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Wrestling Appolyon + A Ministry Update & Mentoring Creators
In this week’s episode, I finally get around to continuing our Pilgrims Progress study and then share a clip from a recent stream where I explain a new Christian Content Creator Mentorship Program that I’m going to be moving into the next phase of very soon. Podcast Link:https://anchor.fm/xtianninja/episodes/Wrestling-Appolyon–A-Ministry-Update–Mentoring-Creators-e18vnbc Script: Whaddup! Happy Weekend! I’m Al…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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 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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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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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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We’ve Been Here Before – “Of Interest” Podcast Episode 5
The 5th Episode of “Of Interest” talks about the Spanish Flu vs Today , an amazing blogger named Tim Challies, and how John Bunyan’s Suffering led to Pilgrim’s Progress Interesting Links: Article: https://thinktheology.co.uk/blog/article/weve_been_here_before_lessons_from_the_churchs_responses_to_the_spanish_flu Resource: https://www.challies.com/ Study: https://www.desiringgod.org/books/the-pilgrims-progress
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Sipping Poison – “Of Interest” Podcast Episode 3
This week, I’m going to share an interesting article about Why Sipping Poison is a dumb idea, an interesting resource for getting answers to bible questions, and then we’ll be continuing our interesting study of John Bunyan’s classic, Pilgrims Progress. Interesting Article: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/sipping-poison/ Interesting Resource: https://ask.ligonier.org/ Interesting Study: https://www.desiringgod.org/books/the-pilgrims-progress
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A New Podcast! “Of Interest”: Episode 1
I’m super excited to announce the launch of my newest podcast: “Of Interest”. There are three parts: An Interesting Article, An Interesting Resource, and An Interesting Study. I know that sounds “educational”, but it’s actually personal, fun, interesting, helpful and short! Please consider giving it a listen and letting me know what you think…