That's not true at all. Some people have had certain experiences in life and have a hard time trusting. Don't invalidate what people feel because it makes you uncomfortable
@@tons-wb1hl tell me where this person said anything about ministry though? Obviously you just like to argue with others and your opinions trump what others have to say? Sit down
I have no problem with you having a paid service or having merchandise. I appreciate the free content you provide. I also appreciate how ethical your business/ministry is (and it is a ministry even though it's not a non profit).
I’m a Roman Catholic and I appreciate yous and your show why can’t people just wait I watched the small snippet on u tube and people need to grow up I don’t care who is talking about my lord Jesus Christ I will support you thank you
This is actually aggravating me to my core. I haven't paid for any of your stuff and leanred so much. Im going to go buy a shirt just to support. Edit: "Bless God" hoodie on the way!
@sddd200 A worker is worthy of his wages 1st Timothy 5:18 Luke 10:7 Now combine your verse and this verse to get the right interpretation without error and you'll find the correct interpretation without contradiction. If it's a contradiction, your interpretation is wrong and lacks God's wisdom
@@mma-jmuand they were restricting gentiles from worship. Nothing like what Ruslan is doing. Kindly see yo way out the door with this bs man. Come back with another mindset that isn’t ready to twist.
People are just projecting. They love money, so when others ask for money to get the services they want, they make up reasons to not lose their money. They failed to realize their money is ultimately God's money and not theirs, regardless of their effort to gain it.
Yea, and I believe we need to be wise where we sow our money when it comes to ministries and I don’t at all believe Ruslan is an unwise option. He’s definitely biblically sound and shows the fruits of the Spirit of the Lord.
You cant please everyone but the fact that you wanted to clear it up speaks to your guys character. I personally am on a tight budget and cant do anymore subscriptions but the snippets you give us has bless this community❤
Been a patron since 2020 and it has been a huge blessing seeing Ruslan grow and the amount of value I get from being a patron is amazing. Plus I see it as sowing a seed and if you are on the fence of joining his Patreon, do it. Blessings!
I'm a capitalist, so I support you getting paid. However, when I hear TH-camrs or whomever say "We're providing content for free" - You're getting paid for it, let's not beat around the bush. The consumers of the content are viewing, clicking, and purchasing products from ads which generate you income. If it was truly free, no one could make a career from this.
As a capitalist you should NOTHING is for free. Not the free Bible or the free church service. Someone had to pay for it. Even our salvation Jesus paid for it. In terms of creators, I agree with you. I don’t like the model of Adsense for a variety of reasons. Most of which I explained here.
@@RuslanKD"Jesus paid for it." That's a little slimy. Dramatically missing the point. This idea that you're not being paid unless you stick behind a paywall when you do TH-cam, is just not true. TH-cam is paying you for that. I saw ads before after and during this video. You got a cut. I'm not saying that you should not try to make money for what you do. Let's just not pretend that you're not making a lot of money off this venture. Enough you can put together a conference with your company's name on it
TH-cam doesn’t come close to covering our basic expenses. Payroll, health insurance and electricity. You may not be familiar with how Adsense works but we aren’t printing money over here lol
I've been listening to yall for a good minute now and I just want you guys to know that as I'm working, driving from job to job, your content helps fill my spiritual cup so it can overflow to others. Thank you for everything yall do for real, 👊
I don’t think people understand how lucky we are to have someone like Ruslan providing the value that he does bruh. Especially us young men, i would have had to learn so many lessons by touching the stove if it wasn’t for him but i didn’t. I’ll happily pay for content if needed its the least i could do for this man of God. Just keeping it real.
Didn’t need this video but i can see why you post it, I personally don’t do patreon , but love the content and support by purchasing the merch ! Keep it pushing Ruslan ! Merry Christmas and God Bless
I am Traditional Catholic. And i agree with everything you have said Ruslan. This is your work, wages must be paid for work. You have every right to monetise/paywall your content. And I must Thank you for making your content free after a certain amount of time at your discretion. I am personally happy to wait. And i will be buying your merchandise so as to support your work and thank you, thank you so very much for the Catholic content recently. God bless!!!!! GLORY BE TO OUR TRIUNE GOD!!!!
Ruslan, thank you for EVERYTHING you are doing with your platform! 👏🏽 You guys are doing great, and actually supply solid material for people to grow spiritually in Christ 🙏🏽🖤
As a Catholic, for one I appreciate you having Voice of Reason on. Secondly, you should continue to get paid for what you do. Anyone who says different is just an utterly ridiculous take.
I have a study Bible. I've paid a lot of money for it but like you say if we don't buy this stuff the people that make it can't make it some people don't see the bigger picture.
I love and appreciate the content you guys create. I happily subscribe to your guys Patreon and enjoy having early access to full podcasts. God bless you and the team! Love you all.
Paul makes a great point! You guys are helping save our souls through spreading the Gospel of Jesus😂 of course you guys don’t save our souls but you do help!
Also brother, please steer clear from “The Chosen”. I have watched the first season and it made me believe that there were things said in the Bible that aren’t there. I see a lot of people calling Jonathan Roumie Jesus himself and even saying he is Jesus off the show as well. And many more than that as well. It may not seem like that big a deal now, but the more people get used to it, the more it becomes less noticeable.
