Best Catholic Military Life Podcasts (2024)

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Sister Miriam Christe 29:54

20h ago29:54

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Sister Miriam Christi went from a career in the U.S. Air Force to a vocation in religious life. In this episode, she shares her remarkable story.By Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA

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Seven unions demand end to US military aid to Israel (w/ George Waksmunski & Brandon Mancilla) 44:45

2h ago44:45

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The death toll in Gaza continues to climb, with conservative estimates putting the numbers of dead around 40,000, but a recent report in the British medical journal The Lancet estimates the actual death toll could be 186,000 or even higher—that’s roughly 8% of Gaza’s population. And with each passing day, the humanitarian crises unfolding in Gaza a…

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Best Kettlebell Core Exercises, RKC vs SFG, Training with KB Chains, and more 56:14

9h ago56:14

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Get YOU in SPIRITUAL SHAPE | Brad Linder | Episode #147 58:58

3m ago58:58

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Brad Linder is the Founder and Chief Transformation Officer of Get You In Shape in Coppell, TX. As a former professional basketball player, Brad utilized his knowledge from a master’s degree in health, Kinesiology, and Sport Studies to optimize his performance. In his mid-20s, Brad moved to North Texas as a complete leap of faith and started attend…

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COMING TO AMERICA | Anand Bheemarasetti | Episode #146 20:07

9m ago20:07

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Anand Bheemarasetti is a modern missionary, business entrepreneur, media specialist, and community organizer who has dedicated himself to a life of service by following the inspiration of St. Mother Theresa of Calcutta. Anand shares the incredible tale of his journey to America and the little things he had to learn that we often take for granted, s…

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Armor Building and Calisthenics, Psychocybernetics, and Business Advice w/ Dan John 49:38

2h ago49:38

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Admiral P. Stephen Stanley On Father Capodanno Mas 29:59

9h ago29:59

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In this episode retired Vice-Admiral P. Stephen Stanley, Chairman of the Father Vincent Capdanno Guild, provides an update on Father Capodanno's Cause for Canonization and talks about the upcoming Memorial Mass for his repose.By Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA

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Find Your Own Calcutta | Anand Bheemarasetti | Episode #145 1:09:54

5m ago1:09:54

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Anand Bheemarasetti is a modern missionary, business entrepreneur, media specialist, and community organizer who has dedicated himself to a life of service by following the inspiration of St. Mother Theresa of Calcutta. After outfitting the BeatiDudes with traditional Indian clothing, Anand shares his story of his roots and his transition to the Un…

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God Doesn’t Make Mistakes | Bill Sladek | Episode #144 21:16

11m ago21:16

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In 1960, Bill Sladek’s mom was told that she should not carry her baby to term due to her age and previous pregnancy issues. She told her doctor that “God doesn’t make mistakes” and welcomed baby Bill in June of that year. Bill’s wife, Mary, has a similar story about her heroic mom and the battle she endured to continue her pregnancy despite the he…

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how to eat more protein, armor building for fat loss, and behind the neck pressing 29:55

8d ago29:55

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300 Episodes of 'Working People'! Announcements, reflections, & what comes next... 55:36

20h ago55:36

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In 2024, Working People officially crossed the 300 episode mark! Since we published our first episode back in 2018, the show has grown in ways we never could have imagined, and the world itself has changed in radical, hopeful, terrifying ways, the labor movement has undergone incredible changes, and we’ve done our best to document that change and t…

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The Missionary Church in Action | Bill Sladek | Episode #143 57:53

1d ago57:53

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The BeatiDudes proudly welcome their hero and friend, Bill Sladek, for a look back at his life of service. Bill and his wife answer the call to help others and serve God daily with their time, talent, and treasure. Not only does this inspiring couple lend financial support to various organizations and serve as chairs for various fundraisers, but th…

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In INDY as in HEAVEN | NEC Part One | Episode #142 53:07

4d ago53:07

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The BeatiDudes set up a booth at the 10th National Eucharistic Congress (NEC) for one day of open recording with new friends, old buddies, and a handful of repeat guests. Part One of this three-episode series jumps right in with the BeatiDudes’ first guest, a man who started off as a stranger walking by and quickly became an all-time BeatiDude favo…

