Best Andrea T Edwards Podcasts (2024)

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Cultivating A Culture of Life | Aaron Fowler | Episode #112 27:57

6h ago27:57

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Aaron Fowler is back for a bonus episode about the culture of life and the need to recognize how God’s grace works with us through a free and abundant gift that provides an opportunity to unite us with God’s divine providence. Aaron is the Executive Director for Bloom Pregnancy Help Center, previously Birth Choice, in Dallas, Texas. Bloom actively …

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It’s Raining CATechisms and DOGmas| Aaron Fowler | Episode #111 46:42

4d ago46:42

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From being originally christened into the occult as a baby to being fully baptized into the Catholic church as a child, Aaron Fowler shares the surprising journey of his life. Aaron is the Executive Director for Bloom Pregnancy Help Center, previously Birth Choice, in Dallas, Texas. Bloom actively promotes the culture of life and accompanies famili…

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The Know Show – black, white and grey, the importance of nuance 2:12:17

7d ago2:12:17

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When times get complicated, simple answers and solutions aren’t what’s going to cut it, even though we are bombarded with messages telling us otherwise. The growing threat of all-out-war, the calamities in our environment, and the divisions in our societies are all deeply complicated issues that require our attention and a deep appreciation for nua…

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Drinking from the Firehose of the Living Water: Reflection from a Priest’s First Year | Fr. Kevin Kolker | Episode #110 20:28

7d ago20:28

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Fr. Kevin Kolker, the youngest of four siblings, including The BeatiDude's very own Paul Kolker, shares a reflection on his first year of priesthood. He describes the first year as drinking from the firehose of the Living Water. As the Parochial Vicar at Christ the King Catholic Church in the Diocese of Dallas, Fr. Kevin has loved the opportunity t…

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Brother Father | Fr. Kevin Kolker, Paul Kolker’s Brother | Episode #109 54:43

11d ago54:43

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Fr. Kevin Kolker, the youngest of four siblings, including The BeatiDude's very own Paul Kolker, serves as the Parochial Vicar at Christ the King Catholic Church in Dallas, Texas. This episode covers the arch of Fr. Kevin’s life journey to the priesthood. Fr. Kevin grew up in Coppell, Texas, and attended St. Ann Catholic Parish. He went to school a…

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Let’s Give Them SUMMA to Talk About | Dave Palmer| Episode #108 19:43

14d ago19:43

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Dave Palmer returns to The BeatiDudes, and man, does he have Summa to talk about! Dave Palmer serves as the General Manager for the local station of the Guadalupe Radio Network in North Texas, KATH 910am. Additionally, Dave is an educator and an expert on the Summa Theologiae. The Summa Theologiae or Summa Theologica, often referred to simply as th…

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Radio For Your Soul | Dave Palmer, General Manager of KATH 910am in DFW | Episode #107 54:44

18d ago54:44

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After interviewing others on Catholic radio for decades, Dave Palmer, General Manager for the Guadalupe Radio Network in North Texas, joins The BeatiDudes as a special guest for one of the funniest episodes across all three seasons. Early in his career, Dave was inspired by late-night host David Letterman's path and decided to be a weatherman, hopi…

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The Know Show – war, will it ever end? Because it must 2:02:20

21d ago2:02:20

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It’s been a harrowing week for war, with aid workers at World Central Kitchen killed by Israeli rockets in Palestine, which is ramping up pressure on the Israel Government to call an immediate ceasefire. Equally, Iran now faces a dilemma following the Israeli attack on its embassy in Syria, which killed two Iranian generals and five military advise…

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God’s Invitation to the Priesthood | Fr. Peter Pomposello| Episode #106 25:48

21d ago25:48

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The BeatiDudes welcome back Fr. Peter Pomposello, a Roman Catholic Priest with the Archdiocese for the Military Services who is currently operating as a Priest Recruiter. Known online as Fr. Uncle Sam, Fr. Peter is on a mission to bring more priests and seminarians to serve in the United States Army and United States Army Reserves as Catholic Pries…

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Fr. Uncle Sam Wants You! | Priest Recruiter Fr. Peter Pomposello | Episode #105 49:04

