Minister Endorsements

Praise for Dumb Ox from ministers across the country.

John Paul the Great asked for a New Evangelization, and the Dumb Ox crew has stepped up to the plate. By using the Holy Father’s Theology of the Body, intertwined with music, humor, and powerful testimonies, they have been a great source of inspiration for all the teens they encounter. If you’re looking to make your teens fall more deeply in love with Christ and His Church, do not pass them up.”
— Jason Evert, popular chastity speaker & best-selling author

Brian Butler and his Dumb Ox gang are cultural warriors in the truest sense of the word. Like beloved John Paul the Second they use the written word, video, and live presentations to take a powerful message of hope and truth to the heart of the culture--to the young. For those who have belly-ached that the Church has nothing to offer teens and young people, don't miss the DUMB OX!”
— Raymond Arroyo, EWTNews Director and Best-selling Author

Dumb Ox Productions from New Orleans does some of the most outstanding youth programs in America. In the dozens of cities where I've spoken and the scores of ministries I've worked with, I've never seen any group more gifted or more effective at lighting the fire of faith, truth, love, and real freedom than Dumb Ox and their founder, Brian Butler. They do retreats, talks and interactive events based on the life of John Paul II and his Theology of the Body, and they get teens pumped up to take on the culture for Jesus and WIN!”
— Dave Sloan, speaker on the Theology of the Body

"As both a performer and the leader of a high school youth group (Coffee with Creed in Covington, LA) for four years, I am keenly aware of how difficult it can be to hold the attention of teenagers and convey the message of Christ in a relevant and meaningful way. Brian Butler was hands-down their "favorite" speaker, and he came a number of times to captivate these young souls for Christ. They were indeed captivated by his energy, sincerity, humor, talent, and excellent formation in matters pertaining to the Roman Catholic faith. I highly recommend Brian to anyone who works with young people, and I am confident that he will leave a lasting impression on their souls as an authentic apostle of Jesus Christ."
— Kitty Cleveland, Catholic Musician/Recording Artist

The 411 Retreat Team was the most powerful, prayerful and focused group of leaders I have ever worked with… The teens on retreat that I spoke to were touched and the conversations were deep personal conversations about their faith, their lives and their struggles… I can't wait until the next retreat in April and I would venture to say that the teens in attendance are thinking the same thing. This is by FAR the BEST retreat team that I have EVER worked with. I would minister with them any where any time. Glory be to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen! "
— Nicole Williams, Confirmation Class Leader Our Lady of the Rosary, Larose, LA

Have you ever tried to keep the attention of hundreds of teenagers when you are competing with 200,000 square feet of kid oriented activities including live bands and giant Emus? Brian Butler has! Not only did he keep their attention, but he was a HUGE success! He was also able to drive home a powerful, interactive message about God's unending love despite seemingly insurmountable challenges - captivating hundreds of teens and adults alike! Brian is a gifted, dynamic, charismatic, and fun-to-watch speaker with more energy than the energizer bunny. Having Brian emcee our Extreme Bike Demo and World's Largest Twister Board Extravaganza turned a potentially disastrous amount of activity into unforgettable organized chaos! I have no doubt that Brian touched the lives of thousands of the 20,000 teens in attendance. I would highly recommend Brian for any event!”
— Janice Givens 2005 National Catholic Youth Conference (Atlanta, GA)