Todd Starnes is literally half the man he used to be and that’s a compliment. Starnes has overcome a near fatal heart condition, the death of his parents and lost half his body weight — all within three years. Starnes shares his story in his new book, “They Popped My Hood and Found Gravy on the Dipstick.”

Fox News Radio reporter Todd Starnes is an unabashed Christian who takes his faith to work. But he says being a born-again journalist isn’t about lacing every news story with a gospel message.

Two weeks after his recovery, Todd’s pastor, Wayne, and wife, Nancy, took him on daily walks. Surprisingly, he started losing weight. Soon Todd could walk the length of the local mall. One day, his physical therapist declared that one day Todd would run a marathon. He thought, I can’t even walk around the block without getting winded!

Starnes has written a book titled “They Popped My Hood and Found Gravy on the Dipstick,” a humorous and sometimes irreverent look at the trials and triumphs along the way to a new lifestyle and a new understanding of God’s sovereignty.

In his book, Starnes pokes fun at Baptists for knowing how to host a good dinner on the grounds complete with enough fried chicken to make Colonel Sanders blush. But in comments to Baptist Press, he warned of the sin of gluttony, which he said too many churchgoers overlook.

From the brink of death and back…

Todd Starnes is a network news reporter and anchor for Fox News Radio. He’s used to seeing the good and the bad that happens to people and he’s experienced a lot of it himself.

Tipping the scales at 300 pounds, Todd Starnes suffered from a life threatening enlarged heart before he made over his life. Find out how he shed 150 pounds and RAN A MARATHON.

Suffering from obesity and an enlarged heart, Todd Starnes needed to make a change. Find out what saved his life, and why a visit to the doctor’s could save yours.

Oprah Radio host Bob Greene talks with Fox News Radio’s Todd Starnes about his book They Popped My Hood and Found Gravy on the Dipstick.