Mob Story Monday: Prison First Day In The Hole | Michael Franzese

[@samvojtech1153]

"Sometimes, when we're at our worst, God is at his best." Thanks so much, Michael!

[@joespitler3929]

The old footprints in the sand story.

[@bannersist]

very relatable

[@hardhat7736]

Yes, I believe it.

[@WhatDoesAZebraDo]

This is what i often tell people but in longer words

[@youssefben7535]

sometimes when u are at your best god is at his worst too lmao

[@kennethlodwig4024]

You look good for 70!!! Same thing happened to me. That jail cell was the best thing that ever happened to me. Force me to turn my life around IMMEDIATELY! Now my life is going great. Keep up the great work.

[@robertbowling8393]

"When we're at our worst, God is at His best." ...... What a powerful truth! This is a statement that I hope every reader holds in his or her heart for all time.

[@Rockhound6165]

Then why does God keep kicking me in the balls when I'm at my lowest?

[@paulgrogan8032]

"Sometimes when we are at our worst.. God is at his best"🙏 Amen Micheal

[@F1ugPlatzz]

It's crazy how Michael looks healthier nowadays compared to back then. The stress and pressures of the life must have weighed heavy.

[@Aint_no_senators_son]

I thought the same thing. He looks better now than when he was a young man.

[@CostaBlancaFrenchies]

He has aged very well, for sure the hairstyle back in the day made him look older than he was

[@sydm2017]

Whn u have god u have peace humble god looks after the rest believe that 🙏🏽👊👍

[@dhooter]

That and all the cash he stashed away for dooms day.

[@browndotflop]

How could it not? Mad respect for this man!

[@stillamarine1001]

Was a corrections Sgt for 26 years. I just recently retired. Prison is nothing great. My job plainly sucked. Worked a super max state prison. I spoke and dealt with inmates the way I would want to be dealt with. It served me well. I had a lot of respect with both staff and inmates.

[@pjpbossin9457]

This man has so charismatic I can watch 29mins of a story about being locked in a room.all the best Michael

[@RMGCBG]

My dad was a guard at a maximum security prison. Prison changes everyone and affects families on both sides. Glad you made it!

[@andyfraser7]

God has a way of making our wisdom foolishness and imprisons us that we might find our freedom in Him. Great story...truth!

[@olandolawrence9549]

Amen

[@gobucks2k3]

That's the definition of an abusive relationship.

[@andyfraser7]

@@gobucks2k3Very astute and helpful comment. This analogy is comparable if the only reason God sent Michael to prison was to create a relationship with Him. Since he was guilty and befitting of the justice enforced then God's redemptive purpose for his imprisonment is distinct from its justification. Thanks

[@phawley01]

That’s interesting. That deputy who passed through the Bible, probably did not know the impact that he was going to have. He probably did not know the blessing you were become to a lot of us. Thank you.

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

It's very cool the way he is paying it forward by sharing these vids for free. (sure he makes a few bucks but we watch it for FREE).

[@jacobmccandles1767]

Some are called to plant seed, some to harvest, and still others to store up in barns. I hope that jailer can see how the seed he planted grew.

[@saviorgomes7262]

MAYBE THE GUARD DID KNOW AND GAVE IT TO HIM TO SEE IF HE WOULD READ IT, THATS HOW US CHRISTIANS ROLL ALWAYS TRYING TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL IN A LOT OF DIFERENT WAYS AND THIS WAS ONE OF THOSE WAYS

[@sirianfelixbrightonesquire3247]

When he told the story I thought, I wonder if something told that guard to grab the book or if he was genuinely concerned

[@almoen5412]

@@saviorgomes7262 yuck 🤮🤮🤢🤮

[@wewantwraiths7713]

Thank god every day we still have Micheal with us today. He’s my favourite KZbinr and is honestly a legend in everything he does! 💯 so much respect for this boss!

[@annaelisavettavonnedozza9607]

I’m an atheist, but I’ve always been impressed w/people’s faith in God, especially Christians that walk the walk not just talk the talk. After turning my life completely around I believe in myself now & never did, so maybe someday I’ll find my way to God. Until then-it’s great to hear & see the faith other people have.

