Best Keith Parish Podcasts (2025)

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Zach Edey returns, Ja Morant leaves with injury 19:26

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1d ago19:26

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Zach Edey made his season debut for the Grizzlies against the Cavaliers and made an instant impact. In that game, Ja Morant left early and did not return, opening injury questions for the team once again. Also in that game, Cedric Coward made his first career start as Tuomas Iisalo shuffled the lineups trying to improve on recent results. But large…

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Bernadette the Musical – Why Me? | Pierre Ferragu | Episode #275 54:49

4h ago54:49

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Wall Street analyst turned musical producer Pierre Ferragu joins Jeff Schiefelbein, Nick Bezner, and Paul Kolker at the tiny table to share the remarkable story behind Bernadette The Musical, a Broadway-level production about Saint Bernadette of Lourdes that is coming to the United States. Pierre explains how a French stage show rooted in a deeply …

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Más Mass: The Keith Mack Challenge | Keith Mack | Episode #274 25:13

5h ago25:13

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The BeatiDudes are back with round two from Keith Mack, and this conversation is equal parts wild wordplay and serious spiritual challenge. Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein invite Keith to unpack how his family lives the faith in different seasons of life, what drew him into daily Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours, and why he believe…

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S12 Ep. 4 "Cade Cunnigham Makes History" 1:04:12

6d ago1:04:12

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Cade Cunningham pulled off a shooting feat that hasn't occurred since the 1940s and Keith and Dave couldn't be more excited to talk about it. In addition to Cade's notable night, this episode discusses the new All-Star format, Jokic setting new standards, the struggles of Ja Morant, the teams trending in the right direction, and more. Join the list…

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The Ja Morant slump continues and the Grizzlies fall to the Knicks 19:55

7d ago19:55

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The Grizzlies set a season high in turnovers and couldn't recover after falling behind to the Knicks in the first game of their road trip. Ja Morant had a double-double, but continued his highly concerning shooting slump. This episode discusses the game, the shooting struggles of Ja, and the season highs from Jaylen Wells, Santi Aldama, and Vince W…

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The Grizzlies beat the Mavericks but can't hang on against the Thunder 19:24

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The Grizzlies got an important NBA Cup victory on Friday night at home against the Mavericks, but lost on Sunday as the Thunder erased a 19-point deficit to pull away in the second half. This episode discusses both games, including rookie Cedric Coward continuing to excel, and the ongoing struggles of Ja Morant. Join the listener slack channel and …

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Grit and Grace, A Life of Service | Keith Mack | Episode #273 57:19

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Keith Mack is a man of courage and charity. Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein meet Keith at the intersection of grit and grace as he shares his journey from Northwestern ROTC to flying the EA-6B Prowler, then into a vocation of fatherhood, parish service at St. Ann in Coppell, and board leadership with For Us the pro-life nonprofit th…

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S1E48 - When the Pastor is Away... 41:15

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Episode Notes Ben and Keith talk about the different ways that churches adapt when there isn't a pastor to preach and preside over communion and why that might happen. Links Suggest your Congregation to be BETTER KNOWN Suggest your Synod to be BETTER KNOWN www.mainstreetlutherans.com Instagram Facebook Threads YouTube (734) 250-9554 Music by Viktor…

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Be a Protector & Trust the Provider | Martin Watjen | Episode #272 22:58

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Martin Watjen returns for a focused Friday deep dive about hearing God through images, living as protectors who trust the true provider, and slowing down to notice what the Lord is already growing along our path. With Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein, Martin shares vivid prayer images, from a narrow mountain trail with fertile soil u…

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S12 Ep. 3 "Bulls 1 Seed, Nets History, Tony Allen Arrested" 39:35

12d ago39:35

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Some of the hot starts of the NBA season have cooled down, but a few early trends looks like they may last. On this new episode of Fastbreak Breakfast, Keith Parish and Dave DuFour discuss some of these trends and the latest NBA news, including the strong play of Josh Giddey and the Bulls, Russell Westbrookand the arrest of Tony Allen. Join the lis…

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The losing streak stretches to four, and the Ja Morant situation (Guest: Chris Herrington) 38:52

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The Grizzlies' losing streak stretched to four games as they were outmatched at home against the Rockets. Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr both struggled to score and the team looked to be out of sync as they tried to handle Houston's size. To discuss the loss, the continued underwhelming play of Ja Morant, and to discuss the feasibility of a coachin…

