Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization for the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, shares his dramatic journey from atheism and spiritual confusion to a life anchored in Catholic faith. His testimony includes a powerful conversion sparked by a friend’s courage, a spiritual crisis known as the “Dark Night,” and a return to the Church through a providential encounter with a janitor. The conversation then shifts to the newly introduced “Hopeful Mysteries” of the Rosary, which reflect God's promises and presence in the Old Testament. This innovation, now approved for diocesan use, seeks to root believers in salvation history and offer fresh hope through contemplative prayer.In this episode:🙏 Dr. Neal recounts his radical conversion at Florida State after an evangelical classmate dared him to pray.🔥 He experienced the “Dark Night of the Soul,” where spiritual dryness purified his soul through suffering.📿 The "Hopeful Mysteries" start with Creation and end with the Immaculate Conception._____________________Catch every season of Long Ride Home - https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detai...Discover Bear Woznick Deep Adventure Ministries: http://bit.ly/BearWoznickNEWEST BOOK "12 Rules for Manliness | Where Have All the Cowboys Gone" on Amazon or Bear's Online Store https://my-site-100622-104377.square....DONATE TO THE CAUSE: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_...Bear's School of Manliness: https://bit.ly/BearsSchoolofManlinessiTunes: http://bit.ly/BWA-iTunes YouTube: http://bit.ly/BWA-YouTube BlogTalkRadio: http://bit.ly/BWA-BlogTalkRadio Stitcher: http://bit.ly/BWA-Stitcher