her colon and multiple masses in her liver. The diagnosis was stage IV metastatic colon cancer, with no chance of a cure. Upon doctors informing the couple of the news, Angela’s words to Chris were, “Jesus still rose, so we will trust.” Her witness in death ins...

While discerning consecrated life and desiring to become a “start-up Monk,” Nathan Pinto built a dating app that he tested for himself. When his friend Mariana ranked the highest out of 300 women on the spreadsheet, Nathan asked her on a date, and then he knew she was the one. Nathan and his wife are now happily married and expecting a baby girl soon. On Blessed are the Joke Makers, Bonus Edition,...

At nineteen years old, Nathan Pinto dropped to his knees and asked God to prove that He was a loving and caring God by addressing a series of 10 questions. If God was able to address these questions, Nathan promised to commit the rest of his life to God. As Nathan recalls, the answers came, and Nathan found himself slowly becoming less wild and more holy. Halfway through college, Nathan jokingly p...

Fr. Fergal leads a discussion on the call to vocation and the role each of us plays in recognizing and encouraging men to consider the priesthood.  He reflects on the idea that God uses ordinary means for extraordinary purposes. The show starts with a reflection on family and the recent ordination to the priesthood of Paul’s brother, Fr. Kevin Kolker. On Blessed are the Joke Makers, Bonus Edition,...

Fr. Fergal O’Duill is an Irish-born priest with a deep love for Jesus. Throughout his discernment journey, Fr. Fergal was continuously shown that God’s plan was always better than his own. Fr. Fergal starts us off episode two with a reflection on his childhood as the youngest of 8 kids growing up in Ireland. Fr. Fergal was raised by a fervent Catholic father who modeled a love for the Lord and a d...

The BeatiDudes is a religiously funny talk show that takes a holy and humorous approach to being a Christian man in the modern world. This Catholic show combines prayer, wit, wisdom, and everything in between. Season One wraps up as the BeatiDudes honor their wives and each other with a rollercoaster of Catholic comedy and prayer. Watch Paul Kolker crush it in a special game of Blessed are the Jok...

Christopher, aka the man in the comments, aka BeatiDude Superfan and Official BeatiNerd, joins the show for a season one recap and final point tally announcement. Give yourself a big dose of Vitamin C (for Christopher) by soaking in the greatness of this extra special bonus show that we are squeezing in between episodes #049 and #050. Our Partners: Solidarity HealthShare Sock Religious (10% Discou...