THE BEAR WOZNICK ADVENTURE

Mike Aquilina is the award-winning author of more than forty books on Catholic history, doctrine, and devotion. He has hosted nine television series, several documentary films, and is a frequent guest on Catholic radio. Mike is widely regarded as an expert on the early church fathers and we’re taking a look at these virtuous men who formed the church this episode. In addition to all of this did you know Mike has dabbled in songwriting as well? Actually he has done more than dabble….his songs have been recorded! Learn more about his musical endeavors including singing into the answering machine of music legend Dion.

Bear talks with a man who had multiple open heart surgeries before he could even remember. Bill Snyder will share with us how the Holy Spirit can do His open heart surgery on our hearts.

Adam is the Vice President of an award-winning local Catholic radio station and the host of The Catholic Man Show. Adam and his best friend/co-host, David Niles, had 0 experience in the radio business before being presented with the opportunity to start a Catholic station in 2014. Taking a leap of faith, they launched St. Michael Catholic Radio and it has now grown into covering the whole Tulsa Market, airing multiple local programs, and carrying EWTN content. Adam is married to his beautiful bride Haylee and they have 2 young boys Luke and Jude. They live in Tulsa, OK where they are active in many Catholic bible studies, church functions, apologetic groups, and Cursillo. David is a cradle Catholic, born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He attended All Saints Catholic grade school and Bishop Kelley high school before studying finance at the University of Central Oklahoma. During his college years, while maintaining his Catholic identity, David stopped practicing his faith. It wasn’t until he was out of school and living with his lifelong friend and co-host, Adam Minihan, that he stumbled upon a Catholic Radio station and little-by-little began embracing his faith once again. It was listening to shows like Catholic Answers Live that began his relationship with apologetics and would eventually lead to him co-founding an apologetics group at his parish for those who had recently entered the Church. In 2014 David and Adam started a local Catholic radio station, St. Michael Radio, which is now broadcast over the entire city of Tulsa. Later that same year, by the grace of God, David convinced a gorgeous young saint named Pamela O’ Brien to marry him and they now have a 1 year old daughter named Elizabeth (who was kissed by Pope Francis!), and are expecting number 2 at the end of October. http://www.stmichaelradio.com/catholic-man-show-bios/

Bear talks story and WORST WIPEOUTS 'decleaters' and 'cow launches' with Kevin O'Brien of Pewaukee, WI. Kevin O'Brien grew up in suburb of Detroit, MI in 1970 and went to Bowling Green University. He played professional football from 1993-1996. During his professional football career he started to search for God everywhere but the Catholic Church. After many years of looking he eventually returned to the Catholic Church. As his faith grew, he felt the need to help other men back to the faith. He Co-founded one of the largest Catholic men's Conferences right here in Wisconsin called "Men of Christ." He believes that bringing men back to the faith is one of the greatest ways to make a profound difference in this world.

Bear talks story with two young men who have given up a year of their life to work with the homeless in the Bronx to discern their vocation. Jaire Jacome & Anthony Shipe are missionaries with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal to serve, discern, pray, and for formation. There's alot of work to be done in the South Bronx as they take care of welcoming homeless men into the community where they receive a homemade meal 7 days a week. while serving in the ministry of presence among 30 homeless men, sharing with each other not only their stories but also their hope and joy. http://franciscanfriars.com/

EWTN's host Bear Woznick of Deep Adventure Radio talks about faith and story with the founder of the Catholic Cross Bearers Motorcycle Ministry. Eric Wardrum and his wife decided to begin the Catholic Cross Bearers Motorcycle Ministry, in order to “provide a Catholic evangelistic presence in the motorcycling world and to all those who are in the streets or imprisoned; and to provide a riding group for Catholic Christian men and women for fellowship and ministry.” Find out more by listening and visit http://www.catholiccrossbearersmm.com/

He rides motorcross and street, he's a skater and a surfer, Father Mark Goring can be found preaching powerfully at the Catholic Charismatic Center in Houston, Texas. Check out his inspirational Youtube channel which updates almost daily! Father Mark & Bear talk story about Long Ride Home and when we were riding at night and the pack was pushing to make time to reach our next destination. Join in and listen in on the adventure!

