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 trusted you to manage.We also get into real winter life in Northeast Ohio (Lake Erie nearly frozen), classic Ohio behavior in a snowstorm, and one of the hardest truths of fatherhood:The days are long… but the years are short.Let us know in the comments — what’s one area of your life God is asking you to steward better right now?▶ CHAPTERS0:00 Ohio might bring elk back… and it could go wrong0:38 Welcome back + Florida trip recap2:44 Shark tooth on the beach3:34 Midwinter + Ohio winter reality check4:38 Lake Erie is 95% frozen5:20 Snowblower vs driveway pain6:12 Worley Ball + old-man back problems6:49 Baseball is coming7:54 Groundhog Day is nonsense (Badger Day)11:00 Windex on the windshield at a red light14:21 “Clean the puddles with paper towels” prank15:39 1st Phorm ad16:32 The elk proposal: Ohio could reintroduce elk17:25 Elk were here, then gone (late 1800s)18:07 Elk herds thriving in nearby states20:42 Conservation works because of hunters & anglers22:15 The predator question (bears and mountain lions?)24:20 Elk tag lottery + real costs27:58 How much meat you actually get from an elk30:06 Two massive deer in the backyard32:05 Fast food isn’t what we were made for33:21 Fishing licenses fund conservation34:13 Bring back bison?36:08 Bison were nearly wiped out for tongues39:15 Stewardship isn’t just money41:58 Backbone Coffee ad42:36 Dads and time stewardship45:20 Snow days become core memories47:03 Stewardship: money, health, relationships49:02 We’re going back to the moon (Artemis)52:39 Space vs ocean exploration54:45 Are octopus aliens?56:34 Game: don’t say what I say59:03 God asked us to manage, not own1:00:06 Last cast – what are you mismanaging?1:02:30 Steward your health now for later1:03:01 Cast faith in everyday life▶ Partners!Backbone CoffeeMix & match 3 bags for $45 or start a subscription (cancel anytime)Use code CASTINGFAITH for 15% off👉 https://backbonecoffee.com/?ref=castingfaith&utm_campaign=affiliate_promotions&utm_medium=social&utm_source=affiliate1st Phorm – supplements we actually use👉 https://1stphorm.com/castingfaith#Ohio #Elk #Conservation #Stewardship #Outdoors #DadLife #FaithAndLife #ChristianPodcast #CastingFaithPodcast

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 “just a little off” for too long will eventually cost you.

We talk communication, tone, expectations, parenting moments you don’t want to miss, and why Scripture warns us to catch the little foxes before they spoil the vines.

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00:00 Don’t sweat the small stuff… or should you?
01:04 Waders & Wives is back (chaos begins immediately)
03:31 Vacation stress and getting “people’d out”
07:26 Road trip stop: Tuscaloosa + the O-H-I-O plan
09:49 Married life lessons (13 years vs 12 years)
11:09 The “fell in the box” story… and the shoe incident
16:51 “Choking” at dinner and the CPR debate
20:24 The chair argument that made no sense (but felt huge)
23:39 Cleaning styles: tornado vs room-by-room
25:43 Marriage advice that solves more than it should
27:17 Why “don’t sweat the small stuff” is bad advice
28:45 Fishing autopilot story: miscalibration drift
31:16 Off course over time: habits, reactions, and purpose
32:28 How to bring up small issues without starting war
33:31 Tone, misreads, and learning each other
37:30 Tick bites + “small” problems that turn big
40:26 Ad break: Backbone decaf (Killswitch)
41:19 Word game chaos (Charlie struggles)
45:50 Kid moments you’ll miss before you know it
52:43 Bible: “Catch the little foxes…” (Song of Solomon 2:15)
55:12 Comment prompts + Bigfoot check-in
56:33 Last Cast + sponsor shoutouts (Backbone + 1st Phorm)
1:02:18 The Hawaiian Punch 2-liter disaster story
1:04:20 Merch + “Christian weirdos” idea

What’s a “small thing” you ignored that turned into a big thing later (marriage, parenting, faith, work, friendships)?

