Todd is a gifted writer and speaker with an authentic, witty, and transparent style that resonates with most people - especially those willing to acknowledge their brokenness. His articles on Relevant Magazine online have gone viral and trended at #1 for months at a time. His message of hope, grace and mercy has impacted tens of thousands of people at conferences and organizations around the world.Todd grew up as a missionary kid in Copenhagen, Denmark and later in Chicago. Then his family unraveled; his father came out; his parents abandoned him; he became a high-end cocaine dealer; and nearly lost everything to addiction. Todd has found unexpected mercy in the depths of despair, every time.