Best Campus Mic Podcasts (2024)

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Showing Up | Jim Hickey | Episode #134 23:53

1d ago23:53

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Jim Hickey leads the BeatiDudes through a unique bonus episode, reflecting on Tara Grinstead's 2005 disappearance and the subsequent investigative podcast featuring her story, “Up and Vanished.” Jim had dated Tara before her disappearance, and thanks to that podcast, the mystery was solved, justice was served, and Jim was also proven innocent. Refl…

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Tackling LIFE, FAITH, and EMMITT SMITH | Jim Hickey | Episode #133 1:09:00

5d ago1:09:00

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Jim Hickey brings the spicy to The BeatiDudes by sharing a full-blown meal from his Dallas-based restaurant Charlie’s Creole Kitchen. Instead of finishing the show differently, the entire show takes place over the course of appetizers, main courses, and desserts. Jim was raised by a father who left the church and a mother who practiced her Christia…

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Flip’s Tips on MARRIAGE & PARENTING | Flip Howard | Episode #132 21:04

8d ago21:04

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Flip Howard is a dynamic entrepreneur and Catholic leader who is a role model for Catholic husbands, fathers, and now grandfathers. He has seven kids and three grandkids, and he shares a wealth of knowledge and wisdom in bite-sized nuggets. Flip shares his family journey, starting with the first time he met his future wife on the campus of Francisc…

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Work is GOOD and Where You Do It MATTERS | Flip Howard | Episode #131 52:34

12d ago52:34

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Flip Howard is a dynamic entrepreneur and Catholic leader who truly serves as a role model for Catholic husbands, fathers, and now grandfathers. Flip arrives in style, bringing his private-label blended whiskey to share with the BeatiDudes in an episode that begins with a recall of great pranks before moving into Flip’s entrepreneurship journey. Ea…

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What is Your God Task? | Robert Tunmire | Episode #130 13:52

15d ago13:52

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Robert Tunmire from Heroic Men is back for a bonus episode about ensuring we get up each day and put in our 10% to match the 90% that comes through the Holy Spirit. Joining forces with Tim Grey and the Augustine Institute team, Robert helped launch an incredible ministry to men resource called Heroic Men. Robert explains why they use the term “mini…

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Wandering in the Desert for 40 Years | Robert Tunmire | Episode #129 59:46

19d ago59:46

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After an incredibly successful career in the franchising industry, Robert Tunmire is now using his experience and expertise to deliver ministry to men worldwide. Robert shares the details of his journey, starting with his withdrawal from high school to run his first company and the subsequent business successes for decades. At 40, God shook Robert …

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Extended Reality and Zombie Shooting | Conor Donahue | Episode #128 19:27

22d ago19:27

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Conor Donahue, co-founder and COO of ACE is back for a bonus show about his journey into entrepreneurship. Ace combines cutting-edge Virtual Reality with a stunningly realistic handset to transform your shooting. With Ace, you can build your fundamentals of marksmanship, compete with friends in online drills, and experience a variety of minigames o…

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NAVY SEAL Anointed and Sealed in the Holy Spirit | Conor Donahue | Episode #127 55:40

26d ago55:40

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After serving as a United States Navy SEAL, Conor Donahue continues to apply his unique blend of faith, fortitude, and focus to serve in his roles as a husband, father, parish leader, and business owner. Conor grew up in northern Virginia with a strong faith foundation. He shares his fascinating journey to join the Navy SEALS by taking us back thro…

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Discernment, Spiritual Direction, and the Shirt that BROKE THE INTERNET | Andrew Rawicki | Episode #126 27:02

29d ago27:02

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Andrew Rawicki is back and showed up in style. His t-shirt features all 10 of his grandchildren, which is a sight to behold. After his recent retirement, Andrew has continued to pour his time and energy into his family and his work with Regnum Christi, where he currently serves as the local director for North Texas. He shares with us his journey to…

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ESCAPE FROM WARSAW, THE LEGACY AND VICTORY OF JERZY RAWICKI | Andrew Rawicki | Episode #125 58:35

1M ago58:35

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This episode is dedicated to Jerzy Rawicki, holocaust survivor and father of our guest, Andrew Rawicki. Andrew and his wife JoAnna have created a legacy of faith and love for their six children and ten grandchildren. After recounting his journey to the Church and his courtship with his wife, Andrew shares the harrowing tale of his father’s escape f…

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Living Life Liturgically | Evan Woolsoncroft | Episode #124 17:49

1M ago17:49

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On this bonus episode of The BeatiDudes, Evan Woolsoncroft shares the details of his personal life and the intentional formation he and his wife bring into their home. After meeting each other as FOCUS missionaries, Evan and his wife found themselves quickly dating and married not long after. Together they are raising their four kids while honoring…

