In this week's Extra Point, Todd tackles a question he gets all the time: Do you really need seminary to be “sent”? He breaks down what churches actually look for, why training matters, and how calling and competency fit into the picture. Tune in for a clear, candid take on what it means to step into ministry.

In this episode, Todd walks through seven diagnostic questions from 2 Timothy 4 that help believers discern between faithful, text-driven preaching and teaching that merely scratches itching ears. These practical markers equip believers to cling to truth in an age of curated voices and spiritual counterfeits.

Pastor Todd shares three key words—Word, Time, and Waves—that help us posture our hearts for the manifest presence of God. Learn how to anticipate the Spirit’s movement without trying to manufacture it.

Is it ever right to pursue suffering for the sake of Christ? Todd explores the biblical pattern of persecution and safety, showing how faithful endurance and wise stewardship both reflect obedience to God’s Word.