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.