THE BEAR WOZNICK ADVENTURE

Bear Woznick speaks with filmmaker Anthony D'Ambrosio about his new film, Triumph of the Heart, a powerful depiction of St. Maximilian Kolbe’s passion and his triumph of love in Auschwitz. Anthony shares how his personal battle with chronic illness and insomnia led him to the brink of despair and loss of faith. In that darkness, the story of Kolbe became a lifeline—showing him how suffering, when embraced with love, can become ...

Bear Woznick sits down with Dr. Scott French, an ER physician and Catholic speaker, for a no-holds-barred conversation on the war for truth in our culture. From Pontius Pilate’s question, “What is truth?” to today’s confusion about gender, morality, and science, Dr. French explains that this is more than politics or ideology—it’s spiritual warfare.He draws a clear line between scientific truth (which evolves through hypothesis and ...

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, and Ignatian discernment, blending ...

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 calls men to confront ego and distract...

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 Catholic men.He reveals how daily prayer, ...

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 hardship.Bill also shares his own journey—...

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 honest doubters. His goal isn’t deba...

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 God's will. Grounded in Scriptur...

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, physical fitness, servant leadership, ...

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 in old age—avoid thinking about et...

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 a horse submitting to its rider), ...

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 battle against evil. His writings ...

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 woman scheduled for a third-trimester ...