Todd Burpo is known for co-authoring the book Heaven is for Real alongside Lynn Vincent, which became a notable success in the Christian literary world. The book, a New York Times best-seller, captures the extraordinary account of his three-year-old son Colton's near-death experience and his alleged journey to heaven and back. Published in 2010 by Thomas Nelson Publishers, Heaven is for Real struck a chord with millions, leading to over 10 million copies sold by 2014. Its impact was further magnified by a feature film adaptation released in April 2014, which grossed $101 million at the box office.

Apart from his literary success, Todd Burpo serves as a pastor of Crossroads Wesleyan and contributes his time as a volunteer firefighter. He leads a family life with his wife, Sonja, and their four children: Colton, Cassie, Colby, and a special sister Colton claims to have met in heaven. Burpo's story is not just one of spiritual revelation and literary achievement but also of commitment to community service and family.