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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 season, you’re not alone. And if you need extra help, there’s no shame in getting it.PartnersBackbone Coffee (code CASTINGFAITH): backbonecoffee.com/?ref=castingfaith&utm_campaign=affiliate_promotions&utm_medium=social&utm_source=affiliate1st Phorm: 1stphorm.com/castingfaithMerch: castingfaithpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/Chapters00:00 Winter blues + the reset00:51 Great Lakes Fishing Expo recap06:02 Seasonal funk is real18:53 Tools that help (faith, fellowship, movement, sleep)23:48 No shame in getting help52:10 Elijah in the low season (1 Kings 19)1:00:13 Overrated/Underrated (winter edition)1:08:21 Last Cast

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 silence and outdoor therapy, then trace it back to Scripture, where Jesus, Moses, David, John the Baptist, and Paul were all shaped away from crowds before being used publicly.If you’ve ever felt like God does His clearest work when life gets quiet, this episode will hit close to home.🎙️ GuestJohn Miller🔗 Partners & LinksMerch: https://castingfaithpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/Backbone Coffee: https://backbonecoffee.com/?ref=castingfaith&utm_campaign=affiliate_promotions&utm_medium=social&utm_source=affiliate1st Phorm: https://1stphorm.com/castingfaith🕒 Chapters00:00 Was Jesus an outdoorsman?01:10 Catching up + holiday reset13:40 People are paying thousands to escape noise22:30 Doctors are prescribing time outside28:45 The wilderness isn’t punishment — it’s preparation39:50 Sometimes being alone is called, not avoided55:20 John Miller on wilderness seasons1:05:10 Jesus Tent Revival shoutout1:12:30 Overrated / Underrated1:18:00 Final thoughtsJoin the conversation:Drop a comment with CASTING CREW if you made it to the end, and share how quiet or wilderness seasons have shaped you.#CastingFaithPodcast #FaithAndLife #Outdoors #ChristianPodcast #Wilderness #Solitude

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 disappear—or to be found.But the heart of this episode is simple:being lost doesn’t mean you’re gone.Through honest conversation and Luke 15, we’re reminded that no matter how far someone feels from God, there is still a path back. Faith isn’t about having every answer—it’s about taking the first step.If you’ve ever felt distant, overlooked, or unsure where you belong, this conversation is for you.⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS00:00 – A strange survival story & today gets weird01:12 – Welcome back to the Casting Faith Podcast02:41 – Why it’s okay to talk about weird things03:55 – Catching up & outdoor life talk07:48 – A person missing for years is found alive09:38 – What makes someone disappear on purpose?12:32 – Survival shows vs real wilderness life15:18 – Why the outdoors draws people in17:50 – Bigfoot as culture, not conclusion20:28 – Where Bigfoot stories come from23:12 – Skepticism, sightings & misidentified animals26:39 – Why mystery stories never go away29:40 – Caves, fear & disappearing without a trace32:05 – Faith, mystery & the unseen world37:08 – Discernment and spiritual reality40:33 – Why humans are drawn to the unknown41:55 – Lost doesn’t mean gone42:32 – Luke 15 and God seeking the lost44:27 – “You’re not too far gone”46:16 – Taking the first step back47:10 – Overrated / Underrated52:05 – The call of the wilderness53:50 – Final encouragement & hope54:28 – Listener comments & Bigfoot stories56:23 – Sponsor shoutouts59:00 – Closing thoughts🔗 SUPPORT THE SHOW☕ Backbone Coffee👉 https://backbonecoffee.com/?ref=castingfaith&utm_campaign=affiliate_promotions&utm_medium=social&utm_source=affiliate💪 1st Phorm Supplements👉 https://1stphorm.com/castingfaith🛠 Two Clever Fellas👉 https://twocleverfellasoh.com/🧢 Casting Faith Merch👉 https://castingfaithpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOW🎙 Spotify👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/5YoIPXpXmZ5ljfyReXeeZM🎙 Apple Podcasts👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/the-casting-faith-podcast/id1781330549📸 Instagram👉 https://www.instagram.com/thecastingfaithpodcast/#LostAndFound#FaithPodcast#Hope#EverydayFaith#WeirdButTrue#ChristianPodcast