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What it Means to 'Walk the Walk': the NEA Staff Lockout (w/ Rowena Shurn and Ambereen Khan-Baker) 46:44

5d ago46:44

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Today we have an urgent and important conversation with members of the NEA Staff Organization, the union of staffers at the National Education Association, who have been locked out of their workplace by NEA management for the past four weeks. The NEA, representing over 3 million members, is the largest union in the country. Staffers working for the…

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fat loss fundamentals, improve your military press, electrolyte advice 38:08

6d ago38:08

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17d ago4:10

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Every Movement Needs a Moment: The 10th National Eucharistic Congress | Fr. Dave Pivonka | Episode #141 52:55

18d ago52:55

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Fr. Dave Pivonka, President of Franciscan University in Steubenville, joins The BeatiDudes at the National Eucharistic Congress for the first live-audience episode in the show’s history. The episode weaves together many important aspects of college life, the Eucharist, the need for humor, reasons for hope, the harm of smartphones, the root of anxie…

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Endurance vs. Fat Loss Training 9:03

27d ago9:03

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From the East Palestine Derailment Disaster to the Toledo Water Crisis (w/ Mike Balonek & Chris Albright) 39:38

12d ago39:38

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From East Palestine, Ohio, to South Baltimore and beyond, we’ve been connecting you with residents living in the toxic wastelands left by private and government-run industry—ordinary working people who have been thrust into extraordinary fights for their lives. In the latest installment of our ongoing Sacrificed series, we go to Toledo, Ohio, a cit…

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Getting Pretty Deep with Pradeep | Pradeep Thoppil | Episode #140 32:02

15d ago32:02

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Pradeep Thoppil is very aware of his “Yes” to the calling Jesus put on his heart as a husband, a father, and a son of God. He has been intentional about building authentic fraternity with his brothers in Christ, and this episode highlights his commitment to others as he shows his love, support, and prayers for Jeff and his son, Benny Pro, who is cu…

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Hurricane Katrina: The Race Against Time Inside Tulane Medical | Pradeep Thoppil | Episode #139 1:00:43

15d ago1:00:43

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Having just finished his studies at Xavier in New Orleans, Pradeep Thoppil started working at Tulane Medical Center shortly before Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005. As a first-year pharmacist, he was eager to help the team and volunteered to join the pre-hurricane team. He had no idea that when he entered the hospital that day, he would not leave unti…

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Top preaching takeaways from the National Eucharistic Congress 35:55

18d ago35:55

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At the start of every “Preach” episode, we state the mission of the show: “We take you into the minds and hearts of some of the finest preachers in the Catholic Church; we listen to their homilies, learn what makes them great and draw inspiration to keep preaching the Good News.” This mission informed our decision to send host Ricardo da Silva, S.J…

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Patrick Doyal On FOCUS Mission 29:40

29d ago29:40

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The product of a U.S. Military upbringing and fresh out of college, Mr. Patrick Doyal explains in this edition his commitment to serve for the next three years as a Catholic missionary of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS).By Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA

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Father’s Loving Care | Mitch Boersma | Episode #138 16:59

18d ago16:59

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Mitch Boersma and his wife Rosie have a gaggle of kids, with number 6 due towards the end of 2024. Their daily intention is to Catechize the children and grow a faithful Catholic family together. Mitch reflects on the ups and downs of raising kids and the unique ways that each of his kid’s namesake saints seems to be a perfect match for their perso…

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Goldilocks Training, Snatch Programming, Recovery Management 1:00:44

1M ago1:00:44

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Teamsters Members React to Sean O'Brien's RNC Speech (w/ Amber Mathwig, Tony, Chantelle, Rick Smith, Zoey Moretti Niebuhr, Jess Leigh, Kat, & Robert Conklin) 1:50:03

22d ago1:50:03

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On Monday, July 15, on Day 1 of the Republican National Convention, Sean O’Brien, general president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, became the first Teamsters president ever to address the RNC. Invited by former president Trump, who is now officially the Republican nominee for the 2024 presidential election, O’Brien’s speech was no o…