Dr. Martin Owen is a Family Physician with a clinical and research interest in Natural Family Planning. He is the current Vice President of the Canadian Catholic Physicians and Canadian delegate to the World Federation of Catholic Medical Associations. He is blessed to be supported in this work by his wife Theresa and their seven children. You can follow them on social media by searching: At Home With The Doctor Dr. Martin Owen MD (H) CCFP President Calgary Catholic medical association Vice President Canadian Catholic Physicians Family physician

By imparting her belief that thoughts impact behavior, Judy has helped clients attain remarkable personal and organizational improvement for over 20 years. An accomplished speaker and radio host, Judy works with clients whose goals are so bold that they require a new level of power, performance and perspective. Retired at 35 from the promotional and print industry, Judy uses her experience as a top-performing sales executive to show others how both successes and failures can be used to build a rewarding future. Her tenacious drive and passion helps Judy’s clients to stretch, learn and grow through her business coaching, training and retreats. Known for her energetic and captivating speaking style, Judy also offers motivational speaking that inspires audiences to obtain unbridled success. Just as Judy has inspired her radio audience of over 50,000 for four years, she leaves clients feeling powerful, passionate and purposeful, while challenging their negative attitudes and perceptions. As a certified professional coach, Judy can bring exceptional value to your personal and professional life.

Paddle out as Bear & Matthew dig deep into developing the prayer life full of devotion and love for The Lord. Matthew Leonard is an internationally known speaker, author, podcaster, filmmaker, and Vice President of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology (founded by Dr. Scott Hahn). A convert to Catholicism and former missionary to Latin America, Matthew is a frequent guest on radio and television programs across the country appearing on SiriusXM, EWTN, CBS, and the Magnificat. He hosts a podcast on iTunes titled “The Art of Catholic.” Matthew is the Executive Producer and host of the best-selling Journey Through Scripture video series and is a featured speaker by Lighthouse Catholic Media. He also holds a Masters in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville. In addition to numerous articles, he is the author of two books, Louder Than Words: The Art of Living as a Catholic and Prayer Works! Getting A Grip On Catholic Spirituality. Matthew lives in Ohio with his wife Veronica and their five children. Learn more about him at MatthewSLeonard.com.

Gary is the author of A Worrier’s Guide To The Bible, Listen To Your Blessed Mother, From Fear To Faith, Find A Real Friend In Jesus and Faith, Hope, and Clarity. He is a frequent speaker at parishes and conferences across the Unites States and Canada and is recognized as the leading Catholic speaker on the topic of overcoming anxiety. Gary has appeared on several EWTN television programs including Women Of Grace, At Home With Jim And Joy, Bookmark and The Journey Home. He is the host of Spirit In The Morning on Holy Spirit Radio, The Gary Zimak Show on BlogTalkRadio and a regular guest on Catholic Answers Live, EWTN’s The Son Rise Morning Show, Catholic Connection and numerous other radio programs. Gary is a member of the Knights Of Columbus and resides in New Jersey with his wife Eileen and their homeschooled twin daughters, Mary and Elizabeth.

Matt Foss is a key member of the team behind the scenes of Long Ride Home serving as an incredible videographer and leader of men during the chaos of shooting a reality show through the desert. Matt and Bear talk story about everything from how he got involved with the show to the logistics of making it all happen in such a limited time frame. Join in the adventure!

Author, Paul Dykewicz is a seasoned beat reporter, editor, columnist and commentator who has worked for a variety of local and national news organizations. A winner of numerous journalism awards, he works in Washington, D.C., and lives in Rockville, Maryland.

Coach talks story with Bear about the adventures in Texas on Long Ride Home.

