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I Owe You an Explanation About What’s Going On
Hi Friends and Supporters, I feel like I’ve sent you the “here’s what’s going on” email a few times, but thank you for your patience. There’s a lot of moving parts and changes being made and I think it’s important that you know what’s going on. There are 3 big changes happening. First, changing…
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Headed to Florida for ReachConf 2025!
Wow, it’s finally time! We’ve been talking about this for months now and I’m finally packed and ready to get on the plane. Reach is going to be amazing! For those who don’t k ow, ReachConf is meant to celebrate and inspire Christian creators, focused on fun experiences, relational connection, learning, and kingdom impact.…
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Personal Update: Reflections on My Sabbatical & a Brief Delay
I’m writing this personal update with those who’ve been walking with me for a while – leadership team, supporters, donors, volunteers, viewers – but a lot of people have discovered me through this crisis. If you’re new here and wondering who I am and what this is all about, check out my Digital Missions…
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An Important Update About My Work with TACO and XtianNinja Online Missions
To my donors, friends, prayer partners, subscribers, and the whole of TACO and the XtianNinja FamSquad: Right now Anita is in a highly structured residential setting receiving focused, specialist care. It’s the kind of environment hospital models haven’t been able to provide, and it is giving her a real chance to stabilise with dignity.…
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Why I Quit on Stream Today: What happened today, what’s underneath it, and what I need right now
Short version: I’m carrying more than I can manage, so the glitch felt like a collapse. Computer crashed and then I crashed. What happened on stream Anyone who has streamed for any length of time knows that glitches happen. “It wouldn’t be a Twitch stream if everything went right!”, we say. I’m used to…
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Torture for Views: The Death of Jean Pormanove and What It Teaches Us About Streaming, Exploitation, and Digital Missions
This article is about the on-stream death of French streamer Raphaël Graven. It covers what’s known (as best I could learn of Aug 20, 2025), the warnings that were ignored, and the wider culture that turns suffering into spectacle. Strong content ahead. You can also watch my full breakdown and reflections on YouTube here:…
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Partnering to Help Pros, Students, Streamers & Gamers with a Healthier Energy Option
As you know, I’ve been seeking creative ways to fund the initiatives we are so passionate about at XtianNinja Online Missions and The Alliance for Creative Outreach (TACO). I’m excited to share a new partnership that aligns with our mission, can help a bunch of people, and that I think you’ll want to be…
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The Hidden Digital Mission Field: Unseen People and Unmet Needs
I recently gave a talk to a group of pastors at the Alliance Assembly 2024 and wanted to share it with you as I think it will serve as a helpful article to send to pastors and churches who struggle to appreciate or understand content creation and nerd-culture in general. Here is a link…
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Conference Recap: Fellowship, Inspiration, and New Connections
I just got back from the conference and wanted to give a quick report while it was fresh in my mind. This is a brief summary of what happened but if you’re curious about some more details (including pics and videos!) check out my channel on the TACO Discord. Day 1: Arrival and Initial…
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Taking A Big, Scary Leap
First, welcome to everyone from Ko-Fi who’s transitioning from the newsletter over there to here! I know there have been a lot of site changes over the past few years as I’ve been growing, so it means a lot to have you leapfrog one more time. ♥ I just did something that freaks me…
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Proven Productivity Practices
Do you ever feel like you’ve got a million great content creation ideas, but struggle to get any of them done? Here are 6 things you need to be doing in order to maximize your creativity, grow your influence, and reach the people you’re trying to bring your content to. Plus, I share TACO…
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Twitch Chat Tips: How To Keep the Conversation Going
Despite how critical it is to consistently engage with people in chat, especially when newcomers drop in, it’s not always easy to keep a conversation going. Here are some helpful tips to keep the banter moving! I Need Your Support I’m doing this full-time and the only way I can keep it up is…
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Hey, Christian Content Creators! Check out The T.A.C.O. Network!!!
What is T.A.C.O. and how do we serve content creators and consumers all over the world? The Alliance for Creative Outreach (TACO) Serves the lost by creating a welcoming community that unites and equips a network of world-changing Christian content creators across multiple platforms. https://taconetwork.org/ https://www.twitch.tv/thetaconetwork I Need Your Support I’m doing this full-time…