The Bear Woznick Adventure

There are so many Christians who love God but haven't gone deeper to discover the truth of the Catholic Church. Have you ever stopped to wonder why? Dr. Ray has! Join Bear and Dr. Ray Guarendi to find out why so many Christians do not even remotely consider the Catholic Church and how you can help them on the next Bear Woznick Adventure.

A book in a used book store led Christopher Hangen and his wife on a journey that opened their eyes to the truths about contraception and Natural Family Planning. It didn’t stop there however. More reading led both of them to convert to Catholicism! Join Bear and Christopher as they discuss just how books  can lead to a life changing adventure.

Have you noticed the extreme push for deconstructionism in every area of life? But that's not the best way to reveal the beauty that exists in every life. Pope Francis said it best: "Make our lives a masterpiece."  Join Bear and John & Ashley Noronha, the founders of Thetruthandbeautyproject.com as they explore how family and charitable actions could be the Sistine Chapel in your life.

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After years of business travel Dennis Daniels found himself a Christmas and Easter only Catholic. He had been born and raised in the faith but slowly drifted away.    Dennis never considered leaving the faith he just wasn’t actively practicing his faith. When he and his wife moved back to Texas he started being pulled back into the Church through a friend and books. Learn how reading books can help you rediscover, reignite and fortify your love of the Church.

When God asks something of you, you have to make a decision. Will you do as he asks, or will you ignore Him? All you really have to do is the best job you can.  Mike Stark, creator of the Truth and Life Audio Bible,  has felt that nudge and has followed it throughout his life. Learn how the virtue of fortitude can work in all aspects of your life from not only staying physically fit, but to being spiritually fit as well.

As a teenager Eric Wardrum was a runaway and found himself in and out of trouble, eventually landing in a detention facility. Drugs, alcohol and a serious brush with the law continued his downward spiral. God had bigger plans however,  and he heard Eric's prayers for help. Listen in as Eric and Bear discuss how his new found focus on God resulted in his forming  the Catholic Cross Bearers Motorcycle Ministry to provide a Catholic evangelistic presence in the motorcycling world.

People often say the Church is boring but that is far from the truth.  We have a clear choice in life, either we are active in our faith or we find something else to do.  Join Bear and guest Taylor Schroll, the Forte Catholic, as they discuss how the faith can be fun and engaging so people are fed and remain in the church.

Long Ride Home cast member Grady Dyke never realized a simple ride to the Big Bend with a group of Catholic men would turn into something greater. Riding in a pack with men he had never met before taught Grady unity and trust.  Join Bear and Grady as they talk about how men can grow in their faith by working together and challenging one another to attain greatness.

These days we do not sacrifice animals as in Old Testament times, instead our sacrifice is done through the work of our hands. Christ is working through our hands when we are doing our work day after day. He empowered us to live as he lived, to die as he died, and to make our life and death an offering for the greater glory of God.  Join Bear and author Mike Aquilina this week to gain a whole new perspective on work.

Sometimes it takes a reality check to realize you need to make some changes. Dallas Carter faced reality and shed 200+ pounds. Join Bear, as he and Dallas talk about losing weight and staying healthy. Whether it’s walking, running, biking or jiu jitsu find an activity you enjoy and challenge yourself to get in shape. No excuses, anyone can do this. Learn how on this week’s Bear Woznick Adventure.

Today's technology helps us cultivate relationships, but these relationships can often be shallow and void of personal contact. Men have a desire for authentic, manly relationships with authentic friends. Bear and his friend Peter Bond, founder of Regina Cigars, discuss what it takes to cultivate authentic male friendship. And how friendship can be cemented over a great cigar.

Long Ride Home cast member Jason Jones returns to the Bear Woznick Adventure. This week Jason and Bear talk about how to stand up for and defend the incomparable dignity of the human person. Listen in as Jason gives witness to an actual situation he had to confront this past Mother’s Day that required a bold stand and learn how you can follow suit.

God has a great love for each one of us based solely on the fact that we are his children. Our good or bad decisions cannot affect the depths of his love and mercy for us.  Gerard Middleton, Long Ride Home cast member, and Bear discuss God's unending and incomparable love.

This week Bill Snyder returns to "emcee" as Bear gets real with YOUR questions. How can we get youth engaged in the faith? What about the indissolubility of marriage? How can we win against the war on culture?  Listen in as Bear answers these questions and more as submitted by listeners. You won’t want to miss this episode!

Pope Leo had a vision of what the 20th century would look like, and it was so shocking his face turned ashen. Since then, 200 million people have been martyred. It has been said the blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church. Are we in the new spring time of the Church? Gary Zimak thinks so and believes we can play are part in it. The Lord has a plan for us. He wants us to get involved, make disciples, and share the good news. Follow Jesus and change the world around you.

Think our world is beyond redemption? The early Christians experienced a time of great burning and cleansing as well, and we can look to them for inspiration on changing society.  Mike Aquilina, author of over 50 books, knows we can change the world through these tools and relationship with others just as the early Christians did.  There is a new springtime coming and we are called to be ready to become proclaimers of the Gospel.

Judo is a form of martial arts that uses your opponent’s momentum and energy against them. Did you know that Jesus’ style of teaching was a lot like a Judo master? He always used an enemy's thought against them. God still does this today. He is going to push to see if you will diligently seek him. On this week's show, Bear and David Bates, blogger at The Restless Pilgrim, show you how to gently push back and fill the God-shaped hole in each of us.

We owe God obedience, thankfulness, praise, and service. One way to serve God is in service to others. Jesus said if we give away our life we will find it. Long Ride Home cast member Dan’l Markham spends his days working with the homeless, disabled, and those living in poverty. Social justice isn’t about giving a handout. It’s about love, and love is showing care for others.

Where do you want to be when you take your last breath? Where do you want your children to end up? Is your goal to meet them in heaven? Then you need to make decisions now to end up with the prize! Jeff Cavins and Bear Woznick discuss how men can reach their heavenly reward by exercising prudence and leading the way in discipleship.