FriDudes - Getting Real. Pursuing Truth.

About

Bunch of Flawed Dudes trying to make sense out of this broken planet. Seeking Truth - what works and what doesn't. Making and encouraging disciples via Christ. Striving to be better Servant Leaders, Husbands, Fathers, Neighbors and Colleagues.

Episodes

• The Good News in less than 2 minutes? 2026-05-16

  This episode of FriDudes - Getting Real discusses the Good News, also known as the Gospel, and whether it can be shared in less than two minutes.

• What Happens When You Die? Using Scientific Method 2026-05-08

  This episode of FriDudes - Getting Real uses the scientific method and mathematics to explore the question of what happens when we die, and whether faith and science can coexist.

• Theo Von: Wants a New Story 2026-04-24

  In this episode of FriDudes, Theo Von makes his debut alongside an anonymous caller who is navigating difficulties. The conversation explores themes of hope versus hopelessness, the human desire for a new story, and personal transformation…

• Church Hurt 2026-04-17

  This episode discusses "church hurt," attributing it to flawed individuals within the church, referencing Romans 3:23. It offers guidance on navigating such pain by finding motivating voices, learning contentment in all circumstances as pe…

• BW: SWAT 2026-04-10

  This episode of FriDudes - Getting Real features BW's unique take on the SWOT analysis, which he calls SWAT. The discussion touches on identifying what is effective in life.

• BW: Encore Love 2026-04-03

  Yes! You are in! BW is back. Here is his encore message on love. Whether you listen to this before or after Easter. There is no greater love than what Jesus Christ did for you. Your choice whether to accept it and share it or not. Yet you…

• Casey: Is your Flock like a Flock of Seagulls or Geese? 2026-03-27

  Yes! You are in! Casey, the Jogging Jesus, my brother from another mother is back! No, he's not Jesus. Of all my brothers over 5 decades, he is one of them that acts most like Jesus. He's not perfect. He simply loves like very few on this…

• Two Tall aka Aftyn: Iron (Beautiful Chaos) 2026-03-20

  Yes! You are in! Well, I was supposed to interview Spirit Filled Matthew and he got busy. Many are the plans of men yet God's plans will prevail. Pro 19:21. That is a very important lesson to learn when your plans do not go according to pl…

• Ola 2026-02-27

  Yes! You are in! Why does accountability often lack in community and friendship groups? Because accountability is annoying. I've been fired multiple times for following up. In fact, my two most recent cases, they are now both dead. Not fro…

• Your Mission Field Is Out There: Velinda Episode 2026-02-20

  Yes! You are in! Your Mission Field Is Out There. What does that mean? Here is blog post and photo to explain more... https://www.fridudes.com/post/your-mission-field-is-out-there-velinda

• Epiphanies and Affirmations out of Tough Times 2026-02-13

  Yes! You are in! Thank you new ones. Thank you returning ones. I got some key updates for you. Some things that you can hold me accountable for. Yes you. Here you go... Avid listener, you know I had some rough seas lately. Welcome to human…

• BW: Discipline 2026-01-30

  Yes! You are in! We have another BW Holy Ghost Nugget for you! This one is on discipline. Confession, I have been working on this. So have most of you...for it is a constant process. Check Rom 3:23. I have yet to meet a perfect Christian o…

• BW: The Present 2026-01-16

  Yes! You are back! So is BW. He has another nugget for you. Oh, hey there first timer. What's a BW Holy Ghost Nugget? You frustrated with this broken planet? You ever ask why? Me too. Here you go...

• BW Blessing! 2026-01-09

  Yes! You are in. I hope you had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. On this side, not so Merry and Happy. I am content...there is a big difference. Yet life isn't always happy and merry and the wise will give thanks for what is worthy.…

• Young Buck Andy: From Depressed to Hope 2025-12-05

  Yes! You are in! Meet Young Buck Andy. Gen Z and full of Hope! Why? On this broken planet full do doom and gloom, depression and anxiety? Skeptic will scoff. So we just share what works. That is exactly what Andy did. 19 years old. Sorry i…

• Rudy: Father of Ruben 2025-11-28

  Yes! You are in! How powerful are these brothers from Life Church, Visalia, CA? Special thanks to Bold Franky, Rubben and now Rudy. The father of Ruben. And you want to talk about getting real? Check out how he comes out swinging, boldly s…

• Ruben Goes to the Mountain Top 2025-11-21

  Yes! You are in! You like power stories of redemption? Of course you do, that's why most of you are here. For we are in the Hope and encouragement business. Next up, Ruben. Bold, courageous Ruben! He is also part 1 of an amazing father/son…

