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Anita Update: A Hard Call, a Good Turn, and What’s Next?
The last two weeks were hard to settle. It took days for me to stop looking over my shoulder waiting for the next bad thing—scary texts, horrible calls, more bad news. No one likes living with uncertainty, so I’m really glad to report that I just got off a call with Anita and we…
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TikTok Ban: A Christian Creator’s Perspective
The growing concerns surrounding TikTok—its extensive data collection, its ties to ByteDance in China, and government actions worldwide—have left many creators uncertain about the platform’s future. These developments present unique challenges for creators who use TikTok to connect with their audiences. More importantly, they raise serious questions about how we, as Christians, handle influence,…
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Beauty, Emotional Manipulation, & Guilt: Unforgettable Moments from This Week’s Streams
Every week on stream, I encounter a variety of meaningful moments that don’t always make it to my YouTube videos or articles but are too valuable to keep to myself. These moments range from spontaneous interactions, where someone drops in with a burning question, to insightful conversations sparked by gameplay, and even prepared content…
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“I’m Struggling with EVERYTHING…” (A Twitch Chat Counselling Moment)
A viewer came into my chat a few minutes into the stream with some struggles and looking for prayer. It led to some interesting discussions, open hearts, a bunch of sharing, and some (hopefully) helpful pastoral advice. Podcast: https://anchor.fm/xtianninja/episodes/Im-Struggling-with-EVERYTHING—-A-Twitch-Chat-Counselling-Moment-e1pi6nq I Need Your Support I’m doing this full-time and the only way I can keep…
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9 Ways to Build Your Confidence
Everyone who creates has times when they struggle with motivation and confidence – sometimes so debilitating that it causes them to stop creating altogether! Whether you are a Twitch Streamer, YouTuber, Digital Artist, Musician, Cook, or any other type of creative, here are 9 practical ways to boost your confidence so you can get…
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How to be MAXIMUM Christian!
What’s the secret to living for God – for REAL? What steps do we need to take in order to discover God’s plan for our lives and how to live it out in an effective and fruitful way? This message might help. Podcast Version: https://anchor.fm/xtianninja/episodes/How-to-be-MAXIMUM-Christian-e1kltm3 I Need Your Support I’m doing this full-time and…
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Where is God Anyway?
Each day on stream we take time to go through a Verse of the Day, explain its meaning, and find an application. This verse is a very encouraging one on the surface, but what does it mean, really? Podcast Version: https://anchor.fm/xtianninja/episodes/Where-is-God-Anyway–And-What-Does-it-Mean-that-God-is-With-You-e1kikto I Need Your Support I’m doing this full-time and the only way I…
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Mission Update and Thank You Video (January 2022)
Hi everyone,I wanted to take some time to say thank you to everyone who has been kind this year in supporting Christian Ninja Online Missions and helping me not only share God’s love and truth with people all around the world, but to build an open, encouraging, and meaningful online community that has continued…
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Two-Player Limbo Playthrough Highlights with Theseus! – Part 1
New, funny video alert! I don’t do scary games – but since Theseus was there, I thought it would be ok. We were still scared – but we sure did laugh a lot! (If you like the video, don’t forget to share with your friends!) Content Warning: This game is a little gruesome at…
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Making Minecraft Romantic – CreatorCraft Ep 3
I’ve been part of a collective of streamers and Minecrafters for a while now and it’s been pretty amazing to make some new friends outside the “Christian bubble” through this game. I’ve been turning some of those adventures into YouTube videos and it would be great if you’d check it out, give it a…
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How to Deal With Six Things That Keep You Up At Night
New YouTube Video! The Question of the Day was, “What keeps you up at night?” and it led to some amazing conversations about worry, grief, fear, guilt and a bunch of things that keep you from having a restful sleep.
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The Last Episode of “Of Interest” Podcast – Moving on to God’s Next Chapter for Me
Podcast Link: https://anchor.fm/xtianninja/episodes/The-Final-Episode—Moving-on-to-Gods-Next-Chapter-for-Me-e1ahp2t Hey everyone, I want to start with a huge thank you to everyone who has been listening to the podcast for the past, like, 7 years or so. So many of you have been with me the whole time and have been such an encouragement to me throughout the years. I…
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Why Does It Seem Like God Leaves People in Agony? – Psalm 22 – Daily Devo
As Jesus hung on the cross He cried out “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Does God do that? Does he leave people during their worst times? What did Jesus mean? Every day on my Twitch channel’s we start the stream with a devotional from Logos’ Verse of the Day. It’s…
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Dear Christian Content Creators – We Need to Talk!
