Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture Godly Ambition (with Ruslan KD)
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Nov 11, 2025 
Ruslan KD, a dynamic Christian YouTuber, rapper, and author of 'Godly Ambition,' shares his inspiring journey from a refugee childhood in Azerbaijan to finding faith. He discusses how community service at a Black Baptist church rekindled his relationship with Christ and his passion for engaging Gen Z in faith conversations. Ruslan critiques the church's outreach gaps, emphasizes the importance of civil disagreements, and motivates through his insights on ambition, urging a balance between personal drive and serving others.
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Refugee Childhood Shapes Faith Journey
- Ruslan recounts fleeing ethnic violence in Baku and arriving in San Diego as a six-year-old refugee.
- Early displacement shaped his identity, family struggles, and first exposures to faith in the Armenian Orthodox Church.
Church Hurt Led To Rebellion
- Ruslan describes being sexually assaulted as a child by older altar boys and the church's poor response.
- That abuse and mishandling drove him into atheism, drugs, and delinquency for years.
Community Service Brought Gospel Back
- Community service at a Black Baptist church introduced Ruslan to a welcoming gospel and prophetic encouragement.
- That church's acceptance and prophetic words helped reopen his heart toward faith.