You guys are doing good. Honestly sometimes we support companys unknowling where they press their wicked agendas. I support what you guys do is positive for my life. Thank you !
I'm happy to support you on Patreon! It's a terrific value. I really hope you do a book club with some of the great guests you've had here, such as Lisa Bevere and Sean McDowell.
I really like this channel. I think Ruslan clarifying every so often this is not a ministry is helpful. I actually think the slogan about helping people to live a life that blesses God can give the impression this is a ministry. It doesn't bother me either way because I love this channel but I say this to be a help. Ruslan is a blessing.
Businesses do ministry all the time. You’d be shocked how much hobby lobby and chick fil a do behind the scenes. But we aren’t selling church. And I need that to be clear.
@RuslanKD It is clear. I know you don't sell church or the gospel. I want you to do well, I will pray into wisdom and opportunity for you to get in more non christian spaces. Jesus is Lord, you answer to him and so do I if there is something different you want me praying for let me know otherwise know I see the work of God in the things you have been doing even if others haven't. Keep going.
I'm glad I can peruse the comments and see people speaking highly of your channel and advocating for you to continue to monetize portions of what you do. My wife and I have talked about becoming a part of the Patreon and have some other financial goals to hit. We look at what you do as a service. I first became a viewer due to you talking about things within the entertainment industry as a Christian. I make secular music with a sacred message and consider that space my mission field, so your work has been incredibly insightful and helpful. Please continue to do what you do and be encouraged my brother in Christ. Your unique positioning is a blessing for many of us, and a great part of this Christian entertainment ecosystem.
I’ve been genuinely opposed to certain things you’ve espoused, such as OSAS. But bro people genuinely are looking for everything and anything. You have to feed your family and that costs money. I wonder how much those very people have sown into the kingdom. Because just from watching you for some time I know for a fact you’ve sown your life into the kingdom brother. God bless you and yours. Merry Christmas!
Completely agree. I’ve come across people in the Christian community who sadly feel that if you do anything in the name of the Lord such as performing or music producing, that if you charge, you’re “not doing it for the right reasons”. Jesus said a worker is worthy of his wages. If you’re providing a service or product, you should be compensated for that service or product.
Agree with you 100%. You’re adding value that deserves to be compensated. Just like John MacArthur added value with his study bible that you criticized so heavily a few months back.
I just want to say this. As a viewer, I do wish that your podcasts could be uploaded to youtube for free, but I understand the paywall and wanting to incentivize people to provide if they would like. I cannot afford to pay to watch, but I enjoy watching the various clips that are uploaded to youtube afterwards. As a youtube sub, I will continue to like and comment to help boost the videos in the algorithm. Thanks for the content
It's amazing the amount of good Christian people who are completely blind to the financial sacrifice of vocational ministry I left a full time position at Walmart to follow the lords call to be a bible teacher and campus pastor at my local Christian school. People are often shocked to find out that making this change was a significant pay cut for me. Yes- putting toothpaste on a Walmart shelf pays better than teaching and discipling hundreds and hundreds of young believers. Let that sink in Appreciate y'all offering this explanation even tho it sadly should not be necessary
Much support and God bless! Ruslan isn't "selling" the gospel. Absurd nonsense. I looove my occupy til I come t-shirt! I'm going to buy more stuff Ruslan does "sell"!! 😂😊🎉
Your work is soo important. And it's free!!!! All the other stuff is extra should one choose to buy it, in order to support you further. I bought myself your devotional (which is exceptional quality and soooo beautiful) a t shirt for myself and for my non-yet-believing husband. We plant seeds. That's what we do. Together with Jesus we disciple everyone around us, through our work and our lives. Live among the pagans, Occupy til HE comes, and Bless God! ❤
I love the fact that these people think that the gospel is being sold because the free way of access requires work, but they refuse to accept that they should ever have to put effort in. If this was a local church charging its congregation individually, then I would be much more upset, but it seems this is far from that
“Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer deserves his wages.”” 1 Timothy 5:17-18 ESV
Someone I used to listen to always said, "Yes, the gospel is free, but the pipeline that carries it isn't." I'm sorry people don't see your heart and choose to judge first.
I don’t believe pastors or priests need to be riding around in Rolls Royces-luxury like is not the messages of christ. But tearing down people who have been a massive blessing to the Body of Christ, bringing people closer to God and transforming lives, is just wild. I’ve experienced the same thing recently. I put out a video asking for donations-not for me, but to help other people with their lives and ministries-and I was ripped apart. Not a single dollar was going to me, yet the judgment was relentless. It’s truly wild how some people, who claim to know God better than anyone else, can be so far from Him in their hearts. At the same time, many Christians unknowingly support companies that go directly against their faith every single day... Using your time and energy to tear down other christians who have bills and a family is just such a waste of time and truly sad.
Mmm the kingdom of heaven is luxury on a level far above anything you see on Earth. It is absolutely part of the message of Christ -- you are a royal priest and kings/queens on the Earth. We just can't elevate "luxury" above Christ. And that's where some of those pastors and priests get in trouble. What God intends for good and for blessing, Satan intends for evil and idolatry.
There are a percentage of us that are precisely where God has placed us that woke up like yesterday from darkness and went to light in Christ. Many of us were close to being on the streets lived most of our lives with barely a television no internet some of us til recently not having one clue about how social media works not having an iota of knowledge when it comes to social media anything. Just wanted to put that out there.