God has been laying the importance of using my gifts and experience to mentor Christian Content Creators – and I want you to be part of it. When I was first called to full-time Twitch ministry I thought it was going to be primarily evangelistic – but God has been moving me toward not…
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Not the Bee FULL Interview! + Big Changes Coming to XtianNinja OM
In this week’s episode, I’m excited to share some amazing things happening with XtianNinja Online Missions and then something a little different – a talk-show interview I did when I was a guest on the Not the Bee Unofficial Podcast, where I share about – well – a little of everything (including my hatred…
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Why Having Authority Over You Matters
When you’re life has gone off the rails, is it possible that it was partly because you decided to go it on your own? Were there authorities and rules that were supposed to keep you in check, that would have saved you, but you worked against because you thought you knew better or were…
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If God Speaks, Why Don’t We Hear Him?
Last week, I shared the number one most downloaded message on my website, this week is number two, entitled, “If God speaks today, why don’t we hear him?”. Plus, a HUGE update on some of the amazing things happening in my life right now. Podcast Link:https://anchor.fm/xtianninja/episodes/If-God-Speaks–Why-Dont-We-Hear-Him-e16tn56 Script: Hello and welcome to the podcast, I’m…
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“Hate-Raids”, Who Needs Rules Anyway?, When Apollyon Tells You to Quit (P.P. 7.1)
In this week’s episode, I’m going to share an interesting article about Hate-Raids on Twitch – with special contributions from two black streamers who have faced racism on and offline, continue our interesting study of Pilgrim’s Progress in the beginning of the seventh chapter where Christian meets Apollyon, and finish off with a message…
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Christians Doing Weird Stuff, Can You Know if God Loves You or Not? & Slipping Into Humiliation (P.P. 7.0)
In this week’s episode, I share an interesting article about Christians doing weird stuff, continue our interesting study of Pilgrim’s Progress with the beginning of the seventh chapter when Christian descends into the Valley of Humiliation, and finish off with a new Bible-Study segment where I talk about how you can know whether or…
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Why You Need “Big Brother”, Criticism vs Discernment, P.P 6.6: Community
In this week’s episode, I share an interesting idea about trusting big brother, an interesting article about the difference between discernment and criticism, and continue our interesting study of Pilgrim’s Progress by exploring the end of the sixth chapter where Christian tours the Beautiful Castle. Podcast Link:https://anchor.fm/xtianninja/episodes/Why-You-Need-Big-Brother–Criticism-vs-Discernment–P-P-6-6-Community-e14u6k8/a-a6704h3 Interesting Links:– Subscribe to the Podcast: https://anchor.fm/xtianninja–…
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I Just Lost 625 Subscribers (Please Check Yours!)
My old feed provider is shutting down so I’ve had to move my podcast service to Anchor/ Apparently, the transition wasn’t as smooth as I had hoped because I lost 95% of my subscribers. Unfortunately, the nature of the beast makes it so I can’t really connect with the folks I can… no longer…
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Why You Should Argue With Yourself, The Danger of “Fear of Man”, P.P. 6.5: Hard Questions
In this episode: Listening to that little voice inside you, how “Fear of Man” can wreck your life, and why you should let people ask you extremely personal questions. Podcast Link:https://anchor.fm/xtianninja/episodes/Why-You-Should-Argue-With-Yourself–The-Danger-of-Fear-of-Man–P-P–6-5-Hard-Questions-e14ju6e/a-a65hugm Interesting Links: – Article: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/from-gods-to-gallows– Pilgrim’s Progress Free Book: https://www.desiringgod.org/books/the-pilgrims-progress– Support XtianNinja OM: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=7XJFMCJKESBEG Unedited Script: Hello, today is Friday, July 16th, 2021 and welcome…
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Why I Allow Swearing Now, the Difference Between Strong Language and Foul Language, PP 6.4: Christian’s Testimony
In this week’s episode, I’m going to share an interesting idea about why my Twitch channel is going PG-13 an interesting article about the difference between strong language and foul language, and continue our interesting study of Pilgrim’s Progress by exploring more of the sixth chapter where Christian is stopped at the gates of…
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Behind the Scene Update!
In this week’s episode I share a look behind the scenes at all the interesting, amazing, and exhausting things going on with XtianNinja Online Ministries. Script: Hey, everyone. This episode is going to be a little different in that it’s just a quick update with what’s going on with the podcast and channel and…
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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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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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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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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…