Michael Franzese / Mob Boss to Model Citizen

[@herbertnorkus6229]

now he's a soldier for the real boss. good for him!!!

[@marapeters9144]

Such an amazing human being

[@Mylevel711]

For the last two weeks I’ve listened to his story from several different churches online I get something different from it each time very inspired

[@marapeters9144]

His humility is amazing

[@ReginaKariuki]

This is so inspiring, what God can do if we let him. He is such a blessing.

[@damaclinemowry5373]

Why can't he help the kids dieing from cancer instead of bothering with this mafia boss?

[@marapeters9144]

All things are possible with God

[@18danielmiles]

Awesome guy, doing something good to overcome the bad in his past!!

[@yankinyc1]

LOL... so funny. he made that clear. I was not the 3rd base coach, I was the team coach, but I also coached 3rd base... this guy is amazing, magical, and just captures your ear- or he should for those of us who are God fearing folks!

[@MrMONS-iu1tw]

Awesome story brother. I needed to be beat down an humble myself as well. Thanks for the testimony.

[@saifahmed1791]

he was and still is best humun walk on this earth ,

[@nickalbia4739]

Hi pastor Mike,do you have a schedule to see if you come to Boston?I saw you on Iron Mike's podcast and think you are fantastic!!I see some comments on here that are terrible mike.It must be hard to block the noice..You have helped me,because Iam 59 and was no altar boy all in the past thank GOD.

[@marapeters9144]

Taking responsibility is key

[@mikeyn9772]

Your story on the history channel brought me here.Been a big reader, and pretty knowledgeable of Organized crime.Been raised in the city of Boston in the neighborhood where Whitey Bulger the Irish organized crime boss I always was lured into believing that it was people like him, and yourself that this is what i had to do in order to succeed in life.i never worked for any organized crime "outfit", never even met Bulger, but my father did and was with him in Feds inn Atlanta way back 60's, and that is what brought my father from down south to Boston where he met my Mother.my Father was from Atlanta, and was part of that life.Whitey was impressed with him, and told my Father that when you get out look me up,, and come to Boston so he did.my Mother, and father met had me, and never really met my Father that is how much he let that life consume him.The times that he was around and he visited my Mother, and I living in the old colony projects he was always dressed in a suit, had cash, and was a very dangerous guy.He was a big uy 6'5" and was used for violence, and ran many of the night clubs in the city as a "front man" for the Italians.He was pretty much run out of town with the threat of death, and never came back for what i do not know, but he screwed.I took my own path in life one of being a street wise kid pretty much listened no one.Long story short I am 43 years old going on 3 years ow unemployed doing side work here and there.My record is , bad but not that bad that i am not employable.i know people can change because I have without God.Maybe I'm wrong, and that is what I need IDK??I feel i payed my dues, but obviously employers don't??if I were going to get back into crime i would have by now 3 years no steady work??If this was 5 years ago i know I wouldn't let this happen that is how I know I am done.Do I believe you are you truly a changed man, or are you conning people//is this your new hustle??IDK only you, and God know that, but i like to think you are sincere, and that you do want to help others.It is a big commitment after all traveling being away from family and all.But then again your used to that also as that is what your life entailed before you found God.I can see how some have a hard time believing your sincerity, but I think your done.If any suggestions please send them my way because I am that man who lost his home.A Father who is struggling to provide for my Daughter, and thank God for her Mom for that.But as a man it is hard to look your family in the eye, and say no luck today with finding a job maybe tomorrow??Thank You for sharing it is a miracle that you are alive to talk about it today.

[@LVCrocky]

Mikey N When I use 2 go into Boston I use 2 go down south Boston down by Amtrak and there was a Trailways bus station then became Peter Pan. great drinking town. north side was the Italian side. sad 2 hear u unemployed. I know the whole economy is fucked up. 4 many people if it wasn't 4 the underground economy there wouldn't be no economy at all. just the way it is. as far as Mike goes I have mixed views. I respect the fact he was a stand up guy didn't roll on no1 refused 2 play ball with the feds and did his maximum sentence. but that's where my respect ends. my viewpoint of him is this. he found a new racket (religion racket) and better 4 him he don't have the feds on his back. I understand he has 2 eat like all of us but what happened 2 the millions he made with the gas tax scam? I'm sure he stashed some of that away uh Mike? the thing is now he goes all over the joint with his public speaking gigs talking about how evil his former life was and he turned his back on the life yet he stills profits off of the life talking about it a long with all the other stuff. he knows people eat this stuff up and he makes good $$ wit hit. he's a very smart guy always been a great earner. the big problem I have with him is I reached 2 him requesting he go see some1 who was facing the D.P. incarcerated in the next state over from where he lives. he never stepped 2 the plate. u would think a guy who talks about forgiving redemption helping and saving people would step 2 the plate. he had no interest. 2day is this person's birthday as she's incarcerated in maximum security 23hr lockdown out at that pigpen Perryville with LWO/P. of course the appeals didn't take place yet. I wish the best 4u I hope things turn around 4u and u family. take care

[@july713x3]

I know u r not so keen on God but sending out a prayer that u will find work soon. God bless and/or Good luck whichever works for u.

[@charliesalzillio8524]

God bless Michael

[@jesuslord7005]

Michel a word to all the doubters who think about the allegded money you have stashed but they forget the 20 years you have being serving our loving lordGod knows your heart and that all we need Please go on and serve our lord they wonder how your alive one word God God blessu and familyGlory to God

[@mihaicristea5983]

Amen

[@jesuslord7005]

Addi g a comment to Lhe is not in ror money he has served God for 20 yearsand what a reprentive he I s to our lordand eve n he has money steshedGo God would convict michel and he would not touch I love his padssionlok ayt the miniidstry Our loving lotd has blessed him withhe is loved and forgive so l whats your story

[@marciogoncalves632]

actualy someone did walk walk and lived. Frank Costello retired.