What you are asking for all the benefits is absolutely reasonable your content is premium and you carefully curate it just like any other conservative channel. You shouldn't have to justify your members only Perks and need to earn a living. God Bless you all in. 2025 as you have Blessed us with all your relevant and rich content. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
So first y'all approach it as people just don't understand how it works or how the channel works… which makes perfect sense… then you insinuate the ones complaining about the paywall due to their lack of understanding how the channel works are those that do not contribute to their church. But I get it when people are upset we tend to assume the worst about people. To those saying you shouldn't be making money obviously that is ridiculous. I'm sure we can agree that scripture would also support that there is something to be said for those that cannot afford to pay for whatever is offered through a membership if it is something that you believe will help someone spiritually and is not just entertainment wether you claim to be a ministry or not saving a portion of it for those that can afford to pay (that being said there are plenty that can afford to pay and choose not to and may also choose to complain and that is another issue). That being said watching a video that peaks ones interest on whatever subject that cuts to paywall is annoying but that's not to say one is for or against the paywall.
Some people still have yet to realize that Paul's ministry was provided for financially. And the same with Jesus in regards to Joanna. Because it costs to travel from place to place in order to spread the gospel. So yes GOD moved on the hearts of many to support the spreading of the message. Just as He still does now. But i guess thats lost on people.
Our salvation is already free by Jesus paying the price on the cross. The least people can do is support other Christians. Nothing wrong with someone selling Christian clothing, books, music, or bibles. ❤
It's almost like running ANY business requires money to run😂 I support Catholic apologists because I believe in their work. I'll consider supporting this channel too just because of the "controversy." If the goal is to spread the news, then I consider that a worthy cause to support. We can reach the Gospel anywhere! And at Anytime, for free!
People don't know that eventually, the podcasts the full episode does go up on one of his YT channels on delay because it is free. Pay for it early or wait for the delay full episode for free
We lead from culture to gospel. Go read acts 17 carefully. Paul quotes their own poets and philosophers and then presents the gospel. That’s always been my model.
I get what you're saying, and I agree, you should get recompense for your labor. However, I think you may want to reconsider increasing your patreon monthly costs, at least until mid to late 2025. The economy is not great right now. People are still struggling. Waiting a few months until the economic outlook has improved will increase your chances of increasing your revenue. An alternative to not waiting would be to test your ideas for perks before initiating the increase. I hope it all works out for yall! Congrats on the new baby! Thank you for naming free resources for people to look into! Merry Christmas!
This is for additional people that want to join patreon next year, not existing patrons. The content on the channel is free and even the paid content goes here after a week.
@BradCraig9 I get it. I'm just talking about them having greater success in keeping their new members next year. Testing new features before rolling them out and paying attention to market factors are wise marketing strategies. I enjoy Ruslan's content and wish to see him thrive. My comment came from a place of attempting to be helpful.
Most probably, those who complaint about this are people that has been "hurt" in some way by some "ministry" that deceived them about money, offerings, "seeds" , thithes, etcétera. Now, for them, everone who "dares" to charge something its a "red-flag" for them, even if it really isn't. They let their traumas get the best of them. Let's pray for them, for brothers and sisters who have suffered from "predatory money-tactics" in the name of Jesus (for lack of a better name) by "pastors", "churches" and "denominations".
I really cannot believe that you even have to make this video! You give out so much information and wisdom that just a click will give one access to yet people complain! Asking for support is not selling the gospel….at least not from theses guys! People fed Jesus and the disciples didn’t you know…..AND Jesus fed them! If you can give, do it and stop the complaining/murmuring!!!!
The sign of western christianity: Them: I do not having to go to church to volunteer my time and pay tithe, or having to pay to learn the bible. God: Then read & study your bible at home. Them: ...why?
I said I felt like you were more concerned with money, but I could be wrong. That's how I felt. I also said I couldn't watch any more of your videos, but I've watched some since that comment. I hope Im wrong. Please forgive me if I am.
So either don’t watch or stop assuming the worst. Why is that unreasonable? This is exhausting dealing with people always assuming the worst about your motives despite faithfully doing this for over 20 years. On TH-cam for 5.
I have to admit, with the recent releases of your interview with the Catholic apologist (sorry, can't remember his name) I was frustrated that I didn't have access to the whole thing (but thankful that you released the bits that you did. My wife and I benefitted. As I am struggling with my leaving Catholicism as a child and now, reading what I read in the Bible, struggling with my Protestantism) it helped me discern aspects of a challenging period in my life. I was upset when I couldn't see the whole video for free. I thought about using the free trial and canceling (as lame as I think that is) but know that I will probably forget to cancel lol So, I was mad, but I thought about it and the early Bibles in the early church were the equivalent of THOUSANDS of dollars for a copy. CHURCHES had to pay this (house churches). So, the only way you could get a taste of the written Word was if you had a wealthy friend or friends I the congregation. That being said... A lot of work goes into this work Ruslan does with his team, AND ITS GOOD WORK! A worker is woth his wages and 6.99 isn't a lot (seeing as I will buy the occasional drink, coffee, weekly bottle of wine that cost about the same). What I realized I was upset about was that I had a taste of nit having to finish the work and research I had started on my own. My laziness kicked in, as did my entitlement and I started grumbling to myself (it also exacerbated the uncomfortable reality of how poorly I steward my finances). Ruslan, my Brother, I hope you can forgive me (As I confess this out loud, I am praying for forgiveness from our Lord too). Keep up the good work! I will talk to my wife about the Patreon thing (I wasn't really sure about you before, but some of your confession with the Catholic apologist answered my questions as to what you confess, in Christ. Is it homolegeo or your own version of who Christ is...). - May the Lord's peace be with you and your crew!
