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Christians are All Hypocrites!
Why do people have such a strong reaction to words like “Christian”, “Church”, and “Jesus”? Are they justified? What have believers done to cause such intense feelings and what can we do about it? This message is from my Twitch channel’s Devos & Chill series where, on Thursdays, I give a short message before…
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“Wounds of the Faithful” Interview
I’m getting the covid jab today and won’t be releasing a podcast episode, but thankfully the interview I did with Diana’s “Wounds of the Faithful” podcast is out. Her ministry is dedicated to discussing and helping Christian abuse victims. Our discussion went a lot of places. She even had to break it into 2…
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Ripples: What If Your Worst Day was the Best Way to Change the World For the Better?
Is it possible that the misery you have been through – or are going through – is exactly the secret sauce that God is using to inspire others and make positive changes that you could never do yourself? Would it make it easier to face if you knew that your pain was necessary to…
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Discovering the Real You
Want to know your real passion? Your real priorities? Your real source of strength? There’s nothing that reveals the real you like tough times. But, not only do difficulties reveal who you are, so does it reveal who God is – and is often the opportunity to see His amazinlgy creative problem-solving skills at…
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Standing on the Shoulders of Giants, How Christians Can Deal with Anxiety, Walking Between The Lions (PP 6.3)
In this week’s episode I share an interesting idea about how we all stand on the shoulders of giants, an interesting article about how Christians can deal with anxiety, and continue our interesting study of Pilgrims Progress by exploring more of the sixth chapter when Christian meets the lions. Interesting Links:– Article: https://tabletalkmagazine.com/article/2021/05/living-faithfully-with-anxiety/ – Pilgrim’s…
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What *Really* Happens When Someone Becomes a Christian
Christians have been talking about what happens when you give your life to Jesus for a long time, but what do they really mean? What does “conversion” really look like? What really changes when you become a “believer”? This message is from my Twitch channel’s Devos & Chill series where, on Thursdays, I give…
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Why You Keep Falling Apart: How to Stop Being Afraid of Your Life
Living in fear that if anything goes wrong your mind and body will react like it’s the end of the world and you’ll end up losing all the progress you’ve made is a terrible way to live. It stops you from trying new things, meeting new people, and leaving your comfort zone. Here are…
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The Bible is Actually Really, REALLY Weird!, Being Soft-Hearted is a Good Thing, Losing Your Roll (PP 6.2)
This week, I share an interesting idea about being soft-hearted, an interesting article about how weird the Bible is, and continue our interesting study of Pilgrims Progress by exploring the sixth chapter where Christian loses his scroll in the peaceful arbour. Interesting Links:– Article: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/reviews/most-peculiar-book-kristin-swenson/– Merch!: https://streamlabs.com/aldescheneau/merch– Twitch: Sun-Thurs @12pm: https://www.twitch.tv/xtianninja– Join the XtianNinja Discord:https://discord.com/invite/zuvMMZgGU2– Leave…
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Why Are So Many Christians Such JERKS?!
If Christians are supposed to be loving, kind, and compassionate – why do so many have a reputation for being terrible people? Here are some reasons why, where it comes from, and how to fix it. This message is from my Twitch channel’s Devos & Chill series where, on Thursdays, I give a short…
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Humble Streaming: Being a Servant to Your Viewers (Devos & Chill Ep. 3 – Phil 1:1-2)
What does it mean to be a “servant of all” when you are a Twitch Streamer, YouTuber, or social media star? What does humility look like as a Christian internet personality? This message is from my Twitch channel’s Devos & Chill series where, on Thursdays, I give a short message before we get into…
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Live AMA: Being a Know-it-All Sucks, Covid Silver Linings, and More!
Not being able to say “I don’t know” is actually crippling. What does a real hypocrite look like? Did any good come out of COVID lockdowns? We talk about that and more in this AMA. This video is from my Twitch channel’s AMA series where, on Sundays, I answer questions about the latest podcast…
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Live AMA: Women Aren’t the Problem, Video Games, Vulnerability, and More!