Join Bear and Fr. Mark, the Pastor of the Catholic Charismatic Center in Houston, as they talk story about the ride during our shoot of Long Ride Home reality TV show. The shoot was more of a challenge than any of the men thought. But, as you'll hear, there was a conscious decision to say "I'm just gonna be a soldier here". It's that military attitude that is inspiring and emboldened the men on the shoot. Find out more about the show at DeepAdventure.Com

Bear talks faith and fitness with Dr. John Acquaviva. After earning his PhD in exercise physiology, John expanded his interests, and ultimately his speaking career, into the area of body image, faith and fitness, and morality in sports. While such topics have great value independently, a deeper meaning of them can be attained by associating each with God's intention for us.

Former Air Force pilot and flight surgeon and now he delivers babies into the world, Dr. Lance Maki, a big wave rider and tandem surfer, was our doctor on the Long Ride Home and talks story with Bear.

Grady Dyke is a member of the Catholic Cross Bearers Motorcycle Ministry who met up with the Long Ride Home crew on the Louisiana boarder and rode through Texas with us all the way to Big Bend.

You’ll recognize the cowboy draw of Dan’l Markham from our Surf’s Up segments as he's a regular contributor. Dan’l talks story with Bear about the recent Long Ride Home reality show airing on EWTN in late spring 2017.

Tony talks story about what's happening with Deep Adventure Ministries including Long Ride Home reality TV show.

Jay Flunker and Bear talk story about the adventures on the recent shoot of Long Ride Home reality TV show, soon to air on EWTN. He's a powerful evangelizer in his community and reaches out to those in need. Join our millions of listeners free online now!

http://www.paulthigpen.com/ Bear’s guest Paul Thigpen is a native of Savannah, Georgia, and grew up on one of the sea islands along the Georgia coast. He received a B.A. in Religious Studies from Yale University and earned an M.A. and Ph.D. from Emory University. He has served on the theology faculty of several colleges and universities and is currently editor for TAN Books, a publishing company based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Paul is an award-winning journalist and the best-selling author of forty-four books. His works have been translated into a dozen languages and published around the world.

DAR255 Tony Collins with Host Bear Woznick.

First, Devoted husband and father Second, Committed to Leadership Development Third, Catholic Development Professional advancing the mission of the Church https://twitter.com/your_missionary

Donna-Marie Cooper Boyle of "Catholic Mom Cafe" is recognized for her works on Mother Teresa. She's EWTN host, speaker, author, Bear Woznick. Join our millions of listeners free online now! Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle is an award-winning and best-selling author and journalist, speaker, pilgrimage host, and the EWTN television host of "Everyday Blessings for Catholic Moms" and "Catholic Mom's Cafe," which she created. Donna-Marie was blessed to know Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. and Bl. Mother Teresa. She was invited by the Holy See to participate in an international congress held at the Vatican and is the recipient of apostolic blessings from St. John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI. She received a special blessing from St. John Paul II for her work on Mother Teresa. Donna-Marie is a frequent guest on national Catholic radio and television. Donna-Marie has received awards for her work including a few Catholic Press Association Awards, an Award of Excellence from the MCCW for her presentation to military women, and the American Cancer Society's Media award for her column on cancer patients. [See more on "About" page]: http://www.donnacooperoboyle.com/blog/bio/

DAR251 Jason Jones, writer and filmmaker, talks faith and story with Bear Woznick

https://fathersofthechurch.com/ Mike Aquilina is the award-winning author of more than forty books on Catholic history, doctrine, and devotion. His works have been translated into many languages. He has hosted nine television series and several documentary films and is a frequent guest on Catholic radio. “Mike Aquilina has a way of writing about the Fathers of the Church and the saints as if he just finished a telephone call or received a text message from one of them.” — Cardinal Donald Wuerl Archbishop, Washington, D.C.

