The Nfluence Church Podcast is your source for bold, Bible-based teaching that equips you to live out your faith with clarity and conviction. Led by pastors Lucas and Krissy Miles, each episode delivers practical messages that connect timeless truth to real life—helping you grow in grace, stand firm in a shifting culture, and discover your God-given influence in the world. Whether you’re new to faith, hungry to go deeper, or looking for answers in today’s confusing times, the Nfluence Church ...
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The Key of Peace | Matthew 5:9 | Beatitudes Series | Pastor Nfluence
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30:54In this powerful message from the Beatitudes Series, Pastor Nfluence teaches from Matthew 5:9 — “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Using gaming analogies like Keyblades, crafting, loot drops, and MMORPGs, Pastor Nfluence shows us that peace isn’t something we stumble upon — it’s something we craft, wield, and pr…
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The Miracle of Christmas: From Eden to Emmanuel
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52:47Join Pastor Lucas Miles as he delivers a powerful Christmas message centered on The Miracle of Christmas, reminding the church that Jesus’ birth is not merely a seasonal story, but God’s answer to humanity’s brokenness. Acknowledging that Christmas can stir a wide range of emotions—joy, grief, hope, and longing—Pastor Lucas invites the church to lo…
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The Greatest Expansion Ever – The Birth of Jesus | Christmas Story
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30:54What if Christmas wasn’t just a holiday… but the greatest expansion of all time? In this powerful Christmas message, Pastor Souzy uses gaming, MMORPGs, and expansions to reveal the incredible truth of the birth of Jesus. Just like a developer stepping into their own game, God stepped into humanity through Christ — not to start over, but to redeem, …
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How to Have a Pure Heart in a Dark World | Pastor Souzy
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45:42In this message from the Beatitudes Series, Pastor Souzy teaches from Matthew 5:8, where Jesus says: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” In a world filled with distraction, compromise, and spiritual noise, Jesus calls His followers to something deeper — a pure heart. This sermon unpacks what purity of heart really means, why it …
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Mercy is the Key | Journey Through Matthew | AJVALDEZ
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28:54Mercy isn’t a feeling — it’s a choice. In this message, AJ Valdez continues The Life & Lore of Jesus series by unpacking one of the Beatitudes that hits hard in both faith and gaming culture: “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” Using real-life stories and game metaphors from World of Warcraft and Guild Wars 2, AJ shows how merc…
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The HEART of the Kingdom | Journey Through Matthew | Pastor Souzy
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52:24In this powerful message from the Journey Through Matthew series, Pastor Souzy teaches on one of the most challenging and beautiful Beatitudes: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” — Matthew 5:8 Jesus isn’t after surface-level faith or behavior modification — He goes straight to the heart, because the heart determines our desires…
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Full Inventory | Matthew 5:6 | Journey Through Matthew | Beez the Chaplain
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40:56In this message from the Journey Through Matthew series, Beez the Chaplain teaches through one of the most transformational verses in the Beatitudes: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” — Matthew 5:6 We live in a world full of options, distractions, pursuits, and substitutes—yet none of them fully s…
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Join us for a powerful 11AM service from Nfluence Church as Pastor Lucas Miles hosts a live Ask Me Anything (AMA) packed with Biblically grounded, practical answers to real questions about faith, theology, culture, and everyday Christian life. In this conversational session, Pastor Lucas addresses some of the most searched and debated topics in Chr…
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In this 9AM Ask Me Anything service, Pastor Lucas Miles responds to real questions submitted by both our in-person congregation and online church family. After a brief introduction about the importance of open dialogue in the church, Pastor Lucas dives into a wide range of theological, cultural, and practical topics. Questions include personal refl…
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Hour of Honor Celebration | Thanking those who make this church possible | @PastorSouZy
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1:04:09This one’s for the real ones. Every year, we pause to do something sacred at XP Church—give honor where honor is due. From our pastors and staff to our guild leaders and Discord mods, this is our way of saying: Thank you for building the future of church—for gamers, by gamers. In this special Hour of Honor, Pastor Souzy drops a heartfelt message ab…
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The Keyblade of Meekness | Matthew 5:5 | Journey Through Matthew | Pastor AJ Valdez
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29:00In this message, Pastor AJ Valdez continues the Journey Through Matthew series and explores one of the most misunderstood qualities in the Christian faith: meekness. Using a Kingdom Hearts–inspired illustration, Pastor AJ explains that meekness isn't weakness — it's strength under control. The world tells us to power up, fight back, defend ourselve…
