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003 - Reaching Gamers for Christ with Deadly Dill

Evandigital Podcast

Release Date: 03/18/2026

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What happens when a guy battling p*rn addiction, job instability, and a tough childhood background decides to start streaming video games… for Jesus? In this powerful and inspiring episode of the Evandigital Podcast, Mason sits down with Dylan (aka DeadlyDil /@deadlydilgaming), the founder of one of the most vibrant Christian gaming communities online. From humble Twitch beginnings seven years ago to a thriving Discord server functioning like a digital church plant—complete with continent-based leadership, prayer channels, Bible studies, and real-life salvations—Dylan shares the raw...

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Welcome to the Evandigital Podcast! This podcast is dedicated to evangelism in all the many creative digital forms it comes in today. If you have a passionf for telling peole about Jesus and modern communication via social media then this is the podcast for you.  Host, Mason Williams, has spend 20 years in media production including: online direct marketing, social media management, video production, Youtube, podcasting and social media content creation. This podcast will be a marriage of that background along with sharing the good news of Jesus Chrits.  Tune in for regular...

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What happens when a guy battling p*rn addiction, job instability, and a tough childhood background decides to start streaming video games… for Jesus?

In this powerful and inspiring episode of the Evandigital Podcast, Mason sits down with Dylan (aka DeadlyDil /@deadlydilgaming), the founder of one of the most vibrant Christian gaming communities online. From humble Twitch beginnings seven years ago to a thriving Discord server functioning like a digital church plant—complete with continent-based leadership, prayer channels, Bible studies, and real-life salvations—Dylan shares the raw story of how God turned his mess into a ministry that’s reaching an often-overlooked people group: gamers.

Hear about:

  • Growing up in a cult, escaping it as a child, and navigating life with a schizophrenic mother
  • Breaking free from p*rnography and finding freedom in Christ
  • Turning casual gaming streams into intentional gospel conversations
  • Building a safe, moderated space where believers disciple new converts and non-believers encounter Jesus
  • Real testimonies: people getting saved, delivered from addiction, and reigniting their faith through Discord and streams
  • Ambitious dreams ahead: regional leadership expansion, Christian esports orgs, faith-infused game development, and even physical gamer cafes with weekly Bible studies

Mason and Dylan also geek out over what a truly biblical video game could look like (open-world Old Testament history? David slinging stones at Goliath’s brothers?), while emphasizing a core truth: God can use whatever you love—gaming, comics, fitness, music—to reach people who might never step into a traditional church.

This episode is a reminder that the Great Commission isn’t limited to street corners or mission fields—it’s happening right now in Twitch chats, Roblox servers, Call of Duty lobbies, and Discord voice channels. If you’re a gamer, a streamer, a parent of gamers, or anyone wondering how to reach younger generations online, you’ll be encouraged, challenged, and probably fired up to start (or expand) your own niche ministry.

Key themes:
• Authentic life transformation as the foundation of effective evangelism
• Gaming as a legitimate mission field in the digital age
• Community over content: building real discipleship relationships online
• Vision for the future: Christian presence in esports, content creation & game development
• Encouragement: Use what you love to make Jesus known—no platform is off-limits

Whether you game casually or competitively, grab your controller (or just your coffee) and join us for a conversation that proves: Jesus is already in the lobby—He just needs more players willing to invite others to the winning team.

DeadlyDil links: 

 
00:00 — Welcome DeadlyDil: Christian Gaming Evangelist Joins the Show
01:00 — Dylan's Journey: From P*rn Addiction & Job Loss to Purity & Explosive Growth 
04:20 — Who Was Dylan Before Jesus? Cult Upbringing, Schizophrenia at Home & Turning Point 
08:30 — The Birth of DeadlyDill Gaming: How a Twitch Stream Became a Gospel Hub 
15:00 — Building Community: Discord as Church-Like Space, Moderation & Global Reach 
22:40 — Real Stories of Impact: Salvation, Deliverance & Re-ignited Faith Through Gaming 
30:10 — The Bigger Vision: Continent-Based Leadership, Esports, Christian Game Dev & Gamer Cafes 
42:50 — Dreaming Big: Biblical Open-World Games, David vs. Goliath & High-Quality Christian Content 
51:00 — Final Encouragement: Use What You Love to Reach People — God Can Move Anywhere 
53:30 — Closing Thanks: Honoring the Work, Proclaiming Jesus & Inspiring Niche Ministry