How Todd Found Hope After Life Changed Forever

Todd Gaddy wearing a maroon quarter-zip sweater and smiling while standing in a white office with a green plant in the background

May 9, 2023

Dave sitting with coffee against brick wall

David Paul

In this episode, you’ll hear the story of how Todd Gaddy learned to live with joy when tomorrow is not guaranteed. Of course, it’s not guaranteed for any of us, but Todd’s filter for this “non-guarantee” changed after that call.

Todd Gaddy is the Assistant Program Director and Chaplain for BRIGHT-FM, a ministry that makes hope loud. This is not just something Todd does for others. It’s also something he needs himself.

We all do. Listen to Todd’s story below…

“Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength” (Isaiah 40:31)

Season Five of Long Story Short is presented by J29inc and the Nikki Healy Memorial Scholarship Fund to benefit families impacted by the devastation of cancer. You can learn more about the fund, apply, and donate at on J29inc’s website.