The Casting Faith Podcast

They thought these men had unlimited power… but they were completely wrong. Outnumbered the entire journey, surrounded by danger, and by all logic—they should’ve never made it. But they did. And it all came down to one small detail… something most people would overlook. This episode breaks down the moment that changed everything—and why the smallest things in your life might matter more than you t...

A man told police dolphins kidnapped him… and somehow people believed it. But that story opens a bigger question—how easy is it to be deceived today? In this episode, we break down one of the wildest viral stories out there, react to real “Florida Man vs Ohio Man” headlines, and talk about why truth feels harder to recognize than ever. Somewhere between the chaos, the laughs, and the stories… ther...

A man paddled 850 miles through the wilderness with no roads, no help, and almost no food. Most people wouldn’t last a week. So why didn’t he quit? In this episode, we sit down with Chase from Southwest Indiana Outdoors and talk about the grind—on YouTube, in life, and in faith—and what actually separates the people who make it… from the ones who don’t. This one hits deeper than fishing.🎣 Guest:...

Most people don’t lose everything all at once… they drift. In this episode, we break down a real story of a boy who ended up 8 miles off course without even realizing it—and how that same thing can happen in your life, your faith, and your family. Aaron Garrett (Owner of Heritage Roofing & Great Lakes Fishing Expo) joins us to talk about staying grounded, leading your family well, and what it...

What starts small rarely stays small. This isn’t really about fishing. A recent fishing tournament cheating scandal shocked the outdoor world — but the real story goes deeper than weights in fish or getting caught. It’s about a pattern. In this episode, we sit down with Lake Erie guide and former Bassmaster Elite Series pro Destin DeMarion to break down: What actually happened in the fishing cheat...

Remember when life felt bigger? Game Boys, Space Jam, laser tag, and the kind of imagination kids naturally have. Somewhere along the way, adults lose that sense of wonder. In this episode we talk about growing up in the 90s, why childhood felt different back then, Ohio bringing back prehistoric lake sturgeon, and why Jesus said our faith should look more like a child’s. Maybe kids understand some...

Are you building something impressive… but missing what matters most? In Episode 70, we talk about distraction, ambition, fatherhood, faith, and the quiet danger of training your whole life for the wrong thing. Most men don’t wake up planning to lose their priorities. It happens slowly. A little distraction here. A little ambition there. Before you know it, time is gone. We dive into:• Why you can...

Most men don’t fail all at once. They drift. In this episode of the Casting Faith Podcast, Fred Miller — known as The Fit Preacher — shares how discipline, faith, and consistency pulled him out of excuses and into purpose. From physical strength to spiritual strength, this conversation reveals why the habits you build in private shape the life you live in public. If you’ve ever struggled with disc...

Ever feel like you’re doing all the right things — praying, working, showing up — but nothing seems to change? This week we talk about what to do when faith feels like a treadmill. From an 80-mile crack across frozen Lake Erie…to a man who walked 30 miles alone on the ice…to a guy who biked across all five Great Lakes…What do you do when you’re moving — but can’t see progress? Galatians 6:9 remind...

Valentine’s Day pressure can quietly mess with your expectations — even in a good marriage. In this Waders & Wives episode, we talk about why the moments people actually remember aren’t big gestures or perfect date nights, but the small, ordinary things that slowly build a real relationship.0:00 Big gestures vs what people actually remember0:20 Welcome back + Valentine’s weekend1:13 Studio upd...

Ohio might bring elk back for the first time in nearly 200 years — and at first that sounds incredible. But this story is actually about something much bigger than wildlife. In this episode, we talk about Ohio’s proposed elk reintroduction, why conservation only works when people are involved, and why stewardship isn’t just about money. It’s about your time, your health, your family, and what God...

They say don’t sweat the small stuff. But what if the small stuff is exactly what’s quietly knocking you off course? In this Waders & Wives episode, we unpack how tiny misalignments in marriage, faith, and everyday life compound over time. From early-marriage chaos (yes, a shoe was thrown) to a real offshore fishing story where autopilot drift ruined the entire trip, the point is simple: being...

Winter can hit harder than people admit, especially when it’s dark going to work and dark coming home. In this episode, we talk through a practical “reset” for the winter funk: faith, friends, movement, sleep, and getting out of isolation. We also recap our day at the Great Lakes Fishing Expo and why being around outdoors people and real community was exactly what we needed. If you’re in a heavy s...

