The Bear Woznick Adventure

The mission of the Church remains the same today as it was in the days of the Apostles. The difference is we have access to resources they couldn’t imagine. How can we use media, travel opportunities, and 2000 years of tradition to evangelize? Bear and Mike Aquilina share how we can use the tools we have today to lead the church to a new springtime.

ography distorts God's design of the human body and tears apart the natural bonds of society. The good news is that its grip on our culture can be overcome.  Bear and Steve Pokorny, author of Redeemed Vision, share how to break 's chains of bondage.  If you’re struggling with ography or are curious about what this ified culture does to our vision, this episode will bring you the truth that will set you free.

The devil is in full attack on the Church.  The best response is to turn inward, identify the sin that lurks in our own souls and become the change we seek. How do we achieve this? Bear and Mike Aquilina discuss how a devotion to the blessed Virgin Mary, frequent confession, daily Mass and prayer can lead us and the Church back to purity.

Wealth is not about how much money you have. Wealth goes way beyond that into solidarity. The understanding that we are all part of the human race, and support of one another is vital for our survival.   Join Bear and Tom Gryp from Notre Dame Federal Credit Union to learn the meaning of true wealth and how to be responsible with your money.

It's easy to let work crowd out your faith, but it doesn't have to be that way. Business owner and Long Ride Home cast member Gerard Middleton exemplifies an "attitude of gratitude” and purposely allows his faith to take the lead over his business. Learn how you can apply this principle to your own life through prayer and "wearing the goat hair shirt" of life as John the Baptist did.

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!