Key Facts
Type
Person
Sector
media
Industry
Not specified
Status
Draft
Country
Germany
Nationality
TurkishGerman
Birth Date
Not specified
Death Date
Not specified
Sex
Male
Also Known As
R. AydemirAydemirApostate Prophet
Tags
ex-Muslim activistYouTuberreligious criticOrthodox Christian
Overall Confidence
95%
Internal Notes
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Career & Education
Positions
Founder and Host
Apostate Prophet
2017 - Present
Education
No education added
About
Ridvan Aydemir is a Turkish-German activist and prominent secular ex-Muslim YouTuber and content creator, originally from Turkey who relocated to Germany. Known online as 'Apostate Prophet,' he has built a significant following by critiquing Islam, focusing on doctrinal and cultural issues based on his experiences leaving the religion. Aydemir has become a leading voice in the ex-Muslim community, collaborating with similar figures. In 2025, he publicly announced his conversion to Eastern Orthodox Christianity, shifting from his previous atheistic or agnostic stance, and continues to produce content on religious topics from Germany.
Key Relationships
David Wood
collaborated
David Wood's primary bridge to the secular ex-Muslim movement and a collaborator. In November 2025, Wood used Aydemir’s platform for a major public confession concerning pre-conversion sexual encounters with minors in 1994, framing his past as a 'sociopath' as evidence of Christianity's transformative power.
Since 2018
David Wood
partner
In 2022, Wood and Aydemir launched the 'Apologetics Roadshow,' a joint project that travels to various locations to engage in public religious debates and street interviews.
Since 2022
Recent Events
Publicly announced conversion to Eastern Orthodox Christianity
Shifted from previous atheistic or agnostic stance while continuing to produce content on religious topics from Germany
1/1/2025
Collaborated: David Wood → Ridvan Aydemir
Wood's primary bridge to the secular ex-Muslim movement. In November 2025, Wood used Aydemir’s platform for a major public confession concerning pre-conversion sexual encounters with minors in 1994, framing his past as a 'sociopath' as evidence of Christianity's transformative power.
1/1/2018
Founded Apostate Prophet YouTube channel
Started YouTube channel focused on critiques of Islam and ex-Muslim activism
1/1/2017