Just because under the new covenant there’s a lot of things we no longer have to do that doesn’t mean the principles doesn’t apply any more. We don’t have to observe the sabbath as stated in the OT but the principle of rest is still important to follow. We don’t have to tithe as stated in the OT but the principle of giving so God’s house can be full of good for the needy is still godly principle to follow. In that sense, giving generously is supposed to expand to all ministries who are working to push and share the Gospel message throughout the world. Plus, salvation is free but following Jesus will cost you everything, especially your love for money.
They still gotta eat and have families to support. How would they be able to do what they do without funds? Like it or not we all need money to survive.
I will have to look for the full podcast but will it be on TH-cam eventually? I wanted to finish listening but not paying for Patreon I dont do Netflix or cable its a waste of time. I wanted to finish listening to because he missed the mark on the catholic Mary stuff and was avoiding certain questions and wordings.
Yes. Some have patreon exclusive segments if the pod went long or we didn’t want a specific part publicly. Tammy Peterson, the full pod is out tomorrow for example.
Bro, my Father and Brother use that line when any Christian sells products, and I'm like, Wait, are you telling me they're selling the word of God? How that is why Jesus was angry with people selling the word when it was meant to be free, and I'm like, but they aren't. So they find it hard to trust what they're saying. I'm still trying to show them why this thinking is flawed when you are using God's gift to earn a living by bringing people closer to Jesus but you aren't doing it to get rich and famous. The message is Important.
Those people who make those accusations sound super broke if they can’t afford a couple of bucks a month if they are struggling, they should get a job at Amazon!
I can see the frustration, mainly because I myself get slightly frustrated with the amount of times you mention or push the merchandise, but at the end of the day, it’s the way you make a living for you and those you have employed under you. And a way for you to continue your channel. So, regardless, the people who can’t pay to watch it, simply just won’t get to. It is what it is. If you don’t like that kind of thing, create your own content and make it all free.
I wish I had the extra cash to do it but I don’t I been wanting one of them bless god hoodies for ever I just new to a healthy life style and I’m trying to get my finances healthy as well much love and I will support you all I can right now one day I’ll be able to do the patron just can’t right now 🙏
I purchased a shirt as well as the daily devotional simply because I watch your channel and I want to support your ministry. Christians should GIVE GENEROUSLY just like you and your channel gives generously.
It’s both. Usually a podcast would stream live on patreon first Then we’d clip it up and release shorter videos show what’s in the full thing available on patreon at end of the pod (like a trailer) Then there maybe a patreon exclusive segment. That we’ll create a trailer for that plays at the very end of the full pod. This whole process is about a weeks worth of clips or so. Make sense? Tammy Peterson there is no exclusive patreon segment. Just an early release.
People who expect things to be free usually have never built or created anything.
Hmm I like this comment. So true
That's not true at all. Some people have had certain experiences in life and have a hard time trusting. Don't invalidate what people feel because it makes you uncomfortable
@@tons-wb1hl tell me where this person said anything about ministry though? Obviously you just like to argue with others and your opinions trump what others have to say? Sit down
thats not christ like @@CarmellaD
I have no problem with you having a paid service or having merchandise. I appreciate the free content you provide. I also appreciate how ethical your business/ministry is (and it is a ministry even though it's not a non profit).
I’m a Roman Catholic and I appreciate yous and your show why can’t people just wait I watched the small snippet on u tube and people need to grow up I don’t care who is talking about my lord Jesus Christ I will support you thank you
This is actually aggravating me to my core.
I haven't paid for any of your stuff and leanred so much.
Im going to go buy a shirt just to support.
Edit: "Bless God" hoodie on the way!
I don’t understand people they expect everything to be free
Entitlement. Spoiled, ungratefulness. High chance those who complain about paying for value produce nothing themselves
we are not supposed to be capitalist or s0cialist, follow God not money. 1 Timothy 6:10 , Matthew 6:24
@@sddd200 nobody is following money. Let me ask do you have a job? Or how do make your income?
not only doing anything focused on money is anti-christian, but using God to make income, even an atheist knows that's wrong.
@sddd200 what are your biblical references for this absolution claim?
I think it should also be noted that this is one of the few pages that doesn’t throw a TH-cam ad in your face every two minutes. So that’s cool.
“You won’t give me all your stuff for free so I’m not gonna watch all the stuff you give for free.”
😂😂😂
@@mma-jmumissed the entire point of this video…
@sddd200 A worker is worthy of his wages
1st Timothy 5:18 Luke 10:7
Now combine your verse and this verse to get the right interpretation without error and you'll find the correct interpretation without contradiction. If it's a contradiction, your interpretation is wrong and lacks God's wisdom
@@mma-jmuand they were restricting gentiles from worship. Nothing like what Ruslan is doing. Kindly see yo way out the door with this bs man.
Come back with another mindset that isn’t ready to twist.
we are not supposed to be capitalist or s0cialist, follow God not money. 1 Timothy 6:10 , Matthew 6:24
Putting your craft/work behind a paywall & putting the Gospel behind a paywall… are simply NOT the same.
