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Loved sitting down with Christian YouTuber, Ruslan KD, whose stuff I’ve been watching for ages. On his channel (https://www.youtube.com/ruslankd) Ruslan shares commentary on Christian living, culture, and personal development. He has just released a book, Godly Ambition, and is about to embark on a speaking tour of the US.Ruslan’s book: https://blessgod.co/products/godly-ambition-by-ruslan-kdSee Ruslan live: https://blessgod.co/pages/liveCheck out 321 here: https://321course.com/nextgenTry Jamie AI and use my code ELLIOT to get 20% off: https://www.jamie-ai.com/CHAPTERS00:00 Has the ‘Quiet Revival’ been debunked?02:04 Evil in the world is pushing people towards God06:08 Why Christianity and not Islam?07:27 Is the influence of Christianity on the West overstated?09:09 Elliot: I want more Bryce Crawfords in the world14:10 Christian values Vs Christian-ish values19:23 Are Christians guilty of dismissing the sins of the Church?23:19 Irreligiosity is growing worldwide27:57 Ruslan: Not everything about revival is good36:33 Just because Christianity is popular, doesn’t mean it’s true40:32 Elliot’s spiritual journey and Ruslan’s story48:44 What is belief?56:44 What about ‘Christians’ that don’t seem to follow Christ?1:01:02 Are apologetics debates actually useful?1:04:20 Critiquing emotivism1:09:25 Do Christians twist scripture to make it say what they want?1:13:04 Where does human worth come from?1:20:35 The difference between purpose and calling1:26:51 The importance of having principles1:29:21 Clickbait - where is the line?1:38:24 Feeling the fear of God1:41:34 The pain of how Christians see the world1:44:53 Gen Z has a huge and unprecedented foe1:53:26 Your advice to a young personMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION:In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.