“You are the light of the world, but how do you shine in a chaotic digital landscape?”

In this gripping episode of TACO Talks, Pastor Al Descheneau (XtianNinja) and host Scott Carpenter (Born Again Gamer) unpack Chapter 2 of The Art of Digital Influence, diving into tough challenges Christian content creators face today. From dodging spiritual attacks to scraping by with limited resources and no clear role models, learn how to rise above the noise with purpose and grit.

What You’ll Learn:

• The “crappy content crisis” killing Christian influence
• How biblical judges mirror today’s digital mission field
• Tips to tackle hostility, skepticism, and resource struggles

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“I knew all the right answers. But in that moment—I still spiraled.”

What if the hardest parts of your creative life—the burnout, the viral backlash, the silence after a big launch—aren’t just interruptions… but invitations?

In this raw and revelatory follow-up to last week’s episode, Pastor Al “XtianNinja” Descheneau shares how pivotal moments expose the truth about our hearts, our habits, and relationship with God.

🎯 This isn’t just about prayer—it’s about what prayer reveals when everything is on the line.

In this episode:

• What it means to pray from relationship, not routine
• How to pause instead of panic when pressure hits
• Why listening in prayer might be the key to your next breakthrough
• Real-life creator stories of doubt, discouragement, and divine perspective

💬 We want to hear from you: What pivotal moment are you facing? Share your story in the comments—or join the live conversation on stream.

What if the biggest threat to your ministry isn't burnout, algorithms, or imposter syndrome—but the quiet drift away from prayer?

In Part 1 of this powerful two-episode series, Pastor Al “XtianNinja” Descheneau exposes a trap many Christian content creators fall into: doing God’s work... without God. Through raw storytelling, piercing questions, and the parable of the persistent widow, you're invited to reconsider not just how you pray—but when, why, and if you really are.

🎧 Inside Part 1:

• Why your prayer habits might be sabotaging your impact
• What burnout reveals about your faith walk
• The spiritual battle that keeps creators from praying
• A surprising reframe of what “waiting on God” actually means

👉 Stick around for Part 2, where we dive into pivotal moments that can reshape your heart—and your impact.