People are just projecting. They love money, so when others ask for money to get the services they want, they make up reasons to not lose their money. They failed to realize their money is ultimately God's money and not theirs, regardless of their effort to gain it.
Yea, and I believe we need to be wise where we sow our money when it comes to ministries and I don’t at all believe Ruslan is an unwise option. He’s definitely biblically sound and shows the fruits of the Spirit of the Lord.
People just want to complain.
Conservative does not mean Christian
You cant please everyone but the fact that you wanted to clear it up speaks to your guys character.
I personally am on a tight budget and cant do anymore subscriptions but the snippets you give us has bless this community❤
We esteem too lightly that which we do not pay a price for. Keep going gentleman!
Been a patron since 2020 and it has been a huge blessing seeing Ruslan grow and the amount of value I get from being a patron is amazing. Plus I see it as sowing a seed and if you are on the fence of joining his Patreon, do it. Blessings!
I'm a capitalist, so I support you getting paid. However, when I hear TH-camrs or whomever say "We're providing content for free" - You're getting paid for it, let's not beat around the bush. The consumers of the content are viewing, clicking, and purchasing products from ads which generate you income. If it was truly free, no one could make a career from this.
As a capitalist you should NOTHING is for free. Not the free Bible or the free church service. Someone had to pay for it. Even our salvation Jesus paid for it.
In terms of creators, I agree with you. I don’t like the model of Adsense for a variety of reasons. Most of which I explained here.
@@RuslanKD"Jesus paid for it." That's a little slimy. Dramatically missing the point. This idea that you're not being paid unless you stick behind a paywall when you do TH-cam, is just not true. TH-cam is paying you for that. I saw ads before after and during this video. You got a cut. I'm not saying that you should not try to make money for what you do. Let's just not pretend that you're not making a lot of money off this venture. Enough you can put together a conference with your company's name on it
TH-cam doesn’t come close to covering our basic expenses. Payroll, health insurance and electricity. You may not be familiar with how Adsense works but we aren’t printing money over here lol
I've been listening to yall for a good minute now and I just want you guys to know that as I'm working, driving from job to job, your content helps fill my spiritual cup so it can overflow to others. Thank you for everything yall do for real, 👊
1 Timothy 5:18, you are laboring in the vineyard. You are worthy of your wages.
God Bless
I don’t think people understand how lucky we are to have someone like Ruslan providing the value that he does bruh. Especially us young men, i would have had to learn so many lessons by touching the stove if it wasn’t for him but i didn’t. I’ll happily pay for content if needed its the least i could do for this man of God. Just keeping it real.
I am not a patreon at this time - but I so so appreciate the content you provide. Much appreciated!
Didn’t need this video but i can see why you post it, I personally don’t do patreon , but love the content and support by purchasing the merch ! Keep it pushing Ruslan ! Merry Christmas and God Bless
I appreciate that. Thank you so much
Many blessing upon Ruslan and all of his staff! Congratulations to Zack on his baby number 2!
I am Traditional Catholic. And i agree with everything you have said Ruslan. This is your work, wages must be paid for work. You have every right to monetise/paywall your content. And I must Thank you for making your content free after a certain amount of time at your discretion. I am personally happy to wait. And i will be buying your merchandise so as to support your work and thank you, thank you so very much for the Catholic content recently. God bless!!!!! GLORY BE TO OUR TRIUNE GOD!!!!
Ruslan, thank you for EVERYTHING you are doing with your platform! 👏🏽
You guys are doing great, and actually supply solid material for people to grow spiritually in Christ 🙏🏽🖤
love you guys, thanks for an amazing channel.
As a Catholic, for one I appreciate you having Voice of Reason on. Secondly, you should continue to get paid for what you do. Anyone who says different is just an utterly ridiculous take.
I have a study Bible. I've paid a lot of money for it but like you say if we don't buy this stuff the people that make it can't make it some people don't see the bigger picture.
Keep doing what you're doing, Ruslan. May God continue to bless your efforts.
From a Catholic, You're a fair guy. Bills need to be paid. You are not selling the Word. !!!
I love and appreciate the content you guys create. I happily subscribe to your guys Patreon and enjoy having early access to full podcasts. God bless you and the team! Love you all.
Paul makes a great point! You guys are helping save our souls through spreading the Gospel of Jesus😂 of course you guys don’t save our souls but you do help!
Also brother, please steer clear from “The Chosen”. I have watched the first season and it made me believe that there were things said in the Bible that aren’t there. I see a lot of people calling Jonathan Roumie Jesus himself and even saying he is Jesus off the show as well. And many more than that as well. It may not seem like that big a deal now, but the more people get used to it, the more it becomes less noticeable.
You guys are doing good. Honestly sometimes we support companys unknowling where they press their wicked agendas. I support what you guys do is positive for my life. Thank you !
Shame on y’all who are complaining. God bless you young men who consistently put out such good material. I so appreciate your work.
I subscribed to your Patreon Ruslan !! I like watching the full podcasts. Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🎄
You make great content, always keep it real. You have been obedient to The Word, and do so much for folks. Thank you for all you do.
I'm happy to support you on Patreon! It's a terrific value. I really hope you do a book club with some of the great guests you've had here, such as Lisa Bevere and Sean McDowell.