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, and perspective for the year ahead.🎙️ Episode 61 of the Casting Faith Podcast👇 Watch or listen now🎧 Spotify & Apple Podcasts: links below☕ Partners: Backbone Coffee | 1st Phorm | Two Clever Fellas00:00 – Cold Open: New Year Chaos00:32 – January Pressure & Unreal Expectations02:45 – Spearfishing Walleyes in the Great Lakes08:10 – Giant Fries, Food Culture & Absurd Trends15:30 – Why “New Year, New Me” Usually Fails22:05 – Daily Discipline vs Motivation30:40 – Faith, Perspective & One Day at a Time39:15 – Final Thoughts: Staying Steady This Year#CastingFaithPodcast#Podcast#ChristianPodcast#FaithInRealLife#NewYearPerspective#OutdoorLife#EverydayFaith

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 perfect for Christmas Eve drives, wrapping gifts, late-night cleanups, or just slowing down for a minute during a busy season.

• Christmas traditions (old vs new)
• Parenting chaos & “core memories”
• Elf on the Shelf — overrated or underrated
• Favorite Christmas movies & songs
• Real tree vs artificial tree
• Why Christmas feels different as adults
• Keeping Jesus at the center of the season

00:00 – Christmas cold open & holiday chaos
01:08 – Waders & Wives Christmas kickoff
02:20 – Christmas with kids hits different
04:10 – Christmas lights & nostalgia stories
10:45 – Santa breakfast & family traditions
19:10 – Brinner, waffles & holiday routines
30:00 – Santa debate (holiday humor)
40:05 – Keeping Christ at the center of Christmas
52:55 – Overrated / Underrated: Christmas Edition
59:20 – Elf on the Shelf & AI elves
1:05:45 – Real tree vs fake tree
1:09:00 – Favorite Christmas movies & songs
1:22:10 – Final encouragement & Christmas send-off

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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 in a world full of fakes.If you enjoy the mix of humor, outdoors culture, weird news, and real faith—this is your episode.WATCH THE FULL EPISODE:EP 59 | What’s Real Anymore? 3D Chicken, McDonald’s Conspiracies, Netflix Takeovers & Discernment⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Cold open: “Nothing’s real anymore…”00:30 – Intro & Christmas season02:00 – Steelhead season recap03:40 – Thanksgiving sickness & Raleigh trip06:30 – Adult arcade, claw machines & vegan turkey10:55 – Louisville Slugger Museum & Babe Ruth’s bat14:30 – “What’s real anymore?” Episode theme15:00 – Campbell Soup exec caught on hot mic16:30 – 3D-printed chicken claims18:00 – Lab-grown meat & food transparency19:50 – McDonald’s burger math: billions served??21:10 – Where’s all the beef really coming from?25:50 – Florida bans lab-grown meat29:00 – Bugs vs lab-grown meat discussion30:10 – December ad blitz & small creators32:30 – Why likes/comments help more than ever33:05 – Pickle thicker than the patty?!34:30 – McGrinch meal35:40 – 1st Phorm sherbet / sherbert Mandela Effect36:00 – Netflix trying to buy Warner Bros37:30 – Cable 2.0 & streaming wars40:30 – Pricing concerns41:30 – Tiny EV trucks & the Mario Kart future42:30 – $12,000 micro trucks changing everything45:50 – Mini vehicles & the middle class47:30 – “Coldest winter ever?”49:00 – Polar vortex nostalgia50:30 – Florida fishing & tarpon stories53:30 – Fake food, fake videos, fake peace54:00 – Hebrews 5:14 — learning discernment56:30 – Prayer as a real conversation57:50 – Reading the Word daily1:00:10 – The REAL win: someone finding Jesus1:03:00 – Sponsor shoutouts1:07:30 – Thank you + Merry Christmas1:09:00 – Raccoons becoming domesticated?!1:10:10 – Final challenge: grow discernment1:10:40 – Outro🎧 LISTEN ON AUDIO PLATFORMSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YoIPXpXmZ5ljfyReXeeZM?si=57a6301a14604410Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/the-casting-faith-podcast/id1781330549🔥 SUPPORT THE SHOW (and get great stuff):☕ Backbone Coffee – use code CASTINGFAITH for 15% offhttps://backbonecoffee.com/?ref=castingfaith&utm_campaign=affiliate_promotions&utm_medium=social&utm_source=affiliate💪 1st Phorm – protein, greens, supplementshttps://1stphorm.com/castingfaith🧰 Two Clever Fellas – lights, junk removal, odd jobs (NE Ohio)https://twocleverfellasoh.com/👕 Casting Faith Merch (hoodies, Waders & Wives, Bigfoot, campfire designs)https://castingfaithpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/Instagram: @thecastingfaithpodcast

