My friends, as we move into Christmas week, I want to slow things down just enough to talk about something that matters far more than the noise of politics, personalities, and partisan outrage. Christmas is not just a cultural moment. It’s a declaration — that Truth entered the world, that Light pierced the darkness, and that the message of Jesus Christ still confronts power, pride, and lies today.
This week, I addressed a growing narrative you may have seen circulating — the claim that Christianity, particularly among leftists and “progressives”, is somehow dangerous, oppressive, or incompatible with truth. Some have even incorrectly labeled it “MAGA Christianity.” That framing is not just wrong; it is deeply misleading.
The Christian faith isabout submission to truth, obedience to God, and living according to convictions even when the culture resists. History reminds us that Christians around the world face real persecution — not theoretical outrage, not hurt feelings, but imprisonment, violence, and death for believing the Gospel. That reality doesn’t disappear because it’s inconvenient to a political narrative.
No matter who you are or who you vote for, I hope you believe upon the name of Jesus Christ — for He can save us from our sins.
At the same time, Christmas calls us to humility. Faith is not a brand. It is not a marketing strategy. It is not a political weapon. It is a call to repentance, obedience, and hope. Jesus did not come to affirm our pride; He came to redeem sinners — every one of us included.
I also reflected on some troubling headlines and commentary that reveal just how disconnected much of today’s discourse has become from biblical truth. Calling sin what it is is the first step in repentance. Defending life is not oppression. Standing for truth is not hate. These distinctions matter, especially in a culture desperate to ignore or redefine them.
As we celebrate Christmas, let’s remember why this season exists. Jesus entered the world not as a conqueror, but as a servant. His kingdom does not depend on elections, movements, or cultural approval. It stands on truth — yesterday, today, and forever.
Conservative, not bitter.
Todd
🎧 Listen to today’s Toddcast here.
Key Highlights from Today’s Toddcast
🎙️ A growing backlash against Christianity as Christmas approaches
📰 Why “MAGA Christianity” is a misleading and dangerous label
🌍 Real Christian persecution around the world — and why it’s ignored
⚖️ The difference between calling out sin and condemning people
🎄 Why Christmas still confronts power, pride, and cultural narratives
✝️ How faith transcends politics, movements, and election cycles
Listen here.
Quote of the Day
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Todd Talk: Georgia Early Votes and the Missing Signatures That Matter
My friends, you may have seen the headlines, but with everything vying for our attention, this one may have slipped by.
Earlier this month, officials in Fulton County, Georgia did not dispute a claim about how early votes were handled in the 2020 election.
Georgia law requires three signatures on tabulator tapes so an election official and two witnesses attest the count was secure and the chain of custody intact.
According to records produced, those tapes had zero signatures.
Fulton County’s attorney acknowledged they weren’t signed.
Biden won Georgia by just over 11,000 votes and 315,000 early votes were affected.
A republic depends on more than counting votes — it depends on proving they were handled lawfully. When that proof is missing, questions aren’t reckless. They’re inevitable.
Holiday Programming Update
Tomorrow’s Toddcast will feature a special Christmas Eve message from Gary Varvel. The newsletter will be sent tomorrow as well.
After tomorrow, there will be no Toddcast or newsletter on Thursday or Friday. Both return on December 29.
Thank you for listening and reading throughout the year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.