THE BEAR WOZNICK ADVENTURE

Bear Woznick rides alongside Father Bryce Lungren, the “Catholic Cowboy Priest” of Wyoming, to explore the rugged, real-life adventure of prayer. Drawing from his new book, The Catholic Cowboy Way of Prayer, Father Bryce reveals that prayer isn’t guesswork; it’s a discipline, a science of the soul. He shares how his own prayer life was shaped through seminary formation, Benedictine contemplation,...

Bear Woznick and BJ McKay talk about what true leadership really means, starting with the man in the mirror. From CrossFit to spiritual formation, BJ shows that greatness isn’t about fleeting motivation but about daily discipline, humility, and self-awareness. The conversation explores how prayer, detachment, and habit build real manliness, reminding men that growth begins when comfort ends. BJ ca...

Bear Woznick sits down with Joseph Reciniello to discuss his new book Catholic Men Will Change America, a bold Advent reflection series calling men to reclaim prayer, virtue, and leadership. Reciniello shares his conversion story, from college excess to a life shaped by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and the Missionaries of Charity, and how those encounters forged a mission to awaken Catholi...

Bear Woznick sits down with Bill Snyder to talk about his new documentary Mazzuchelli: Called for Great and Difficult Work, a film about Venerable Samuel Mazzuchelli—a 19th-century missionary priest who left Italy to bring the Gospel to the American frontier. Through grit, humility, and faith, Mazzuchelli built churches, learned Native languages, and transformed communities without fear of hardshi...

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What happens when skeptics, seekers, and even fellow Catholics ask the hardest questions about the faith? In 100 Tough Questions for Catholics, David Bonagura offers clear, concise answers rooted in reason, Scripture, and Church teaching. In this interview, Bonagura discusses the real-life challenges that inspired the book—questions he encountered in the classroom, at family gatherings, and from h...

Anthony DeStefano, bestselling author of The Miracle Book: A Simple Guide to Asking for the Impossible, joins Bear Woznick to discuss how ordinary people can pray for miracles with confidence. With humor and theological depth, DeStefano shares seven paradoxes that shape effective miracle-seeking prayer—balancing action with surrender, personal faith with community, and precision with openness to G...

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Bear Woznick interviews Brad Rushmore, a former soldier, bull rider, firefighter, and “ramrod” of Bear's School of Manliness. They discuss how danger, discipline, and brotherhood shape authentic Catholic manhood. Brad shares his military and rodeo experiences, his faith journey, and how the School of Manliness helps fathers mentor their sons. They emphasize “cowboy up” resilience, loyalty, phy...

In this conversation, Dr. Ray Guarendi and Bear Woznick reflect on life, mortality, and faith. Dr. Ray recounts his recent triple bypass surgery and the humbling experience of recovery, realizing that even strength and fitness can’t shield us from vulnerability. Together, they discuss how aging, suffering, and death invite deeper reflection on eternity and God. They emphasize that many people—even...

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In this episode of The Bear Woznick Adventure, Mark Houck shares his story of faith, family, and manhood. He recalls the shocking FBI raid on his home in 2022 that left his children traumatized, but also how God’s grace carried him through to acquittal. Beyond the ordeal, Houck and Bear dive into deeper themes: the importance of fathers rising early for prayer, the strength found in meekness (like...

Michael Lichens discusses the remarkable life and ministry of Fr. Gabriele Amorth, the Vatican’s chief exorcist for decades. Known for his bold faith, pastoral warmth, and devotion to the Virgin Mary, Fr. Amorth performed tens of thousands of exorcisms and became a leading voice on spiritual warfare. Michael highlights Amorth’s humility, humor, and constant reminder that Christ has already won the...

In this emotionally powerful interview on the Bear Woznick Adventure, Dominique Davis—CEO of Project Defending Life in New Mexico—shares her deeply personal journey into pro-life advocacy. From witnessing a close friend's abortion at 19 to saving lives through compassionate support, Dominique recounts the spiritual warfare involved in defending both mother and child. One life-saving story of a wom...

In this interview, Kevin Lowry introduces his new book, Honor Thy Wife, which explores how Catholic men can grow in virtue by honoring their wives in daily, practical, and spiritual ways. Drawing from scripture, Church teaching, and real-life experience, Kevin explains that honoring one’s wife is not just romantic—it’s sanctifying. The book aims to challenge men to embrace sacrificial love, humili...

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Anthony DeStefano, bestselling author of The Miracle Book: A Simple Guide to Asking for the Impossible, joins Bear Woznick to discuss how ordinary people can pray for miracles with confidence. With humor and theological depth, DeStefano shares seven paradoxes that shape effective miracle-seeking prayer—balancing action with surrender, personal faith with community, and precision with openness to G...

Ben Steele, NFL tight ends coach for the Arizona Cardinals and former NFL player, joins Bear Woznick to share his powerful journey of faith, fatherhood, and football. Raised Catholic in a small Colorado town, Ben returned to his faith more deeply after facing professional setbacks. He credits his family, coaching mentors, and Mass on the road with helping him stay grounded. Steele now integrates h...

In this episode of the Bear Woznick Adventure, Bear and longtime friend Pat Gervais dive into the themes of Bear’s new book, 12 Rules for Manliness: Where Have All the Cowboys Gone? The episode blends humor, grit, and gospel truths as they reflect on manhood, spiritual leadership, fitness, and fatherhood. Through stories of personal challenge and mentorship, Bear challenges men to define their cre...

Matt Swaim, host of the Sunrise Morning Show and producer at the Coming Home Network, joins Bear Woznick to discuss his journey from the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition to Catholicism. They dive into his latest project: Journeys Home 3, a collection of conversion stories from Pentecostal pastors and missionaries who became Catholic. The conversation explores common ground between Pentecostals and Cath...

Meet Pope Leo XIV: The First American Pope Link:    • Meet Pope Leo XIV: The First American Pope   Dr. Matthew Bunson joins Bear Woznick to discuss his new book, Leo XIV: Portrait of the First American Pope. The conversation explores Pope Leo XIV’s deep spiritual and intellectual roots, his ties to Augustine and Aquinas, and his clear, unifying vision for the Church. As a former head of the August...

Kevin Wells, former Major League Baseball writer turned Catholic author, joins Bear Woznick to discuss his latest book, Coached by the Curé, inspired by the life of St. John Vianney. Aimed at parents, the book offers practical spiritual lessons from the patron saint of parish priests on raising children in an age of secularism. Wells emphasizes prayer, sacrifice, and spiritual leadership in the ho...

In this gripping episode of the Bear Woznick Adventure, author Patrick O’Hearn discusses his book The Truth About Hell, confronting modern denial of hell’s existence. Drawing from Scripture, Church teaching, and the saints, O’Hearn describes hell as a real, freely chosen separation from God, marked by profound torment. The conversation emphasizes prayer, the sacraments—especially confession—and th...

Dr. Alexander Harb, author of The Kingdom of the Heart: Meditations from the Christian East, joins Bear Woznick to explore the heart-centered theology of Eastern Christianity. Together they dive into the mysticism of the early Church Fathers, the origins and meaning of the Jesus Prayer, and the fierce, solitary spirituality of the desert monks like St. Anthony the Great. The discussion centers on...