THE BEAR WOZNICK ADVENTURE

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.

Wasting time can be a good thing if you're "wasting" it on the Lord. People think it’s not productive to pray but it’s the most productive part of your day. If you’re not getting up in time to spend an hour with the Lord then you've wasted something.....an entire day! Join Gary Zimak and Bear as they talk about “wasting time” with the Lord. This is hard for men but we need him to strengthen us and that is not wasted time at all!

It’s war. What will be your weapon of choice? On this week’s show, Bear talks with Tom Sullivan, creator of the Warrior Rosary, about the power of the rosary, the impact it has had on Bear’s own life, and the martyrs that influenced the creation of the Warrior Rosary.

Every day is an adventure with the Lord that requires us to step out to do His will. You can't be a fan, you have to be a follower to change the world. Jeff Cavins is a teacher, evangelist, and a biker. He and Bear discuss being situationally aware and looking for opportunities to evangelize. On vacation, in the office, at the gas station, at restaurants, down the street with your neighbor, on a three thousand mile bike ride......every moment that God gives you is an opportunity to be a witness to Christ. Ask yourself, would Jesus ignore this situation? You are the body of Christ. You have to have some courage to get out of the boat and walk on water. THAT is the great adventure.

The real fake news today are the anti-Catholic myths out there. Steve Weidenkopf is the author of The Real Story of the Catholic Church. Steve and Bear Woznick discuss and provide tools on how to refute and debunk the myths so the real story of the Church can shine through.

It’s unfortunate that Catholic social teaching is presented as if you need to be an intellectual to grasp it’s meaning. This is simply not true. In its simplest form every human person deserves full legal protection from violence. One sign of this is helping your neighbor when they are suffering. Listen this week as Jason Jones returns and he and Bear discuss the fundamentals of Catholic social justice.

Long Ride Home cast member Jason Jones joins Bear Woznick to talk about stepping out, leaving fear behind, and pursuing your dreams. Jason’s mission has always been to promote the incomparable dignity of the human person and to protect the vulnerable from violence. But what drew Jason Jones to become such a strong pro-life advocate? Bear and Jason talk story about the abortion battle that chose him.

Greg Dougherty rode from Miami to New York to celebrate the Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima……..in a row boat! He had never rowed that far solo before. The trip was a lesson in fortitude as Greg faced adversity head on throughout his trip. Listen as Bear and Greg talk story about overcoming adversity, the power of prayer, and meeting goals stroke by stroke by trusting in God’s strength and not our own. Learn more about Greg’s journey at Rowing4Fatima.com.

The younger generation is living a Catholic lifestyle, which is counter-cultural, and swimming upstream. Sam Guzman has led the charge and fostered a healthy rebellion against the status quo at his website TheCatholicGentlemen.net. Join Sam and Bear as they strive to show an image of authentic catholic male spirituality. We can have fun, we can enjoy life and be 100% on fire for the faith. Yes, there’s trials, yes there’s difficulties but Christ is always with us.

Women are looking for men who will respect them and treat them with the dignity they deserve - men who will draw them closer to Christ. If you've ever doubted that, listen to Bear's discussion with Judy Keane, author of Single and Catholic, on this week's show. Find out how you can be masculine but NOT macho and become the spiritually alive man your wife has always wanted.

Evangelizing the world in the times of the Apostles was no easy task. Apostles traveled a lot of mileage and they didn’t have the convenience of a Harley Davidson motorcycle to do so. If an Apostle wanted to go some great distance they had to get on a cargo ship and take a dangerous voyage. The food would be wretched and the sanitary conditions had much to be desired. By taking on this mission of evangelizing the world they were taking on a lot of risk. Mike Aquilina and Bear talk about the Apostles and their times on this week’s episode of the Bear Woznick Adventure.

The Lord has this gift called the expansion of time. He will provide you with the time to do it all. If you’re not getting up in time to spend an hour with the Lord you have wasted a day. Without the Lord, you make so many mistakes because you’re not hearing his voice. Your day is muddled, you’re not moving in his power, you’re not moving in his order, you’re missing your divine appointments that day, you’re busy, busy, busy. People think it’s not productive to pray but it’s the most productive part of your day. Don’t be afraid to “waste time” with the Lord. Just sit and be with Him. This is hard for men but we need him to strengthen us and that is not wasted time at all!

A fun, manly, episode where Adam Minihan and David Niles, the founders of The Catholic Man Show, compare and discuss man caves with Bear. Do you have a library in your man cave? How about TV time in your man cave? More importantly what is the role of TV in your own life? Perhaps, like Bear, your man cave is your prayer room. No matter how your man cave is outfitted it is your manly escape. Listen in and maybe get a few ideas for your own!

The best way to describe the experience of Long Ride Home is a group of men who become fox hole buddies during a war. Bear Woznick and Long Ride Home cast member Dan’l Markham talk story about the thrill, grit, and obstacles they encountered during the filming of Season One. Holy Spirit moments and opportunities to share the Gospel popped up left and right throughout filming that proved sometimes you just have to let go and let God.