25d ago49:04

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The BeatiDudes welcome Fr. Peter Pomposello, a Roman Catholic Priest with the Archdiocese for the Military Services who is currently operating as a Priest Recruiter. Known online as Fr. Uncle Sam, Fr. Peter is on a mission to bring more priests and seminarians to serve in the United States Army and United States Army Reserves as Catholic Priest Cha…

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Holy Spirit Popcorn Party at Dallas Catholic Youth Conference | Episode #102 45:53

28d ago45:53

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The BeatiDudes are on location at the Dallas Catholic Youth Conference for this special montage of guests, grace, and goofiness. Things you will enjoy on this episode: • New BeatiDudes musical stylings • Emma-M freestyle rapping • Stories of encounter through the Eucharist • Improv games • Generational differences • Meatless cookies • Amazing musta…

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The Pope & the CEO | Andreas Widmer| Episode #103 44:22

1M ago44:22

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Andreas Widmer is an entrepreneur, professor, business coach, popular speaker, and author with 30 years of business experience in international business strategy, economic development, and entrepreneurship. He has worked extensively in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America and has launched more than 100 technology products. Andreas is t…

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The Know Show – our longevity obsession, does it make sense? 1:54:20

1M ago1:54:20

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A few weeks ago, we discussed the story of Bryan Johnson, a 46-year-old tech bro who cashed out a few years ago and now spends all his time trying not to die. Today he is suffering from long Covid, however he’s part of a bigger story about an obsession to work out how to live longer and healthier lives. At the centre is the longevity industry – a m…

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The Lord Sees You, Knows You, and Loves You | Mari Pablo | Episode #102 19:59

1M ago19:59

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The BeatiDudes are on location at the DCYC and proudly welcome Mari Pablo, the second female guest to the show. Mari provides the Dudes with insight about her keynote talk on the Eucharist and delivers a message that is both simple and profound as she reminds us that knowing Jesus is the most important step to living out our faith daily. Mari Pablo…

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BeatiDudes at DCYC | Gian Gamboa | Episode #101 29:24

1M ago29:24

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Gian Gamboa helps young people follow Jesus and pursue their God-given dreams. As the MC of the 2024 DCYC conference, Gian joins the BeatiDudes for an incredible Gian is multifaceted and serves as an MC, keynote speaker, and worship leader. His three primary topics when speaking include: • How to practically develop a relationship with Jesus in the…

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Looks Like We Made It, Season Two Finale| The BeatiDudes | Episode #100 1:15:49

1M ago1:15:49

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The end of Season Two of The BeatiDudes is here, and we are serving up a special double-header for your double pleasure. This is the longest episode in history…. This episode is actually two different recording sessions spliced together to form a finale worthy of serving as the exclamation mark to Season Two. First, The BeatiDudes reflect on Season…

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Love Jesus and Laugh with the First BeatiDudette | Ali Hoffman | Episode #099 31:31

2M ago31:31

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Yes, thanks to pioneers like Ali Hoffman, there are, in fact, women guests on The BeatiDudes. By invitation from the Diocese of Dallas, The BeatiDudes brought the Tiny Table to the 2024 Dallas Catholic Youth Conference to interview the keynote speakers, including Ali, along with many conference attendees. Ali Hoffman has a passion for Jesus, the Ca…

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Down Syndrome Diagnosis Provides Opportunity to PRAISE GOD IN ALL THINGS | John Michael Lucido | Episode #098 14:16

2M ago14:16

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As John Michael and his wife journeyed through their second pregnancy, they learned that their son would be born with Down Syndrome. Instead of running from this challenging circumstance, the Lucido family fully embraced God’s perfect gift to the world by naming their son Judah, which in Hebrew means “Praise be to God.” John Michael is a regional d…

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Big Man on Campus Undergoes Spiritual Renewal | John Michael Lucido | Episode #097 43:53

2M ago43:53

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John Michael Lucido is a regional director at FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students), where he and his wife serve the Lord by accompanying others, including fellow missionaries. John Michael shares how he tried to find acceptance in the wrong places as he started college and soon had to take a step back to reset his priorities and put G…