Thank you so much.
I really like this channel. I think Ruslan clarifying every so often this is not a ministry is helpful.
I actually think the slogan about helping people to live a life that blesses God can give the impression this is a ministry.
It doesn't bother me either way because I love this channel but I say this to be a help. Ruslan is a blessing.
Businesses do ministry all the time. You’d be shocked how much hobby lobby and chick fil a do behind the scenes. But we aren’t selling church. And I need that to be clear.
@RuslanKD It is clear. I know you don't sell church or the gospel. I want you to do well, I will pray into wisdom and opportunity for you to get in more non christian spaces.
Jesus is Lord, you answer to him and so do I if there is something different you want me praying for let me know otherwise know I see the work of God in the things you have been doing even if others haven't. Keep going.
Amen. Thank you 🙏
I'm glad I can peruse the comments and see people speaking highly of your channel and advocating for you to continue to monetize portions of what you do.
My wife and I have talked about becoming a part of the Patreon and have some other financial goals to hit. We look at what you do as a service.
I first became a viewer due to you talking about things within the entertainment industry as a Christian. I make secular music with a sacred message and consider that space my mission field, so your work has been incredibly insightful and helpful.
Please continue to do what you do and be encouraged my brother in Christ. Your unique positioning is a blessing for many of us, and a great part of this Christian entertainment ecosystem.
I’ve been genuinely opposed to certain things you’ve espoused, such as OSAS. But bro people genuinely are looking for everything and anything. You have to feed your family and that costs money. I wonder how much those very people have sown into the kingdom. Because just from watching you for some time I know for a fact you’ve sown your life into the kingdom brother. God bless you and yours. Merry Christmas!
No worries here dude. Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🎄
Completely agree. I’ve come across people in the Christian community who sadly feel that if you do anything in the name of the Lord such as performing or music producing, that if you charge, you’re “not doing it for the right reasons”. Jesus said a worker is worthy of his wages. If you’re providing a service or product, you should be compensated for that service or product.
Religion is a hustle like any other profession
I bought that ESV study Bible a while ago. I really love it !
Agree with you 100%. You’re adding value that deserves to be compensated. Just like John MacArthur added value with his study bible that you criticized so heavily a few months back.
I just want to say this. As a viewer, I do wish that your podcasts could be uploaded to youtube for free, but I understand the paywall and wanting to incentivize people to provide if they would like. I cannot afford to pay to watch, but I enjoy watching the various clips that are uploaded to youtube afterwards. As a youtube sub, I will continue to like and comment to help boost the videos in the algorithm. Thanks for the content
Ironically, the more they spoke, the more corrupt they sound lol
It's amazing the amount of good Christian people who are completely blind to the financial sacrifice of vocational ministry
I left a full time position at Walmart to follow the lords call to be a bible teacher and campus pastor at my local Christian school. People are often shocked to find out that making this change was a significant pay cut for me.
Yes- putting toothpaste on a Walmart shelf pays better than teaching and discipling hundreds and hundreds of young believers. Let that sink in
Appreciate y'all offering this explanation even tho it sadly should not be necessary
Much support and God bless! Ruslan isn't "selling" the gospel. Absurd nonsense. I looove my occupy til I come t-shirt! I'm going to buy more stuff Ruslan does "sell"!! 😂😊🎉
Your work is soo important. And it's free!!!! All the other stuff is extra should one choose to buy it, in order to support you further. I bought myself your devotional (which is exceptional quality and soooo beautiful) a t shirt for myself and for my non-yet-believing husband. We plant seeds. That's what we do. Together with Jesus we disciple everyone around us, through our work and our lives. Live among the pagans, Occupy til HE comes, and Bless God! ❤
Keep up the good work brothers, you have scriptural backing for your modest requests.
I love the fact that these people think that the gospel is being sold because the free way of access requires work, but they refuse to accept that they should ever have to put effort in.
If this was a local church charging its congregation individually, then I would be much more upset, but it seems this is far from that
Where are you treasure is there with your heart be also. The fact that people don’t wanna pay to support gospel work shows where their heart is.
“Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer deserves his wages.””
1 Timothy 5:17-18 ESV
Someone I used to listen to always said, "Yes, the gospel is free, but the pipeline that carries it isn't." I'm sorry people don't see your heart and choose to judge first.
If people are so annoyed of it not being free nothing is stopping them from trying to do the same thing.
Right on Ruslan.
Rock on, Ruslan. Doing good
Exactly!! ❤
I don’t believe pastors or priests need to be riding around in Rolls Royces-luxury like is not the messages of christ. But tearing down people who have been a massive blessing to the Body of Christ, bringing people closer to God and transforming lives, is just wild. I’ve experienced the same thing recently. I put out a video asking for donations-not for me, but to help other people with their lives and ministries-and I was ripped apart. Not a single dollar was going to me, yet the judgment was relentless. It’s truly wild how some people, who claim to know God better than anyone else, can be so far from Him in their hearts. At the same time, many Christians unknowingly support companies that go directly against their faith every single day... Using your time and energy to tear down other christians who have bills and a family is just such a waste of time and truly sad.
Mmm the kingdom of heaven is luxury on a level far above anything you see on Earth. It is absolutely part of the message of Christ -- you are a royal priest and kings/queens on the Earth. We just can't elevate "luxury" above Christ. And that's where some of those pastors and priests get in trouble. What God intends for good and for blessing, Satan intends for evil and idolatry.
