The Casting Faith Podcast

Mexico has a real-life Batman. 🦇 This week we're talking about the vigilante in Mexico tracking down motorcycle thieves, Neil the Seal taking over an entire town, Ohio's brutal heatwave, and Tim Grap's incredible testimony of walking away from the Marines after a life-changing encounter with God. PLUS: • Neil the Seal chaos • Mexico's Batman • Ohio heatwave & 90s nostalgia • F...

🎙️ Welcome to The Casting Faith Podcast — real conversations about faith, life, purpose, and the outdoors. New full episodes every week. This show is for everyday people navigating real life — work, family, struggles, wins, and faith in the middle of it all.👇 Watch or listen to more episodes:https://www.youtube.com/@castingfaithpodcast🎧 Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5YoIPXpXmZ5...

Some rivers are wide. Some are fast. Then there's one that looks so harmless you could almost step across it... ...yet nobody who has fallen into it has ever survived. This week on the Casting Faith Podcast, we're diving into the terrifying story of the Bolton Strid, along with giant mosquitoes, floating cities, Florida Man vs. Ohio Man, and how one of the deadliest places on Earth points us to a...

🔥 Welcome back to the Casting Faith Podcast! This week we’re talking about one of the wildest fishing stories we’ve ever heard… 😳 🦅 A bald eagle may have stolen a trout worth $50,000 during a major fishing tournament at Big Bear Lake… PLUS: 🐛 Charlie finds a giant centipede straight out of a nightmare at Devil’s Den in Arkansas 🎣 Fishing trips, dad moments, catfish stories & summer camp c...

🍕 Pizza Hut is bringing back the RED CUPS, the nostalgia, and maybe even the magic of the 90s?!This week on The Casting Faith Podcast, we’re talking:🍕 Pizza Hut bringing back the CLASSIC experience🎢 The Ohio man BANNED from Cedar Point after eating chicken nuggets on Millennium Force🤡 Ronald McDonald somehow singing the National Anthem?!🎣 Weird fishing stories & the strangest things we’ve...

Were churches quietly warned about disclosure? Yeah… this episode gets weird. Charlie, David, and first-time guest Craig dive into one of the strangest conversations we’ve had yet: reports of pastors allegedly being briefed that churches may not be ready for what could be coming, what Christians would even say if society suddenly had hard questions, and whether faith actually has an answer for the...

He brought a sword into World War II… and somehow that was only the beginning. This week on The Casting Faith Podcast, Charlie and David are joined by first-time guest Christian Bulgrin for an episode full of weird history, brotherhood chaos, summer memories, and some of the funniest storytelling we’ve had in a while. It starts with one of the wildest true stories we’ve ever covered: a real WWII s...

What if the smallest things in life quietly changed everything? Napoleon may have lost an empire because of missing nails. A ship can drift hundreds of miles off course from being just one degree off. So what happens when grief, pain, disappointment, or life itself starts pulling you off course? In this deeply personal episode, Charlie, David, and returning guest Jason LaBar talk honestly about gr...

A 13-year-old paperboy drops a coin in 1953… and accidentally uncovers part of a Soviet spy network. An 8-year-old gets attacked by a rabid beaver in New Jersey. Someone finds a shark head in a box on the side of the road in Ohio. And somehow all of it turns into a conversation about faith, pressure, hard seasons, and what God might be doing when life stops making sense. This episode has Cold War...

He thought he went too far…Like there was no coming back from it. In this episode, Andrew shares what he chased, where it led him… and the moment everything almost went too far. This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s real, raw, and honest. If you’ve ever felt like you’ve gone too far… or there’s no way back… this one’s for you.🎣 New episodes every week — Cast faith in everyday life.⏱️ CHAPTERS(coming...

There was a moment where people thought the world was about to end…And meanwhile, we were just kids living life. In this episode, we go back to the Y2K panic—when adults were preparing for chaos… and we were just worried about snacks, cartoons, and everyday life. We talk through what people actually believed would happen, what it felt like growing up during that time, and why that gap between fear...

People were actually banned from drinking coffee… not because of the drink—but because of what happened when people gathered. In this episode, we break down the real story of coffee bans in history and why conversation itself became dangerous. What started as a simple drink turned into something far more powerful: ideas, influence, and real connection. We also sit down with Cam, founder of Backbon...

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...