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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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A Very Personal Video – Why Streaming is So Important to Me
In this very personal video, Al (XtianNinja) Descheneau shares his heart, story, and reason for working so hard to bring the gospel to people who can only be reached through online ministry. You will learn why he has such a special concern for the lost, lonely, and disenfranchised on Twitch and what you can…
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A Very Personal Update (& Devotional)
If you’re looking for it, I deleted today’s very personal stream VOD, but if you’re a supporter and are curious about what was up, I’ve put it up as a Patreon exclusive. Just FYI.https://patreon.com/xtianninja
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Twitch Pastor Reacts to JaidenAnimation’s “Being Not Straight” Video *Mature Content*
JaidenAnimation’s “Being Not Straight” video lends itself to a lot of topics for discussion and XtianNinja takes on all of them in this 2-hour video. He talks about his own “asexual/aromantic” experiences, human sexuality, LGBTQ+ and the church, and more. Podcast Version: https://anchor.fm/xtianninja/episodes/Reacting-to-JaidenAnimations-Being-Not-Straight-Video-Mature-Content-e1g3n87 I’m doing this full-time and the only way I can keep…
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From Preacher to Streamer – DavetheBlogger Interviews XtianNinja
Where did the name XtianNinja come from? How did you get your call to pastoral ministry? Any funny stories? DavetheBlogger interviews XtianNinja (Pastor Al) during a live stream. Livestreams: http://www.twitch.tv/XtianNinja Twitter: http://twitter.com/XtianNinja Support XtianNinja Online Missions: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=7XJFMCJKESBEG
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When to Leave Your Bully Church (“Wounds of the Faithful” Interview Part 2)
A while back I did an interview with DSW’s “Wounds of the Faithful” podcast. Her ministry is dedicated to discussing and helping Christian abuse victims and when she heard my story reached out for a chat. Our discussion went a lot of places so she had to break it into 2 parts! Here’s the…
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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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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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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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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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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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Fear Leaves Scars (How to Fight Fear)
Service Livestream: Sermon Audio: The song I played earlier is called “The Voice of Truth” and it’s by a Christian band called “Casting Crowns”. It’s a song that has meant a lot to me over the years – especially in my first years of being a pastor. You see, when I was…
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As One Beggar to Another (Introduction to the Gospel of John Series)
An Introduction to the Gospel of John Please open up to John 20:30-21, but before we jump in and read it, we need a little context. We are starting a series on the Gospel of John today, but I don’t’ want to jump straight into verse one. In fact, we’re going to start near…
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Amazing Grace: The Motivation for Sharing Our Faith
Audio: Text: Last week we talked about how scary it can be to talk about our faith and some ways we can get over the fear of sharing what Jesus is doing in our life with the people around us. It essentially came down to four things: show people love before you stress about…
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Getting Over The Fear of Sharing Your Faith
Audio: Text: I walked into Walmart the other day and saw a bunch of Halloween candy, so I guess Halloween is coming up again. That seems a little early to me, but maybe it’s a piggy-back on things to stuff in kid’s school lunches – which also starts up soon. These two things, Halloween…
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Pastor Al’s Testimony: God’s Useless Reject Tells His Story (Carnivore Theology: Ep. 76)
Pastor Al shares how God took him from useless reject to passionate preacher. Podcast Audio Behind-the-Scenes Video How Can You Help Carnivore Theology? 1. Pray for us! 2. Subscribe and rate us on iTunes and watch us on YouTube!! (If you don’t have iTunes use FeedBurner) 3. Record a question in your voice on our SpeakPipe page!…
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How to Give a Christian Testimony (Carnivore Theology – Ep. 74)
Chad, Steve and Al are finally back together and talking about the pluses and minuses of the modern testimony movement and the best ways to share your personal faith journey — and things to avoid while doing it. Podcast Audio How Can You Help Carnivore Theology? 1. Pray for us! 2. Subscribe and rate us…
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My Boys' Testimonies and Baptisms
On October 14th I had the amazing privilege of baptising my sons Ethan and Edison. It was such a wonderful day, and my wife and I are so proud of them. I’ve finally uploaded their testimony and baptism video to youtube and want to share it with you. The audio isn’t that great, so here’s a…