DAR250 Coach John McKenna talks faith and story with Bear Woznick

DAR249 Fr. Tim McCormick interviews Bear Woznick

http://stmartha.com/people/fr-richard-mcneillie Inspiration for priesthood : I don't remember hearing the word "vocation" until college. At that time, I had some friends who were considering the priesthood. They used to ask me if I was being called, but it was kind of a joke since I was dating someone at the time. I had to take their question seriously a few years later when I went on a retreat. In one of the meditations I was asked to imagine myself sitting across from Jesus. Between us was a box with his plan for my life inside. I could try to imagine what my vocation was, the good and the bad that might have been inside, but I couldn't open the box. Instead, the goal was to trust Jesus, and say "yes" to whatever he had planned. I couldn't do it. At that point in my life, I realized that his plans were probably different from mine. Months later, while in Houston for the Easter Triduum, the late Fr. John Weyer was reading out of the Diary of St. Faustina for the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday. Listening to that dialogue between St. Faustina and Jesus, I heard for the first time God telling me that he loved me. My life was never the same after that. I knew before that experience that God had something different in mind, but now I wanted that different something too. At the end of the day, my decision to become a priest was about desire. After that Good Friday experience, I wanted to dedicate my life to God and to serving others, much like St. Faustina had done. It took me a while to trust that these desires were a gift from God, but once I did, I've tried to follow my heart as much as possible.

DAR247 Tony Orband talks faith and story with Bear Woznick

DAR246 Rick Akin with Bear talk story and Bear's next adventure, EWTN's Long Ride Home Reality TV Show

DAR245 Dave Ahlquist is guest on Deep Adventure Radio.

Gary's Website: http://www.followingthetruth.com/ Zimak is the author of A Worrier’s Guide To The Bible, Listen To Your Blessed Mother, From Fear To Faith, Find A Real Friend In Jesus and Faith, Hope, and Clarity. He is a frequent speaker and retreat leader at parishes and conferences across the Unites States and Canada, has an international radio following and is recognized as the leading Catholic speaker on the topic of overcoming anxiety.

DAR241 Bear Woznick is interviewed about his new book. www.deepadventureministries.com

Listen in to part two of Bear's interview with John Aquaviva.

EWTN's host Bear Woznick of Deep Adventure Radio talks about faith and story with Father Jeremiah Payne, who journeyed from a grape farm in upstate New York to Catholic priesthood at Holy Name of Jesus Church. Connect with Father Jeremiah Payne on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/public/Jeremiah-Payne Father Jeremiah Payne's Holy Name of Jesus Church: http://www.hnj.org/

DAR 238 Deep Adventure Radio: Bob Rice

DAR 237 Deep Adventure Radio: John Aquaviva Pt. 1

ENTER THE DANGER ZONE with Sam Guzman and Bear. Live life in a way that REQUIRES you to rely on the Lord with your faith! God calls us to stretch our horizons, to expand our ten pegs to take in more and more Kuleana (or Stewardship, "graceful guidance") in our lives. How do we do it? How do athletes do it? Can you find your freedom in discipline? Sam Guzman is the founder and editor of the Catholic Gentleman. He’s a young eMANgelist reaching out to men with his Beer, Bible and Brotherhood gatherings. He’s a husband and father of two. Sam lives in the Milwaukee area of Wisconsin, about which he says is, "The beer capital of the USA (we also have pretty good cheese).” He’s also the Communications Director for Pro-Life Wisconsin.

BUY: Deep Adventure: The Way of Heroic Virtue Paperback – May 27, 2016 FATHERS DAY GIFT: Deep Adventure - The Way of Heroic Virtue Deep Adventure - The Way of Heroic Virtue is the topic! McCormick interviews Bear's about his New Book ready for purchase and download to read NOW on Amazon! Bear's second book follows his first book and best seller Deep in the Wave - The Surfing Guide to the Soul. Join our millions of listeners free online now! About this Book Jesus stands on the road beside you now and says, "Where are you going?" Are you ready to enter into Deep Adventure? Are you ready to take up your cross and follow him? Are you ready to let virtue propel you into the wild adventure of God's will? Are you ready to walk the Way of Heroic Virtue? Host of EWTN’s “Deep Adventure Radio,” and two-time Masters World Champion Surfer, Bear Woznick is the Adventure Guide for Deep Adventure Quest Retreats, where people step out of their comfort zone and into the danger zone of God’s will. In Deep Adventure: The Way of Heroic Virtue, Bear shares his real-life adventures as a way to challenge you to go READ MORE

EWTN’s host Bear Woznick of Deep Adventure Radio talks about faith and story with Mike Allison. Join our millions of listeners free online now!

