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Fr. Luke Rawicki is back with The BeatiDudes for a funny, thoughtful, and surprisingly hopeful conversation about working with young people in today’s world. Along the way, Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein explore what Fr. Luke has learned from serving high school students, why so many teens are more open to faith than adults assume, and how real human connection still breaks through in a distracted culture.
The conversation centers on the challenge and opportunity of ministering to the next generation. Fr. Luke shares how students often respond deeply when they are given authentic attention, meaningful conversation, and space away from their phones. From phone-free retreats to hallway interactions to lunchtime faith discussions, this episode highlights a powerful truth: young people are hungry for truth, relationships, and spiritual depth. In one of the strongest moments of the episode, Fr. Luke repeats advice he once received from a student that now shapes the whole discussion: “Don’t be afraid of us.”
The result is a classic bonus episode filled with laughter, honest insight, and practical encouragement for parents, mentors, teachers, and anyone who wants to understand better the world young people are navigating. This one is a reminder that small talk can lead to big talk, that presence matters, and that incarnational living still changes lives.
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Fr. Luke Rawicki is back with The BeatiDudes for a funny, thoughtful, and surprisingly hopeful conversation about working with young people in today’s world. Along the way, Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein explore what Fr. Luke has learned from serving high school students, why so many teens are more open to faith than adults assume, and how real human connection still breaks through in a distracted culture.
The conversation centers on the challenge and opportunity of ministering to the next generation. Fr. Luke shares how students often respond deeply when they are given authentic attention, meaningful conversation, and space away from their phones. From phone-free retreats to hallway interactions to lunchtime faith discussions, this episode highlights a powerful truth: young people are hungry for truth, relationships, and spiritual depth. In one of the strongest moments of the episode, Fr. Luke repeats advice he once received from a student that now shapes the whole discussion: “Don’t be afraid of us.”
The result is a classic bonus episode filled with laughter, honest insight, and practical encouragement for parents, mentors, teachers, and anyone who wants to understand better the world young people are navigating. This one is a reminder that small talk can lead to big talk, that presence matters, and that incarnational living still changes lives.
SUPPORT THE BEATIDUDES
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheBeatiDudes
Our Partners:
His Way At Work
Sock Religious (10% Discount)
Solidarity HealthShare
Aquinas Wealth Advisors
Lucid Private Office
Divine Comedy
Undivided Life
Follow The BeatiDudes:
BeatiDudes Website
LinkedIn
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
Jeff Schiefelbein on LinkedIn
BeatiDudes Theme Song and Music By
The Pencil Bureau
Dave Moore Music

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