Avoiding women will not solve the problem of sexual sin. Being vulnerable can be dangerous. Some people are willfully stupid. There’s always some interesting topics during these AMAs! This video is from my Twitch channel’s AMA series where, on Sundays, I answer questions about the latest podcast episode and then open the floor to…
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Empathy as Fuel: The Story of Timothy (Devos & Chill Ep.2 – Phil 1:1)
When Timothy’s concern for others caused him to hurt so much it was crippling – he didn’t run away. Instead, he leaned into it and used that concern to drive him to action because he loved Jesus, loved Paul, and loved the church more than he loved himself. This message is from my Twitch…
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When Your Past Hurts Your Present, Saul Did Not Become Paul, The Hill of Difficulty (PP 6.1)
This week, I share an interesting idea about how your past trauma doesn’t need to dictate your present feelings, an interesting article about how Saul didn’t actually turn into Paul, and an interesting study of Pilgrims Progress by exploring the sixth chapter where Christian begins up the Hill of Difficulty. Interesting Links:– Article: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/no-saul-the-persecutor-did-not-become-paul-the-apostle/– Twitch:…
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Twitch: The Undiscovered Country (Video Version)
God is calling brand new, online, Hudson Taylor’s, David Livingstones, William Careys, and Jim and Elisabeth Elliots from around the world, to share the gospel of Jesus Christ on the new mission field known as Twitch. Here’s a video explaining a bit about what I see God doing there and how I believe He…
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Pioneer Missionaries in an Undiscovered Country – Why Twitch is the New Frontier of Global Missions
This week I’m doing something a little different by releasing an audio version of an upcoming video I’ve produced to help churches and Christian organizations understand the importance online missions and how they work to help people move from virtual life to Eternal Life. Script: Imagine waking up one day to find the news…
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XtianNinja Channel Trailer (Finally!)
Whew! It took way too long and looks like it may have been made by a blind, unskilled video-monkey, but I finally have a channel trailer! Please check it out, pass it around, and come hit the “follow” button at www.Twitch.tv/XtianNinja. Next step is to make the official ministry one to send to potential…
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You Need Less Good Things, Being a Know-it-All Sucks, Formalist & Hypocrisy (PP 5.2)
This week, I share an interesting idea about interesting ideas, an interesting article about cutting some good things out of your life, and continue our interesting study of Pilgrims Progress by exploring the fifth chapter where Christian meets Formalist and Hypocrisy. Interesting Links:– Article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FsT084eGBM– Twitch: Sun-Thurs @12pm: https://www.twitch.tv/xtianninja– Join the XtianNinja Discord:https://discord.com/invite/zuvMMZgGU2– Pilgrim’s Progress Free…
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Women Aren’t the Problem, Honesty is Dangerous, & Asleep On the Road (PP 5.1)
This week, I share an interesting idea about the dangers of vulnerability, an interesting article about how women aren’t the problem, and continue our interesting study of Pilgrims Progress by exploring the fifth chapter where Christian meets Simple, Sloth, and Presumption. Interesting Links:– Article: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/women-not-problem/– Twitch: Sun-Thurs @12pm, Tues @ 7pm! : https://www.twitch.tv/xtianninja– Fancy Stream Watching…
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From Murderer to Missionary: The Story of the Apostle Paul (Devos & Chill Ep. 1: Phil 1:1)
How did one of Christianity’s greatest opponents turn into its greatest missionary? What would it take to turn a murderer into a missionary? Here’s the story. On Thursdays, before we get into the games, we take a little time to do a quick Bible-Study. Please consider joining us! www.Twitch.tv/XtianNInja
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Weakness vs Vulnerability, Knowledge & News, Common Ground with LGBTQ+? (Live AMA Ep. 5)
Is vulnerability a weakness? Is weakness bad? If too much news hurts our souls, how should we stay informed? Is there any common ground with LGBTQ+ people? We talk about all that and more on the latest XtianNinja AMA. Join us on Sundays at 12pm on http://www.Twitch.tv/XtianNinja to ask your own questions!
