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The Bear Woznick Adventure challenges men to a deep, gritty and Manly Christianity. "The Most Radical Thing You Can Do In Life is Abandon Yourself To The Wild Adventure of God's Will." Discover the radical adventure of following God's will for your life every week on this one-hour show. PLUS Look for Bear's "Catechism in a Year" Daily 15 engaging discovery through each line of the Catholic Catechism.
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Steve and Becky Greene, the Cradle and the Convert, help Catholics faithfully live their vocation by providing Church teaching, navigating moral challenges and exploring current issues facing the faith in our culture. Thank you for subscribing and for telling your family and friends!
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Jesuit priest, teacher, author, and speaker of 13 languages, Fr. Mitch Pacwa, joins the show to discuss his latest book, Commentary on the Book of Isaiah: An In-Depth Look at the Gospel of the Old Testament. Episode Highlights:1. How Isaiah points to Jesus2. How the Old Testament is revealed in the New Testament3. Fulfillment of Old Testament proph…
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In this episode, we're excited to welcome poet James W. A., the author of "Desolation and Epiphany." James shares his journey of discovering poetry as a way to express his thoughts and emotions, starting back in his early school days. He delves into the challenges and rewards of writing, the difference between poetry and prose, and how his faith ha…
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We live in times when it just seem like it’s okay to offend Christians especially Catholic Christian’s. We look and the world and wonder where the world has gone wrong? And it is the world that reminds us of the people that call themselves Catholic and their short comings as well. Scandal and controversy has a way of beating us down. It makes us as…
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Join us on this episode of the Bear Woznick Adventure as we welcome Father Matthew Habiger, a Benedictine monk from St. Benedict's Abbey. Father Matthew shares his remarkable journey, from his early inspirations to his current work in prison ministry and natural family planning. Discover the profound impact of the Benedictine way on those both insi…
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Ukrainian Catholic priest Fr. Jason Charron joins the show to discuss the events of the Pennsylvania rally where former President Trump survived an attempted assassination. Fr. Jason led the crowd in prayer moments before Trump joined the stage. In this episode:1. We need men to have the voice of Elijah2. Holy Spirit moves Fr. Jason 3. Leaning into…
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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Christian Clifford, an expert on California's historic Mission Trail and author of several books on St. Junipero Serra. Discover the inspiring story of the 800-mile pilgrimage trail along the California missions, founded by the dedicated Father Junípero Serra and the Franciscans. Christian shares the pr…
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In today's episode, we welcome back John Acquaviva to discuss his new book, "Improving Your Sportsmanship Through Catholic Teaching...and Common Sens." Dr. Acquaviva, a professor and former seminarian, shares his journey of faith and the importance of sportsmanship, especially for young men. We delve into the critical issue of gender in sports, add…
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Monica Migliorino Miller joins Steve and Becky to walk through the first three books of Genesis and explore what they have to say about God, mankind and the world. Her book is In the Beginning: Crucial Lessons for Our World from the First Three Chapters of Genesis.By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
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Dear friends, I am so proud to bring you this episode ofAlong The Way. This episode is living proof that the tough times in our life can make us bitter or better and my guest has chosen the latter. He became a better man through the trials of alcoholism, a fire that left him with nothing and cancer. Through it all being drawn closer and closer to G…
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In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of surrendering to God's will. Join us as we chat with Joe McClane, a dynamic filmmaker, radio host, and author, who exemplifies a life driven by the Holy Spirit. Discover how Joe's journey and insights can inspire you to embrace a deeper, more purposeful faith.#FaithAndVirtue #CatholicFaith #…
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Francis Maier joins Steve and Becky to share stories from his 100+ interviews with priests, deacons and lay people from diverse backgrounds who present a behind-the-scenes look at various aspects of the Church. His book is True Confessions: Voices of Faith from a Life in the Church.By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
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Our guest today is David Bonagura, a distinguished professor and writer, who teaches Classical Languages at St. Joseph Seminary in New York City and theology at Catholic Distance University. David also serves as religion editor for the University Bookman and is the author of several insightful works, including "Steadfast in Faith: Catholicism and t…
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My Friend Doctor George Ceremuga joins me once again, this time to tell about his experience in the Holy Land. It was the time spent there that was the inspiration to his new book “ My 50-Day Pentecost in the Holy Land. What I love about this conversation , it is more about his experience there than it is about selling books. However I think you wi…
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Jason Murphy from The Martys' Walk joins Bear to discuss the lessons learned out on a boat and, more importantly, how Catholic men are called to be challenged and discover for whom and what they are fighting. #CatholicMartyrs #Fishing #CatholicMen #12RulesForManlinessIn this episode:1. When you love, you sacrifice2. White martyrdom3. Small incremen…
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Join Bear Woznick as he interviews Jason Craig about his captivating new book, "The Traditional Virtues According to St. Thomas Aquinas: A Study for Men." Dive into discussions about traditional virtues and how St. Thomas Aquinas' teachings can shape men. This insightful conversation will help you understand and embody these virtues in an easy-to-d…