[@simonholyoak8869]

And Joe Bonanno

[@barrysheridan3056]

God helps those who help themselfs,,its great you got out of that life....fear the lord........thats all...your dad is all you talk about,he was your rock....

[@22Yeller]

Looks like 2 people are sleeping with the fishes tonight........!

[@jesuslord7005]

Michfaelwill tell you mr l God is greati wikllexplain he is kind loving commpasiont mercjiful an d meciful etc etcand he witholdsj jusrme Anttso mrr llcan you tell me anyone as Gret as God he took me out of a dask place I And I diidnot belivein hilmtill itill I waz 51he has changed my life he ilive aGlory to hi almighty name jjesus

[@saifahmed1791]

muhamammad s.a.s p.b.h

[@LVCrocky]

@DANIEL MILES u think so uh? michael is all about making money and conning people and he's still doing it now he's in the 'religion racket" great 4 him legit and he has the feds off his back the only think i respect about michael is he was no rat 4 that he has my props but that's where it ends i dont want 2 bust u bubble about u "hero michael so i wont but just understand this when push comes 2 shove he refused 2 come thru (JODI) and he refuseds 2 take me on 1 on 1 he still makes $$ off his former life going all over the country talking about it public speaking tv shows movies (LAUGHABLE) MICHAEL DONT EVEN KNOW WHAT I'M GOING THRU RIGHT NOW BUT I FACE IT HEAD ON LIKE A REAL MAN WITHOUT THE FAIRYTALES (STILL WAITING MICHAEL) ! LVU JODI STAY STRONG BABY!

[@vaughn196722]

Funny your name keeps showing up on these YT channels. Stop "leeching" off of other people's lives and go live your "own" life........But something tells me you cannot do this....

[@LVCrocky]

vaughn196722 i aint "leaching" off no one. what the fuck u talking about ? make sense. u want to buy into his "conversion" nonsense go ahead. i'm not that niaive as you. of course i probably know a heck of alot more about him and his life then u do i do respect him 4 not being a rat. that goes a long way with me. but when push comes 2 shove and i reached out 2 him 2 help someone he didnt respond. so that tells me alot about him as well. lvu Jodi stay strong baby!

[@michaelfranzese]

+LVCrocky Who are you and what do you know about me? Never even heard of you... Stop pretending that you are in the know, my friend. You say I refused to go one on one with you??? I don't even know who you are.... ANY TIME you want to talk with me about my faith, whether one on one or in front of an audience, let's go for it??? I'll await your response.... [e-mail].

[@LVCrocky]

+MichaelFranzese I'm not pretending about nothing. I don't know u personally and never had any direct personal or business dealings with u. I know what u about however and I read u pretty well. u don't have 2 prove nothing 2 me and I don't have 2 prove nothing 2u.i knew some1 who did time with u dad. leave it at that. I also may have a few things in common with u. I don't ? u faith I think u legit with that I just feel that's how u cope with u life and u past. that's cool nothing wrong with that I just have a different viewpoint with the whole theological deal and I don't go down that road in coping with my life past and present.i don't have any guilt trips yeah I f- up a lot in my life had some failures some successes. I just keep moving on.do the best u can. sometimes there's a payout other times their aint. nothing fair in life. 2 survive u learn 2 roll with the punches. I wasn't talking about u and me going 1 on 1 but I would have no problem with that. I was referring 2 another matter awhile back when I contacted u with my info on u website several x gave u a little bit about my background and a certain situation not referring 2 me but with some1 else. there was no response from u end. that's what I was talking about. it's no big deal but I'd be more then happy 2talk with u direct anytime. I seen u e-mail that's where I contacted u in the past. i'll try again

[@LVCrocky]

+MichaelFranzese I just responded 2u e-mail address. I left u the info 2 get in touch with me. take care Rocky

[@jeremysmith6240]

If possible I would like anything afilliated to MOB blocked from my acct. It's nonsense - you be a witness for JESUS, that's awesome. The best witness is when you relate to people without history. Just be a sinner who loves JESUS. NO NEED TO EDUCATE THE WORLD ON YOUR CRMINAL SINS. IT'S BEST FORGOTTEN IF YOU TRULY WANNA BE FORGIVEN.

[@tandylindsay4105]

If it weren’t for this man’s willingness to be transparent about his criminal past, many individuals with a criminal background wouldn’t trust him. His testimony gives him the ability to reach people others can’t because he’s seen and lived things they haven’t. Relate to people without history? 😂 Ever try witnessing to someone who’s been heavily and systematically traumatized? A rape victim? Someone who’s been trafficked? A person with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? And there are plenty of other examples of experiences that human beings go through that cause them to form trust issues with other human beings around them. If I don’t trust you, I may listen to you but I am fact checking everything you say word for word as you say it in real time. Also, if you really want to save souls then you might want to try not to alienate people just because you don’t understand them. To God sin is sin, humans are the ones who separate sin into different degrees and categories. That means his sin is no worse than yours and it has been absolved, completely covered by the blood of Christ. God has given him this platform to share his story because there are people out in this world who are not like you and we need someone like us to understand and reach us where we are rather than demand that we conform to a set of dictates before we’re allowed to belong. Had someone approached me about 5 years ago I may have listened to a seemingly nice person to a point but any real deep stuff would have been filtered through and filed away, maybe for later and maybe for never. Make sense? It took someone who had been through the things I had been through to really get through to me because we often don’t trust people with things we feel they don’t understand. So sure, we’re gonna smile and nod and let you feel like you’re doing us a service with what you’re saying even though it is in no way relevant to the real life situations we have dealt with but we’re only being polite.