• Franky Goes to the Mountain Top 2025-11-14

  Yes! You are in! It's that time of year again. I went back to the Spirit Filled Mountain Top Men's Camp and God blessed me with some new Hope stories to share. Wow! So first up, meet Franky. He has a power story to share, here you go... Th…

• You Need a Team for your Dream 2025-10-31

  Yes! You are in! Thank you for coming back. Thank you for sharing when worthy. Thank you new one. If you listen to the last one with Dr. Loritts, I do have a follow up. A QC follow up. I got the pull. So here you go... Play of the Day, lin…

• Buckle Up 2025-10-24

  Yes! You are in! You ready for a ride? Buckle up. Put your trays in the upright and locked position. Here you go... Thank you Dr. Loritts. Power teacher. That's what I call you. I am so grateful for you. Listener, if that dude is new to yo…

• No, Grow, Slow, Go 2025-10-17

  Yes! You are in! You ever pray for something and not get it. Of course. I always say when you pray your answer will be Yes, No or Not Yet. An interesting take on that, here you go... Thank you Pastor Rick, on a roll, one of my favorite tea…

• Better Than WiFi 2025-10-10

  Yes, you are in. You know that feeling when you lost signal. It's wild how dependent we've gotten on mobile/internet connection. When desperate, we have all asked for the WiFi password. So we tackle something better today. Your next play o…

• Nobel 2025-10-03

  Yes! You are in! Do you have a reputation that you want to change? Not happy with past mistakes. Welcome to the Club and here is a case study on how to move forward. Here you go... Yes, thank you, once again, Dr. Lorrits. You can hear more…

• Waves 2025-09-26

  Yes! You are in! Thank you for sharing when worthy. We'll see how this one stacks up. Did you know you are a surfer? Ok, maybe you've never touched the ocean. You are absolutely surfing waves called life. Some waves can be thrills of a lif…

• Smurfs 2025-09-19

  Yes you are in! I'm a smurf? You are a smurf? What in the world does that mean? One, it means we live on a very broken and brutal planet. The earth is not perfect and neither are you...why? Here you go! Thank you Dr. Loritts! Making his wa…

• Why Are You Coded With Certain Strengths? 2025-09-12

  Yes! You are in. Thank you for clicking in. When worthy, thank you for sharing. How does a code exist without a coder? One of my favorite questions. Why does your code (aka DNA) have certain strengths? That is what we tackle today. Next up…

• Naysayers: Who is trying to hold you down? 2025-09-05

  Yes you are in! And I'm back. About 3 weeks investing time with family and friends in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Ironically, some of those very loved ones can hold me back. Even myself. How about you? Your play of the day, here you go... Th…

• Who Wakes You Up? 2025-08-08

  Accountability is Annoying Dr. Loritts brings it again. You can hear more of that brilliant message at this YouTube link... https://vimeo.com/1099322108 Marcus Rogers, Best Life, please buy and subscribe to his music. Under construction. W…

• Scooter 4 of 4 2025-08-01

  Yes, you are in! Welcome to Scooter month! How kind and gracious of Scooter to give us 4 episodes fo getting real and pursuing/sharing truth on what has worked in life and what didn't. That is wisdom. That is a gift. Here you go... Cherry…

• Scooter, Part 3: Broken Chains 2025-07-25

  Yes! You are in! Part 3 of Scooter, he keeps bringing the boldness and wisdom. Sharing more on what worked after about 50+ years of suicidal thoughts. Does this world need more hope or hopelessness? Some of you need to break some chains. S…

• Scooter, Part 2 2025-07-18

  Yes, you are in! Scooter is back for Part 2. If you haven't heard Scooter yet, back up one to Scooter, Part 1. On this one Scooter shares how a young son helps him see different. Here you go... Thank you Scooter! Bold and brave. 1 Peter 3:…

• Scooter, Part 1 2025-07-11

  Yes you are in for another treat! Meet Scooter! We say here at FriDudes that we are in the Hope and encouragement business. For about 60 years, Scooter was suicidal and lost. He enjoyed the motorcycle and the party yet something was missin…

• What if I Never Mentioned My Wife? 2025-07-04

  Yes! You are in! Bill Bohline is back! Some of you ask who is Bill Bohline? Well, one of my favorite teachers ever. And he has a mic drop for you and me. Check this out...here you go... Thank you Pastor Bill Bohline and Hosanna Church in L…