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Ja Morant returns from suspension, the Grizzlies lose to the Pistons 27:07

15d ago27:07

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Ja Morant returned from his one game team suspension but it did not stop the Grizzlies from losing their third straight, as they fell to the Pistons on the second night of a back-to-back. This episode discusses the defeat, plus the game on Sunday against the Raptors, and the evolving situation with Ja Morant. Plus: Zach Edey news! Join the listener…

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Elevating Parishes from Surviving to Thriving | Martin Watjen | Episode #271 57:10

14d ago57:10

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Before the sun’s up and the coffee’s even finished brewing, Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein break the “donut seal” for the first-ever BeatiDudes breakfast episode — and welcome a man whose ministry is anything but half-baked. Guest Martin Watjen, founder of Elevated Parish Missions, joins the table from Steubenville, Ohio, bringing …

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Ja Morant is suspended after the Lakers loss 22:53

17d ago22:53

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The Grizzlies gave up a halftime lead to lose their NBA Cup matchup against the Lakers, but the big story is the disinterested play and postgame comments of Ja Morant, which led the team to suspend him for one game for "conduct detrimental to the team." This episode discusses the game against the Lakers, included the strong performances of the supp…

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Closing the Loop: Leadership Lessons from India to Halo | Dr. Rob McKenna | Episode #270 26:12

6d ago26:12

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BeatiDudes Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein welcome back Dr. Rob McKenna to keep exploring trust, formation, and the quirky on-ramps God uses to shape leaders. Rob shares the origin of the WiLD Leaders washer symbol and a powerful “generational loop” story that began with his parents and found unexpected completion through his trips …

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Ja Morant hits the game-winner and the Grizzlies defeat the Suns 15:54

20d ago15:54

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Ja Morant hit the game-winner with 7 seconds left and the Grizzlies escaped Phoenix with a road win. Jaren Jackson Jr contributed 18 points and 3 steals and Cedric Coward and Santi Aldama closed out the game as the Grizzlies survived letting a late lead slip away. This episode discusses the victory, the heroics of Ja Morant, and the big role that C…

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S12 Ep. 2 "Integrity of the Game: Special Report" 1:14:57

20d ago1:14:57

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Keith Parish and Dave DuFour discuss the government's case against Scary Terry Rozier and Mr. Big Shot, and the first week of the NBA regular season. Join the listener slack and get a bonus episode at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBF Try Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, p…

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The Grizzlies falter under pressure and lose their first road game of the season 21:03

14d ago21:03

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Ja Morant scored 23 points and dished 9 assists but the Warriors pulled away from the Grizzlies in the second half, dropping Memphis to 2-2. This was the first road test of the season for the Grizzlies, and they continued a multiyear struggle trying to win at Golden State. This episode discusses the defeat and the controversial play of Draymond Gre…

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Cedric Coward breaks out and the Grizzlies bounce back to rout the Pacers 18:39

23d ago18:39

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Following a record-setting loss to the Heat on Friday night, the Grizzlies bounced back to rout the Pacers and were led by a breakout performance from rookie Cedric Coward, who dropped 27 points and made all six of his 3-point attempts. This episode discusses the eye-popping play of Coward, plus the total team domination of the Pacers, that stood i…

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Whole Leaders, WiLD Trust | Dr. Rob McKenna | Episode #269 1:03:01

23d ago1:03:01

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This week, The BeatiDudes welcome Dr. Rob McKenna, psychologist and founder of WiLD Leaders, for a fast-moving conversation about trust, leadership, and the kind of vulnerability that builds thriving organizations. Dr. Rob shares how growing up in a very public ministry home shaped his view of leadership, why Psalm 13 is a masterclass in honest pra…

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S1E47 - Dionysus on a Bike - A Bike Adventure 58:22

24d ago58:22

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Episode Notes Justin Marquis shares a bike trip he and his partner took over the summer. The adventure included visiting ELCA congregations near the bike path. He shares what he learned about the church and himself on that journey. Ben and Keith share their life transitions and we get to know St Matthew Lutheran in York, PA. Links Dionysis on a Bik…

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Close to Home, Close to Heaven | Patrick Thornton | Episode #268 22:23