[@johnallenbailey1103]

You say that and then they don't want to feed the poor and heal the sick. Very few Christians are Christlike... they talk a good game tho.

[@Aint_no_senators_son]

I hope you do. I swear you are the most respectful atheist I have even seen. That alone speaks well of your character. I wish you well on your journey.

[@CommanderLongJohn]

You're definitely more respectful and nice in this regard than most atheists tend to be, but IMO it's just absolutely-positively-rtarded to think we all *essentially* spring from a magical "Big Bang" and monkeys having butt sex with fish frogs 🥴 Before the apparent "big bang" there was nothing but "dark matter", well what exactly created the 'ingrediants' to the Big Bang 🤷 How could it 'just be' there (in a sense), with no God no creator no nothing 🤷

[@harrywaters7718]

Fair play to you. CS Lewis is one of the most famous atheists who turned Christian. He’d experienced personal loss as a child, then the horrors of fighting in the First World War. However, at Oxford University he became one their greatest debaters. He also became a Christian and simply said that eventually he gave in and admitted that “God was God”. Christians are imperfect like everyone else and also can be poor adverts for their faith. Michael is a great communicator and simplifies the message in a way people can relate to. CS Lewis’s book ‘Mere Christianity’ is 70 years old, but still is great philosophical explanation of Christianity. Worth checking out.

[@stayhungry1503]

@@johnallenbailey1103 yes, action is the only thing that matters.

[@arronblack67]

The stories are absolutely fascinating Michael. Please always keep it coming 🇮🇹

[@raykopenate2969]

Thanks for your help and stories my dad lift me when l was a bady i wish i had a dad like you

[@makclio172]

Shame you’re a superstitious believer

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

@@makclio172 for being Christian? I am spiritual and was raised Christian and there is nothing wrong with having faith in God and Christianity and no shame in wanting to be a better person and make a happier world

[@makclio172]

@@flightofthebumblebee9529 yea that’s fine but why do you need a bronze aged myth to be a good person? If you need ‘god’ to be a good person then you’re not a good person

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

@@makclio172 to me it's more then that. I feel like everything in science and the universe is connected somehow. I feel you can be positive or negative but being positive makes God the creator happy because He loves us and gifted us this beautiful life and our precious time here. It's hard to explain and more of a feeling. If people do good or only love God out of fear then that's the wrong reason. There's dignity and inner peace in being a good person and not hurting people and spreading joy and positivity and feeling love and enjoyment in an overall way and not a short high type way.

[@josephcoite9512]

Mike is one of the most sincere people i have ever heard .Michael Franzses for president .!!!

[@MikeBova1]

I remember reading the Bible in Sunday school but as a kid I wasn't interested Now many years later with a complete different perspective on life I think I'm gonna have another look Thanks Michael

[@Godlvr008]

I am Bible teacher, starting in Proverbs, practical wisdom, is what I always recommend

[@arminius3808]

As with many thugs in life, when your ready to believe and accept things that’s when things happen

[@anthonyarcanumsanctumregnu9551]

I read it for the first time at 35 now I know more about it then most priests, as an Occultist all religions texts and spiritual texts become life long studies, the sad thing is most Satanists know the Bible better then most Christians for the simple fact they don't read it but other religions use it to throw the horrors In the Bible in their faces.

[@makclio172]

@@michaelfranzese yeah, give bronze aged myth a shot. Full your head with superstitious nonsense, great way to spread love….

[@brunoheggli2888]

You dont have to read the bible!You just have to do what is right!Deep inside we all know what is right and whats wrong,nobody has to teach us that!

[@Patrik_Truelove]

20:12 I just went to my Bible app to bookmark that verse and it was already bookmarked. God works in mysterious ways!

[@JarranTyler1987]

Through county and state prison, NA and AA meetings; my saying is always this: "I don't care if it's a piece of lint in your pocket, if that's you're 'Higher Power', and it makes you a better person and makes you live a better life for yourself and others, I respect that!"

