The Gaming Pastor — How a Struggle to Fit In Led to Embracing His Inner Nerd
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- Published: 11 November 2026
From an early age, Pastor Al “XtianNinja” Descheneau has always loved computers and gaming. Criticized and Ostracized for his beliefs, Al endured a long struggle with bullying and mental health until he learned to embrace his inner nerd— building a thriving community in the churches biggest blind spot.
CHRI is honoured to retell Al’s story with a short docudrama.
Watch the livestreamed reaction video on twitch.
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Stories Woven in Silver: Pointing Kids to the Gospel Through Children's Literature (KIDS)
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- Published: 10 November 2026
Good stories do more than entertain, they point our hearts toward the greatest Story ever written. In Stories Woven in Silver, co-authors Korrie Johnson and Kathryn Butler equip parents and teachers to see the gospel woven through beloved children’s books. Discover how story time can become a beautiful opportunity for discipleship and wonder.
Tune in to Care's Wednesday Bookmark interview with Korrie Johnson and Kathryn Butler on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 4:30 pm ET!
Purchase Stories Woven in Silver here.
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Add a commentWhat Does God Have Planned for Me Next?: Experience all of it. Miss none of it.
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- Published: 10 November 2026
It’s easy to get stuck in fear and indecision, wondering if you’re missing God’s will for your life. Maybe you’re facing a big life decision. Maybe you’re feeling trapped in a job that’s draining you. How do you figure out what God has for you next? Click here for Brock’s chat with pastor Doug Wekenman on ‘What Does God Have Planned For Me Next? Experience all of it. Miss none of it.'
Tune in to Brock's Wednesday Bookmark interview with Doug Wekenman November 11, 2026 at 9 am ET!
Purchase What Does God Have Planned for Me Next? here
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