In this episode of TIMpactful Topics, I take a closer look at one of the more unusual names to show up in the California voter's guide: Don J. Grundmann.

From a candidate statement filled with conspiracy-laced rhetoric to a disclaimer from the Secretary of State's office, this one raised more than a few eyebrows.

I break down how someone like this ends up on the ballot, what it says about California's open election system, and why not every name in the voter guide is created equal.

Sometimes, all you can do is read it...and think it through.

Then I take a thoughtful look at how Christians can approach voting with both conviction and humility. Rather than treating politics as a team sport or popularity contest, I explore the importance of prayerful discernment, grounded in core values like the sanctity of life, religious liberty, strong families, and personal responsibility.

Finally, I debut my You Might Want to Think That Through segment, which replaces You May Be a Dummy.