The Bryce Crawford Podcast "Can Christians Have Desires?" Ruslan KD Interview (EP 135)
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Aug 25, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Ruslan KD, an author and former hip-hop artist with roots in Armenia and Azerbaijan, explores the concept of Godly ambition. He shares personal stories of overcoming a troubled upbringing, emphasizing the transformative power of faith. The conversation shifts to balancing ambitions with spiritual values, stressing the importance of authenticity and community in a world often obsessed with material success. Ruslan also offers practical insights on managing finances as a Christian and finding one's purpose through divine alignment.
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From Exile And Rebellion To Conversion
- Ruslan grew up Armenian in Azerbaijan, fled pogroms, immigrated to the U.S., and faced family breakdown and early crime.
- He experienced arrests, community service, and later radical conversion after patient Christian mentors influenced him.
A Neighbor's Faith Turned A Life Around
- A neighbor named Sheree and godly men offered community service options and modeled steady faith, pulling Ruslan from danger.
- He later read apologetics, concluded Jesus is Lord, and committed his life at the end of junior year.
Redefining Ambition Biblically
- Ruslan differentiates selfish ambition from godly ambition using Greek terms and Pauline examples.
- Godly ambition seeks stewardship, service, sanctification, and independence to win outsiders' respect.
