In partnership with
I am pleased to have my friend, Gary Varvel, fill in on today’s Toddcast. The following is a summary of his message, which you can hear in it’s entirety here.
My friends, why do millions of Christians continue to support Donald Trump?
That question gets asked constantly — often with confusion, sometimes with outrage. But the answer, at least for many believers, is straightforward: it’s not about personality. It’s about policy.
Christians aren’t voting for a pastor-in-chief. They’re voting for policies that align more closely with biblical convictions than the available alternative.
Life. Religious liberty. Border security. Judges. Israel. Crime. The cultural battle over gender and family. The direction of the economy. These aren’t abstract political talking points — they represent foundational worldview differences.
For decades, Christians prayed for the overturning of Roe v. Wade. That happened after three Supreme Court appointments under Trump. Many believers saw that moment as historic — not because a politician is perfect, but because policy shifted.
On religious liberty, border enforcement, protection of girls’ sports, removal of federal DEI programs, and judicial appointments grounded in constitutional interpretation, supporters argue they see movement toward restoring what they believe are biblical guardrails.
Christians aren’t voting for the perfect man. They’re voting against cultural suicide.
Gary also shared an updated version of Paul Harvey’s If I Were the Devil — applying it to today’s cultural climate. The warning was sobering: cultural decline doesn’t always happen from the outside. Sometimes it happens from within.
Whether you agree or disagree politically, understanding the motivation behind Christian voters matters. For many, this isn’t about party loyalty. It’s about worldview.
Conservative, not bitter.
Todd
Key Highlights from Today’s Toddcast
📖 Policy over personality drives Christian voter decisions
⚖ Roe v. Wade’s reversal reshaped the pro-life landscape
🙏 Religious liberty remains central to faith-based voters
🛂 Border enforcement is viewed as a Romans 13 responsibility
🏛 Judicial appointments have long-term cultural consequences
🇮🇱 Strong support for Israel reflects biblical conviction
🏫 Gender ideology policies remain a defining cultural divide
💰 Economic stability matters to working families of faith
🧭 Midterm elections will determine legislative momentum
✝ Civic participation is seen as part of Christian stewardship
Quote of the Day
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.
A Word from One of Our Partners
Smart starts here.
You don't have to read everything — just the right thing. 1440's daily newsletter distills the day's biggest stories from 100+ sources into one quick, 5-minute read. It's the fastest way to stay sharp, sound informed, and actually understand what's happening in the world. Join 4.5 million readers who start their day the smart way.
Todd Talk: Disagreement Isn’t Disrespect in a Free Society
My friends, disagreement is not the same thing as disrespect.
Somewhere along the way, too many Americans decided that if someone challenges their ideas, they must be victims of hate.
That’s not healthy. And it’s not American.
A free society depends on debate. Honest disagreement sharpens our thinking. It forces us to examine our assumptions.
Dare I say, it helps us grow, learn, and improve both ourselves and our society.
You can be firm without being cruel. Convicted without being condescending.
In fact, persuasion works better that way.
We don’t need to shout louder. We need to think clearer.
If we want a culture of liberty, we need a culture that tolerates open discourse and debate.
Strong ideas can handle scrutiny.
And strong people can handle disagreement.