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Truth, Culture, & the Church of Tomorrow: Confronting the Pagan Threat
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57:19Join Pastor Lucas Miles as he delivers a timely message addressing the growing cultural shift toward pagan and post-Christian worldviews. In this sermon, Pastor Lucas emphasizes that the challenge facing the church is not individual people, but the larger attempt to replace the Christian worldview with spiritual substitutes that promise meaning yet…
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Does the Brokenness Have a Key to Your Heart | Life & Lore of Jesus Series | @PastorNfluence
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44:42In this heartfelt message from the Journey Through Matthew series, Pastor Nfluence continues through the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:4 — “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Titled “Does the Brokenness Have a Key to Your Heart,” this sermon explores how God uses pain, loss, and even spiritual brokenness to unlock deeper relationsh…
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Kingdom Hearts and the War Inside | Matthew 5:3 | Journey Through Matthew @AJVALDEZ
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32:08In this message, Pastor AJ Valdez kicks off a brand-new series — Journey Through Matthew — with a sermon titled “Kingdom Hearts and the War Inside.” Diving into Matthew 5:3, Pastor AJ unpacks Jesus’ words: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Just like in the game Kingdom Hearts, the battle isn’t only out there — i…
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Pagan Threat: Understanding the Roots of Rebellion Against God
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48:57Join Pastor Lucas Miles as he continues his series on “The Pagan Threat.” In this powerful message, Pastor Lucas clarifies that the threat is not individual pagans, but the broader effort to replace the Christian Gospel in society with alternative ideologies rooted in secularism and Marxism. He explains how these movements often use the Hegelian di…
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The Greatest Sermon Ever Told – The Beatitudes | Life & Lore of Jesus Series | @PastorNfluence
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51:59In this powerful message, Pastor Nfluence continues our Life & Lore of Jesus Series by diving into Matthew 5:1–12, also known as The Beatitudes — one of the greatest sermons ever told. Jesus opens the Sermon on the Mount by redefining what it means to be blessed. In a world that celebrates power, wealth, and status, Jesus declares that true blessin…
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Pastor Lucas Miles: The Spiritual War Behind Modern Ideologies
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50:37Episode Description: In this thought-provoking message, Pastor Lucas Miles explores the spiritual and ideological forces shaping today’s culture. Drawing from history, philosophy, and scripture, he unpacks how Marxist and pagan ideas have merged to challenge biblical values and redefine identity, truth, and morality. Using transgenderism as a case …
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The Real Reason America Is Turning from God with Pastor Lucas Miles
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53:41The Real Reason America Is Turning from God with Pastor Lucas Miles Episode Description: In this powerful continuation of The Pagan Threat series, Pastor Lucas Miles unpacks how the Hegelian dialectic—thesis, antithesis, and synthesis—has become the engine driving America’s moral and cultural drift. From the shift away from a constitutional republi…
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Is Jesus’ power really over 9,000? This week, Beez the Chaplain taps into Matthew 4:23–25 and asks: What if Vegeta’s scouter had to read Jesus’ power level? Spoiler: It would break. Dive into a message that unpacks the healing, holistic, and universal power of Jesus—how it's not just for some, but for everyone. Whether you're fighting emotional bur…
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Pastor Lucas Miles: How Marxism and Paganism Are Shaping Modern Culture
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1:00:32In this eye-opening message, Pastor Lucas Miles reveals how the modern progressive agenda—transhumanism, gender ideology, radical feminism, and even environmentalism—are all fueled by the same ancient, spiritual deception. Drawing from Hegel, Marx, and early feminist thought, Pastor Lucas traces the philosophical and theological roots of today’s cu…
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Jesus’ Raid Team – Will You Join? | Life & Lore of Jesus Series | @AJVALDEZ
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35:49In this powerful message, Pastor AJ Valdez continues the Matthew Series with a sermon called “Jesus’ Raid Team – Will You Join?” Drawing from Matthew 4 and Luke 5, Pastor AJ compares Jesus’ call to the disciples with the familiar raid invite gamers know so well. Just as fishermen were called to become fishers of men, we too are invited to join God’…
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Faith Under Fire: Pastor Lucas Miles & Andrew Sedra on Persecution, Freedom, and Revival
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53:25Faith Under Fire: Pastor Lucas Miles & Andrew Sedra on Persecution, Freedom, and Revival Pastor Lucas Miles opens with a powerful reflection on revival, the call to deeper intimacy with Christ, and the growing influence of cultural paganism in our world today. He challenges listeners to move beyond routine service into true discipleship—inviting be…