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 talk honestly about walking through hard seasons, finding real joy instead of the artificial kind, why God sometimes allows trials, and how to keep Jesus at the center of Christmas. This one is encouraging, personal, and full of faith. If it helps you, share it with someone who needs hope today.✝️ CHAPTERS00:00 – Cold Open00:50 – Welcome & Pastor Bulgrin introduction02:50 – Called to preach at 1406:50 – Childhood, divorce & early responsibility10:00 – Charlie & Pastor’s shared story12:00 – Christian’s birth and diagnosis14:00 – Midnight prayer & the miracle begins16:00 – Specialist reaction: “He doesn’t have it now.”17:30 – Pastor’s tumors and fear21:00 – Scripture cards everywhere22:50 – Bible study prayer line23:40 – Tumor gone by morning25:00 – Why God allows trials32:50 – Harvest Moon ad34:45 – Charlie’s flat tire testimony41:10 – Real joy vs artificial comfort44:05 – 1st Phorm sherbet debate46:00 – Christmas overrated/underrated52:40 – Little Debbie confessions53:50 – Real tree vs fake tree57:00 – “Chuck Thunder” wedding story59:00 – Final encouragement1:02:20 – Last Cast & close☕ SPONSORSBackbone Coffee (15% off – code CASTINGFAITH)https://backbonecoffee.com/?ref=casti...1st Phorm – Supplements we actually usehttps://1stphorm.com/castingfaithTwo Clever Fellas – Holiday lights & landscaping (Northeast Ohio)https://twocleverfellasoh.com/🧢 CASTING FAITH MERCHhttps://castingfaithpodcast-shop.four...🎧 LISTEN ON AUDIOSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YoIPXp...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast...📲 FOLLOW USInstagram: @thecastingfaithpodcastTikTok: @thecastingfaithpodcastThanks for watching.Cast faith in everyday life.#CastingFaithPodcast #ChristianPodcast #MiracleTestimony #FaithStories #HolidayHope #ChristmasSeason #GodStillHeals #JesusIsHope #TestimonyTuesday #ChristianInspiration

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? 🦃 vs 🦢Deer, coyotes, bobcats and a possible bear behind the churchOtter “mafia” jumps a jogger in SingaporeJapanese bears raiding towns like Black Friday shoppersThe strange 3I Atlas space object and its disappearing tailAI, fake videos, news overload and the rise of deceptionWhat “be still and know that I am God” really means in 2025Overrated / Underrated and wild “Would You Rather” questionsTimestamps (rough):0:00 Cold open: holiday chaos & otter ambush1:06 Fan question: Turkey vs Goose fight4:40 Buck dominance on church property11:19 Otter gang attack in Singapore16:07 Bear sightings in Ohio & Japan’s “Jabears”21:00 Bobcats, cougars and creepy woods stories31:20 Rogue 3I Atlas “comet” update35:30 Can we trust anything we see online anymore?39:55 Bible segment: Psalm 46 – finding peace in the chaos43:30 Overrated / Underrated & Would You Rather55:00 Sponsor shout-outs & merchPartners & LINKS☕ Backbone CoffeeOur go-to coffee. Grab a bag (Rolling Coal, Harvest Moon & more) and use code CASTINGFAITH at checkout for 15% off.👉 [Backbone affiliate link]🏋️‍♂️ 1st PhormSupplements, protein, and our daily creatine. Support the show here:👉 https://1stphorm.com/castingfaith✨ Two Clever FellasNortheast Ohio Christmas lights and outdoor lighting. Tell Marcus the Casting Faith guys sent you:👉 Call 330-283-8000👕 Casting Faith MerchHoodies, tees, hats and the “Strange Waters” collection:👉 https://castingfaithpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/🎧 Listen to the full podcast:🌍 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/TheCastingFaithPodIf this encouraged you, hit subscribe, drop a comment with GOOSE or TURKEY, and share this with someone who needs a little peace in the middle of the chaos.#TheCastingFaithPodcast #ChristianPodcast #OtterAttack #AnimalStories #BibleStudy #BeStill #Psalm46 #HolidayStress #FaithInRealLife