The Toddcast

Parker Byrd attends East Carolina University and is a Division 1 baseball player. After his 1st year Parker would lose one of his legs in a boating accident. What makes Parkers story so unique is that his faith did not waiver. He thought his baseball days were over, the recovery was long, but with solid encouragement from his mom, support from his family and the amazing grace of God he became the...

Nichola Shilton is the National Director of Burn 24/7 Canada. At 16 years old she was modelling in New York and ended up in Milan Italy. This glamorous lifestyle was cloaked in darkness. The people in her life who really loved her, kept asking why she was living that way, and spoke truth to her. It was hurtful… but it was truth. Many never stopped praying for her! Nicola would come out of that, re...

Jason Kim grew up and still resides in Los Angeles, California. Growing up in the church and like most youngsters, he wanted to find his own way. It wouldn’t be long for Jason to realize he was running away from the key to freedom. Jason began a career as an engineer, and became a leader for youth group at a local church. He went to school to study theology, and as the curious youth would ask many...

Today Todd sits down with a man who tried to escape the family curse, being a pastor! Chuck Price was born in Ontario, his father, a pastor. Although growing up in the faith, Chuck wanted something different for himself. When he was 16, his father passed away in a car accident, and Chuck would later run away, far away and join the railroad. With God acting as his mother‘s GPS, she actually found h...

Jim Thompson was born in Edmonton Alberta. He was drafted to the Washington Capitals and has played for The Whalers, Devils, LA Kings, Senators, and the Ducks. Jim shares his story of finding freedom in the Lord throughout his life. There were key people that encouraged and influenced him in the NHL, including Mike Gartner and Laurie Boschman. Today Jim is the owner of the Junior A Aurora Tigers ....

Fresh back from Nashville Todd speaks to Country Recording Artist Karli June. Although she had been given the gift of music, as she chased that dream there was always something missing. Karli grew up on a farm in Listowel Ontario and music was always part of her life. Through ups and downs and " figuring out life " things would begin to evolve when Karli " laid it down for Him ( Jesus ) " . Her ca...

Dave Jones was born in New Zealand and lost his mom at a young age. Moving to Canada he would face many struggles but always with a heartfelt knowledge that Jesus was real. Today Dave shares his story of a desire to serve the Lord. Working for a time with YFC, and most recently Hockey Ministries Canada serving as the chaplain for the Peterborough Petes. Listening to the Lord, he knows it’s time to...

Anthony Lee Jr AKA Antlee is a Pro Basketball player currently playing for the KW Titans. Growing up in Orlando , Anthony pursued his dream of playing basketball for a living. This dream would be fulfilled and he would end up playing in 15 different countries. As Anthony bounced all around Europe he was living the Pro ball life, money , women, and clubs. Inside there was a spiritual battle going o...

Rachael grew up in Tasmania and shares about early Australian life. Living a teenage and young adult life like many, she would dabble in the party life style and opened herself up to occult teaching. This would lead to depression and suicide attempts that would eventually put Rachael in hospital. There was a war going on inside of her. She attended Uni in Australia and really had no grid for anyth...

Daniels family came to Canada with the clothes on their back, fought and worked to make ends meet. At the age of 12 he was working construction to help the family. Although Daniels life was full of struggles he realized how blessed and how present God was. Now having come full circle, married , kid , entrepreneur , Daniels heart is to seek out and serve people who are living in a space he is famil...

Born in Germany and now living in London, England, Gabriela Kyeremateng has been singing for as long as she can remember. Although she studied media relations, she knew in her heart that a career as a gospel singer was awaiting. Gabriela has been singing a cappella in London tube stations, and after appearing on The Voice in Germany, her career began to blossom. In addition to writing and recordin...

He grew up in faith but a church split would take his friends with it. TJ Green drifted away until he heard God speak at a Marilyn Manson concert of all places. The radical transformation began, the screamo metal band, the skin head bar and a crazy trip to Peru lead TJ to where he is today, a Pastor! Did He change you? Hear His voice for yourself.