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The Power of Vulnerability, How News Deforms the Soul, & At The Cross (PP 4)
In this episode, I share an interesting idea about the power of vulnerability, an interesting article about how news can deform your soul, and continue our interesting study of Pilgrims Progress by exploring the fourth chapter where Christian Proceeds to the Cross. Interesting Links:– Article: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/news-spiritual-deformation/– Twitch: Sunday @ 3pm, Tues @ 7pm, Thurs &…
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A Ministry Proposal For You to Consider – XtianNinja Online Missions
As most of you already know, especially if you’re listening to the podcasts, I’ve had a growing passion and interest in online missions and connecting with gamers and streamers. I’ve put together an official ministry proposal that I thought you might be interested in reading and sharing with folks. To be honest, I’ve never…
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Talk About Hell, Use Big Words, & The Terrified Man (PP 3.9)
Today, I share the last part of my testimony about being part of a wonderful church, an interesting article about the importance of using big words, and continue our interesting study of Pilgrim’s Progress with the man with the terrible dream. Interesting Links:– “Of Interest Overtime”: Sunday @ 3, “Game Night”: Tues @ 7pm…
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Suicide for Everyone!, Miraculous Provision Stories, P.P. 3.8: The Man in the Cage
This Week, I share some of the miracles of provision I’ve experienced, an interesting article about Canada’s new euthanasia law, and then we’ll be continuing our interesting study of John Bunyan’s classic, Pilgrims Progress by exploring the middle of the third chapter, where Interpreter shows Christian the man in the cage. Interesting Links: Join…
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Having Enemies is Normal?, A Rough Part of My Story, & P.P. 3.7 – Pleasant Palace and the Enemy Army
This week, I share a rough part of my testimony, skip over an interesting article altogether, and then continue our interesting study of John Bunyan’s classic, Pilgrims Progress by exploring Pleasant Palace and the Enemy Army. Interesting Links: Join me on Twitch Sunday @ 3 for “Of Interest Overtime” and & Tues @ 7pm for…
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Will You Help Me With My New Online Ministry Idea?
Hi there, If you’re following along with the podcast then you already know that I’ve developed a passion for trying to reach out into the online gaming community. If that’s news to you, check out this episode. But, the short story is that I feel a real call to try to connect with people…
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Hearing God, Online Missionaries, and PP 3.6 – The Fireplace
This week I share some more of my testimony, an interesting article about sharing the gospel while playing video games, and then continue our interesting study of John Bunyan’s classic, Pilgrims Progress by exploring the middle of the third chapter, where Interpreter takes Christian to see the Fireplace. Interesting Links: Join me on Twitch…
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How Does Willpower Work, My Time in Cleveland, & PP 3.5
This week, I share some more of my testimony, an interesting article about willpower, and then we’ll be continuing our interesting study of John Bunyan’s classic, Pilgrims Progress by exploring the middle of the third chapter, where Interpreter takes Christian to meet Passion and Patience. Interesting Links: I have a new Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/c-658037 I’m…
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A Political Allegory: The Tale of the Red Dragon & the Blue Dragon
