Cast the Word

Who is God—really? Not just who He is to you, but who He declares Himself to be in His Word. In this message from 2 Peter 3:18, Pastor Andrew calls us to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Too many believers stop at “Jesus is my Savior” and never go deeper. But Scripture urges us to study, to know His character, and to let Him reveal Himself—not to create our own...

In this Sunday’s message, Pastor Andrew preaches from Song of Solomon 2:8–13 on the call of the Bridegroom to His bride: “Rise up, My love, My fair one, and come away.” The Song of Solomon may seem like just a love story between a man and a woman, but Paul reminds us: “first the natural, then the spiritual” (1 Corinthians 15:46). Spiritually, this passage paints a powerful picture of Christ and Hi...

Shady Grove Church – Study in Romans The book of Romans is one of the richest, most powerful, and most theologically profound letters in all of Scripture. Written by the Apostle Paul around A.D. 56, Romans provides a clear and orderly presentation of the gospel message—showing that both Jews and Gentiles alike are in need of salvation, and that justification comes by faith alone in Jesus Christ. I...

🌊 Rivers of Revival | Isaiah 35:1–10 🌊   (Apologies that the beginning of this sermon starts abruptly) In this powerful message, Pastor shares from Isaiah 35 about God’s promise of restoration, joy, and revival. While Isaiah spoke prophetically of Christ’s future reign, these promises aren’t just for tomorrow—they are available to us today through Jesus Christ!   💧 The desert shall blossom. 💧...

In this powerful episode of Cast the Word, Pastor Andrew Eldridge encourages you to keep pressing forward in your spiritual journey—no matter the obstacles. Anchored in Hebrews 12:1-2, he breaks down what it means to run the race of faith with endurance, overcome temptation, withstand persecution, and keep your focus on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. If you missed our previous episod...

In this special episode of Cast the Word, Pastor Andrew Eldridge shares some exciting news—the release of his brand-new book, Fear Not! Drawing from personal trials and real-life experiences, Fear Not dives into the spiritual battle against fear, offering biblical wisdom and practical tools to help you rise above anxiety, doubt, and the lies of the enemy. Available now in both Kindle and paperback...

Even the strongest believers can feel crushed under the weight of life, wondering if it’s even worth going on. In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Cast the Word, Pastor Andrew explores what the Bible says about despair, hopelessness, and the enemy’s lies — and how God responds to those moments with grace, hope, and healing. Through the stories of Elijah, Job, Jonah, and others, you’ll see ho...

What does it really mean to follow Jesus? In this episode of Cast the Word, Pastor Andrew dives into Matthew 8:18–22, where Jesus has two challenging conversations with would-be disciples. Through His words, we see that following Him requires sacrifice, urgency, and a willingness to lay down our comfort and priorities. If you’ve ever wondered what it truly costs to walk with Christ — and why it’s...

In this powerful episode of Cast the Word, we dive into the liberating truth that when God forgives, He also sets us free. Too many believers live condemned, holding onto guilt and shame that Jesus already dealt with at the Cross. We’ll explore what the Bible says about divine forgiveness, why it’s essential to forgive ourselves and others, and how real repentance leads to real transformation. Usi...

Are you walking through a dry season — emotionally, spiritually, or physically? In this episode, Pastor Andrew unpacks Isaiah 41:17–20 and reveals how God shows up not just on the mountaintop, but right in the middle of your valley. When human resources run dry, God opens fountains where you least expect them. Discover how the Lord hears your desperate cry, remains faithful through every drought,...

What does it mean to be justified by faith? In this episode of Cast the Word, Pastor Andrew walks through the foundational doctrine of justification—what it is, how we receive it, what it produces, and what it most certainly is not. With clarity and conviction, we explore how justification by faith grants us peace with God, access to grace, and freedom from condemnation. But it doesn’t stop there—...

What if your weakness is the very place where God wants to work? In this episode, we explore the upside-down truth of the kingdom of God — that it’s not our strength, but our surrender, that invites His power. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 12 and other powerful scriptures, we’ll discover why feeling empty might actually be the first step to being filled. If you’ve ever battled feelings of inadequacy,...