Today Todd chats with Sean Feucht as he embarks on a cross Canada tour this summer. Sean shares his testimony and his heart for this country. Growing up in Montana with missionary parents, he has been coming to this country on ministry trips for years. After college Sean went into full-time ministry and tells the story of how Burn began and what has lead to this powerful worship movement that has...

Silence the Echo is fronted by Katja and formed by her husband Jani Stefanovic. Growing up in Sweden Jani saw a difference in his christian home life and the world outside. Katja, daughter of a pastor had something in common with her future husband, the love of heavy metal music and hiding it from family. This is their story of navigating life, the darkness that metal can be and after many bands f...

Cassie Landon has turned her life right around including a move across the country. Trying different entrepreneur adventures, nothing really seemed to satisfy. Cassie like many was also searching for that firm identity in Christ. When she found it, really found it her life completely changed! Now living in British Columbia, Cassie has completely given herself to ministry working with Burn Canada p...

Today Todd chats with Christian Country Artist Jillian Warman from Texas. Jillian shares her story of journeying with Jesus, and learning music at a young age. She sings in both Spanish and English, plays violin, piano and guitar!!! With her new song " Room for You " released Feb of 2025 its obvious the Lord has given Jillian a gift of music that in turn exalts Him. Jillians music is available on...

Zayd Mason moved from Bangladesh to Canada alone. Once here, he had to find his way through life and dealing with past hurts and struggles. Zayd began to write music, channeling emotions. After meeting some famous musicians and being encouraged he began to release his music. Thru the lyrics and someone in the background deep in prayer, the Sheppard found His lost sheep. www.thisizzyad.com www.inst...

In the Season 3 Finale Jason Dunn , founder and former lead singer of Hawk Nelson comes to the ToddCast studio to share his story. Jason recounts the story of the beginning of the band , why he left and genuinely shares where his heart has been with God over the years. This episode is filled with both laughs and blunt honest truth. 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of the album Letters to the Presid...

Boots and Hearts is Canada's biggest Country music festival. In this episode Todd chats with co founder Shannon Mcnevan about how that festival came to be, the path to the production side of the entertainment industry and his faith journey along the way. Shannon's heart to bring the love of the gospel right into the middle of a huge country show has seen some of the biggest country artists come up...

Todd has American App Creator Gabriel Jackson in studio to talk all about The United Hive. Gabriel shares how God lead him to leave corporate business to build an app where the efforts of "The Great Commission" could be shared. Hear all about this App and how easy it is to navigate. Gabriel also shares a recent testimony on the App from Mexico of a dead raising! Sound crazy? Check it out. This wil...

The Purpose of Signs and Wonders. Matthew Starrs has been in Ministry for 40 years and seen 40 countries. In this episode Matthew and his wife Ester share about the miracles they have seen and help us understand the Keys of the Kingdom.

God can restore the wasted years. Spencer was looking at a football ride and the all American dream. Sometimes we don't make it all the way to the end zone, life has bumps in the road. When Spence hit a bump he chose a path that lead him into deep addiction, suicidal thoughts and homelessness. God never gives up on us. Hear the story of how he got free and is now helping those on the streets battl...

How should we worship? What if we give God glory with the gifts He's given us! Todd chats with New York City's James Franchise who from childhood has been drawn to heavy music. Hear the story of how James creates and covers a style of music that some have called the devils music , and shows that its really about worshiping the King!!!!! jamesfranchise.com. jamesfranchise. on Instagram

How does one continue to trust the Lord when you loose your father at 8 years old? Todd reaches out to Jacksonville Florida's Marcus Young to hear his story. He shares what helped get him through that terrible time and how the musical journey began. Today Marcus is creating great music to inspire not only youth but all of us and you will hear some of it in this episode. Instagram - iammarcusyoung...

On this episode we record on location at Lakeshore Pentecostal Camp on the shores of Lake Ontario in Cobourg. Dr Roberts Liardon, preaching at the camp for the week takes some time to share his story. Roberts has written 99 books and preaches all over the world. Famous for his " God's Generals " series featuring the likes of Smith Wigglesworth , Kathryn Kuhlman , Oral Roberts , Aimee Simple McPher...