[@lehampton1]

My court ordered first stint in rehab and first exposure to a 12 step program I was told a door knob can be a higher power. Without that door knob you are powerless to get out of that room (or jail cell).

[@talleyrand9442]

Thank you for that.

[@JamesJourneyWithJesus]

Have you seen the video Prison Stories - Getting Jumped Over Jelly Beans It’s hilarious!🔪 😂

[@joesickler5888]

But it isn’t lent in your pocket. God all throughout the thing. Capital G!

[@JarranTyler1987]

@@joesickler5888 I may or may not agree with you. I could be Catholic, or Muslim, or Buddhist, or not believe in any religion. The point is that It's not about what you or I believe in, it's about people finding something to better themselves no matter what it is. Could be ANY God, or ANY person/thing/being. The GOAL is for that person to become a better them during times of struggle and adversity. Bc not everyone is the same.

[@terradavis9510]

I used to be embarrassed of my testimony getting saved by Christ in the hole. By listening to you speak, makes me want to share it instead of being embarrassed. Thank you for being the light and doing his work.

[@IronHorseMafia]

I don't go to church or read the Bible but I do believe in God. Every time you talk about it, I feel the need to be closer to God. You have a huge impact on the ones that can relate to you more than a pastor. Thank you for all you do!

[@donh1572]

Christians all have different avenues in developing a relationship with God. It goes way beyond the church. I hope you begin the journey in finding the truth in your life.

[@IronHorseMafia]

@@donh1572 yes I fully agree, thank you for the kind words! I'm at a low point in life at the moment, wife and kids live in the Philippines, been fighting for their visas for two years and haven't seen them since we started it. My wife is very religious and it helps keep me straight when I'm with them. Just gotta get them here in the US!

[@donh1572]

@@IronHorseMafia keep the faith brother. I went through the same thing with my wife 20 years ago. The immigration process was stressful and took us 4 years to complete. I’m praying for you

[@IronHorseMafia]

@@donh1572 wow that's a long time. It's crazy how easy it is for some and then others it's a huge, dragged out pain. I'm trying to keep faith. I'm assuming yours worked out for y'all though and we will get there!

[@jasoncatron1039]

Is your wife and kids with you yet? I'm married to a Filipina from Bacolod. Hope all is well and you are together.

[@alonzogonzalez4792]

God bless you Michael… I have also been in prison as well, let me tell you it was tuff… I’m from the streets grew up gangbanging in Los Angeles always lead the life of crime since I was 16 yrs old, that’s all I ever knew to do was disowned by my family at age 16, been thru it all gun fights sold dope and got into many fist fights through out the years, one day when I serving time in my cell I picked up the Bible and started reading it, couldn’t let it go I read straight for 40 days… at the time I was facing 27 years for assault with a deadly weapon and robbery with gun including car jacking, I could honestly say that it was the lowest and darkest time in my life, I remember thinking to myself that it was over and I was probably going to get old and die in prison… the moment I chose to open up that bible it completely changed me for ever and my outlook in life, I accepted Christ in my heart long story short I fought my charges for two years and took it to trial and out of those 27 years I was facing I was given 4 yrs, there’s no doubt in my mind that was god he showed up and showed out… my life changed completely, I can really relate to your story and we have similar way of thinking, I truly gotta admit as a kid I was always fascinated with the Italian culture and the mob, I’m also a huge movie fan specially mob movies and anything having to do with criminology lol… people don’t understand how very similar italians and Mexicans are, we are basically the same, from my understanding your wife is Mexican so I’m pretty sure you know what enchiladas are with the red tomato sauce or the green sauce… I truly recommend you to watch the movie my family by francis ford Coppola great movie indeed, it showcases the Mexican people immigrating to the us for a better life and tells the story about a Mexican family here in America living in California… has to do also with growing up in poverty the criminal and gang lifestyle… it’s called MI FAMILIA in Spanish, I recommend for you to watch it with your wife and kids make sure you get you some great Italian or Mexican food pop it in your DVD player and enjoy… maybe you can do a movie review on the movie aswell want your outlook on it, with that being said Blessings to you and your whole family, glory be to God for giving us a second chance at life and allowing us to share our story GOD BLESS YOU 👑🔥🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙌🏼💯💯

[@broadkiwi6882]

What a story. Glad to see you're doing well, just like Michael here.