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The Know Show – it’s all getting a bit cray cray 1:19:43

2M ago1:19:43

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Did you hear Donald Trump say: “Right now, a number of state laws allow a baby to be born from his or her mother’s womb in the ninth month. It is wrong. It has to change.” Cray cray right? And yes, he really did say it. In Missouri, if you’re pregnant you can’t get divorced – women’s rights are really progressing over there – not to mention we had …

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Baptized in Spaghetti Sauce: Keeping Faith and Family First | Marcellino D’Ambrosio | Episode #096 23:37

2M ago23:37

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Dr. Italy dives right into the ways in which he and his wife, Susan, instilled a love for Christ and a focus on the family in each of their five children, and the breaking of bread is central to it all. Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio, also known as “Dr. Italy,” holds an MA and PhD in historical theology from the Catholic University of America and is kno…

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Dr. Italy is on a MISSION | Marcellino D’Ambrosio | Episode #095 47:20

2M ago47:20

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Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio, also known as “Dr. Italy,” holds an MA and PhD in historical theology from Catholic University of America and is known for delivering profound Catholic truths in understandable and relevant terms. In addition to teaching for CDU, Dr. D’Ambrosio has been a professor at the International Catholic University, Ave Maria Unive…

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Dream BIG | Tom Varano | Episode #094 19:50

2M ago19:50

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Tom Varano is a motivational speaker, painter, and a man of great faith. Through his company, Emotion Into Art, Tom presents an extremely unique Speed Painting and Inspirational speaking performance. This is a nationally recognized show with the goal of inspiring students of all ages to not only follow their dreams but to follow them with PASSION! …

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From the Pit to the Palace | Tom Varano | Episode #093 1:01:44

2M ago1:01:44

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Tom Varano is a motivational speaker, painter, and a man of great faith. Through his company, Emotion Into Art, Tom presents an extremely unique Speed Painting and Inspirational speaking performance. This is a nationally recognized show with the goal of inspiring students of all ages to not only follow their dreams but to follow them with PASSION! …

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The Know Show – where is all the love? 1:29:17

2M ago1:29:17

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We celebrated Valentine’s Day this week and messages of love are flooding our social media channels, which is always a nice balm for the soul. However, then you turn on the news and see the shooting in Kansas City during the Super Bowl celebrations, the planned attack on Rafah still going ahead, X taking payment from terrorist organizations, the US…

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Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet | Fr. Chris Alar, MIC | Episode #092 12:34

2M ago12:34

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Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet with Fr. Chris Alar and the BeatiDudes in this special bonus episode. How to pray the Chaplet (text credit from The Divine Mercy website) ********************** Father Chris Alar, MIC, is the Provincial Superior of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy Province of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception in t…

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Jesus, I Trust in YOU | Fr. Chris Alar, MIC | Episode #091 46:29

2M ago46:29

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Father Chris Alar, MIC, is the Provincial Superior of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy Province of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception in the United States and Argentina. The Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception are entrusted with spreading the message and devotion of Divine Mercy. Fr. Chris gives an easy acronym for reme…

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José and the Synod | José Manuel De Urquidi | Episode #090 28:11

3M ago28:11

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José Manuel De Urquidi is the founder of Juan Diego & Co., a group dedicated to helping brands and organizations connect with Latinos. After realizing early success and serving a niche in the podcast market, José left everything to start Juan Diego Network and create high-quality audio productions for Latinos. Juan Diego Network was recognized earl…

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Juan Diego Podcaster | José Manuel De Urquidi | Episode #089 50:45

3M ago50:45

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José Manuel De Urquidi is the founder of Juan Diego & Co., a group dedicated to helping brands and organizations connect with Latinos. After realizing early success and serving a niche in the podcast market, José left everything to start Juan Diego Network and create high-quality audio productions for Latinos. Juan Diego Network was recognized earl…

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The Know Show – misinformation, disinformation, we have a problem 1:39:03

3M ago1:39:03

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We are back for 2024, so come and join us as we cover the major news happening around the world, with our theme this year on misinformation and disinformation, the number one issue in the World Economic Forum’s Global Risk Report, and with 49% of the world’s population going to the polls this year, it is critical we all learn how to navigate this r…

