The Kingdom Creatives Podcast Facing Death, Bullying, and Finding God — w/ Xenia James | KC Pod #29
Jan 11, 2026
01:25:11
She’s a storyteller, historian, Alpha Youth voice, and a guide for a generation wrestling with faith, identity, and purpose. In this raw and deeply moving conversation, Xenia James opens up about grief, bullying, anxiety, faith, and the moment she encountered a love that changed everything. From childhood trauma to discovering Jesus in a packed London church, this episode is an honest look at how God meets us in our deepest pain and redeems it.
IN THIS EPISODE:✅ Growing up with faith but without a personal relationship with God✅ Experiencing death, grief, and trauma at a young age✅ How bullying and anxiety shaped her teenage years✅ Panic attacks, people pleasing, and searching for belonging✅ The moment she encountered the Holy Spirit for the first time✅ Why truth not achievement heals deep wounds✅ Wrestling with doubt, calling, and career direction✅ How God redeems lost years and gives purpose to pain✅ Why Gen Z is hungry for faith that’s honest not performative
KEY QUOTES:“You can only fight lies with perfect truth.”“I didn’t know I was searching for Jesus but He knew where to find me.”“I thought I was broken but I was just unheard.”“God didn’t erase my pain He redeemed it.”
ABOUT XENIA JAMES:Xenia is a creator, historian, and speaker passionate about helping young people explore faith, purpose, and life’s biggest questions. Known for her work with Alpha Youth and her ability to communicate deep truth with clarity and compassion, she uses storytelling to help a new generation encounter Jesus in a real and meaningful way.
CONNECT WITH XENIA:Instagram: @missxeniajames
CONNECT WITH KINGDOM CREATIVES:Instagram: @kngdmcrvsWebsite: www.kingdomcreatives.com.au
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IN THIS EPISODE:✅ Growing up with faith but without a personal relationship with God✅ Experiencing death, grief, and trauma at a young age✅ How bullying and anxiety shaped her teenage years✅ Panic attacks, people pleasing, and searching for belonging✅ The moment she encountered the Holy Spirit for the first time✅ Why truth not achievement heals deep wounds✅ Wrestling with doubt, calling, and career direction✅ How God redeems lost years and gives purpose to pain✅ Why Gen Z is hungry for faith that’s honest not performative
KEY QUOTES:“You can only fight lies with perfect truth.”“I didn’t know I was searching for Jesus but He knew where to find me.”“I thought I was broken but I was just unheard.”“God didn’t erase my pain He redeemed it.”
ABOUT XENIA JAMES:Xenia is a creator, historian, and speaker passionate about helping young people explore faith, purpose, and life’s biggest questions. Known for her work with Alpha Youth and her ability to communicate deep truth with clarity and compassion, she uses storytelling to help a new generation encounter Jesus in a real and meaningful way.
CONNECT WITH XENIA:Instagram: @missxeniajames
CONNECT WITH KINGDOM CREATIVES:Instagram: @kngdmcrvsWebsite: www.kingdomcreatives.com.au
Subscribe for more honest conversations about faith, identity, purpose, mental health, and following Jesus through the real, messy moments of life.
💬 Drop a comment: What’s one moment that changed your faith journey forever?#faith #testimony #genz #mentalhealth #anxiety #purpose #alphayouth #christianpodcast #kingdomcreatives