Bästa Widmer podcaster (2024)

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Lory Widmer Hess's Review of Life After Doom by Brian McLaren 11:48

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Lory Widmer Hess reads her essay, "Seeing into the Future," a review of Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart by Brian McLaren. Lory Widmer Hess lives with her family in Switzerland, where she works with adults with developmental disabilities and is completing a training in Spiritual Direction. She is the author of When Frag…

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Poems by Jan Wiezorek & Megan McDermott 7:15

2d ago7:15

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Jan Wiezorek reads his poem, "Suffering," and Megan McDermott reads her poem, "Ruth, on the Purity, or Impurity, of Attention." Jan Wiezorek's poetry appears, or is forthcoming, in The London Magazine, The Westchester Review, Lucky Jefferson, Loch Raven Review, and The Broadkill Review, among other journals. He taught writing at St. Augustine Colle…

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

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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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Matthew J. Andrews's Review of Lacunae by Scott Cairns 8:16

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Matthew J. Andrews reads his essay, "Never Yet an Emptiness," a review of Lacunae by Scott Cairns. Matthew J. Andrews is a private investigator and writer. He is the author of the chapbook I Close My Eyes and I Almost Remember and the forthcoming full-length collection, The Hours (Solum Press). He can be contacted at www.matthewjandrews.com. --- Su…

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

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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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Poems by Brad Davis & Luke Usry 8:56

9d ago8:56

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Brad Davis reads his poem, "Unanticipated," and Luke Usry reads his poem, "Leave Britney Alone." Brad Davis (MFA, Vermont College of Fine Arts) is a California-born Canadian living in northeastern Connecticut. Poems have appeared in Poetry magazine, The Paris Review, Vallum, JAMA, Puerto del Sol, Brilliant Corners, Image, and many other journals. H…

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

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

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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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Two Poems by Elizabeth Poliner 7:05

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Elizabeth Poliner reads her poems, "Welcome World" and "Bat Mitzvah Dress," from our Summer 2024 issue. Elizabeth Poliner’s books include the poetry collection, What You Know in Your Hands (David Robert Books), and the novel, As Close to Us as Breathing (Little, Brown & Co.), winner of the Janet Heidinger Kafka Prize in Fiction. A new novel, Spinni…

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

8d 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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My Other Name Is Hagar by Heather M. Surls 30:48

19d ago30:48

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Heather M. Surls reads her essay, "My Other Name Is Hagar." Heather M. Surls is an American writer and journalist who has lived in the Middle East for more than a decade. Her reporting has appeared in outlets like the Jordan News, Christianity Today, Hidden Compass, EthnoTraveler, and Anthrow Circus, while her creative nonfiction has been published…

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

19d 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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An Exciting Announcement! 10:23

22d ago10:23

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Hello there, listeners! You might have thought we dropped off the face of the earth over the last year. But The Darker Side of Life is back with an announcement and some changes going forward.Av Kristen & Dana

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Poems by Dominic Palmer & Arlene Tribbia 7:24

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Dominic Palmer reads "Want Is My Shepherd," and Arlene Tribbia reads "Bolt Down the Universe." Dominic Palmer is a teacher, writer, and church musician living in Manchester. His poetry has been published or is forthcoming in journals including Blue Unicorn, Ekstasis, and EGG+FROG. Dominic and his wife have recently become parents for the first time…

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Ave Maria by Grace Donovan 35:59

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Grace Donovan reads her short story, "Ave Maria." Grace Donovan is a fiction writer from Northeast Ohio. She currently resides in the DMV area where she is getting her MFA in fiction writing at George Mason University. Grace loves ice cream, her cat Patsy, the fiber arts, and the Brontë sisters. She often writes about women, queerness, and childhoo…

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

26d 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

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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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Three Poems by David Allen Sullivan 10:26

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David Allen Sullivan reads his three poems, "Wine Skin Slippages," "Tympanic Membranes," and "This body," from our current Summer issue. Former Santa Cruz county poet laureate David Allen Sullivan’s books include Strong-Armed Angels, Every Seed of the Pomegranate, a book of co-translation with Abbas Kadhim from the Arabic of Iraqi Adnan Al-Sayegh, …

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

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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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Contemplation of Creation: A Nature Meditation Walk 42:00

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Kolya Braun Greiner leads a nature meditation walk, "Contemplation of Creation." Take this episode with you out on a walk, hike, or simply to a quiet spot indoors by a window. This rich offering includes exercises to center your mind, body, and spirit before the walk, as well as seven individual "encounters" with beings in nature. Listen to the gui…

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

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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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Pastor & Actor Rev. Lisa Cole Smith 43:29

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The Artist as Prophet, the Church as Collective: Pastor & actor Rev. Lisa Cole Smith speaks with our Assistant Interviews Editor Darby Brown on art as a spiritual language, the church's role in supporting artists, and "equipping artists to serve as prophetic critics and imaginative visionaries in the world." Rev. Lisa Cole Smith is an actor, direct…

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

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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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Summer 2024 Trailer 5:33

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The Summer 2024 issue of the journal is here! Tune in for a preview of the new works we'll be featuring this podcast season. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vita-poetica/support

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Embodied Faith: Conversation with Dancers Hope Blackburn & Jacob Shoup 38:15

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Assistant Interviews Editor Darby Brown speaks with dancers and choreographers Hope Blackburn and Jacob Shoup of Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet. A transcript of the interview is available here. Hope Blackburn and Jacob Shoup are dancers and choreographers with Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet, a professional dance company of artist-theologians whose goal…

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

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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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A Journal of Many Colors by Rachel Berry 5:53

3M ago5:53

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Rachel shares about her contemplative practice of journaling in "A Journal of Many Colors." Rachel Berry resides in Richmond, Virginia with her sweet dog Phin. She spends her free time journaling, dancing on her treadmill, and spending time with friends and family. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vita-poetica/suppo…

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

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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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Review of Museum Exhibit "The Art of Knowing" 9:18

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Cheryl Sadowski reads her essay, "Teachers, Sages, and Serpents," a review of the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art's ongoing exhibit, The Art of Knowing in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Himalayas, which is on view in Washington, DC. Cheryl Sadowski writes about art, books, landscape, and nature. Her essays, reviews, and short fiction …

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

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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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Poems by Ping Yi Yee & Isabel Chenot 5:15

3M ago5:15

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Ping Yi Yee reads his poem, "Fortune Center," and Isabel Chenot reads her poem, "pain is not an ark." Ping Yi Yee writes poetry, travelogues and fiction, and is in public service. His work has appeared in Litro, London Grip, Meniscus, La Piccioletta Barca, and Sideways, among others, and is forthcoming in Poetry Breakfast and Harbor Review. Ping Yi…

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

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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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Visual Art by Alexis Eke 6:49

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Artist Alexis Eke shares about her digital artwork featured in our Spring 2024 issue, including on the cover. View her art can be viewed here. Alexis Eke is an artist based in Toronto, Ontario. She illustrates surrealism portraits and comic illustrations using vibrant colors, to communicate the truth of Gods Word and increase the representation of …

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

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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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Poems by Bart Edelman & K.D. Battle 6:16

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Bart Edelman reads his poem, "Crazy Eights," and K.D. Battle reads his poem, "Self-Help Sonnet I," from the Spring 2024 issue. Bart Edelman’s poetry collections include Crossing the Hackensack (Prometheus Press), Under Damaris’ Dress (Lightning Publications), The Alphabet of Love (Ren Hen Press), The Gentle Man (Ren Hen Press), The Last Mojito (Ren…

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

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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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Miriam: A Multimedia Project by Gerburg Garmann 11:59

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Gerburg Garmann shares about her multimedia project, Miriam, which includes a 72x48" painting and a soundscape in 5 movements. This painting, and the fifth movement of the soundscape, the "Coda," are featured in our Spring 2024 issue here. In this podcast episode, Gerburg shares the background behind this project, and the "Coda" of the soundscape. …

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

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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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