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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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A Year of Contrasts (2025 XtianNinja Year-In-Review)
Reflecting on 2025 is complicated because it has been a year of profound contrast. In the same year, I’ve spoken on global stages and sat alone with a heavy, broken heart. My channel started the year with great momentum but ended with the lowest numbers I’ve seen in four years. At the beginning of…
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I Went to the Most Important Creator Event in the World (ReachConf Recap 2025: What Happened and Why It Mattered So Much)
When I first heard about ReachConf, it sounded almost too on-the-nose for what I care about: a conference for Christian gamers, streamers, cosplayers, and content creators, hosted in a church, built around the gospel, and unapologetically nerdy. Thanks to an absurd amount of generosity from my community, I actually got to go and was…
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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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Family Update: Processing the Goodbye
If you’d rather watch than read, I shared this update in two places: a shorter 17-minute edited video on YouTube (link) and a longer 34-minute version on Twitch (link). Both cover the same heart I’ll share here, but if you prefer to listen, those are ready for you. The Story So Far For four…
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Descheneau Family Update: A Miracle of Provision and the Next Step in Anita’s Care
Over the weekend, God provided in ways I can hardly believe. In just three days, we raised over $17,000 of the $27,000 needed for Anita’s treatment. That’s nothing short of miraculous. It means we’re able to secure her place at Valiant and she moves in tomorrow. An unfortunate surprise came when I was told…
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My Family Is Breaking: We Need Urgent Help
You’ve seen my struggles on stream. What you haven’t seen is the hidden battle my wife Anita has been fighting for years. Now her doctors say there’s one chance left for real healing. We need urgent help: https://www.givesendgo.com/GJNMD
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It’s Support-A-Thon Sunday! (Come Join In!)
I’m excited to invite you to my Support-A-Thon happening this Sunday, September 29th, at 10 AM EST on my Twitch Channel! This event is not just about having fun—it’s a chance for our amazing community to come together and help support some really important future ministry goals. What’s the Goal?This Support-A-Thon will help raise…
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The Role of Prayer in Content Creation: Passion & Pivotal Moments (Series Introduction)
What Do You Do Before Creating Content? Imagine you’re getting ready to start a big creator project – new video, art portfolio, new podcast concept, stream-a-thon. You’ve got your equipment set up, software open, references lined up, and a carefully curated playlist in the background to keep your energy up. You even posted on…
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Can I Ask For a Small Favour That Could Make a Big Difference?
As many of you know, I’ve been dedicated to reaching the lost, lonely, and disconnected through my work as a digital pastor. Whether it’s gamers, remote workers, or those struggling with mental health challenges, my mission is to bring God’s love and connection to those who feel isolated in the online world. Over time,…
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XtianNinja’s Rogue Energy $10 Gift Cards Giveaway!
Hello friends, supporters, and fellow nerds! As a token of appreciation for your amazing support, I’m giving away three $10 Rogue Energy gift cards! Whether you’re a stream viewer, a loyal supporter, or a new newsletter subscriber, this giveaway is for you! Why Rogue? Here’s an article I wrote recently explaining why I partnered…
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Anxiety Meds, Intrusive Thoughts, Mental Health Compassion: Moments from This Week’s Streams
So many things happen during a week of livestreams that it would be impossible for me to make them into separate YouTube videos or articles – but are too exciting to keep to myself. My plan is to gather some of the best segments and provide links so you can come and watch the…
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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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XtianNinja’s Story: From Traditional Ministry to Digital Outreach (My Testimony/Biography)
In crafting this comprehensive story, I drew from a multitude of sources, including personal experiences, podcast transcripts, interviews, and testimonials. With the assistance of ChatGPT, I’ve been able to weave these elements together into a cohesive narrative. This is the story of my journey, from traditional pastoral ministry to becoming XtianNinja, a digital missionary…
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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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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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So Many Wonderful Things Happening! (Come Check Them Out!)
It’s been a while, so I thought it would be ok for me to update you on what’s been happening with my endeavour to serve and reach the lost, lonely, and disenfranchised locally and around the world through live streaming and content creation. With all the incredible things happening, I felt it was time…
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Tomb Raider (2013) Playthrough VOD Part 1
New VOD! Action, Adventure, Excitement, and Tombs! My channel hit a sub-goal and wanted me to play a “scary game” so after some negotiation we settled on the amazing 2013 Tomb Raider reboot! It’s like playing an action movie! Here’s Part 1.*Mature Content Warning*
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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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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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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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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…