Whether you’re a seeker or already walking with Christ, I want this to be a space where you can grow and be equipped on your spiritual journey.
Just like in video games, the more experience and knowledge you gain, the stronger and more prepared you become to face greater challenges. Life works the same way — growing in faith helps you stand firm through whatever comes your way.
Here, I’ll be sharing a collection of my favorite books, podcasts, YouTube channels, ministries, and other resources that have impacted me during my 20+ years of following Christ. While I love gaming devotionals and digital ministries (and I’ll include those too), I also want to highlight tools that go beyond just those.
I’m not perfect — I’m still learning every day, whether it’s through Scripture or from people wiser than me. Think of this page like a gear shop in your favorite RPG: browse through, pick what stands out, and equip yourself for the journey ahead.
If you know a resource I should add, reach out via comments, social media, or email. I’d love to check it out.
Let’s level up our faith together. God bless!
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“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.” 2 Peter 3:18 (ESV)
📚 Books I Recommend
- ESV Study Bible – My personal Bible—packed with rich commentary, maps, and theological notes that help me dig deeper into Scripture.
- My Utmost for His Highest – A timeless daily devotional by Oswald Chambers that encourages wholehearted devotion to God.
- The Reason for God – A thoughtful response to skepticism, offering clear, compassionate arguments for why belief in God is both rational and life-changing.
- Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life – A practical guide to growing in godliness through classic spiritual habits like prayer, fasting, and Scripture meditation.
- Mere Christianity – A timeless defense of the Christian faith that explains the core beliefs of Christianity with logic, wit, and clarity.
- The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible
- Heaven: A Comprehensive Guide to Everything the Bible Says About Our Eternal Home
- The Case for Christ: A Journalist’s Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus
Apps to increase your faith! Check Apple Store or Google play. Some are free, others aren’t, and these are not affiliate links.
- YouVersion – The Bible App — One of the most downloaded faith apps worldwide, offering thousands of Bible versions, daily devotionals, audio Bibles, and a strong community feature.
- Echo Prayer — Easily track your prayers, set reminders, and create prayer groups to stay consistent in your spiritual life.
- Pray.com — Features narrated Bible stories, guided meditations, and community prayer groups to keep you engaged and connected.
- Glorify: Devotional & Prayer — Beautifully designed with daily reflections, devotionals, and music to help you build a daily faith habit.
🙏 Prayer & Meditation
- Abide — Guided Christian meditations and bedtime stories rooted in Scripture; great for reducing anxiety and improving sleep.
- Soultime — A Christian mindfulness app for emotional and spiritual growth through guided meditations.
- Reflect – Christian Mindfulness — Encourages peace and focus through Scripture-based reflections designed for stress and anxiety relief.
- Lectio 365 — Daily guided devotionals and Scripture meditations inspired by lectio divina — easy to follow and deeply reflective.
⏰ Daily Connection & Growth
- First15 — Devotionals and worship moments that help you spend the first 15 minutes of your day connecting with God.
- iDisciple — Access devotionals, sermons, and Christian podcasts from trusted leaders to stay spiritually fed throughout the week.
💬 Community & Study Tools
- Blue Letter Bible — Ideal for deeper Bible study with cross-references, commentaries, and word analysis tools.
- Bible Gateway — A reliable Bible reading app with multiple translations and audio versions.
- Olive Tree Bible App — Great for serious study, syncing notes and highlights across devices.
- BibleProject App — Combines videos and interactive lessons to help you see the big story of Scripture come alive.
🎧 Podcasts Worth Listening To
- The Remnant Radio Podcast – Explores theology, spiritual gifts, and church history from multiple Christian traditions.
- Timothy Keller Sermons – Gospel-centered preaching from one of the most influential pastors and theologians of our time.
- The Deep End with Lecrae – Conversations about faith, culture, music, and personal growth, rooted in a Christian perspective.
- Living Waters Podcast – Equipping you to share your faith with boldness and clarity
- With The Perrys – A brief, bold, and biblically grounded podcast by Preston and Jackie Hill Perry, serving up humor, honesty, and insight on relationships, theology, race, parenting, and culture.
📺 YouTube Channels for Faith + Growth
- Ruslan KD – Christian commentary on faith, culture, and business with practical and biblical insight.
- THE BEAT by Allen Parr – Concise Bible teaching for daily Christian living.
- Melissa Dougherty – Apologetics and biblical truth, exposing New Age and false teachings.
- Remnant Radio – Thought-provoking interviews on theology, the Holy Spirit, and church history.
- Bless God Studios – Engaging videos blending faith, music, and lifestyle with a Christ-centered message.
- JT Tapias – Faith-based guidance on health, fitness, and mindset from a biblical lens.
- Bible Study with Myron Golden – Biblical insights on wealth, stewardship, and purpose-driven life.
- Reach Records – Christian hip-hop label sharing uplifting music rooted in Scripture.
- Cristianosaldia – Spanish-language channel offering insightful Christian news and teachings.
🏛️ Ministries That Inspire and Equip
- Greg Laurie – Harvest Church – Evangelistic outreach and accessible Bible teaching led by Pastor Greg Laurie.
- Billy Graham Evangelistic Association – A legacy ministry spreading the gospel globally through crusades, media, and training.
- Bible Project – Animated videos and tools that explain the unified story of the Bible.
- Tim Keller – Gospel In Life – Theological resources on spiritual formation, culture, and urban ministry.
- John Bevere Ministries – Powerful books and teaching on bold faith, calling, and spiritual authority.
- Sean McDowell – Christian apologetics through YouTube, books, and blog content.
- Practicing The Way – John Mark Comer – Guides to help you follow Jesus intentionally in everyday life.
- Urban Alternative – Tony Evans – Biblical preaching and resources to strengthen individuals, families, and churches.
- In Touch Ministries – Global, biblically grounded teaching rooted in Charles Stanley’s lifelong devotion to Scripture, aimed at deepening your faith and strengthening the local church.
- SeedTime – Christian financial education teaching biblical principles for budgeting, saving, and giving.
🎮 Friends of Gaming & God & Ministries to Check Out
Not all of these are official ministries — some are amazing creators, projects, and people I’ve had the honor to interview or collaborate with over the years. This space is a way to highlight and support their work.
- Chromatic Dreamers — A creative community blending faith, art, and storytelling through games and geek culture.
👉 Read my interview with them here.
They’ve also put together an incredible list of Christian content creators, anime and geek ministries, and faith-based communities worth checking out.