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Bob Dylan wrote, “The Times They Are A’changin”, and maybe not for the better. It seems nothing good come from the news. As people we are becoming overwhelmed with a society that is clearly out of control with no moral compass the need to be heard is needed now more than ever. Many problems that we face may not need theservices of a psychiatrist or…
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In this video, guest Marty Matulia dives into the 12 Rules for Manliness: Where Have All the Cowboys Gone? and discusses its real-life applications for dads and sons. Join us as we explore how to help young men grow into strong Catholic men. Featuring insights from Marty Matulia and host Bear, this discussion is a must-watch for anyone interested i…
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Kevin Cummings joins the show to share how a retired dentist answered the call to become a deacon. The call doesn't end there; Deacon Kevin devotes his time to the pro-life ministry, Deacons of Hope. It serves not only the unborn but also the poor, the imprisoned, the marginalized, the oppressed, the sick, and the aged, regardless of sex, race, nat…
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Cowboy Deacon Lance Mudd joins the show and shares his adventure back to God. From the lights of the rodeo arena to a thriving businessman, Deacon Lance shares how admitting his addiction catapulted him into the adoration chapel and being open to a healing relationship with Christ.Episode Highlights:1. Learning a good work ethic at a young age.2. Y…
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Probably one of the most important things we need to remember on our journey along the way is love. Christ said that they will know you are mine by the way you love. In this episode Doctor George Ceremuga and I talk about five pillars of health and God’s health plan. What does love have to do with healthy living? Well, Doctor George believes with l…
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Ian and Cassi Durnan, core members of the Springs in the Desert apostolate, share about their journey though infertility, their struggles, healing and how they learned to be fruitful in their marriage by being a gift to others. They also share a little about an upcoming retreat in the diocese, the Cherished retreat, ministering to anyone struggling…
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Eric Meyer is an amazing guy! He has spent much of his adulthood climbing the company ladder. Many times though people ask him to “come with me”.These chance meetings with people along the way have led to some life changing moments in Eric’s life. I’m sure you can relate. The wonderful thing is Eric wrote these stories down and compiled it in a boo…
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Radio host Pat King joins the show to discuss his journey back to the faith and the importance of men acting on the call of the Holy Spirit.Episode highlights:1. Confession heals three parts2. Failing to act3. Church is not for our entertainment______________________Discover Bear Woznick Deep Adventure Ministries: http://bit.ly/BearWoznick…
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Fr. Kirby returns to the show to share the inspiration for his new book, A Year with the Popes: Daily Meditations with the Vicar of Christ. Episode highlights: 1. What does papal infallibility mean?2. Walk with the popes is a walk through history.3. Peter as the The Rock Discover Bear Woznick Deep Adventure Ministries: http://bit.ly/BearWoznick…
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Some say that radio is a dying medium that will share thesame fate as the dinosaurs. True that radio is an old form of communication, but it is still on the front line of the new evangelization. All across this country Catholic radio stations are producing content, and as great as the national content is, I love the locally produced content. Each m…
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Dr. Coleen Mast, author, speaker, radio show host, and life coach, joins the show to discuss key tools parents need to raise their kids into smart and pure young adults. Dr. Mast is a pioneer in the field of chastity education. In this episode:1. How real men find real women.2. Innocent not ignorance.3. Age-appropriate education is key.____________…
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Dr. Ray Guarendi joins Bear to discuss his new book, Standing Strong: Good Discipline Makes Great Teens, and shares one of his deepest regrets as a parent of 10 children. This episode is a great reminder for fathers to stand up and become the leaders of the faith in the home.Episode highlights:1. Why toxic is such a bad word.2. Stop being offended3…
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Doctor Ray Guarendi is both a television and radio personality seen and heard on the EWTN global Catholic Network. His radio show is a staple to my daily line up. Dr. Ray’s strait forward approach to parenting and other human interaction is truly a refreshing change from the typical and cultural norms. I always enjoy his comicaldelivery and experie…
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Dan Burke, author, founder and President of the Avila Institute for Spiritual Direction, joins the show to discuss his new book, Finding Peace Through Uniformity with God's Will.Episode highlights:1. Rest in the midst of the turmoil2. The paralyzing cocktail we drink when we reject God's will3. Humiliation and adversity can bring freedom and healin…
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When the world seems messy, times seem dark, where do we find hope? Fr. Charlie Goraieb, parochial vicar at St. Anne Catholic Church in Gilbert joins Steve and Becky to explore the virtue of hope. He takes a deep dive into the issues of today, what can divide, ways we can be derailed and provides practical ways to cultivate hope.…
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Dr. Gerry Crete, therapist and author, joins the show to discuss his new book Litanies of the Heart: Relieving Post-Traumatic Stress and Calming Anxiety through Healing Our Parts. Dr. Crete starts off by addressing the core distinction of our human nature and how we can heal to become a whole and healthy person. Episode highlights:1. Jesus has TWO …
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