“Once upon a time, there was a grand kingdom beset by two fierce dragons…” An interesting and entertaining allegorical story of a place torn apart by two, powerful, warring dragons — and the solution they come up with to ease the fighting. It was originally released as part of a podcast episode, but I…
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A Pastor Jailed for Having Church?!, More of My Story, & Pilgrim’s Progress 3.4
This week I share some more of my testimony, an interesting article about that pastor that got arrested in Edmonton, and then continue our interesting study of John Bunyan’s classic, Pilgrims Progress by exploring the middle of the third chapter, where Interpreter takes Christian to the Dusty Parlour. Interesting Links: I was a guest…
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How Being Bullied Changed Me, Enraged by Ravi Z., Pilgrim’s Progress 3.3 (Of Interest Ep. 23)
This week, I share my interesting testimony, an interesting article about being angry at Ravi Zacharias, and continue our interesting study of John Bunyan’s classic, Pilgrims Progress by exploring the middle of the third chapter, where Christian meets the Interpreter. Interesting Links: Poll: https://artofthechristianninja.com/2021/02/19/quick-poll-i-could-use-your-advice/ Article: https://www.russellmoore.com/2021/02/15/enraged-by-ravi-part-1-the-wreckage-of-ravi-zacharias/ Study: https://www.desiringgod.org/books/the-pilgrims-progress Want to Support the Podcast?: https://bit.ly/36uqn9E
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A Twitch Idea, Sexual Detachment, & Pilgrim’s Progress Ch. 3.2
This week, I share an interesting idea about livestreaming on Twitch, an interesting article about pornographic detachment, and continue our interesting study of John Bunyan’s classic, Pilgrims Progress by exploring the middle of the third chapter where Christian meets Good Will at the Wicket Gate. Interesting Links: Idea: https://www.twitch.tv/directory/game/Just%20Chatting Article: https://albertmohler.com/2021/02/11/briefing-2-11-21 https://www.challies.com/articles/pornographic-detachment/ Study: https://www.desiringgod.org/books/the-pilgrims-progress Want to Support…
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How NOT to Capitalize on the Pandemic, Why Churches Need to Reopen & Pilgrim’s Progress Ch 3.1
This week I share an interesting idea about how not to capitalize on the pandemic , share an interesting article about the vital importance of opening churches back up, and then we’ll be continuing our interesting study of John Bunyan’s classic, Pilgrims Progress by exploring the beginning of the third chapter where Christian freaks…
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2020 Was Actually AMAZING!, Half-Truths, and Pilgrims Progress 2.3
In this episode I share an interesting idea about Being Thankful for 2020, an interesting article about how often we lie, and then continue our interesting study of John Bunyan’s classic, Pilgrims Progress by exploring the end of the second chapter and talking about “Mr Worldly Wiseman” Interesting Links: Idea: https://www.gty.org/library/sermons-library/GTY178/2020-clarity-reflecting-on-gods-goodness-in-the-last-year Article: https://reformedperspective.ca/im-fine-and-other-lies-we-tell/ Study: https://www.desiringgod.org/books/the-pilgrims-progress Want to…
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I Need Your Help With the New “Of Interest” Instagram & FB Pages
Hi! I know I just sent you an update yesterday, but I’ve been working hard on spreading my podcast around and I keep getting more and more ideas! The latest brainwave is to give “Of Interest” it’s own Instagram and Facebook page. But, as I keep saying in my podcasts, neither platform is very…
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My Podcast is Now Available… Everywhere!