In our times, we are so connected in every technological way but so disconnected in any inter-personal way. Today, there is a desire in men for authentic, manly, Godly relationships with authentic friends. The bridge that often helps make that happen is having a cigar over a campfire or in a cigar shop. Peter Bond is the founder of Regina Cigars and he and Bear talk about authentic male friendship. As GK Chesteron said, “The pint, the pipe and the cross go well together”.

Every day is an adventure with the Lord that requires us to step out to do His will. You can't be a fan, you have to be a follower to change the world. Jeff Cavins is a teacher, evangelist, and a biker. He and Bear discuss being situationally aware and looking for opportunities to evangelize. On vacation, in the office, at the gas station, at restaurants, down the street with your neighbor, on a three thousand mile bike ride......every moment that God gives you is an opportunity to be a witness to Christ. Ask yourself, would Jesus ignore this situation? You are the body of Christ. You have to have some courage to get out of the boat and walk on water. THAT is the great adventure.

Tired of, or confused by, what media and society THINKS your body image should be? John Aquaviva is the founder of Catholicbodyimage.com He takes the teachings of Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body and uses them to help people gain a deeper appreciation of their bodies. John steers people away from the image that TV and print tell people how they should look and turns them back to what their faith and the church say they should strive for.

Have you ever had this desire to go for a hike? Kevin Greaney did. He went for a little stroll on the famous Camino de Santiago and what he found on that journey was a DEEP relationship with Christ. His hike ended, his personal physical goal was reached, but his Catholic faith continues to grow to this day. Kevin serves as the Mission and Adventures Director for Creatio.org and this week he and Bear talk story about finding faith in the unexpected.

Bob “Ace” Bagley is the President of the national Knights of Columbus group “Knights on Bikes”. When Bob started riding bikes he found a brotherhood but he just felt that something was missing. Bob rationalized that with all the things he had done in his youth, that God had turned his back on him. All that changed after he appeared in court and after a two week wait he called to find out the decision. To his amazement they had no record of him ever appearing there. To him it was a sign of God reaching down and picking him up at his lowest moment. This event led to his conversion but the journey was not over, nor would it be easy. His witness story is one that must be heard.

MMA and UFC World Champion fighter, Bas Rutten, is as intense as a grizzly bear about his sport and about his faith. It takes discipline to become a successful athlete. How does that translate to one’s faith? How can an athlete take the practices they incorporate in training and maintaining physical fitness and then apply them to their spiritual life? Bas Rutten calls this a habit and when you have a bad habit you switch it to a good habit. The same applies to our faith. You don’t have time in your schedule for faith? Make time, make it a habit. Learn how on this week’s episode of Deep Adventure Radio.

Adam Henrichs Is the founder of Creatio, a group whose mission is to guide people to encounter the beauty of creation and the creator through outdoor adventure and service to the poor and environmental stewardship. In this episode Bear and Adam discuss the God instilled desire for us to be one with nature. Is God wild? Why did God create magnificent mountain ranges and powerful waves out of a black hole? Does God have a desire for adventure? Adam tells how these questions can all be answered by stepping outside your door and experiencing God’s creation.

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers is a real example of what a man should be. He has a real heart for the Lord and is constantly laying down his life for others. What does it take to be a real man? Don’t be a nice guy. Don’t be a macho guy. Be a good man. Be God’s man. Learn how to abandon yourself to the wildness of the reality of the adventure of a God who made black holes, incredible quasars and made YOU the highest and best of all his creation.

Long Ride Home cast member Lance "Doc" Maki was our wilderness doctor during the filming of both Seasons One and Two of Long Ride Home. He is a trained doctor and a necessary component of our Long Ride Home pack. Bear and Doc talk about the adversity faced during filming and the positives that came from their trials. The Holy Spirit caused each of the men on the ride to trust and know that God was there within their midst. Men need a test, they need to be challenged and called out. We are all called to be heroes and Jesus Christ is our greatest example of a hero. Tune in and learn how to be hero to those in your life.

Long Ride Home cast member Grady Dyke fills the role of tail gunner during the cross-country filming of Long Ride Home. He was the glue that kept the pack of riders together and on schedule. Bear and Grady discuss how each cast member began to reveal themselves and their gifts during the filming of Long Ride Home . Those gifts became apparent and began to gel together as the journey progressed. As Saint Paul said, each component of the Body has their place, and not one is more superior than the other.

Tony Orband won the “cool hand Luke” award of the crew. He was calm, cool and helped everyone stay sane during the shooting of Long Ride Home Seasons One and Two. Tony and Bear talk about the adversities and adventure of Long Ride Home. Bear and Tony discuss the importance of having male friendships that build us up to be better men. Friendship, accountability, and growth in the virtues are all positive results men can experience with the help of others.

Long Ride Home Season Two cast member John Prejean and Bear first met by chance during the filming of Season One. John is going through the diaconate formation but he wasn't always planning on this. John tells Bear about his reversion story from "Catholic in name only" to a man on fire for Jesus. It's a revealing story about how John handed his life over to the Lord through total surrender to His will.

