What I Believe

I do not subscribe to denominations. The word denomination means a category or classification, and I do not believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ should be placed into a denominational category. My faith and convictions come from the Word of God—not from a denomination, tradition, or man-made system.

I believe the whole Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. I believe the Word of God is not to be added to, taken away from, or changed to accommodate our preferences.

“Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.”
— Proverbs 30:6 KJV

“Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it…”
— Deuteronomy 4:2 KJV

And Revelation gives a sobering warning concerning the words of its prophecy:

“For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life…”
— Revelation 22:18–19 KJV

These are not matters I take lightly.

Why I Use the King James Bible

I exclusively subscribe to the King James Version (KJV).

This conviction comes largely from what I have been taught and trained in by my apostle, as well as what I have personally come to understand through studying the Word.

I have been taught that many of the modern translations were produced from different underlying manuscripts and textual traditions, and that in doing so, words and passages found in the King James Bible were sometimes omitted or altered. Because I believe we are commanded not to add to or diminish from God's Word, I take those differences very seriously.

One example that I believe demonstrates why this matters is the account of deliverance.

The King James Bible says:

“And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.”
— Mark 9:29 KJV

However, the New International Version reads:

“He replied, ‘This kind can come out only by prayer.’”
— Mark 9:29 NIV

The words “and fasting” are not there.

There is another example in Matthew 17. The KJV contains:

“Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.”
— Matthew 17:21 KJV

Matthew 17:21 is not included in the NIV's main text. These differences are connected to the different Greek manuscript traditions used by translators, and they are a major reason I choose to use the KJV exclusively.

I am not saying this to attack people who have used another translation. There was a time when I did not know what I know now.

The Apostle Paul said:

“And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:”
— Acts 17:30 KJV

There is a difference between not knowing something and continuing in it after you have been shown the truth.

So if you have used another translation, I am not condemning you for what you did not know. But once you understand what I have come to understand, I believe it is time to take another look at what you are reading and what you are allowing to shape your understanding of Scripture.

I have also been taught through an experience involving a young woman undergoing deliverance that left a lasting impression on me. During a demonic manifestation, words came through her that described the other Bible translations as a “wet noodle,” while expressing intimidation toward the King James Bible.

I understand that someone may hear that testimony and interpret it differently. I am sharing it because it was part of my own training and experience and contributed to how seriously I take this conviction.

Scripture tells us:

“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God…”
— 1 John 4:1 KJV

I do not build my faith on manifestations. I test everything by the Word of God.

But experiences like that have reinforced for me the importance of being careful about what we receive, what we teach, and what we allow to influence us spiritually.

For that reason, if we work together, I need you to understand that the King James Bible is the biblical translation I use and stand by.

There may be times when you bring a song into my studio and quote a Scripture from another translation. I may have to stop and explain why I do not use that translation and ask you to examine the passage in the KJV.

That is not me trying to be difficult.

It is part of my conviction and part of the responsibility I believe God has given me.

My Calling and My Music

My faith is not separate from the way I work. It influences the music I create, the people I work with, and what I am willing to put my hands on.

There was a time when I produced secular music. God eventually convicted me to walk away from it. I then began working exclusively with Christian music, but even that journey taught me something important: not everyone who calls themselves a Christian is necessarily walking according to Christ.

God has also allowed me to be a partaker in seeing His glory manifested and seeing signs follow the preaching of His Word, according to what Jesus said in Mark 16:

“And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.”
— Mark 16:17–18 KJV

Because I have seen the spiritual side of ministry, I do not treat music as merely entertainment.

Music can affect people deeply, emotionally and spiritually. Scripture also shows music being connected with spiritual activity. Therefore, I believe we must be extremely careful about what we listen to, what we create, what we release, and what we allow to influence the people who hear it.

That is why it matters what kind of music you and I work on together.

It matters that we approach the creative process from a consecrated place. It matters that we understand the truth of the Gospel. It matters that what we teach through our music actually agrees with the Word of God.

The Bible says:

“A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.”
— Galatians 5:9 KJV

A little error can affect the entire message.

