XtianNinja's "Of Interest"

Cursing Figs & Flipping Tables: Passion Week Monday

What do a dead fig tree and overturned tables have to do with worship? And what does it mean for us today?

God, Games, Streaming & Nerds (Chatting with FrostByteIV)

FrostByteIV (from Love Thy Nerd) and I sit down to chat about what it means to be a Christian nerd, streamer, and gamer - and a dozen other nerdy things - in this extended conversation. It was so interesting, people kept subbing just to keep the conversation going!  Watch Frost here: https://www.twitch.tv/frostbyteiv

Hypocrites and Caregivers

There is a certain kind of "religious person" that thinks that they are God's favourite - but are actually the kind of person He despises most! And, there are people serving the most difficult parts of society, who think God doesn't notice them at all, that are some of His favourites!  Which are you?

Do you have something that, if broken, would destroy a relationship?

What do you have in your life right now, that if someone broke it, took it, insulted or devalued it, you would cut off that relationship? What habit, tradition, or affiliation do you have that actually causes you to pull away from or even harm people?

What REAL Prayer Looks Like

Sometimes talking to God feels like a shopping list, complaint form, or even a 911 call - but does prayer mean something more?

Reacting 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

Why I Gave Up Everything to Stream on Twitch (Reflections on my First Year as an Online Missionary)

This week, I celebrated my very first "Streamiversary" and reading the parable of the two debtors had me thinking about why God called me away from church work into full-time online missions.

Is God Too Busy to Care About You?

We often hear that "God has better things to do" than help unimportant people like us - that He might be at work in the world, but only on the really big stuff. Is that true? Are you a priority to God or not?

Why Someone Like You Matters to God

God is so good and perfect, why would He care for messed up, violent, sinful people like us? What motivates Him to talk to us or to care for us? The answer might surprise you!

Six Things to Think About Before You Quit Streaming - or Anything New and Creative

Wondering if you should stop streaming? Unsure if you have the skills and talents necessary? Not growing enough? Scared you might fail? You're not alone! Give this video a watch before you give up!

Fear, Uncertainty, and the War in Ukraine (incl. a note from someone in Ukraine) Devo & Discussion

I have a lot of viewers from Europe so it was only fitting that we would take time to talk about the situation in Ukraine, how to deal with worry, and read a note from someone who actually lives in Ukraine right now. Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/xtianninja

How To Replenish and Protect Your Soul When You Feel Spiritually Dry, Attacked, or Hopeless

How do you replenish and protect your soul when you are struggling to grow spiritually? What can you do to get out of a spiritual "dry season", where God feels distant, the Enemy is winning battles, and/or you are struggling to grow in faith and hope?

The Podcast is Back?! - XN: Shadowed Ep 1. "How to Know if You Should Follow Your Heart"

You, as you sit there right now are a ball of potential energy - but where should you release that energy? How do you know what to do? Should you trust your instincts? Go with your gut? Follow your feelings? Or is there another way?

The Final Episode - Moving on to God's Next Chapter for Me

I know it’s been a while since I released an episode, and there’s good reason for that – I think that the podcast season of my ministry needs to be put on hold. 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.

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.

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 for celery)! It’s a 2-hour conversation and I had a lot of fun, so I hope you’ll enjoy it too.

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. 

Don’t Mess with Kids (Abortion, Parenting and Ministering to Children)

This week, I need a little time to concentrate on building up my 3D Printing Business so it can be a bit more successful and provide more for my family – and, after seeing such rapid and encouraging growth on my channel lately, I felt it was time I updated and improved the biography and vision pages on my website, “About Me” on Twitch, and contact churches, ministries, and individuals – inside and outside my circle – and introduce myself and explain Christian Ninja Online Missions. I believ...

"Hate-Raids" on Twitch, 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 entitled, “Who Needs Rules Anyway?”. Interesting Links: – RedeemedJay09 on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/redeemedjay09 – DefinedByKy on Twitch: https://w...

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 not God truly loves you. Interesting Links: – Subscribe to the Podcast: https://anchor.fm/xtianninja – Article: https://www.9marks.org/article/dont-do-weird-s...

Why I Play M-Rated Games on my Christian Twitch Channel

Here’s why I, as a Christian Pastor turned Twitch Streamer, feel that playing M-Rated games on stream is a good idea. This is the video version of what I said […]

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 […]

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. Interesting Links: – Subscribe to the Podcast: https://anchor.fm/xtianninja – Article: https://buildingjerusalem.blog/2021/07/20/being-discerning-and-being-critical-are-not-the-same-thing/ –...

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 […]

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 […]

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. Interesting […]

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. 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 – Website: http://www.ArtoftheChristianNinja.com - Twitch: http://www.Twitch.tv/XtianNinja

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 […]

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 the Beautiful Palace.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 also on Twitch Now: https://www.twitch.tv/xtianninja Join […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

2020 Was Actually AMAZING!, Half-Truths, and Pilgrims Progress 2.3

Wow, Psalm 107!, What to do When You’re Down, & Pilgrim’s Progress Ch 2.2

Vulnerability, Sexualizing Male Friendship, & Pilgrim’s Progress Ch 2.1

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 […]