The Lila Rose Show E243: Atheist at 8, Gang Leader at 10: Ruslan's Path to Jesus w/Ruslan KD | Lila Rose Show
Aug 29, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Ruslan KD, a YouTube creator and author of "Godly Ambition," shares his remarkable journey from childhood atheism to becoming a Christian media leader. He explores how ambition can be harnessed for divine purpose, emphasizing the importance of community service and recognizing individual talents. Ruslan recounts his transformative moments of faith and how personal challenges shaped his identity. Listeners can expect insights on navigating ambition, faith, and the power of mentorship for the next generation.
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Early Church Ritual Without Gospel Clarity
- Ruslan describes being baptized and serving as an altar boy in the Armenian Apostolic Church as a child.
- He remembers ritual beauty but no clear Gospel explanation, which left him spiritually confused.
Abuse, Silence, And A Dark Spiral
- Ruslan recounts sexual abuse by older altar boys and the community's poor response, which fueled his anger toward the church.
- That trauma helped push him into a dark spiral of crime and atheism as a child.
Gangster Rap, Crime, And An Arrest At 11
- Immersed in early 90s gangster rap and neighborhood influences, Ruslan began breaking into houses and partying as a child.
- He was arrested at 11, which later prompted his mother to move them out of the neighborhood and changed his trajectory.