So I am not simply concerned with whether a song sounds good. I am concerned with what the song teaches, what it promotes, and whether it is consistent with the Word of God.

Excellence Is Required

I believe God deserves more than our bare minimum.

When Daniel was examined by the king, Scripture says:

“Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him…”
— Daniel 6:3 KJV

That spirit of excellence matters to me.

Excellence does not mean perfection. It means that we refuse to give God something careless when He has given us the ability and opportunity to give Him our best.

I want excellence in the music. I want excellence in the message. I want excellence in the way we conduct ourselves. And I want excellence in the stewardship of everything God has placed in my hands.

My Responsibility as a Watchman

I also believe God has called me to be a prophet.

Many people know me as PT, which stands for Prophet Todd.

I did not ask God for this responsibility, but I consider it a privilege and a serious responsibility. God has revealed things to me that I believe I am responsible for communicating to others.

The prophet Ezekiel gives us the picture of a watchman:

“Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.”
— Ezekiel 3:17 KJV

Being a watchman is not always comfortable.

Sometimes the thing God requires me to say is not the thing someone wants to hear.

That can happen even inside my recording booth.

There have been times when Christians have brought songs into my studio that I could not participate in because I believed something in the song was not inspired by the Holy Spirit or did not agree with the Word of God. In those situations, I have had to decline the musical work and address the spiritual issue instead.

That is not always easy.

But Scripture says:

“When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning… his blood will I require at thine hand.”
— Ezekiel 3:18 KJV

Therefore, if I have to correct you about something while we are working together, please do not automatically take it as an attack against you.

My responsibility is bigger than making you feel good in the moment.

If I love you, I have to tell you the truth.

My heart behind correction is not to make you feel bad about yourself. My desire is to please the Father and help you walk according to His Word. Sometimes the truth does not feel good at first, but it can help us in the long run.

And this is not a one-way street.

I am also open to correction.

If you can show me from Scripture that something I am doing or teaching is wrong, I am willing to receive that correction. I do not believe that being a prophet means being above correction. I believe we are all accountable to the Word of God.

Who I Am Called to Work With

I am not simply looking for talented people.

There is a lot of talent in the world, but talent is not the same thing as anointing.

I believe God has called me to work with people who genuinely desire Him—people who love the Lord Jesus Christ, desire truth, and are willing to receive correction when something does not line up with Scripture.

Gideon's army is a picture that has stayed with me. Gideon began with thousands, but God intentionally reduced the army until only 300 remained.

“By the three hundred men that lapped will I save you, and deliver the Midianites into thine hand: and let all the other people go every man unto his place.”
— Judges 7:7 KJV

That taught me that I do not need a large clientele to have a successful business.

I have learned to accept that I am not called to work with everybody.

Jesus said:

“For many are called, but few are chosen.”
— Matthew 22:14 KJV

So I would rather work with a handful of faithful people who genuinely desire to please God than build a large clientele based solely on talent, popularity, or money.

My Musical Convictions

Because of these convictions, there are certain things I cannot accept in my work.

I will not put my hand into secular music.

I will not produce recordings over secular beats.

I will not use secular samples.

Everything must be original.

Everything must be approached from a consecrated place.

Everything must be handled with the understanding that we are responsible for what we put into the ears and hearts of other people.

I am not interested in simply helping you make a great song.

I want to help you create music that honors God and communicates truth.

That is the kind of producer God has made me to be.

Who Has Trained Me

First and foremost, I give all honor to the Lord Jesus Christ. Everything I have, everything I know, and everything I am able to do comes from Him.

I also give honor to Apostle Makhario Dobbs, who has played a significant role in training me in the Gospel and helping me understand the Word of God more accurately.

I am grateful for the people God has placed in my life to teach, correct, train, and sharpen me.

And I intend to remain teachable.

“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.”
— Proverbs 27:17 KJV

If you truly love the Lord Jesus Christ, if you have a heart after God, if you desire to create music that honors Him, and if you are willing to receive biblical correction, you may be someone I am called to work with.

If that sounds like you, I would love to hear from you.