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A Near Occasion of COMEDY | Joe Conditt | Episode #088 22:31

3M ago22:31

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Joe Condit is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of the Catholic Speakers Organization (CSO). Since its inception in 2006, the company has become the largest Catholic-focused speakers bureau in the world - spreading the Word of God by promoting and representing professional speakers of Faith that do it best. The Catholic Speakers Organization re…

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Spreading the WORD of GOD with the Catholic Speakers Organization | Joe Conditt| Episode #087 52:07

3M ago52:07

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Joe Condit is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of the Catholic Speakers Organization (CSO). Since its inception in 2006, the company has become the largest Catholic-focused speakers bureau in the world - spreading the Word of God by promoting and representing professional speakers of Faith that do it best. The Catholic Speakers Organization re…

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YOU Will Never Be the Same After a Personal Pilgrimage Encounter | Philip Ryall| Episode #086 25:25

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Philip Ryall is the founder of Harvest Journeys and an incredible BeatiDudes guest from down under. On this bonus show, Philip shares the journey of his childhood, including the time at 13 years old when he had a profound encounter with Christ during a horseback riding camp. That experience led Philip to become a young writer sharing his love of Go…

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Be TRANSFORMED on PILGRIMAGE, Open Yourself to ENCOUNTER | Philip Ryall| Episode #085 49:53

3M ago49:53

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Philip Ryall is the founder of Harvest Journeys and the second Australian BeatiDudes guest. For over 30 years, Harvest Journeys has been singularly devoted to faith-based travel. They are 100% dedicated to Catholic pilgrimage and providing every traveler with the greatest opportunities to reap the abundant fruit that pilgrimage provides. Every pilg…

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Hip-Hop and HOLY Spirit | Joel Stepanek | Episode #084 30:01

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Joel Stepanek is the Chief Operating Officer for the National Eucharistic Congress and an avid fan of great music. After stumbling across the band Black-Eyed Peas in 2001, Joel created a website about the group and their upbeat, positive style of hip-hop music. His work was noticed early on by the band, and they soon reached out to Joel to offer hi…

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What are YOU Doing for The National Eucharistic Congress? | Joel Stepanek | Episode #083 51:18

3M ago51:18

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Joel Stepanek is the Chief Operating Officer for the National Eucharistic Congress taking place in Indianapolis in July of 2024. The attendees will be united, formed, healed, and sent out as evangelists. This is the first event of its kind since the 1940s. Prior to the Congress, four separate Eucharistic processions will cross America and converge …

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Revealing the FACE of God | Fr. Andrew Dalton | Episode #082 33:47

4M ago33:47

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Fr. Andrew Dalton is a Catholic priest of the Legionaries of Christ and professor of theology at the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum in Rome. He teaches the Synoptic Gospels and Biblical Greek and Hebrew and has become a leading international voice on the Shroud of Turin. On this Bonus episode of The BeatiDudes, Fr. Dalton reflects on his j…

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The Burial Cloth of Jesus - NEW Reasons to BELIEVE | Fr. Andrew Dalton | Episode #081 53:05

4M ago53:05

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The Shroud of Turin is the most studied archeological object in human history, and Fr. Andrew Dalton joins the BeatiDudes for a journey into Shroud science that will move you regardless of where you are in your own faith walk. What the Gospels do not record, Shroud science does. But what does it reveal about the physical sufferings of the man? Are …

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Universal Wisdom from Father of Nine (that also applies to YOU) | Brian Burch | Episode #080 27:58

4M ago27:58

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As a devoted husband, father of nine, and President and Founder of CatholicVote, Brian Burch provides a leading voice of faith and reason for the modern world and a witness to the beauty of big families. CatholicVote is an advocacy organization that inspires lay Catholics in America to live out the truths of our faith in public life. The episode st…

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CatholicVote Founder is Appealing to the MASSES | Brian Burch | Episode #079 50:34

