Is Your Ambition Godly or Just Selfish? with Ruslan KD | The Pursuit with James Griffin

What if the problem isn't that you want too much, but that you want it for the wrong kingdom? In this special episode of The Pursuit, recorded at Act Like Men Conference, James Griffin sits down with Ruslan KD, one of the most recognizable Christian voices online, to talk about ambition, purpose, and what it takes to stop living like the main character of your own story. Ruslan's path runs from a refugee childhood in Azerbaijan through gang life, an arrest at eleven, and hardened atheism, to a radical conversion and a platform reaching millions.But this conversation is really about the two men sitting in every room: the lazy man doing just enough to get by, and the ambitious man crushing it while wasting it all on himself. Ruslan makes the case that both believe the same lie, and he lays out what Scripture actually says about godly ambition, why your job is your assignment and not your purpose, and how to know if your time, talent, and treasure are building God's kingdom or just your castle. If you've ever wondered whether your drive is honoring God or competing with Him, this one is for you.Subscribe for more messages and conversations that will help you know and follow Jesus.Episode Guide These guides are packed with key insights and scripture to help you know and follow Jesus: https://mycpcc.com/guideTo submit a question, send us a DM on Instagram or Facebook.Crosspoint City Church exists to relentlessly pursue those far from God to help them know and follow Jesus.To help support this mission and work, visit https://www.mycpcc.com/giveTo learn more about all of our locations or what is coming up at Crosspoint City, check out https://www.crosspointcity.com/ or follow us on your favorite social platform @CrosspointCity0:00 Intro0:12 Welcome to Act Like Men with Ruslan KD2:00 From Azerbaijan to America: refugee, fatherless, gang life6:08 How growing up without a dad shaped him8:36 From atheist to follower of Jesus11:17 A word for the man who hasn't believed yet15:04 More is caught than taught: walking with a skeptic16:08 Why he fights for the Bride of Christ online20:04 Where the church is most under attack today22:46 How to discern which online voices to trust24:41 Handling the outrage: thick skin, tender hearts25:45 Why he wrote Godly Ambition27:06 The two extremes: all ambition is evil vs. ambition as North Star28:08 Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life31:25 Time, talent, and treasure: godly or selfish?36:08 A challenge for the lazy man38:28 A challenge for the prideful man40:53 You're not the main character43:12 Ruslan prays for the men45:14 Closing