SRS: Ruslan KD - Charlie Kirk, Gen Z, Israel & The Dark Reality of Desensitization
Atheist turned Christian while being raised in Armenia
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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.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction 
00:14 Reacting to a Controversial Interview 
01:27 Faith Journey and Background 
13:40 Podcast Rituals and Prayer 
15:38 Atheism, Belief, and Patreon Questions 
32:32 Struggles and Starting Over 
44:58 Basketball, Academics, and Turning Points 
46:07 Wrestling with Faith and Identity 
47:24 Abuse, Trauma, and Community Silence 
54:37 Positive Influence of the Local Church 
59:08 Transparency, Tithing, and Church Finances 
01:17:17 Generosity Inside and Outside the Church 
01:29:35 Personal Testimonies of Faith 
01:36:24 Revival, Truth, and Spiritual Warfare 
01:42:53 Social Media’s Impact on Faith 
01:53:25 Heaven, Rewards, and Eternity 
02:11:25 Community, Prophecy, and End Times 
02:30:12 Godly Ambition and Life Purpose 
02:34:42 Family, Healing, and Legacy 
02:39:39 CIA, War on Drugs, and Truth Seeking 
02:43:08 Breaking Generational Cycles 
02:48:40 Final Reflections and Farewell
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