In this video, I sit down with competitive adaptive athlete and man of faith Zack Ruhl (@pitbullruhll) for a raw, hilarious, and powerful conversation about what it truly means to become stronger than your circumstances. From being born with a deformity and enduring 28+ surgeries by his teens, to skating through school, fighting for a chance to play football, and refusing to live under pity—Zack shares the mindset that kept him moving when life tried to stop him.

We also discuss the discipline behind his legendary 501 lb USPA bench press, the failures it took to earn it, and the faith that anchored him through setbacks, doubt, and pressure.

Connect with Zack Ruhl:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/pitbullruhll/

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@zackpitbullruhl

Become the Victor | Complete Interview Series:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhuwnO_369gsaifZ0YkajPVDpTcN5hoOQ

The Meaning of “Become the Victor”: To become the victor means to conquer your own story and to find strength and meaning in the bad and ugly seasons of life, turning your trials into triumph.

My book, Become the Victor: Turning Trials into Triumph, tells my personal journey and offers guidance for anyone who feels stuck, discouraged, or unsure how to move forward. It is a reminder that “your greatest tests will become your greatest testimony.”

My book is available online at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, iTunes, and Google Play Books.

Get My Book Here:

https://victortheinspiration.com/blogs/book-links/book-links

You can directly go online at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, iTunes, and Google Play Books typing in the title “Become the Victor: Turning Trials into Triumph” or simply search “Victortheinspiration”.

Connect with Me:

https://www.instagram.com/becomethevictorr/

My YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@Victortheinspiration

My Life with SMA:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXeepRh23LFqpR6iOdsaVjgYaeRX5u_eP

The people I serve are usually in a quiet battle. They’re the ones trying to keep moving forward while carrying something heavy — mentally, emotionally, physically, or spiritually. From the outside they look fine, but internally they’re questioning their direction, their confidence, or even their worth. Many feel behind in life, misunderstood, or unsure if they still have time to become who they thought they would be.

My audience isn’t just one demographic — it is a shared experience. Some live with disabilities, some are navigating grief, anxiety, or burnout, and others are simply at a crossroads where the life they planned no longer matches the life they’re living. They’re not looking for hype or surface-level motivation. They’re looking for understanding… and proof that transformation is possible.

So, Become the Victor exists for the person who feels stuck, but doesn’t want to stay there.

They listen because they want to hear real conversations — not perfect stories about how someone has gone through uncertainty and came out wiser. The goal is that when the episode ends, they don’t just feel inspired… they feel capable of taking one step forward in their own life.

The information on this podcast and the resources available are for educational and informational purposes only.