THE BEAR WOZNICK ADVENTURE

What does it mean for women to be in the likeness and image of God? It means to be in the likeness of Mother Church by healing, nursing the sick, and being a teacher, nurturer, and a sanctuary. Confused by women? Listen up as Genevieve Kineke reveals that men actually CAN understand women and gives you the skinny on the real meaning of feminine genius.

Have you ever faced adversity and wondered if you would make it through? God is a God of surprises and the master of the unexpected. Bear's personal pastor and Long Ride Home Season 3 cast member Father Scott Circe reminds us that even though things do not go as we plan, when we put our trust in God, great things happen.

Our Lady of Fatima warned us that the final battle will be over the family. Are you as a husband, father, and son ready? John Bradford, founder of Wilderness Outreach, and Steve Ford join Bear to remind men that we are made to be gritty, face challenges and ultimately persevere!

Constantly fed a diet of putting ourselves first has created a society of instant gratification and serious consequences. Where did we go wrong and where do we need to go from a Catholic prospective? John Horvat II, author of "Return to Order," joins Bear to discuss how to return to social order and natural law or society will never be the same again.

One man at a time. That's how we can rebuild the Church. It happens through one-on-one, life-on-life ministry. Deacon Vince Eberling joins Bear to discuss how we can build up men to ensure we keep a strong faith. It takes giving each man what he needs instead of what he thinks he wants. Learn how and start today!

Masculine men who practice virtue are an endangered species today! How do we help young men adopt a healthy understanding of masculinity and the virtues that accompany it? Dr. G.C. Dilsaver, the father of Christian psychology, joins Bear to talk about teaching young men to do more than simply accomplish goals. They must become the goal and grow to be a man that leads his family to Christ.

T. J. Berden is the producer of the film "Paul: Apostle of Christ." In this episode of the "BearWoznick Adventure," find out what motivated T.J. to bring the story of Paul to the big screen in all of its gritty reality. In a time when movies and TV have gone into a downward spiral learn what T.J. is doing to bring focus back on the Lord.

Men have a unique charism, the power of a father to make or break his family and those around him. This includes the Fathers of our parishes. Today the vast majority of men have given up and have decided instead to pursue the world, the flesh, and the devil. Joe McClane joins Bear to discuss how to address the crisis in men today and why we cannot stand by as souls fall into error.

How can you discern what God is calling you to do with your life? Everyone gets a clue. Some call it a nudge, others call it a still small voice. No matter what you call it, LISTEN. God is speaking to you and calling you by name. Join Bear and Fr John Mossi and learn how to recognize and follow the path you are being led to.

Dabbling in the new age movement is a dangerous path to take. After a cancer diagnosis, and with no belief in God, Christine Watkins turned to new age practices including reiki. Christine shares her incredible journey to the Catholic faith and how she came to understand that Jesus and Mary loved her the whole way into the Church.

Most days we’re content to putter around the yard, poke around a car engine, or play golf. But in today's Church, it's dangerous to remain complacent. Mike Aquilina joins Bear to talk about the villains of the early Church and how we can go deeper in prayer, study, and our faith to combat the enemies of the Church today.

We're all concerned about the current state of the Church and rightfully so. How do we respond when someone challenges us on why we stay? Pete Socks, The Catholic Book Blogger, discusses ways to defend the Church during this time of turmoil. If you’re concerned about the Church and have been challenged by others, this is YOUR show!

Getting together with other men, sharing each other’s struggles and propping each other up is where the rubber meets the road. If you do not have a men’s group in your parish step out of the breech and start one! Matt Strube has played a part in creating one of the largest men’s conferences in the mid-west. Learn how easy it is to bring a men’s group to your own parish to make a difference in their lives and yours!

There are many challenges facing the Church and Christianity today. Will you stand back and watch? Or will you fight for our Church? On this week’s episode, Long Ride Home cast member Father Mark Goring gives us a clear way forward and a message of hope, courage, and truth!

Have you ever had a "crisis moment" in your life? Many people experience that crossroads where you question your very existence. Fr. Don Calloway knows what that "crisis moment" is like. On this week's show, he reveals his own journey and how the Virgin Mary held the key to bringing him out of darkness.

In his thirties Peter Bond, a cradle Catholic, began having questions about God. Eventually those questions were answered and Peter set forth on a journey. Now Peter finds himself riding the wave that God has set him on. Listen in as entrepreneur Peter Bond and Bear discuss the many ways God calls each of us to spread the faith in unexpected ways.

Gary Zimak joins Bear Woznick on this week's episode of the Bear Woznick Adventure!

Kevin O’Brien had it all. He was a linebacker for the Buffalo Bills in the 90’s arriving at the pinnacle of what he thought was greatness. But he was empty inside and soon began a journey to fill that emptiness with Christ. Kevin was determined to overcome his fear, and bring Christ to his fellow football players and beyond. This week Bear and Kevin discuss his journey and how he formed the Men of Christ Conference.

Saint Augustine said, “Hope has two daughters anger and courage.” A righteous anger can be good. Tempering our anger to use for the greater glory of God and furthering the kingdom is valuable. Brad Hahn created an alternative to conventional healthcare solutions after he experienced the injustices of our current system. Join Brad and Bear as they discuss the drive that fuels Brad's passion to help others.

What does it take to be a disciple? It takes a conscious choice to be like Jesus every day. To do that, means spending time with Him and witnessing about Him to others. Jeff Cavins joins Bear this week to discuss situational awareness and how to look for opportunities throughout your day to pray for someone or witness to Christ.

The scandals in the Church today point to a lack of manly virtues. What can we do to change things? Start a men's movement. It only takes two or three men to start a men's group in your parish. Learn from father and son duo Allan and Gregor Murray as they join Bear to discuss how you can begin a men's movement in your own parish.

If you are in the battle against ography and are losing…at least you are in the battle. This week Bear and Steve Pokorny give you the tools to win!

We’ve gotten to a place where Catholics are afraid to engage and discuss the problems facing the Church today. It's time to have open dialogue and through that process develop solutions. Join Bear and his guest Jason Jones and discover what we need to do and where we need to go from here.

When we start everything based upon the virtues our lives are more complete. The mastery of the virtues is ONLY learned by failure. Join Bear and Tom Equels as they share how we can manifest the virtues into our daily living.

Bob 'Ace' Bagley is the president of the Knight's of Columbus motorcycle group, Knights on Bikes and a cast member of Long Ride Home Season 3. He is a man on fire for the faith but it wasn't always that way. Listen in as he and Bear talk story about his conversion and the not so easy path back to Christ's Church.

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!

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.