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God just opened a door we didn’t see coming. After 11+ years of prayer, vision, and setbacks… the dream of XP Church having a home in a fully gamified LAN center is no longer a dream—it's happening! In this powerful update, Pastor SouZy shares how XP Church is stepping into a historic partnership with Satellite Gaming in Salem, Oregon. You'll hear …
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Pagan Threat: Understanding the Spiritual Battle in Modern Culture with Pastor Lucas Miles
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40:46Pastor Lucas Miles launches a new series titled "Pagan Threat" to address the cultural and spiritual battles confronting the modern church. Drawing from his latest book and recent world events, Pastor Lucas unpacks the rise of paganism, Marxist ideology, and the infiltration of progressive worldviews in both society and the church. This message cha…
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The Light That Breaks the Darkness | @AJVALDEZ
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31:26In this sermon, Pastor AJ Valdez continues the Life & Lore of Jesus Series with a powerful word from Matthew 4:12–17. When John the Baptist was imprisoned, Jesus began His public ministry by proclaiming: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” This message reminds us that even in the darkest of times, Jesus is the light that breaks throu…
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Joy Comes In The Morning - Pastor Garrett Myers
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57:44This week, guest speaker Pastor Garrett Myers from Resurrection Church in Lima, Ohio, brought a powerful message of hope titled “Joy Comes in the Morning.” Speaking to a church walking through grief, Pastor Garrett reminded us that while weeping may last for a night, God’s joy and faithfulness remain unshaken (Psalm 30:5). Drawing from Joshua 1 and…
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How to Respond to the evil happening in the world | @PastorSouZy
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49:01The world feels like it’s spiraling—but what do you do with that? In this message, Pastor Souzy speaks directly to the chaos we’re seeing in the world—from violent headlines to deep cultural division—and what it actually means for people trying to follow Jesus today. If you’ve been overwhelmed, distracted, or tempted to escape into your games just …
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Featuring: Pastor Lucas Miles Pastor Lucas Miles delivered a powerful and moving message titled "The Martyr’s Crown," reflecting on the life, faith, and recent martyrdom of Charlie Kirk. The service was a time of both mourning and hope, as we remembered Charlie’s commitment to Christ and the impact his life continues to have around the world. This …
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Jesus Was Tempted | Pastor Nfluence
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1:01:13Pastor Nfluence continues our Life & Lore of Jesus Series with a powerful message from Matthew 4:1–11 titled “Jesus Was Tempted.” In this sermon, we see how Jesus faced temptation in the wilderness and overcame the enemy with the Word of God. Pastor Nfluence draws a unique comparison to the story of Arthas from World of Warcraft, showing how one ma…
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Renewing Your Mind with Dr. David Imes | Romans 12:2
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39:48Featuring: Dr. David Imes This week, Dr. David Imes shared a powerful message on the importance of renewing our minds, drawing from Romans 12:2: "Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God." Dr. Imes addressed the struggles many of us f…
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🎮 Ever thought of Jesus' baptism like a cinematic cutscene? In this powerful message, Pastor Souzy takes us deep into the "Life and Lore of Jesus" series—unpacking how the baptism of Christ isn't just a historical moment, but the spiritual launch of the ultimate story mode. This isn't just a scroll-past sermon. It’s a call to go all in. ⏬ Timestamp…
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Featuring: Pastor Lucas Miles In this episode, Pastor Lucas Miles wraps up the study of 1 Corinthians, focusing on chapters 15 and 16. He explores Paul's teachings on the resurrection, the value of the physical body, and the practical instructions Paul gives to the Corinthian church. Pastor Lucas addresses common questions about resurrection, buria…
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When Tradition Meets Truth | Pastor Beezoosh
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30:46Pastor Beezoosh continues our Life & Lore of Jesus Series in Matthew 3:7–12, where John the Baptist confronts the religious elite and calls God’s people to real repentance. This message contrasts tradition vs. truth, unpacks the refiner’s fire and winnowing imagery, and challenges us to carry the gospel into the digital wilderness—where outcasts me…
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Featuring: Pastor Lucas Miles In this teaching from 1 Corinthians 15, Pastor Lucas Miles unpacks the centrality of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and its significance for the church today. Beginning with reflections on the communal, participatory nature of early church gatherings, Pastor Lucas contrasts the New Testament model of believers streng…
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How XP Groups Change Lives | @Pastor Nfluence
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41:36You don’t have to fight alone. This week, Pastor Nfluence breaks down what it really means to do life together—not just on Twitch chat, but in deep, vulnerable XP Groups that help you level up spiritually. From World of Warcraft lore to Mark 1 and Matthew 28, this sermon is a call to squad up and step into your purpose. 💬 Hear real testimonies from…
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