Pastor Michael Todd from an Oklahoma megachurch is experiencing a wave of criticism online after donning what some women described as feminine attire, which many viewers found distracting during his sermon. In his Sunday message, Todd emphasized the importance for Christians not to squander their faith.
“If you downplay what faith can achieve, you’ll never use it effectively. A significant trend among Christians is misunderstanding their faith,” he pointed out.
Using a personal anecdote, Todd noted, “When I took this test, I believed I didn’t have diabetes.” He added that if the congregation can exercise self-control in their eating habits, they shouldn’t waste their faith on outcomes they can manage themselves.
“It’s a matter of personal responsibility, and we’re all here praying for you,” he remarked.
Despite his message, Todd faced criticism from some Christian leaders regarding his outfit.
One commentator suggested, “Opposing biblical teachings leads to all sorts of confusion. A woman can be a pastor, but then we have people like Mike Todd.” This was echoed by Christian YouTuber Alton T. Johnson, who shared an image of Todd in his outfit, saying, “I look like an aunt now.”
Challenging biblical authority can lead to strange outcomes, like women leading in the church, and… Mike Todd. pic.twitter.com/bryyx01wtd
– Alton T. Johnson (@al_j82) May 1, 2025
In another reaction, conservative media figure Jason Whitlock labeled Todd as “an abomination,” urging, “Mike Todd should face criticism for this. It’s quite sad.” He shared a picture of Todd’s outfit as part of his remarks.
Mike Todd should be criticized. This is sad. pic.twitter.com/xbdtwp444h
– Jason Whitlock (@whitlockjason) April 30, 2025
Christian bloggers like Michelle Leslie also chimed in, stating, “This isn’t your grandma’s church, but what is Mike Todd wearing?”
Previously, Todd had stirred controversy in 2022 for using an extreme illustration during a sermon that involved spitting on a man’s face. Reflecting on that incident, Todd had expressed remorse and clarified that his intention was never to divert attention from the message of Jesus.
In a follow-up video, he noted, “I didn’t like what happened in that instance. It was off-putting. My goal is to connect people with the story, not to distract them.”