I’m not sure why I didn’t do this a long time ago, but I’ve finally gotten around to submitting my podcasts to pretty much every provider I can think of. So, if one of the reasons you couldn’t recommend “Of Interest” to folks was because they used a different system than yours, I’ve fixed…
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Wow, Psalm 107!, What to do When You’re Down, & Pilgrim’s Progress Ch 2.2
This week, I share an interesting idea about Psalm 107, share an interesting article about what to do when you’re feeling down, and then we’ll be continuing our interesting study of John Bunyan’s classic, Pilgrims Progress by exploring more of the second chapter, entitled, “The Slough of Despond” Interesting Links: Idea: https://www.esv.org/Psalm+107/ Article: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/what-to-do-when-youre-down/ Study: https://www.desiringgod.org/books/the-pilgrims-progress Want…
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Vulnerability, Sexualizing Male Friendship, & Pilgrim’s Progress Ch 2.1
Interesting Links: Idea: https://fivedaybiblereading.com/ & https://www.instagram.com/artofthechristianninja/ Article: https://wyattgraham.com/what-weve-lost-by-over-sexualizing-male-friendship/ Study: https://www.desiringgod.org/books/the-pilgrims-progress Want to Support the Podcast?: https://bit.ly/36uqn9E
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Resolutions, American Theology, & Pilgrims Progress Ch. 1 (Of Interest Ep.17)
This week on “Of Interest”, I’m going share an interesting idea for a New Years Resolution, share an interesting article about the state of Theology in America, and then we’ll be continuing our interesting study of John Bunyan’s classic, Pilgrims Progress by exploring the first chapter, entitled, “Conviction of the Necessity of Flying”. Interesting…
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Pilgrim’s Progress Intro Study – and MORE! (“Of Interest” Ep. 16)
This week, I talk about Relationship Simulators, share an interesting article about the Lord’s Prayer, an interesting resource about… well, also the Lord’s Prayer, and then we’ll be continuing our interesting study of John Bunyan’s classic, Pilgrims Progress by exploring the first chapter, entitled, “The Jail”. Interesting Links: Article: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/stop-praying-stuff/ Resource: https://www.gty.org/store/books/452007/alone-with-god Study: https://www.desiringgod.org/books/the-pilgrims-progress Want to Support…
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Encouragement, Big Words, & Escaping Prison (“Of Interest” Ep. 15)
This week, I’m talking about some encouragement I found in one of the Lord’s parables, sharing an interesting article about some big words, an interesting resource to find some amazing resources, and then we’ll be continuing our interesting study of John Bunyan’s classic, Pilgrims Progress by exploring Bunyan’s love for the Bible sustained him…
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Motivational Mickey, Angry Eyebrows, & God’s Sovereignty (“Of Interest” Ep. 14)
Interesting Links: Article: https://entrustedtothedirt.com/2020/10/30/you-are-a-good-teacher-because-you-dress-like-a-teacher/ Resource: https://bibleproject.com/ Study: https://www.desiringgod.org/books/the-pilgrims-progress Want to Support the Podcast?: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7XJFMCJKESBEG&source=url
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The Tale of the Red Dragon and the Blue Dragon
CHAPTER 1 Once upon a time there was a grand kingdom beset by two fierce dragons. Had it not been for the dragons, the kingdom would have been a wonderful place to live. The people were strong and kind, the lands vast and fertile, and the artists, musicians, and craftsmen were some of the…
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I’m Taking a Break This Week
It’s been a rough one so I’m taking this week off. I could use prayer for my physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Thanks for understanding.
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Jesus Calls His Witnesses – John 5:30-47 (Sunday Study: Ep. 3)
Script: We’re back in our study of the gospel of John this week looking at the last section of chapter 5, from verse 30-47, entitled in the ESV, “Witnesses to Jesus” Remember the context here. The Jewish leadership, Pharisees, Sadducees, and the rest of the Sanhedrin, are all upset because Jesus healed a…
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My Motto, Evaporating Empathy, History,& Wounds (“Of Interest” Ep. 12)
This week, I talk about my weird personal motto, share an interesting article about the evaporation of empathy, an interesting resource to teach you a little bit about church history, and then we’ll be continuing our interesting study of John Bunyan’s classic, Pilgrims Progress by exploring how Bunyan’s suffering taught him that being a…
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How the Devil Tricks People Into Sinning – Romans 6:22-23 (“Sunday Study” Ep. 2)
This week we’re going to do something a little different. Yes, I’m aware that I’ve only done this once and that last week I told you that we’d be going through the gospel of John, but that was before I came across this amazing clip from a John Piper sermon that I really want…
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Scandalous Mentors, Celebrating Hell, & Lo-Fi Hip-Hop Worship
This week, I talk about mentors and character, share an interesting article about how we can apply the doctrine of hell to our lives, an interesting resource for hearing some new music, and then we’ll be continuing our interesting study of John Bunyan’s classic, Pilgrims Progress by exploring how Bunyan’s suffering affected his love…