Amen brothers, lots of folks don’t think biblically
There are a percentage of us that are precisely where God has placed us that woke up like yesterday from darkness and went to light in Christ. Many of us were close to being on the streets lived most of our lives with barely a television no internet some of us til recently not having one clue about how social media works not having an iota of knowledge when it comes to social media anything. Just wanted to put that out there.
@@rondabottos7622 so then you can appreciate a free TH-cam channel. Doesn’t mean you’re entitled to premium content or frankly any content.
The same people that criticize over a premium paid version are the same people that don’t tithe
Great breakdown, bro!
Keep pressing on dude!
ESV study bible is just a little over 20 on Amazon btw
This guy 😂😂😂
Yeah perhaps now. I paid about a $100 for it when I bought it 15 years ago
Please put the Voice of Reason fully out it was a great friendly Catholic / Protestant conversation!!!!
What you are asking for all the benefits is absolutely reasonable your content is premium and you carefully curate it just like any other conservative channel. You shouldn't have to justify your members only Perks and need to earn a living. God Bless you all in. 2025 as you have Blessed us with all your relevant and rich content. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you
So first y'all approach it as people just don't understand how it works or how the channel works… which makes perfect sense… then you insinuate the ones complaining about the paywall due to their lack of understanding how the channel works are those that do not contribute to their church. But I get it when people are upset we tend to assume the worst about people.
To those saying you shouldn't be making money obviously that is ridiculous.
I'm sure we can agree that scripture would also support that there is something to be said for those that cannot afford to pay for whatever is offered through a membership if it is something that you believe will help someone spiritually and is not just entertainment wether you claim to be a ministry or not saving a portion of it for those that can afford to pay (that being said there are plenty that can afford to pay and choose not to and may also choose to complain and that is another issue).
That being said watching a video that peaks ones interest on whatever subject that cuts to paywall is annoying but that's not to say one is for or against the paywall.
Some people still have yet to realize that Paul's ministry was provided for financially. And the same with Jesus in regards to Joanna. Because it costs to travel from place to place in order to spread the gospel. So yes GOD moved on the hearts of many to support the spreading of the message. Just as He still does now. But i guess thats lost on people.
Our salvation is already free by Jesus paying the price on the cross. The least people can do is support other Christians. Nothing wrong with someone selling Christian clothing, books, music, or bibles. ❤
When you dont ask for much and you get the hypocrisy instead 😔😅
It's almost like running ANY business requires money to run😂
I support Catholic apologists because I believe in their work. I'll consider supporting this channel too just because of the "controversy." If the goal is to spread the news, then I consider that a worthy cause to support. We can reach the Gospel anywhere! And at Anytime, for free!
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great stuff🤝
Simply put, haters gonna hate 🤷🏽♂️ keep grinding bros IN JESUS NAME 💪🏽
People don't know that eventually, the podcasts the full episode does go up on one of his YT channels on delay because it is free. Pay for it early or wait for the delay full episode for free
I do think your content is focused more towards culture than the Gospel.
We lead from culture to gospel. Go read acts 17 carefully. Paul quotes their own poets and philosophers and then presents the gospel. That’s always been my model.
I get what you're saying, and I agree, you should get recompense for your labor. However, I think you may want to reconsider increasing your patreon monthly costs, at least until mid to late 2025. The economy is not great right now. People are still struggling. Waiting a few months until the economic outlook has improved will increase your chances of increasing your revenue. An alternative to not waiting would be to test your ideas for perks before initiating the increase. I hope it all works out for yall! Congrats on the new baby! Thank you for naming free resources for people to look into! Merry Christmas!
This is for additional people that want to join patreon next year, not existing patrons. The content on the channel is free and even the paid content goes here after a week.
Thanks for the feedback
@BradCraig9 I get it. I'm just talking about them having greater success in keeping their new members next year. Testing new features before rolling them out and paying attention to market factors are wise marketing strategies. I enjoy Ruslan's content and wish to see him thrive. My comment came from a place of attempting to be helpful.
Most probably, those who complaint about this are people that has been "hurt" in some way by some "ministry" that deceived them about money, offerings, "seeds" , thithes, etcétera. Now, for them, everone who "dares" to charge something its a "red-flag" for them, even if it really isn't. They let their traumas get the best of them. Let's pray for them, for brothers and sisters who have suffered from "predatory money-tactics" in the name of Jesus (for lack of a better name) by "pastors", "churches" and "denominations".
I really cannot believe that you even have to make this video! You give out so much information and wisdom that just a click will give one access to yet people complain! Asking for support is not selling the gospel….at least not from theses guys! People fed Jesus and the disciples didn’t you know…..AND Jesus fed them! If you can give, do it and stop the complaining/murmuring!!!!
The sign of western christianity:
Them: I do not having to go to church to volunteer my time and pay tithe, or having to pay to learn the bible.
God: Then read & study your bible at home.
Them: ...why?
I said I felt like you were more concerned with money, but I could be wrong. That's how I felt. I also said I couldn't watch any more of your videos, but I've watched some since that comment. I hope Im wrong. Please forgive me if I am.
