
Ruslan KD Podcast Gen Z Responds to Charlie Kirk’s Message & His Death
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00:00 - Gen Z church attendance surge and opening reflections
02:45 - Introducing Jon Rush and his background with Gen Z ministry
05:05 - Elevation Church, the Elijah Furtick controversy, and pastoral pressure
09:40 - Seeker-sensitive churches and why the megachurch model is fading
13:00 - What church is actually for: discipleship, formation, and mission
16:00 - Shepherds vs communicators and the problem with celebrity pastors
19:45 - Calling, ambition, and leaving church staff for creative vocation
25:55 - Gen Z revival, biblical illiteracy, and the 4% worldview problem
31:00 - The need for Christian education, Sunday school, and catechesis
34:20 - Why podcasters fill gaps left by silent churches
38:15 - Wrath of God, holiness, and preaching that resonates with Gen Z
44:20 - Charlie Kirk, Elevation Church, and responding to cultural moments
47:00 - Fear, trauma, and why leaders stay silent
53:00 - Spiritual authority, content creators, and local church accountability
55:40 - Practical advice for discipling Gen Z moving forward
57:30 - Quality over quantity, shepherding well, and sustaining revival
59:35 - Closing thoughts and final encouragement
