"If you’ve ever thought, ‘I’m not qualified to be a creator,’ this episode is for you."

This special episode of TACO Talks features a full chapter readings from The Art of Digital Influence, a book by Al Descheneau (aka XtianNinja), read by Scott Carpenter (aka The Born Again Gamer). Written to encourage and equip Christian content creators, the book explores how faith and digital influence intersect in powerful ways.

Chapter 1, “Who Me? A Creator?”, speaks directly to the fears and doubts that keep many from stepping into their God-given calling. Drawing from the story of Moses, it reminds us that God often works through the least likely people—and that your voice matters more than you think.

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"Who did God make me to be? Who's He placed in front of me to reach?"
In this episode of the Taco Talks podcast, Pastor Al Descheneau—aka XtianNinja—talks directly to Christian creators about how to stay grounded and effective when platforms shift. Using the 2024 TikTok ban debate as a real-world example, he shares biblical insight and smart, practical advice to help you keep your mission strong no matter what the digital world throws your way. Whether you're posting on YouTube, streaming on Twitch, or building your email list, this episode will help you think long-term and lead with purpose.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to approach platform changes with wisdom, faith, and clarity

• Ways to diversify your content and audience without burning out

• Why staying honest and honoring authority still matters in today’s creator space

• How to stay focused on your calling and not just the latest trends

If you're a Christian content creator looking to build something that lasts, this episode is packed with encouragement and real-world strategies. Even though it was recorded before the TikTok ban was finalized, the ideas are still spot-on for creators navigating change on any platform.

Follow Taco Talks for more thoughtful, faith-driven conversations about content creation. Share this episode with another Christian creator, join the discussion live on XtianNinja’s Twitch streams (Monday–Thursday at 12 PM ET), or swing by xtian.ninja to support the work. Let’s build something that lasts—and points to God.

"If you know what your goal is, and your goal is to stick to that and understand that Twitch is finicky, that gaming is finicky... You can't get down on yourself. It's not you—it's just the nature of the job." - MissPositivity

In this episode of TACO Talks, MissPositivity shares her inspiring journey from early streaming struggles to building a vibrant and engaged community on Twitch and YouTube. She offers practical advice on staying authentic while navigating trends, managing the emotional ups and downs of viewer numbers, and embracing the unique voice God has given you.

Through a thoughtful conversation with XtianNinja, MissPositivity dives into key topics like:

• Staying encouraged when numbers drop.
• Balancing trends with passion in content creation.
• Standing out as a Christian content creator in a competitive space.

👉 Stick around until the end for a quick wrap-up from host BornAgainGamer, where he shares his reflections on keeping faith strong through the highs and lows of content creation—a thoughtful close to this wisdom-packed episode.

Key Takeaways:

• Embracing your unique calling in content creation.
• Creating engaging evergreen content on YouTube.
• Balancing ministry and business as a digital creator.

🎧 Listen now to gain practical strategies and spiritual encouragement that will elevate your content creation journey!

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