So either don’t watch or stop assuming the worst. Why is that unreasonable? This is exhausting dealing with people always assuming the worst about your motives despite faithfully doing this for over 20 years. On TH-cam for 5.
keep doing your thing brotha
Just watch on TH-cam for free and stop complaining...I don't pay for any podcast. I don't have the means to.
Thank you!
Congratulations to Zach on the 2nd baby child!! Let’s go casual drop 😂🙌🏽💯🔥
I have to admit, with the recent releases of your interview with the Catholic apologist (sorry, can't remember his name) I was frustrated that I didn't have access to the whole thing (but thankful that you released the bits that you did. My wife and I benefitted. As I am struggling with my leaving Catholicism as a child and now, reading what I read in the Bible, struggling with my Protestantism) it helped me discern aspects of a challenging period in my life. I was upset when I couldn't see the whole video for free. I thought about using the free trial and canceling (as lame as I think that is) but know that I will probably forget to cancel lol
So, I was mad, but I thought about it and the early Bibles in the early church were the equivalent of THOUSANDS of dollars for a copy. CHURCHES had to pay this (house churches). So, the only way you could get a taste of the written Word was if you had a wealthy friend or friends I the congregation. That being said...
A lot of work goes into this work Ruslan does with his team, AND ITS GOOD WORK! A worker is woth his wages and 6.99 isn't a lot (seeing as I will buy the occasional drink, coffee, weekly bottle of wine that cost about the same).
What I realized I was upset about was that I had a taste of nit having to finish the work and research I had started on my own. My laziness kicked in, as did my entitlement and I started grumbling to myself (it also exacerbated the uncomfortable reality of how poorly I steward my finances). Ruslan, my Brother, I hope you can forgive me (As I confess this out loud, I am praying for forgiveness from our Lord too). Keep up the good work!
I will talk to my wife about the Patreon thing (I wasn't really sure about you before, but some of your confession with the Catholic apologist answered my questions as to what you confess, in Christ. Is it homolegeo or your own version of who Christ is...).
- May the Lord's peace be with you and your crew!
Just because under the new covenant there’s a lot of things we no longer have to do that doesn’t mean the principles doesn’t apply any more.
We don’t have to observe the sabbath as stated in the OT but the principle of rest is still important to follow.
We don’t have to tithe as stated in the OT but the principle of giving so God’s house can be full of good for the needy is still godly principle to follow.
In that sense, giving generously is supposed to expand to all ministries who are working to push and share the Gospel message throughout the world.
Plus, salvation is free but following Jesus will cost you everything, especially your love for money.
Patreon gang! 🙌
They still gotta eat and have families to support. How would they be able to do what they do without funds? Like it or not we all need money to survive.
I will have to look for the full podcast but will it be on TH-cam eventually? I wanted to finish listening but not paying for Patreon I dont do Netflix or cable its a waste of time. I wanted to finish listening to because he missed the mark on the catholic Mary stuff and was avoiding certain questions and wordings.
Yes. Some have patreon exclusive segments if the pod went long or we didn’t want a specific part publicly. Tammy Peterson, the full pod is out tomorrow for example.
Is it the Baptist? Just kidding. My beloved husband was Baptist. Hahaha
Bro, my Father and Brother use that line when any Christian sells products, and I'm like, Wait, are you telling me they're selling the word of God? How that is why Jesus was angry with people selling the word when it was meant to be free, and I'm like, but they aren't. So they find it hard to trust what they're saying. I'm still trying to show them why this thinking is flawed when you are using God's gift to earn a living by bringing people closer to Jesus but you aren't doing it to get rich and famous. The message is Important.
Great work fellas! Bring Zach to $225k base in 2025! Plus merch commish, plus quarterly multiple bonus on viewership/subscriptions 🎉😂
Those people who make those accusations sound super broke if they can’t afford a couple of bucks a month if they are struggling, they should get a job at Amazon!
I can see the frustration, mainly because I myself get slightly frustrated with the amount of times you mention or push the merchandise, but at the end of the day, it’s the way you make a living for you and those you have employed under you. And a way for you to continue your channel.
So, regardless, the people who can’t pay to watch it, simply just won’t get to. It is what it is.
If you don’t like that kind of thing, create your own content and make it all free.
I wish I had the extra cash to do it but I don’t I been wanting one of them bless god hoodies for ever I just new to a healthy life style and I’m trying to get my finances healthy as well much love and I will support you all I can right now one day I’ll be able to do the patron just can’t right now 🙏
you are good bro, people just be spitting non sense
I purchased a shirt as well as the daily devotional simply because I watch your channel and I want to support your ministry.
Christians should GIVE GENEROUSLY just like you and your channel gives generously.
thank you!
@ keep up the great work brother!
Just keep goin man, I didn’t even know about any accusations. Chances are most here didn’t either, move past em. You’re good.
Do you end up uploading the whole episode on TH-cam in parts? Or is there stuff on the patreon podcast that never makes it to TH-cam?
There is a decent amount of stuff that’s patreon exclusive. Some of it isn’t TH-cam friendly.
It’s both.
Usually a podcast would stream live on patreon first
Then we’d clip it up and release shorter videos show what’s in the full thing available on patreon at end of the pod (like a trailer)
Then there maybe a patreon exclusive segment. That we’ll create a trailer for that plays at the very end of the full pod.
This whole process is about a weeks worth of clips or so. Make sense?
Tammy Peterson there is no exclusive patreon segment. Just an early release.