In this deeply raw and redemptive episode of Blades and Bloodlines, host Aidan sits down with the enigmatic and soft-spoken Ahmed the Animal, also known as Beast Mastery — a modern-day mentor and mindset coach guiding young men toward mastery of mind, body, and spirit through faith, discipline, and divine purpose.What unfolds is far more than a conversation — it’s a spiritual testimony. Ahmed shares his harrowing journey, beginning in the shadows of a violent, broken household ruled by a heavy-handed father and a silent, suffering mother. Driven by a deep, unspoken desire to protect his family, Ahmed’s early life spiraled into chaos — marked by crime, drug abuse, and inner torment.But rock bottom became sacred ground. A moment of stillness in a prison holding cell became the divine threshold — the place where God’s light pierced through, shattering the illusion and awakening a dormant soul. In that moment, the addict died, and the man began to rise.In this episode, Ahmed recounts his leaving of Islam and embracing of Christ, a transformation that brought him into alignment with his calling: to heal, to lead, and to serve. We discuss the spiritual power of fasting, the teachings and miracles of Jesus, and the enduring truths of discipline, devotion, and masculine leadership in a fractured world.This is not a tale of perfect victory, but of divine mercy and rebirth — of how a broken boy became a man of God. Join us in the chair for a conversation on suffering, surrender, and the sacred journey of returning home to yourself.