The Bear Woznick Adventure

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.

The battle is raging. What will be your weapon of choice? Tom Sullivan has a special devotion to the rosary leading him to create the Warrior Rosary. Learn about the power of the rosary in spiritual warfare, the influence it has had on Bear and Tom’s lives, and the martyrs that influenced the creation of the Warrior Rosary.

God's love for us does not depend upon our good or bad decisions. His love rests solely on the fact we are his children....period. It's easy to forget how dear we are to our Father, not realizing the depths of his love and his mercy towards us.   Listen as Gerard Middleton, Long Ride Home cast member,  and Bear discuss how we are adopted children of God and the incomparable worth God sees in each one of us.

This week Bear gets real with a mailbag show. How can men develop a vibrant parish? Why can’t we keep teens in the Church? How can men lead in marriage with Natural Family Planning? How do we deal with the epidemic of ography? Listen in as Bear answers these questions and more as submitted by listeners. Frequent guest Bill Snyder “emcees” the show and adds to the discussion. You won’t want to miss this episode!

Are you hog-tied? Yep, distractions will do that to you and take you out of that spiritual battle for our families. Patrick Campbell has been there. He has journeyed from non-participant to spiritual combatant and has done so with fellow warrior Saint Benedict by his side. Join Bear and Patrick as they talk about how men can be in tune with God to be a true warrior.   The message is clear. If you know you are a child of God….Satan loses.

If you're the guy who works out on a stationary bike or runs on a tread mill, good for you! But taking that workout into the great outdoors puts you in the presence of God and His creation. It takes your regimen to a whole new level - from workout to adventure. Rich Sosa and Bear Woznick discuss how being outdoors and experiencing God's awesome creation through running, hiking and other adventures is one of the best ways to experience God Himself.

How can we change the culture of our nation? According to Jason Jones, by just doing it!  We all have talents we can share. The Lord is looking for you to do great things through your talents, so pick something to do for others and just do it.

Women want a man who is strong but not arrogant , So, how does a guy do that? The first step is to park your agenda and be humble . Step two is to acknowledge that love is a risk , but sharing a life and a family with someone bring fruits that last forever. Guys, join Bear for a conversation with Rose Rea and find out what it takes for men to have authentic relationships with the women in their lives.

You might think balancing your desire for adventure with your duties of raising a family can be tough. Why are those two different things? What can be more adventurous than raising a person that is going to live forever? Learn how Rich Lamb a.k.a. “The Grumpy Dad” handles the great adventure of fatherhood as a stay-at-home, homeschooling dad.

The ocean can be like God because it keeps you humble. You cannot control it and if you try to, you will wipe out. If you let yourself be carried by the waves, you’ll have an almost mystical experience. Dr. Peter Kreeft and Bear discuss how God desires us to surf on HIM for eternity and the evidences for his existence.

The time has come for men to step up and be unapologetically masculine. That requires some insight into what authentic masculinity is. Men need to understand that they do not need permission to do manly things. On this week’s episode Mark Houck and Bear discuss how to bring men back to authentic manhood. It requires them to protect the common good, be leaders, be providers and how to live those principles out as husbands and fathers.

This week Bear gets real with a mailbag show. How can men develop a vibrant parish? Why can’t we keep teens in the Church? How can men lead in marriage with Natural Family Planning? How do we deal with the epidemic of ography? Listen in as Bear answers these questions and more as submitted by listeners. Frequent guest Bill Snyder “emcees” the show and adds to the discussion. You won’t want to miss this episode!

The Lord asks that we step out in faith to do His will.....daily! It's not enough to be  a passive fan you MUST be a follower to change the world. Every situation in life can be an opportunity to witness to Christ. From the office to a three thousand mile bike ride you have opportunities to evangelize. Jeff Cavins and Bear Woznick discuss situational evangelization. You have to have some courage to get out of the boat and walk on water. THAT is the great adventure.

Men need to be more aware of the spiritual battle raging all around us. They must be better prepared for it and be more engaged in this spiritual fight. Join Bear Woznick as he and Doug Barry talk about the physical, mental and emotional aspects that must go into this fight and how we can grow as faithful Catholics.

Why spend time with Mary? Why not go right to the Lord? What is Mary’s role in our lives? She is the Queen Mother of the King our Lord Jesus Christ and he will do whatever she asks of him. Sometimes we need to set down our rosaries and have a heart to heart talk with Our Lady in good times and bad. Father Don Calloway and Bear discuss how to develop a sweeter intimacy with Mary.

They say you judge a tree by its fruit. Man is the tree and the fruit are the virtues we manifest in our lives. We live a full life when we incorporate those virtues into our daily lives. Tom Equels and Bear discuss how we learn the mastery of virtues through our failures and how this in turn builds us into better men.