Gamer Ninja finds strength in faith
Tyler "Ninja" Blevins, one of the most recognizable names in the gaming world, is turning a new page in his personal life, marked by his embrace of Christian faith and weekly church attendance.
According to the Christian Post, the veteran streamer and his wife, Jessica, are attending church each Sunday as part of a shared spiritual journey that Blevins says is helping him shift his mindset, manage negativity, and strive for personal growth both online and offline.
During a recent Twitch broadcast titled “NEW FORTNITE SEASON | God is great!,” Blevins opened up to his fans about his evolving relationship with religion and what it means for his life as a public figure and gamer. With millions of followers on Twitch and YouTube, the 33-year-old said he's leaning into his faith to improve how he handles criticism and interactions in the high-pressure streaming environment.
“We’re going to church every Sunday,” Blevins said on stream, referring to the weekly tradition he and Jessica have adopted. He described the experience as part of a joint commitment to deepen their spiritual life, saying the journey has helped them connect more with each other and with God.
Blevins’s faith-based transformation began gaining public attention in March, when he declared “Jesus is King” to his followers. Since then, he's continued to speak openly about his beliefs, making it clear that his intention is not to persuade others but to be transparent about his personal life.
New Commitments Toward Growth and Accountability
The longtime content creator acknowledged his own past behavior, including moments of explosive anger and arrogant remarks made during gameplay. He said those instances now feel out of step with who he wants to be as he works to live more "biblically."
“I find myself being hypocritical a lot of the times, and I don’t like that about myself,” he told viewers, adding that he’s been reflecting on ways he can improve without returning negativity in kind. “I might still pop off every once in a while and lose my cool, but I’m working on it.”
Blevins noted that online hostility continues to affect him, even when he's in a good mood at the start of his day. He said that in the past, he would have fired back at online trolls, but he's now choosing to take a different path, one grounded in restraint.
Stepping Back for Mental and Emotional Reset
The social media star also spoke about distancing himself from toxic gaming communities. Most recently, he left the game “Marvel Rivals,” citing an unhealthy environment that disrupted his peace of mind and affected his overall mood.
“I felt like I couldn’t or just didn’t want to talk back bad to the people who were talking [negatively] to me,” he said. “I don’t want to go back and roast the people that are roasting me. Of course, I could. But I just don't want to do that anymore.”
To maintain perspective, Blevins said he often takes intentional breaks from streaming and puts time into relationships with his loved ones. These pauses, he explained, help “reset [his] mindset” and reinforce a healthier outlook amid the pressures of high-profile streaming.
Marriage, Boundaries, and a Faith-Based Lifestyle
Blevins, who has been married to Jessica since 2017, once told ESPN he avoids one-on-one gaming sessions with women out of respect for their relationship. He reiterated that stance recently, saying, “This is my spouse. This is the person I vowed to spend the rest of my life with … I’m protecting my relationship.”
Family has long shaped Blevins’s beliefs. He credits his mother’s decision not to terminate her pregnancy—despite doctors’ advice—as a foundational event reinforcing his view that “God has a plan.”
Nightly prayer, he said, has been key to his improved emotional health. “I can confidently say I feel like I’m all-around a better person and in a better mindset since I started praying every night,” Blevins shared with his audience.
A Positive Message in a Divided Space
While the decision to share his spiritual journey publicly might open Blevins to criticism, he emphasized that he does not judge others for their beliefs—or lack thereof—and expects the same in return. “Even if you don’t think [Jesus is King], don’t judge me for it, and I won’t judge you for it,” he stated on stream.
He also made clear that his Twitch chat remains an inclusive space. “We respect all religions, all people,” he said. “Someone has no religion? We love everybody.”
In a climate where online discourse can quickly become divisive, Blevins is choosing to focus on unity, empathy and personal responsibility. “We don’t need something like the threat of the end of times to start becoming better humans,” he told followers earlier this year.
Faith in Gaming Communities Growing
Blevins’s remarks come at a time when others in entertainment and digital media are also speaking publicly about religion. Podcast host Joe Rogan, for example, discussed his own recent experience attending a Christian church, describing it as “a good vibe” and filled with people striving to be better.
For Blevins, this chapter is a work in progress—but one grounded in clarity of purpose. As he told his fans: “I’m just trying to be a better person. Trying to walk the walk and not just talk the talk.”