John Bradford is the founder of Wilderness Outreach. He is married to Laura and is a member of St Mary's of the Assumption in Lancaster, Ohio. John has a bachelors degree in physics and an MBA from Ohio University. He is a student of organizational behavior and leadership, in particular where it applies to Catholicism, formation, and masculine spirituality. John's website: http://www.wildernessoutreach.net/about Wilderness Outreach calls men to live out an authentic Catholic, masculine lifestyle, one where men become the leaders, providers and protectors God created them to be. The organization was created to provide the formational, and developmental structure where all Catholic boys, men, laymen, seminarians and priests can discover, and develop thier God given manhood and lead the Catholic Church into the future. . Wilderness Outreach challenges men to embrace the theology of their masculine bodies on the physical, intellectual and spiritual levels, and therby fight for the inner integrity that God the Father calls them to. Wilderness Outreach recognizes that each man is called to leadership by developing his God given masculine desires and talents, and then living them in his mission and duty as Priest, Prophet and King.

EWTN's host Bear Woznick of Deep Adventure Radio talks about faith, life's ups and downs, and our breaking points with (pen name) Simon Sage, a U.S. Navy Seal whose been deployed four times. Join millions of listeners now!

EWTN's host Bear Woznick of Deep Adventure Radio talks about faith and story with Chris Stefanick. Husband, Dad, Speaker, Author, & President of Real Life Catholic-on a mission to share the truth, beauty & power of the Gospel with a world that's forgotten.? Join our millions of listeners free online now!

Jason Scott Jones is a film producer, author, activist, and human rights worker. Jones was an Executive Producer on the 2006 film, Bella, which won several film industry awards, most notably the People's Choice Award at the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival. Jason was the Associate Producer of the 2008 film, The Stoning of Soraya M., which won the NAACP Image Award in 2010 as well as the Los Angeles Film Festival Audience Award in 2009. Jason lives with his wife in Hawaii and is the proud father of 7 children. Jason's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MovietoMovement/

EWTN's host Bear Woznick of Deep Adventure Radio talks about faith and story with Father Eric Scanlon. Join our millions of listeners free online now!

Bear & Doug discuss preparing for spiritual battle and the need for men to step into the breach to protect and provide, and to save our times. Go to Doug Barry's website: BATTLEREADYSTRONG.COM

Bear and Tom discuss the knighthood that men are called to and their response in seeking truth and to prayer.

Stephen and Bear discuss the young roaring Lion of the early church and how they worshiped, what the key beliefs were in regards to the Eucharist and even Mary and how the Bishop of Rome (Pope) became significant. It's so cool to see the early church through the eyes of these believers. Its like seeing a Lion roaring in its natural habitat. Stephen K. Ray was raised in a devout, loving Baptist family. His father was a deacon and Bible teacher and Stephen was very involved in the Baptist Church as a teacher of Biblical studies and lectured on a wide range of topics. Steve and his wife Janet entered the Catholic Church in 1994. In addition to running a family business, Steve spends time researching, writing, and teaching about the Catholic Faith. He is the author of Crossing the Tiber: Evangelical Protestants Discover the Historical Church,Upon This Rock: St. Peter and the Primacy of Rome in Scripture and the Early Church, and St. John's Gospel: A Bible Study and Commentary. Email Stephen: [email protected] Stephen Ray website: www.CATHOLICCONVERT.COM