The Jesus People Podcast | Ruslan: Culture Wars, Christian Calling, and Godly Ambition in a Confused Generation In this eye-opening episode of The Jesus People Podcast, Ruslan dives deep into why culture is spiraling, how Christians accidentally abandoned their post, and why believers must re-engage with clarity, conviction, and compassion. From escaping Soviet-era instability as a child refugee, to being discipled by gangster rap, to discovering Jesus in high school, Ruslan opens up about the long road from brokenness to purpose. He explains how cultural drift, social media algorithms, and fear led Christians to vacate media, arts, and institutions and why it’s time to reclaim those spaces with truth and love. We explore godly ambition, the crisis of modern manhood, why 7 hours of daily media is spiritually forming us, the rise of fringe ideologies, and how the Church can show the world a better way through integrity, work ethic, and sacrificial love. Key Highlights: • Why Christians abandoned culture and how it opened the door to ideological chaos • Ruslan’s refugee story from Baku and the trauma that shaped his early life • The impact of music, media, and hyper-consumption on identity formation • Understanding “godly ambition” vs selfish ambition in the New Testament • Why men are struggling, delaying adulthood, and seeking identity online • The danger of victimhood narratives on both the left and the right • How to engage culture without compromising truth or dehumanizing people • Biblical frameworks for calling, responsibility, work, and spiritual maturity • Raising families, leading quietly, and living a life that wins respect from outsiders • A call for believers to step into media, institutions, creativity, and influence If you’re wrestling with purpose, cultural chaos, faith in public life, or how to honor God in your work, Ruslan’s journey will give you clarity, conviction, and a practical roadmap for living boldly in a confusing generation. Subscribe for more transformational conversations on The Jesus People Podcast, where we explore identity, purpose, and the unshakable hope found in Jesus. Support the persecuted church: Global Christian Relief: Global Christian Relief strengthens persecuted believers around the world through emergency aid, Bibles, safe shelters, and training resources in some of the most dangerous nations on earth. 👉 https://give.globalchristianrelief.org/campaign/688704/donate #globalchristianrelief #gcr #GlobalChristianReliefpartner #gcrpartner #PrayForThePersecuted #StandWithThePersecuted For Christ-centered life coaching: If you're seeking identity-rooted Christian coaching that blends scripture, reframing, prayer, and practical growth, visit: https://www.sharethestruggle.org/ Stay connected: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_miller/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dudewithgoodnews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dudewithgoodnews/ Website & Coaching: https://www.sharethestruggle.org/coaching-rm Email: ryan@sharethestruggle.org Listen on your favorite platform: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RLKmkUpydJr2y84tqQekp?si=8768039f3f5f4e38 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jesus-people-podcast/id1768632876 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dac27441-bed6-4d73-9246-d2dbe93dccf0/jesus-people-podcast #Ruslan #JesusPeoplePodcast #ChristianityAndCulture #GodlyAmbition #FaithAndWork #BiblicalWorldview #CultureWar #Testimony #ChristianMen #Purpose #Calling #Sanctification #Discipleship #FaithInCulture