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The Backwards Episode That Will Propel You Forward | Evan Woolsoncroft | Episode #123 45:00

1M ago45:00

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This episode of The BeatiDudes is truly one of a kind. On the suggestion of today’s guest, Evan Woolsoncroft, the entire Monday episode is reversed. That’s right – instead of closing the show with something unique during the Reverse Simpsons segment, the entire show is one big Reverse Simpsons. If you have never experienced the BeatiDudes before, t…

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Lord, I Am Not Worthy That You Should Enter Under My Roof | Chris Cottrell | Episode #122 17:26

1M ago17:26

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Chris Cottrell shares his faith journey during this bonus episode and this story has a bit of everything - deep family wounds, intellectual investigations, spiritual mentorship, an instant moment of understanding, and a host of beautiful witnesses along the way. After entering the Church in 2022, nine of Chris’ first ten masses were in the Holy Lan…

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From Military Service to Menswear: A Catholic Man’s Journey | Chris Cottrell | Episode #121 55:06

2M ago55:06

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Chris Cottrell shares the fascinating story of his journey from his time as a former intelligence officer in the United States Army to becoming the co-founder of the upscale menswear brand Shepherds. The discussion weaves together the importance of faith, family, and community in men's lives, and how intentional dressing can convey professionalism …

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Catholicism and Tattoos | Davis Scott | Episode #120 39:22

2M ago39:22

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After his business partner’s appearance on the Monday episode, Davis Scott joins the BeatiDudes for a special full-length Friday show. Davis shares his journey from Protestantism to Catholicism, driven by the influence of a friend, a beautiful young woman, and the eye-opening book 'Rome Sweet Home.' The Dudes then delve into Davis's background, his…

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Finishing Strong: Year-End Thoughts and Summer Homework for Rising (and Graduating) Seniors 39:18

2M ago39:18

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As the school year ends, Admissions Beat host Lee Coffin holds his final “office hours” with listeners for this podcast season. For graduating seniors, he advises them to “finish strong” and check their inboxes as pre-matriculation communications arrive from their chosen college. For parents preparing to say goodbye as seniors head to college in th…

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The Twists, Turns, and Twins of Life| Austin Wyble | Episode #119 54:47

2M ago54:47

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Austin Wyble takes us on a fascinating journey from his Catholic upbringing to his path through college and his shift from advertising to youth ministry. The conversation also delves into Austin's career in real estate, the struggles he and his wife experienced with infertility, and the incredible story of adopting twins and later discovering his w…

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Miracles, Prayers, and the Gift of Healing | Andrew Laubacher aka A-LOB | Episode #118 29:02

2M ago29:02

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1 Corinthians 12 describes the spiritual gifts, including the gift of healing. Andrew Laubacher, aka A-LOB, realized early in his journey that God was using his prayers over others to bring about physical, emotional, and spiritual healing to build up the Kingdom. In this special episode of The BeatiDudes, A-LOB shares healing stories that bring the…

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ALOB - Party Rocker Baptized in the Holy Spirit | Andrew Laubacher | Episode #117 1:04:42

2M ago1:04:42

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Andrew Laubacher, aka ALOB, was raised in Ventura, California, where he attended Mass, played many sports, hung out at the beach, and was always into music. He attended Catholic school before switching to a public school because he was “tired of the Catholic rules.” In high school, he fell away from his faith and lived the party lifestyle. After a …

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Teenage FAITH on FIRE | DCYC Montage | Episode #116 26:54

2M ago26:54

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The BeatiDudes present a final montage of guests from the Dallas Catholic Youth Conference, including Author Greg Hendry and The Director of Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministries for the Diocese of Dallas, Joshua Salinas. It’s fun, formative, and always fresh – The BeatiDudes. There’s humor, holiness, and a host of awesome hosts – The BeatiDude…

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“I’m good at math…” 47:28

2M ago47:28

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What if math was a fundamental skill you could develop, rather than something you were simply good or bad at? Engineering programs are designed to blend theory with practice—analysis with practical problem solving. But engineering also spans organically across disciplines into the humanities and social sciences. This week on AB, host Lee Coffin div…

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Education is FREEDOM and Adversity is Your Superpower | James W. Keyes | Episode #115 1:12:55

2M ago1:12:55

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James W. Keyes (Jim) is known internationally as a business and social change agent. His career has included serving as CEO of two Fortune 500 companies (Blockbuster Inc. and 7-Eleven) and creating a strategic consumer product collaboration with Walmart. Additionally, Jim is a patron of the arts and is currently working on ways to share more of the…

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Raising Virtuous Kids in a Crazy World | Steve Pokorny | Episode #114 21:37

2M ago21:37

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Steve Pokorny, founder of Freedom Coaching, takes the BeatiDudes on an exploration of raising kids with virtue and understanding of their God-given dignity. Steve holds an MA in theology and a specialization in catechetics from Franciscan University of Steubenville, as well as an MTS from the John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family Studies i…

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Admissions Beat Live: Parents and Seniors Take the Mic 56:16

2M ago56:16

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What advice do this year’s high school seniors and their parents have for those who will follow in future college application cycles? AB host Lee Coffin and Jacques Steinberg, co-author of “The College Conversation,” recently put that question to an audience gathered on the Dartmouth campus for admitted students’ programming. We also asked them wha…

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Setting the Blind Free from the Pornified Culture | Steve Pokorny | Episode #113 50:58

3M ago50:58

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Topic Warning – This episode of The BeatiDudes covers the struggles men and women face with pornography and how to break free from compulsions and understand our true identity in the Father. As always, the language is clean and appropriate, but the topic may not be a good fit for young audiences or in certain situations. Steve Pokorny holds an MA i…

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

3M 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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Dialogue 7:40

3M ago7:40

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The conversations, debates and diverse voices that animate a college campus are essential elements of an undergraduate experience. As seniors visit campuses for accepted student open houses and as juniors follow tour guides for introductory visits, AB host Lee Coffin shares an essay he wrote on the importance of assessing campus dialogue as part of…

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

3M 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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Drinking from the Firehose of the Living Water: Reflection from a Priest’s First Year | Fr. Kevin Kolker | Episode #110 20:28

3M 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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Choosing Your Senior Year Courses and Why That Matters 50:59

3M ago50:59

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“’How will this look for colleges…?’ is the most common question I get from juniors as they select senior year courses,” reports longtime college counselor Eric Monheim. For sure, the quality of an applicant’s senior year program—and the grades achieved in that course of study—is a foundational element of the academic assessment of every applicatio…

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

3M 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

3M 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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A Degree In Thinking 45:07

3M ago45:07

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For centuries, the liberal arts have been foundational to the mission of higher education. But trying to explain the concept of this course of study — and the multifaceted roadmap a liberal arts degree provides for one’s life and work in the 2020s and beyond—can be challenging. And so AB host Lee Coffin called in a specialist: Cecilia Gaposchkin, a…

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

3M 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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God’s Invitation to the Priesthood | Fr. Peter Pomposello| Episode #106 25:48

3M 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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Navigating April: Thoughts for Seniors and Juniors 46:32

3M ago46:32

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Admissions Beat host Lee Coffin considers April the “13th month” of the college admissions calendar. For many high school seniors, April brings a sense of closure, as they move from receiving their admissions decisions to weighing (and deciding) where to enroll. For many high school juniors, April represents a beginning – the official start of thei…

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

3M 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

4M 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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Interpreting Testing: Your Scores May Be Stronger Than You Think 43:30

4M ago43:30

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What constitutes a strong SAT or ACT score? What do admissions officers mean when they say they consider scores in context? If a college is test-optional, should you submit your scores, or if it requires testing, are your scores strong enough to apply? The answers may surprise you. To talk through these and other questions, AB host and Dartmouth De…

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

4M 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 Lord Sees You, Knows You, and Loves You | Mari Pablo | Episode #102 19:59

4M 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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Learning to Read 45:19

4M ago45:19

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What’s it like to read applications at a highly selective college or university for the first time? Not so long after their own college graduations, Dartmouth admissions officers Clarissa Hyde, Will Kieger, Laura Rivera-Martinez, and Jackie Pageau have spent the last few months reading and evaluating hundreds of applications. This week on AB, they …

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

4M 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

4M 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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Inside the Admissions Selection Committee 48:14

4M ago48:14

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Ever wonder how admissions officers decide which applicants to invite to join the incoming class? Jacques Steinberg, who wrote a New York Times best-seller, "The Gatekeepers: Inside the Admissions Process of a Premier College," based on a year of reporting at Wesleyan two decades ago, spent a day behind the closed doors of Dartmouth's undergraduate…

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

4M 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

4M 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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Is College Worth It? 52:57

4M ago52:57

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Public opinion polls reveal a surprising shift in American views on higher education: roughly half of the parents surveyed imagine a four-year college degree as the educational goal for their child, down from near-universal support for that same goal when that question was posed a decade ago. While “college” has been a central component of the stor…

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

4M 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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Baptized in Spaghetti Sauce: Keeping Faith and Family First | Marcellino D’Ambrosio | Episode #096 23:37

4M 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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