#241 Ruslan KD - Ex-Atheist Breaks Down Israel, End Times & Why 48% of Gen Z is Jesus Curious

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🗓️ 2 October 2025

⏱️ 167 minutes

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Ruslan Karaoglanov, known professionally as Ruslan KD, is a Christian hip-hop artist, entrepreneur, podcaster, and influencer of Armenian descent. Born in Baku, Azerbaijan, to Armenian parents, he immigrated to the U.S. as a child in 1990 to escape anti-Armenian pogroms, a harrowing journey that included dramatic escapes. A refugee who embraced Christianity in his teens, Ruslan channels his experiences into positive, spiritually-minded music and content, blending hip-hop with cultural and faith-based commentary. As CEO of Kings Dream Entertainment, he produces albums, hosts the Ruslan KD YouTube channel—covering topics like the manosphere, podcast breakdowns, and Christian apologetics—and co-hosts podcasts exploring politics, culture, and the Gospel. A former member of the group theBreax, he has opened for artists like Lecrae and advocates for godly ambition, mental health in faith communities, and bridging secular and Christian worlds through storytelling and entrepreneurship. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: ⁠https://americanfinancing.net/srs⁠ NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-781-8900, for details about credit costs and terms. ⁠https://bunkr.life⁠ – USE CODE SRS Go to https://bunkr.life/SRS and use code “SRS” to get 25% off your family plan. ⁠https://shawnlikesgold.com⁠ ⁠https://ROKA.com⁠ – USE CODE SRS ⁠https://simplisafe.com/srs⁠ ⁠https://USCCA.com/srs⁠ ⁠https://ziprecruiter.com/srs⁠ ⁠https://gemini.com/srs⁠ Sign up for the Gemini Credit Card: https://Gemini.com/SRS #GeminiCreditCard #CryptoRewards #Advertisement This video is sponsored by Gemini. All opinions expressed by the content creator are their own and not influenced or endorsed by Gemini. The Bitcoin Credit Card™ is a trademark of Gemini used in connection with the Gemini Credit Card®, which is issued by WebBank. For more information regarding fees, interest, and other cost information, see Rates & Fees: gemini.com/legal/cardholder-agreement. Some exclusions apply to instant rewards; these are deposited when the transaction posts. 4% back is available on up to $300 in spend per month for a year (then 1% on all other Gas, EV charging, and transit purchases that month). Spend cycle will refresh on the 1st of each calendar month. See Rewards Program Terms for details: gemini.com/legal/credit-card-rewards-agreement. Checking if you’re eligible will not impact your credit score. If you’re eligible and choose to proceed, a hard credit inquiry will be conducted that can impact your credit score. Eligibility does not guarantee approval. The appreciation of cardholder rewards reflects a subset of Gemini Cardholders from 10/08/2021 to 04/06/2025 who held Bitcoin rewards for at least one year. Individual results will vary based on spending, selected crypto, and market performance. Cryptocurrency is highly volatile and may result in gains or losses. This information is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Consult with your tax or financial professional before investing. Ruslan KD Links: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/ruslankd X - https://x.com/RuslanKD Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ruslankd My Godly Ambition - http://mygodlyambition.com Buy Godly Ambition - https://a.co/d/d7fgvlB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Ruslan KD. Welcome to the show, man.
0:05.0	Sean Ryan. Thanks for having me. This is incredible.
0:10.0	My pleasure. You're a great host.
0:12.0	Well, thank you. So I saw a video about that you had posted out. I had a bunch of people texted to me.
0:19.0	The first one was Darren Tyler, you know, who...
0:22.1	Yeah, Pastor Dan Tires, right?
0:23.5	He texted me about my Nathan, Nathan Apfel interview.
0:28.7	Yes.
0:29.1	So that went crazy.
0:30.3	And, yeah, I was like really...
0:34.7	We talked a lot about doing that interview because I did not,
0:38.5	I did not want to, you know, lean people away from Christ.
0:44.8	And, but, you know, it, I thought he had some good points.
0:48.2	I didn't agree with everything, but, man, we got some backlash from that one, buddy.
0:53.8	Oh, really? Oh, yeah. i didn't look at any of the comments
0:56.6	or the feedback oh yeah we got all kinds of texts and emails and from friends of mine darren
1:02.1	you know and it uh it definitely i would say it absolutely sparked a conversation i mean obviously
1:08.4	you're you're a big part of that so um so yeah i thought it would be
1:12.3	i thought it would be good to maybe get the other side of the coin here and and um so thank you for coming
1:17.9	and thank you for having me this is great and you got a great team here by the way everyone's so hospitable
1:22.4	and kind and friendly and guys got something special here. Thank you, man. Thank you.
1:32.3	But yeah, so that's, I want to do, you know, some of your back stories. Sounds very interesting and, and, you know, but the real reason is to cover, you know,
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