[@alonzogonzalez4792]

@@broadkiwi6882 thank you I truly appreciate it

[@m.asquino7403]

Alonzo, I used to be a CO in Massachusetts Max and Supermax prison sucks I wish you well!

[@m.asquino7403]

Michael, honestly you were definitely locked up for a reason. I never heard mobsters speak like you do now. Your one in a million

[@alonzogonzalez4792]

@@m.asquino7403 thank you for your well wishes, blessings to you and your family

[@tminusnyc2915]

I'm thankful for your authentic, well narrated stories.

[@captainbanana1831]

Me too

[@keithhansen3963]

Riveting and totally captivating story. I can't believe in all those coincidences Michael. God was watching after you. Putting you though a test, which you passed. I never thought I would ever be drawn towards a guy with your background, but I honestly feel you are a fine man and someone that people should follow. Incredibly gifted. Best channel on youtube

[@kokotyson1912]

I trully admire you Mr. Franzese. I can't imagine how tough it was for a man in your spot to go through this and manage to persevere and come out healthy!

[@sirianfelixbrightonesquire3247]

I’ve heard you tell this story before but the way you told it now felt so personal and so much more in-depth. I’m glad God has a goodfella like you

[@ezrider1967]

Mr. Franzese, you are a true inspiration, and a heck of an Ambassador for our Lord! Thank you!

[@makclio172]

Your lord that turns a blind eye to cancer in children. Your lord that is particularly interested in our world and what we do naked rather than an infinite number of other universes. Please. Religion and your so called ‘god’ have zero place in a modern world. People like you just can’t handle the realities of life so you made up a place we all go to when we die. 2000 years ago We didn’t know the answers so we made them up. Now we’re much closer to knowing the answers and people like you just deny them because your holy book says so. Grow up people. It’s dumb and time to get rid of bronze aged fairytales

[@maineeveryday3991]

@@makclio172 100%

[@chrisjerome4183]

When things get tough for me in life I like to watch you talk about how you can make things better. You are such an inspiration even in my small world. Thanx Michael

[@alexharfas]

You are a good man, Michael! Thank you for sharing this experience with us. Have a great week!

[@jasonmuniz6443]

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[@Progenitor1979]

Decades acting as a bully and a thief? I hope he is really reformed and not just manipulating us...I have been the victim of such people and genuinely find it hard to forget...

[@hardhat7736]

Michael, I've been a subscriber to your channel for over a year and watched almost every video you put up and there were many heart wrenching stories, for the first time you brought me to tears with your words. "God is at his best when your at your worse" really hit me. Thank you and hope the best for anyone who reads this.

[@tonyfoley1778]

Your a blessing Michael. I listen to you since. I got out of Portlaoise Prison in Ireland. I'm new to this Smart phone business. You had a bad time with real family problems. Like myself all my family Troubles started when I was in prison. And as you know not much you can do Behind Bars. Just want say hello from Dublin ireland. Your podcast and interviews and you your self have been priceless to me. I'm finding hard with the old life.. again you're a gentleman and a scholar. Thanks for sharing your family problems. we Share the same problems with family. Thanks again Michael. God bless you. 🙏🇨🇮✝️🌍

[@bigg16]

Wow what a Testimony Thanks Michael.

[@landerdequiroz]

I’ve been binge watching Michael’s channel and this has been the best so far! I’ve truly enjoyed his testimony and it encouraged me to walk closer to the Lord. Thank you Yeshua! Thank you Michael!

[@deanroddy3066]

Ive done the same thing this last week. Have you seen his testimony done at Miles McPherson 's church? It's an hour and a half, but powerful.

[@PinkysBane]

It's good that you shared this people who don't understand will see how far a person can come with the love of God. You have truly been blessed!!!

[@ΔημητρηςΠαπουτσης-ω4λ]

Respect to Michael from Greece

[@martinintrospective3491]

Thank You very much Michael 🌏❤️🇬🇧🙏

[@christianschoeman8733]

I'm going through a bit of a low point, but your videos do help, man. Keep on with the videos. Thank you .

