The Blast and Cast Weekend - Sept 12-14
Where men of God are called, not to comfort - but to courage.
Please also consider attending the River Valley Church Men’s Retreat on Sept 5 - 7, 2025. This Blast and Cast weekend does not replace it, but it’s additional option. You can register for the RVC Men’s Retreat here.
2025 Schedule
Day 1: Friday, September 12
Schedule: after 12 noon
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner: on your own
Meet up: 7:00 pm
Session 1: 7:30 pm “Awaken the Warrior”
As the weekend begins, this short and engaging session will stir the soul. Through stories, Scripture, and thought-provoking questions, we’ll begin exploring what it means to be a man who does hard things—emotionally, spiritually, relationally. This night is about awakening the desire for courage, purpose, and deeper brotherhood.
Day 2: Saturday, September 13
Schedule: open gym all day
Breakfast, Lunch: on your own
Dinner: TBD
Meet up: 7:00 pm
Session 2: 7:30 pm “Strength in the Struggle”
This deeper session will draw from Scripture, real-life testimonies, and shared conversations to reveal how discomfort, difficulty, and obedience to Christ shape strong, godly men. We’ll unpack what it really means to live like Jesus in a world that worships comfort, and we’ll challenge one another to step into the hard things God is calling us to do.
Day 3: Sunday, September 14
Schedule: depart any time on Sunday
Worship: 8:00 am
Breakfast: TBD
Clean up & Departure: 10:00 am
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Life is full of battles — some seen, some invisible. As men of God, we’re not called to comfort… we’re called to courage.
Whether it’s aiming downrange, climbing a bluff, or confronting what’s been holding you back — this weekend is about stepping into challenge with faith and brotherhood.
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Prayer and worship
Trap shooting
Ax Throwing
Target practice
Fly fishing
Hiking to the top of Belle Creek Bluff
Bicycle ride to Red Wing on Cannon Falls Trail
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The location of the retreat is at Belle Creek Bluff in Welch, MN. 28 acres of God’s creation nestled in the bluffs with Belle Creek trout stream running through the middle of it. There are three camp sites (1) Cabin (2) Mellow Yellow and (3) Island Blue. Check out the sites and info here.
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The 2025 weekend will be limited to 15 men. However, if there is interest going forward - will expand!
Sign up below.
The first 15 men to sign up will be IN. If you’d like to stay connected or hear about future blast and cast events - please leave us a note.