13d ago22:23

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The BeatiDudes are back at the Tiny Table with Patrick Thornton from Catholic.Store and Tiny Saints. Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein start the episode with playful banter about names, shirts, and biceps, before Patrick shares a heartfelt family story that changed his life. Not too long ago, Patrick’s oldest son survived a serious ca…

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Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr and Cedric Coward carry the Grizzlies (Guest: Chris Herrington) 24:56

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The Grizzlies rallied in the second half to take down the Pelicans behind the heroics of Ja Morant, the defense of Jaren Jackson Jr., and a scintillating debut from rookie Cedric Coward. Despite being shorthanded with the recent losses of Ty Jerome and Scotty Pippen Jr, the Grizzlies found a way to erase a 15 point deficit and start their season wi…

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The Moore We Are | Dave and Lauren Moore Return to the Stage | BeatiDudes Special 19:25

17d ago19:25

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BeatiDudes Special Show Alert! Dave Moore returns for a truly special and heartwarming visit. That’s right! The BeatiDudes (Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein) welcome back their longtime friend and collaborator, Dave Moore, the heartbeat behind the Catholic Music Initiative and co-founder of the upcoming benefit concert The More We Ar…

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S12 Ep. 1 "NBA Win Totals and Over/Unders" 1:59:32

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To preview the NBA season, Keith, Dave, and special return guest Jon Burr go through all 30 teams and predict win totals and make their over/under picks. Consensus has the Thunder, Nuggets, Cavaliers, Knicks as the best teams, but just how many games exactly do we think they win? How low can we go with the Jazz, Wizards and Nets? How do you make he…

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Grizzlies Win, Ty Jerome and Scottie Pippen Jr are injured 28:20

30d ago28:20

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The Grizzlies finally won a preseason game but got terrible injury news, as Scottie Pippen Jr's toe injury will keep him out for 12 weeks and Ty Jerome suffered a calf injury, the severity of which is currently unknown. Now the Grizzlies will head into the regular season without several main players in the rotation and the hope that Ja Morant will …

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Tiny Saints Show = Catholic Bluey | Patrick Thornton | Episode #267 54:41

19d ago54:41

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Patrick Thornton, marketing vet turned Catholic entrepreneur behind Tiny Saints and Catholic.store, joins Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein, at the famous Tiny Table for an episode that’s part improv, part inside-baseball for Catholic media, and all heart. From Chicago-to-Denver-to-Irving life moves and father-of-many/grandpa stories,…

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The Church Alive | Fr. Mark Garrett | Episode #266 28:09

24d ago28:09

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A mission-trip porch in Porto Gorgio, waves breaking in the distance, and a priest listening like a dad - that’s the heart of this Friday episode. Fr. Mark Garrett returns to share how a lifelong attraction to service, prayer, and spiritual fatherhood led him through nine years of seminary and into a vocation that still fills his “father” cup daily…

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S11 Ep. 38 "Teams Most Likely To Make the Play-in" 1:01:25

1M ago1:01:25

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Most analysts and fans agree on which are the very best and very worst teams heading into the 2025-26 season. In between lies a lot of teams that are very closely bunched together, where a few breaks will decide which ones cruise into the playoffs and which ones will be fighting to make the play-in. On this episode of Fastbreak Breakfast, Keith and…

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Jaren Jackson Jr. returns! 18:29

1M ago18:29

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Jaren Jackson jr made a surprise appearance in the preseason, returning early from offseason surgery to play against the Hornets. He scored 20 points, but the Grizzlies still lost as the once again the defense was outmatched. This episode discusses the good news about Jaren's health, the big game from Javon Small (who started with Ty Jerome and Sco…

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The short-handed Grizzlies drop to 0-3 in preseason 21:39

1M ago21:39

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The Grizzlies lost another preseason game, dropping at home to a full-strength Hawks team. Scotty Pippen Jr and Vince Williams Jr were held out, joining Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr, Zach Edey and Brandon Clarke on the injured list. Despite struggling to score and protect the rim, the Grizzlies did make a rally in the 4th quarter behind Cedric Cowar…

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They Call, We Answer: A Vocation Director’s Roadmap | Fr. Mark Garrett | Episode #265 1:07:39