4M ago50:34

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As a devoted husband, father of nine, and President and Founder of CatholicVote, Brian Burch provides a leading voice of faith and reason for the modern world. CatholicVote is an advocacy organization that inspires lay Catholics in America to live out the truths of our faith in public life. Knowing that the current culture and politics can be daunt…

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Conquering the CHAOS, Wisdom from CEO and Father of Seven Shares | Rob Hays | Episode #078 22:16

4M ago22:16

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Rob Hays, CEO of Ashford Hospitality, is a finance and business leader with two decades of experience in strategy and corporate finance. He is passionate about finding innovative ways to solve problems, particularly for businesses and industries that are trying to build a better society and have a focus on human flourishing. In addition to his busi…

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Catholic CEO’s COVID Rollercoaster (You Can’t Learn This in a Book) | Rob Hays | Episode #077 48:24

4M ago48:24

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Rob Hays, CEO of Ashford Hospitality, is a finance and business leader with two decades of experience in strategy and corporate finance. He is passionate about finding innovative ways to solve problems, particularly for businesses and industries that are trying to build a better society and have a focus on human flourishing. In addition to his busi…

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Climate Courage: Cop28, plus end of year wrap-up 1:39:24

4M ago1:39:24

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The negotiations have been taking place in Dubai, and breaking news suggests an agreement to move away from fossil fuels has been agreed, however, the words phase-out is not in the final text. What this means is the recognition of the need for deep, rapid and sustained reductions has been agreed, which is a milestone for a Cop, because no previous …

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My Perfectly Imperfect LIFE | Luis Gonzalez | Episode #076 21:49

4M ago21:49

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The BeatiDudes are back for a bonus episode inside the St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy in Dallas with special guest Luis Gonzalez, CEO of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul North Texas. When you meet a CEO, it’s easy to assume their life has been smooth sailing. Luis invites us to learn more about his rollercoaster journey and to remove that façade of…

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Come FOLLOW Me | Luis Gonzalez | Episode #075 49:10

5M ago49:10

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The BeatiDudes are on the road for this REMOTE BROADCAST from the St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy in Dallas with special guest Luis Gonzalez, CEO of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul North Texas. The pharmacy is a charitable organization providing free prescriptions to people in need, serving hundreds of thousands of prescription orders since its inc…

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It’s our shared responsibility to act - with Mohammad Ali Jinnah 14:32

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When Mohammad Ali Jinnah understood his city, Karachi in Pakistan, would be under water by the 2060s due to climate change and sea level rise, he knew he had to do something about it and get involved – for his children and grandchildren. Pakistan is one of the 10 most vulnerable countries to climate change risk, and it is time for the world to come…

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Viral JOY | Michael Hoffman | Episode #074 25:15

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Motivational speaker Michael Hoffman shares the fascinating tale about the multiple times he and his family made dance videos in the kitchen that each went majorly viral. The most popular of these viral videos was performed to the song Hold My Hand by Jess Glenn - - and Michael’s family stopped counting the numbers once they crossed TWO HUNDRED MIL…

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The Know Show – a look back on 2023, what a year 1:43:22

5M ago1:43:22

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Did this year pass like lightening or what? It’s time for our last show of the year, and that means a wrap up of 2023, as we reflect on all the main news that’s been flying across our screens. From wars to political shenanigans, good news to living through the hottest year in 250,000 years, celebrity losses and moments that achieved headlines, and …

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#Its4U - Fighting for the future of the Masai and all of Africa - with Kaaka Issac 30:55

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Kaaka Issac, also called Wakili, is part of the Masai Tribe in Kenya. He is seeing first-hand the impact of climate change on his family, community and the animals they care for. This frontline experience inspired him to become a climate advocate and to be even more impactful, he is currently studying at Kwame Ngurummah University of Law. Kaaka is …

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#Its4U - Artists see connections where other’s see chaos - with Sveinung Nygaard 27:01

5M ago27:01

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Are you creative? Well, you need to listen to Sveinung Nygaard! he’s a composer, an artist, musician and he’s part of the Bards for Climate, because he believes the artistic mindset is capable of solving the biggest problems the world faces. In this wonderful conversation we discuss how climate is an identity issue and what we can do about it, as w…

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