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Leonine Forum Coming to DALLAS| Mitch Boersma | Episode #137 47:22

22d ago47:22

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Mitch Boersma’s visit to the BeatiDudes was a bit of a homecoming after he graduated from the nearby University of Dallas in 2008, where he switched his majors from Theology to Business. Mitch is the Chief Operating Officer of the Catholic Information Center and co-founder of The Leonine Forum – a year-long program dedicated to giving young profess…

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My Wife Went into Labor at 19 Weeks | Kyle Washut | Episode #136 28:15

28d ago28:15

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Kyle Washut, president of Wyoming Catholic College, joins the bonus show to discuss the trials and triumphs of family life. He and his wife Erin are happily raising their six kids, ranging from high school to one year old. Kyle attributes all family triumphs to the work of our Lord and recognizes that we are not the responsible party for all the go…

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Writing a homily after the Trump assassination attempt 38:06

1M ago38:06

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“There were people who came up to me and said, ‘thank you for saying what you said about the rhetoric. I hope that the Biden people get this message.’ And then other people would stop and say, ‘thank you for what you said. This is [what] Trump people really need to hear.’” Greg Kandra shared, “so I think somehow by the grace of God, I walked to tha…

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Bill Newbrough On Role As Major Gifts Director 29:12

1M ago29:12

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Bill Newbrough reflects on how you can support military Catholics in his new role as Donor Relations Officer of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, in this episode of Catholic Military Life.By Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA

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Wisdom in God’s Country - Wyoming Catholic College | Kyle Washut | Episode #135 49:38

29d ago49:38

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Kyle Washut is the youngest Catholic president at the youngest Catholic college in America. Kyle, President at Wyoming Catholic College (WCC), joins The BeatiDudes for an adventurous episode full of surprises, including the unique approach that WCC takes to educating and forming its students. WCC is a “great books school” where every student starts…

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

1M 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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Life With Father - Choosing a Path (Episode 2) 41:08

2M ago41:08

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Join Father Francis Rella, a married Catholic Priest, as he explores the joys and challenges of being a pastor, parent, nurse practitioner, therapist, chaplain, and a military officer. Meet his family and friends as each contributes serving Church, community, and the world that God created.By francisrella

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easy mindset fix, simple pull up progressions, and everyday balance training 33:48

2M ago33:48

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Meet a ‘perpetual pilgrim’ on her way to the National Eucharistic Congress 22:45

1M ago22:45

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“We’re like the apostles,” says Shayla Elm. “We’re getting to walk with Jesus, like the apostles did; getting to learn from him, getting to see the ways that He brings people to Him that maybe you didn't think twice about, the people on the fringes.” On this episode of “Preach,” host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., talks with Shayla Elm, one of 24 young ad…

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

2M 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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Dispatch from Labor Notes & Railroad Workers United Conferences (Chicago, 2024) 1:29:28

1M ago1:29:28

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Two months ago, from April 17-21, workers and labor organizers of all stripes convened in Chicago for the bi-annual Labor Notes conference, which overlapped with the Railroad Workers United convention. As the registration website rightly noted, “Labor Notes Conferences are the biggest gatherings of grassroots labor activists, union reformers, and a…

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

2M 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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"Safe Staffing Now!": Baltimore Nurses at Largest Catholic Health Network in US Fight On for First Contract (w/ Nicki Horvat) 23:40

1M ago23:40

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On the morning of Thursday, June 20, unionized nurses at Ascension St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore held a rally outside the hospital to raise awareness of their efforts to secure a first contract and to show management that they’re not backing down from their core demands for safe staffing and an operational model that puts patients and patient car…

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How the Eucharistic Revival can help us love God more deeply 25:37

1M ago25:37

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“The Eucharist is the food that makes us hungry,” says Joe Laramie, S.J., so when he preaches, he hopes to stir his congregation “to deeper hunger for the Lord, to grow in deeper devotion to him.” Joe, the National Director of the Pope’s Prayer Network and a preacher for the National Eucharistic Revival, preaches for the Fourteenth Sunday of Ordina…

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

1M 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

2M 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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