In this episode of Cast the Word, we dive into Psalm 85 and explore what true revival looks like. Revival isn’t just a weekend event—it’s a lifestyle marked by prayer, repentance, expectation, and complete surrender. Join us as we unpack the heart cry of “Revive us again, O Lord,” and discover how to live daily in the fire and presence of God.   Check out Pastor Andrew’s new book here - https://ww...

This episode is a different format than our normal episodes as it includes a sermon preached at our church in Tennessee. Join us as we discuss the activity of seducing spirits and how they still operate today to vex the body of Christ.  Check out Pastor Andrew’s new book here - https://www.amazon.com/author/a.c.2025

We serve a God who is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we could ask or think according to the power that works in us (Eph 3:20). This is one of my favorite verses of promise and encouragement in the Bible. I pray that this episode blesses you! Check out Pastor Andrew’s new book here - https://www.amazon.com/author/a.c.2025

Most Christians have heard of the event called the Rapture, but where is it in scripture and is the topic even Biblical? What about the critics that say the word rapture isn't in scripture and is a made up belief? In this episode, we address these topics and even dip our toes into the conversation of pre, mid, or post-tribulation rapture schools of thought. Join us as we just skim the surface on t...

In this episode, we dive deep into the Halloween holiday tracing its roots back to the Celtic celebrations of the Festival of Samhain. We also discuss the origins of dressing up in costumes, receiving candy, going door to door (what we would call in modern days, "trick or treating"), and so on.   We pray this episode blesses you and educates you on the pagan origins of Halloween from the lens of a...

We're back after a long sabbatical to provide our listeners with an update and an announcement about the future of the Cast the Word podcast. 

In just a few verses in 2 Kings 6, we discover a miraculous story of the floating ax head. Spiritually speaking, this story paints a beautiful picture of recovery and restoration.   In this episode, we dive into the importance of making sure our spiritual ax is complete. I believe today God desires to recover and restore your spiritual arsenal! Check out Pastor Andrew’s new book here - https://www...

The wilderness is a tough season to endure in the life of a believer. But I challenge us to not neglect or shun wilderness seasons rather to embrace them! In this episode, I outline four points as to why believers in Christ should embrace the wilderness season we often find ourselves in! Check out Pastor Andrew’s new book here - https://www.amazon.com/author/a.c.2025

My spirit man always gets excited when I think about the One who sits on the throne!  John had a supernatural revelation of this in Revelation chapter 4 and Isaiah also had a vision in Isaiah chapter 6, to name a couple. In this episode, I discuss what Jesus seated on the throne means for us in our Christian walk with Christ. Stay blessed!   We want to hear from you! Please email us directly at ca...

Throughout our lives we are guaranteed to face varying degrees of conflict. We can have conflict with a situation or circumstance, and we can also have conflict with a person or relationship. It can be difficult when we're battling through these issues to find comfort. In this episode, we will discuss interpersonal conflict and outline some spiritual tips to help us get through that season while l...

In John chapter 5 we read about a great story on The Pool of Bethesda. This story is such a great story about healing, but it goes deeper than that too. There is a message in this story about being prepared for your moment of opportunity in relation to a spiritual breakthrough. In this episode, we dive into this story and ask the questions: Are you ready for your spiritual breakthrough, or are you...

Have you ever felt hopeless, abandoned, or all alone in life? Have you ever looked at a specific specific situation in your life and thought that particular circumstance I have been praying about is hopeless? I promise that you are not alone!  Even though that is a common feeling, it is important to understand that it is not the way God intended for us to live our lives. Despite the trials that we...

There are two OT scriptures that highlight the importance of passing the baton to the next generation. In this episode, we take a look at these two examples and pull spiritual lessons out for us today. We all have a role to play in growing the Kingdom of God! I pray this message blesses and encourages you in your walk with God.   We want to hear from you! Please email us directly at casttheword@gm...