The Casting Faith Podcast

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 something about faith that adults forget.

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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 always make more money — but you can’t make more time• What your kids are really watching• The subtle pull that leads men away from what matters• Faith in a world full of noise and deception• Olympics talk, cultural distractions, and what we’re really training forThis one is honest. It’s heavy in moments. And it’s a reminder to pause before life slips through your fingers.If this episode hits home, drop a comment and let us know. Even a simple “USA” helps us more than you know.Cast faith in everyday life.#CastingFaithPodcast #ChristianPodcast #Fatherhood #FaithAndFamily #MensFaith #ChristianMen #BiblicalTruth #FamilyFirst

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 discipline, motivation, faith, purpose, or becoming the man God called you to be, this episode will challenge you.—🎧 Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5YoIPXpXmZ5ljfyReXeeZM?si=57a6301a14604410🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/the-casting-faith-podcast/id1781330549—☕ Sponsored by Backbone Coffeehttps://backbonecoffee.com/?ref=castingfaith&utm_campaign=affiliate_promotions&utm_medium=social&utm_source=affiliate💪 1st Phorm Supplementshttps://1stphorm.com/castingfaith🎣 Casting Faith Merchhttps://castingfaithpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/—CHAPTERS00:00 Cold Open00:28 Why Most Men Drift02:10 Meet The Fit Preacher06:42 Discipline vs Motivation14:55 Built in Private, Revealed in Public24:18 Breaking the Excuse Cycle35:40 Faith and Physical Strength48:12 The Turning Point59:30 Purpose and Responsibility1:08:15 Final Thoughts1:12:40 Outro—ABOUT CASTING FAITH PODCASTCasting Faith is a Christian podcast about faith, discipline, masculinity, purpose, and real life. Hosted by Charlie Griffin and David Hymes, the show blends testimony, Christian living, and honest conversation to help men grow stronger spiritually, mentally, and physically.New episodes every Friday at 6AM EST.—#castingfaithpodcast #christianpodcast #faithandfitness #christianmen #selfdiscipline

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 reminds us not to grow weary in doing good.Hebrews 11:1 reminds us that faith is believing before you see.Just because it feels like a treadmill… doesn’t mean you’re not crossing something.🎣 Big thanks to Backbone Coffee and Heritage Roofing for supporting the show.🎣 We’re also excited to be partnering with the Great Lakes Fishing Expo.If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who feels stuck.Cast faith in everyday life.#Faith #FeelingStuck #ChristianPodcast

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 update + who’s watching the show3:24 Getting stuck in a car wash… in a hearse6:20 Valentine plans and the Seinfeld story10:03 The no-reservation Valentine mistake12:38 Who feels the pressure on Valentine’s Day?15:06 Bacon roses and small traditions that matter21:16 Winterstorm Fern and real-life health talk29:43 Kids, holidays, and memories that stick35:57 Waffle House turns into fine dining44:09 Setting a healthy example for your kids45:42 The real origin of Sweetest Day (Ohio)56:24 Proverbs 4:23 — guarding your heart1:01:12 Building a relationship over time1:03:09 Last Cast – practical Valentine takeawaysIf this helped you, tap like, subscribe, and share this with someone who needs a low-pressure Valentine reminder.#marriage #relationships #valentinesday #christianpodcast #parenting #castingfaithpodcast

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