People are paying thousands of dollars just to be alone. Doctors and therapists are prescribing time outside. Silence, wilderness, and solitude are suddenly back in demand. In this episode, Charlie and David are joined by John Miller to talk about why being alone isn’t always a bad thing — and why the wilderness isn’t punishment, but preparation. We look at the growing cultural obsession with sile...

What does it really mean to be lost? This episode starts with real stories of people who disappeared for years and were later found—and follows that thread into a deeper conversation about mystery, wilderness, curiosity, and faith. We talk about why survival stories and legends like Bigfoot stick with us, why humans are drawn to the unknown, and what those stories reveal about our longing to disap...

January is already wild. Spearfishing walleyes in the Great Lakes. McDonald’s flirting with giant fries again. Everyone acting like January 1st is supposed to fix everything. In this episode, we slow it down and talk about why real change doesn’t come from a calendar flip — it comes from the small, daily choices that actually stick. No “new year, new me” hype. Just real conversation, faith, humor,...

Christmas with kids is loud, messy, nostalgic, and somehow the best kind of chaos. 🎄 In this Waders & Wives Christmas Special , we’re drafting Christmas traditions, debating Elf on the Shelf, roasting Christmas songs, reliving 90s nostalgia, and talking about how family, faith, and memory-making collide during the holidays — while keeping Christ at the center of it all. This episode is perfec...

Nothing feels real anymore. Campbell Soup execs are talking “3D-printed chicken,” McDonald’s pickles are thicker than the patties, Netflix is trying to buy our entire childhood, TikTok says this winter will break records… and now raccoons are practically asking for a rent agreement. This episode is funny, weird, and then lands right where it matters: how to build real discernment and walk with God...

If you're heading into the holiday season needing hope, this episode is for you. Pastor Ken Bulgrin shares two powerful miracles from his life—his newborn son facing skull surgery that never happened, and the tumors in his own neck that disappeared after a simple Bible study night. These moments shaped him, shaped our church, and remind us that God still moves when life feels impossible. We ta...

Holiday traffic is insane, otters are forming gangs, geese are acting like bouncers, and space might be glitching. In this episode we talk animal attacks, a rogue “comet” the size of Manhattan, and how to actually find peace when life feels loud and chaotic. All of it lands in one place: “Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10)In this episode:Turkey vs goose: who actually wins that fight?...

Garage chaos… a giant possum eating pears… a steelhead trip in a full blizzard… and a river crossing that went from normal to dangerous in about three seconds. This one starts funny and gets real fast. We talk Thanksgiving week, wild fishing stories, garage wildlife, faith, brotherhood, and the moment Charlie realized he wasn’t getting across that river alone. If you’ve ever felt like life’s curre...

The holidays bring the laughs, the chaos, and those moments that hit a little deeper. This week on Waders & Wives , we bounce between marriage quirks, spilled coffee disasters (RIP Brittney’s laptop), Thanksgiving food hot takes, Grandpa Joe slander, moon-landing debates, backyard science, childhood memories, grief, faith, and the weird heaviness November brings. If the holidays bring joy, str...

“We’re holding our own.”That’s what the captain of the Edmund Fitzgerald said before the ship vanished beneath Lake Superior. Fifty years later, that line still hits — because faith doesn’t always calm the storm. Sometimes it just helps you stand in it. This week, Charlie dives into one of the most famous shipwrecks in American history and what it teaches about patience, endurance, and trusting Go...

Hold onto your rods. This week we react to the viral “runaway lab monkeys” story and the internet’s latest space-object frenzy, then zoom out to what the Bible says about deception and discernment. No doom. No fear. Just a real conversation about how to keep your head clear in a noisy world. We also celebrate crossing 2,000 YouTube subscribers, share fishing updates, and shout out the new Backbone...

In 1955, the U.S. Army released 300,000 mosquitoes over Georgia in a real-world experiment called Operation Big Buzz. Charlie and Sean unpack that story and another forgotten study, Project Sunshine, connecting both to Isaiah 55–58 — where God shows that fake light fades, but truth always breaks through. 💡 Sean also opens up about his son’s battle with encephalitis after a mosquito bite and how t...