24d ago1:07:39

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Fr. Mark Garrett joins BeatiDudes Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein for a moving, funny, and deeply Catholic conversation about hearing God’s call and answering it with courage. Fr. Mark shares life on the road as a nomadic vocation director, offering Mass across the Diocese of Dallas, inviting young men to discern with the Church, an…

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S1E46 - Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities 54:17

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Episode Notes Lamont Anthony Wells introduces us to the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU) which is made up of 28 Lutheran institutions in the US and Canada. We get to know Unity Lutheran Church in Southgate, MI (and Ben mispronounces his pastor's last name). Links Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (Old Site) Network of ELCA C…

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Protractors and Providence | Kyle Hatfield | Episode #264 17:54

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The BeatiDudes and Kyle Hatfield are at the tiny table, and this time, Kyle is unpacking the full roller coaster of faith, foolishness, and Divine Providence. From a Lutheran kid who once called Catholics “cannibals” to a man discipled into joy by Fr. Eric Shield, Kyle’s story proves God’s grace has a wild sense of humor. He went from writing a han…

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Some of the Grizzlies play another preseason game 14:56

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In their second game of the preseason, the Grizzlies rested most of their veterans and ended up getting blown out by the Celtics. Rookies Cedric Coward and Javon Small started and were given big minutes, and Jaylen Wells led the team with 21 points. This episode discusses the game and the performances of every player who played. Come play fantasy b…

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S11 Ep 37 "Butter or Parkay? Western Conference Preview" 1:02:51

1M ago1:02:51

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It is time for the annual "Butter or Parkay" previews, where Keith and Dave decide whether all the offseason excitement and enthusiasm for each team is warranted, and whether the actual moves made are going to make a team better ("BUTTER"), or if their improvements are merely an imitation ("PARKAY.") This episode covers the Western conference, wher…

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The Grizzlies make their preseason debut and Ja Morant is injured (Guest: Michael Wallace) 32:04

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Rebuild My Church (Practically) | Kyle Hatfield | Episode #263 55:54

1M ago55:54

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This week the BeatiDudes welcome Kyle Hatfield. He’s a husband, girl-dad of five, former Pines Catholic Camp director, and the Director of Engagement at the Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI). Between insane stories at the Tiny Table, Kyle shares a joy-filled journey from conversion and camp ministry to coaching pastors and bishops. Kyle breaks do…

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Habemus Infantem | JB Bionat | Episode #262 21:11

1M ago21:11

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The BeatiDudes are at the studio with our brother Joseph“JB” Bionat, who just might be the most prepared (and unprepared) soon-to-be dad in Texas. JB is at the Tiny Table to share what it’s like standing on the threshold of fatherhood, with a baby due any minute. Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein delve into JB’s first-everdiaper-chang…

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"Speed Kills" and Grizzlies' training camp updates 19:09

2M ago19:09

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"Speed Kills" is a common refrain being repeated by Grizzlies players when they speak to the media at training camp in Nashville. Head coach Tuomas Iisalo is pushing the Grizzlies, which led the NBA in pace last season, to go even faster this season. Will it work? How will the Grizzlies be able to evolve to stay ahead of the curve in an NBA that is…

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S11 Ep 36 "Butter or Parkay? Leastern Conference Preview" 1:02:14

2M ago1:02:14

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It is time for the annual "Butter or Parkay" previews, where Keith and Dave decide whether all the offseason excitement and enthusiasm for each team is warranted, and whether the actual moves made are going to make a team better ("BUTTER"), or if their improvements are merely an imitation ("PARKAY.") Also: training camp and media day observations, …

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Grizzlies Media Day Takeaways 15:48

2M ago15:48

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The Grizzlies held media day on Monday and it was an opportunity to hear from Zach Kleiman, Tuomas Iisalo, and every player before they kick off training camp. It is also the chance to hear from new team additions such as Cedric Coward, Ty Jerome and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. There was a lot of talk about "fit" and "culture," and excitement for wha…

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Marketing, Ministry, and Marriage | JB Bionat | Episode #261 55:28

1M ago55:28

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This week the BeatiDudes - Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein -welcome JB Bionat, Marketing & Communications Director at St. Ann. JB shares a winsome conversion arc: cradle Catholic to questioning student, then a reasoned return to the Church through scripture study, history, and a lived encounter with Jesus. Along the way: Aggie hospi…