E244: Atheist at 8, Gang Leader at 10: Ruslan's Path to Jesus w/Ruslan KD | Lila Rose Show
E244: Atheist at 8, Gang Leader at 10: Ruslan's Path to Jesus w/Ruslan KD | Lila Rose Show  
Podcast: The Lila Rose Show
Published On: Fri Aug 29 2025
Description: When the disciples argued over who would be the greatest (Luke 9:46), Jesus did not rebuke their ambition. He redirected it toward service and heaven.That same lesson shapes YouTube creator Ruslan KD’s new book, Godly Ambition: Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Time, Talent, and Treasure. From a childhood marked by fatherlessness, atheism, and crime, to finding Christ and purpose as an adult, Ruslan shows how ambition can be transformed into a God-given gift.In this episode, discover how to recognize your gifts, harness your potential, and live out the passion God has placed on your heart.Ruslan’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/ruslankdHis new book: https://sites.prh.com/godlyambitionbookNEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee with code LILA and get up to 25% off!-EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA and get 10% off!-Hallow: https://www.hallow.com/lila Enter into prayer more deeply this season with the Hallow App, get 3 months free by using this link to sign up! 00:00:00 - Intro00:08:29 - Historic peace treaty00:10:14 - Finding faith in America00:17:00 - Dark spiral00:30:28 - Overcoming Childhood difficulties00:45:52 - What responsibilities do Christians have with their talents?01:00:00 - Passion 01:07:23 - Family Economy01:12:00 - The power of non-negotiables 01:22:58 - Three Tools For Our Audience: