At the tiny table, hosts Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein welcome Evan Raugust, a 20-year-old Catholic YouTuber and strategist who has already built a reputation for helping channels grow with focus, clarity, and positivity. Evan shares how he left Las Vegas for Dallas, why he locked himself in a room to study thousands of videos, and how he approaches YouTube as both an art and a science. His story moves from a Calvary Chapel upbringing to full reception into the Catholic Church in 2023, showing how faith and media can intersect with purpose.

Episode Highlights:

• Roots & Relocation - Leaving the transient culture of Vegas for the Catholic vibrancy of Dallas.

• The YouTube Grind - Three weeks of intense study produced insights into “view caps” and “view floors.”

• Confidence & Conversion - From doubting himself to becoming Catholic, Evan shares the inner journey behind the metrics.

• Positivity Over Rage - Why encouraging, uplifting content builds loyal audiences that last.

• Borrowing Formats - Applying proven video strategies from secular niches to evangelize in the Christian space.

• Respect for All Faiths - Engaging Protestants, Muslims, Hindus, and more with curiosity.

• 100K Milestone - Live subscriber counts tick upward as the conversation unfolds.

Check out Evan on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/@evan_raugust

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