Long Ride Home cast member Jay "Iron Man" Flunker surfs, rides motorcycles and is a Catholic evangelist. He is full of love for the Lord and has a deep desire to evangelize. Bear and Jay recount how, during the filming of Season One, Jay had to split from the pack and return 100 miles back to a Harley dealership for some repairs to his motorcycle. As Bear points out, the adventure starts at the detour. Jay’s trip to the Harley dealership turned into an evangelization mission, as he handed tracts out and talked Church with some fallen away Catholics. God has given us all gifts and we are all evangelists of some fashion. Tune in for some tips on how to share the Gospel in unexpected circumstances.

Long Ride Home cast member Lance "Doc" Maki was our wilderness doctor during the filming of both Seasons One and Two of Long Ride Home. He is a trained doctor and a necessary component of our Long Ride Home pack. Bear and Doc talk about the adversity faced during filming and the positives that came from their trials. The Holy Spirit caused each of the men on the ride to trust and know that God was there within their midst. Like the early Christians who faced the lions and decided whatever happens ,happens the Long Ride Home pack put their faith in the protection of the Holy Spirit.

Long Ride Home cast member Grady Dyke fills the role of tail gunner during the cross-country filming of Long Ride Home. He was the glue that kept the pack of riders together and on schedule. Bear and Grady discuss how during filming of Long Ride Home the gifts of each cast member began to reveal themselves. Those gifts became apparent and began to gel together as the journey progressed. As Saint Paul said, each component of the Body has their place and not one is more superior than the other.

Gary is the host of Spirit in the Morning on Holy Spirit Radio and 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 is recognized as the leading Catholic speaker on the topic of overcoming anxiety. Gary is known for his teaching about worry. We all need to deal with it. In one way or another we all face adversity. People struggle. This is God’s way for us to understand we need His help. Listen as Bear and Gary talk about letting your roots go deep so that we can face these challenges in life. To learn more about Gary Zimak visit his website Following the Truth.

Father Mark Goring is a manly man who enjoys riding motocross, street riding motorcycles, as well as skating, and surfing. He serves as the pastor of the Catholic Charismatic Center in Houston. Father also joined the cast of Long Ride Home Season One and the current filming of Season Two. Bear and Father Mark recap the adventure that was Season One of Long Ride Home. The reflect upon this group of good Catholic men on motorcycles riding from Cocoa Beach Florida to one of the most beautiful places in Texas the Big Bend and beyond to San Diego. None of them was certain what was going to happen on this one of a kind reality TV show. What they experienced was a brotherhood and a model for male masculinity and spirituality that came together in unity against every adversity they faced. Listen in as Bear and Father Mark describe what is was like seeking the Lord in the context of a reality TV show.

Coach John McKenna retired after 16 seasons as Athletic Performance Director and Assistant Football Coach at Notre Dame High School in New Jersey , and was a strength coach and football coach for over 32 years. A member of St. John the Baptist Parish and Knights of Columbus, he has developed a foundation program for younger athletes that teaches the basics of fottball and also enhances their athletic ability. This program has been copied and highlighted throughout the country. Coach John McKenna is a big man with a big message. He challenges men to go on the offensive and grow closer to God. Coach tell us to man up, take the offensive and no longer hide from society behind over-the-top political correctness. God is the rewarder of those who diligently seek him, not the rewarder of those who “kinda sorta” follow him.

DAR282 Kelly Wahlquist with Host Bear Woznick

Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, was a high school dropout who had been kicked out of a foreign country, institutionalized twice, and thrown in jail multiple times. After a radical conversion to Catholicism, he entered the priesthood and today is a member of the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. On this week’s episode, Fr. Calloway and Bear take a deep look at the rosary and Mary. They talk about Mary’s role in our lives and how she mediates for us WITH Jesus. Join Bear and Fr. Don Calloway as they press in to truth about who Mary is and Fr. Calloway’s latest book Champions of the Rosary.

Joe McClane, affectionately known online as “The Catholic Hack,” is the General Manger of KSHJ 1430 AM Catholic radio in Houston, and host of “Evangelium Live” on the Guadalupe Radio Network. In 2007, Joe started CatholicHack.com, where his motto is “to be the donkey Jesus rides today”. Joe's goal is to leverage new media in pursuit of evangelizing the world with the Good News. Join Bear as he talks story with Joe about his struggles as a young man trying to live up to his father’s expectations and his addiction to ography. Joe’s story follows his conversion into a man who leans headlong into evangelization and helping men realize their full potential.

Mark Houck, Co-Founder & President of The King’s Men is an author, lecturer, radio host, activist and passionate Catholic. Since 2006, he has been speaking to thousands of men about a variety of topics related to the development of authentic masculinity. Mark Houck is authentically Catholic and unapologetically masculine. He has a mission to bring men back to authentic manhood and show them that they have permission to be manly and do manly things. Listen as Bear and Mark discuss men’s roles to protect the common good, be leaders, be providers and how to live those out as husbands and fathers.