• What is a Strong Man? 2025-06-27

  Yes! You are in! Are you a strong man? Are you a strong woman? What is a strong man? Whoa, lot's of questions. That's what we do here. Getting Real and Pursuing Truth, oh and if you dig that opening hook, that is Marcus Rogers, Best Life,…

• Judge U-Be 2025-06-20

  Yes! You are in! Have you been judged lately? This broken planet has gone bonkers on judging each other...super fueled by biased media and algorithims to feed you only one side of a story. Everyone is convinced they are correct. So how do…

• Fathers: Most Had Bad Dads 2025-06-13

  Yes! You are in! Just like Mother's Day, Father's Day can be a tough time for most. For many of you did not have the best parents. How do I know that? I ask...plus Rom 3:23. Yet there is a solution that some of you leverage that can guaran…

• People Do Peopleish Things, Part 2, A Better You 2025-06-06

  Yes, you are in. People do peoplish things. Got the pull to share more. BTW, if you dig that opening hook that is Marcus Rogers, Best Life, please buy, support his music, here you go... Thanks for listening. If worthy, thank you so much fo…

• People Do Peopleish Things 2025-05-30

  Yes! You are in! Does this world need more Hope or Hopelessness? Yes, I do love that rhetorical question. As for the FriDudes and others that meet everyday of the week, we are in the Hope and Encouragement business. Part of Hope is getting…

• The Jogging Jesus: Spreading Hope 2025-05-23

  Jogging Jesus is back! Versed listener, you know the blessing that is coming. New listener, you are in for a treat. Special thanks to Creative Love Church in Bloomington, MN for this one. You are a blessing to Casey and he is a blessing to…

• Yo Mama! 2025-05-16

  Yes! You are in! I got a funny for you. I went legit LOL on this one. Yes, Mother's Day is done, yet for some of you, you shouldn't be done...loving, here you go... Once again a secular source to help me point to Biblical Truth. The Half-A…

• Could You Love Like This?! 2025-05-09

  Thank you Dr. Bryan Loritts, another play of the day. Thank you Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, TX, for hosting and sharing. We both agree. Bryan is an annointed speaker for a season such as this. I strongly encourage you to listen t…

• What's Love Got to Do with It? 2025-05-02

  Yes! You are in. A lot of hate out there. How about you? Do you love or hate more? Christians, this play of the day will be a big challenge for some of you? Here you go... Thank you Marcus Rogers for that opening hook, Best Life. Please su…

• HotRod's MN Hockey Mission with FCA 2025-04-25

  Yes! You are in! HotRod is in the house! You don't know HotRod? Well you are in for a treat. One of the most unique Christians I have ever met in my life. And he has a new calling, here you go. To support Rod and the FCA, check out... Minn…

• Life Can Suck 2025-04-16

  Normally I say Yes you are in. This one is a tough lift. This one is dedicated to you going through a really tough time and asking Why...here you go... Thank you Chris Brown, guest speaking at SW Church, Indian Wells CA. You can find that…

• Teed Up aka Laguna Challenge 2025-04-09

  If you dig that opening hook, that is Marcus Rogers, 'Best Life'. Support and buy his music. Non-Profits featured in this episode that help the homeless... https://ochn.org/ https://www.overflowshowers.org/ When you live on this broken pla…

• Avoiding the Dentist 2025-04-02

  Yes! You are in. Confession, procrastination is an area of struggle for me. It is. My biggest holes dug have been via procrastination and pride. Here you go... If you dig that opening hook that is Marcus Rogers, Best Life. Please buy his m…

• RU a S.E.A.L. in Life? The Importance of Resistance 2025-03-21

  If you dig that opening hook, that is Marcus Rogers, "Best Life", please buy his music. Yes! You are in! We are getting Real and Pursuing Truth. Going through some tough times? Welcome to the club. An agnostic makes the play of the day, ye…

• Attract and Attack? 2025-03-11

  Yes you are in! Did you get attacked this week? Welcome to the club. For we are guilty of both. Why? You know we are in the Hope and Encouragement business. Part of Hope is learning and understanding flaws yours and mine. Here is your Play…

• What Advice Would James from Compton Give His 25 Year Old Self? 2025-02-28

  Yes, more wisdom coming your way. James from Compton is back! 3rd episode. I love this brother from another mother. His voice has power. He is tuned into the Ultimate Power Source. He shares what didn't work in life and what did. You get t…

• What Advice Would Gary Give His 25 Year Old Self? 2025-02-21

  Yes! You are in! I'd say you are in for a treat. This is way bigger than a snack treat. This is some serious wisdom. Meet Gary Paxton. Former CEO of Dollar Rent A Car. Made a ton of money yet something was missing. He chooses to address th…