[@LisaNaomi24]

"Although my memory is fading, I remember two things very clearly: I am a great sinner and Christ is a great Savior." -John Newton ♥️ Thank you for sharing your testimony, Mr. Franzese.

[@JohnSmith-om3ei]

After living the life in which I've lived being 35 years young on this earth.. its refreshing and encouraging to hear Michael speak. It gives me the motivation I need desperately to make the change I so long have been seeking.

[@earlmilam1754]

Wow!!!!"Michael, powerful very powerful!!!!!! I sure wished you and I could sit down together and just talk to one another!

[@sorrenable]

When we are at our worst, Jesus is at his best!! Love the way Micheal puts that!! Because I always think this when times get very Heard..!! 🌹🌹🌹

[@JerryBoynton]

Michael your testimony is so powerful and the sincerity comes through loud and clear. I find myself as you talk feeling sorry for you for all you've been through but then feeling proud for the man of God you've become. I'm a Christian and I'm glad you are too.

[@brendabryant7418]

I love to hear about your past ....funny that you said hello to the Detective thinking he had moved to California!! Have a wonderful week!!! You are blessed with a wonderful wife that stuck it out 🎉🎉❤️

[@bbo1779]

I'm glad you shared this.

[@wewantwraiths7713]

Such an interesting life this man has experienced it’s a blessing to have him with us today!!

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

It is kind of remarkable that he was safe in the hole while an entire mob war went down along with FBI indictments and stuff. I feel like if you die happy you have truly embraced life.

[@murdymac4848]

The best there is on KZbin without a shadow of a doubt

[@ronniemiller3135]

THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST EPISODE OF MR. FRANZESE KZbin THAT I HAVE SEEN AND I FOLLOW HIM VERY CLOSELY! THIS VIDEO WAS SO POWERFUL AS I FELT GOD WORKING THRU THE MOUTH OF THE SPEAKER! WHEW! GLORY TO GOD! JESUS IS LORD! AMEN! JESUS IS THE WAYMAKER!

[@ireneodrzywolski640]

Thankyou . Beautiful testimony

[@GABRIELA-ACEVEDO.]

Michael Franzese Monday videos are the best. No videos ever disappoint.

[@chrisp-uk1wo]

Thank you Michael, i needed to hear this tonight.

[@scotthackney4366]

Thanks for the testimony Micheal I’m in a pretty low place right now but your videos have helped me keep moving forward.

[@tommontague5721]

Powerful Message....Thanks Michael

[@Hemidakota]

While the Mafia does uncover criminal acts, the government does it above bound and feels it is ok. I am at a lost when we see our own government is a bigger issue than the Mafia. Thanks, Mike for another wonderful podcast.

[@cyborgbushin1901]

Micheal’s honesty and wisdom is a blessing !

[@lindajones8895]

Your testimony. Is so powerful. Just what I needed to hear. Be blessed Michael and your lovely family

[@lisasheba4615]

Wow!!! I actually got chills listening to this. Your testimony is powerful. May you Continue to be blessed.

[@American_Heathen]

I learned from my uncle. It’s great to be on this side of fence. He spent his life in and out of the system.

[@jaybailleaux630]

WOW! Powerful words from a a wise guy that learned to be very wise for real.

[@michellegenovese1913]

Jesus was most certainly watching over you in that difficult time. May He continue to do so each and every day. Stay well and God bless you and yours.

[@makclio172]

But he dosent bother looking over children with bone cancer does he. Nooooo they’re too unimportant to him but an ex mob character who’s committed crime, Jesus loves him. Dumb beyond belief

[@longshanks5531]

This is the best thing I’ve ever watched Michael… thank you for the candid story, it helps me get through hard times✝️🕊️

[@raymondnieliwocki3473]

Wow as a Christian this story blessed me. Thanks for sharing it. We serve a sovereign God who knows all things. Everything in your life is ordained by God. Romans 8-28 All things work together for the good for those who love God for those who are called according to his purpose.

[@jayd.5043]

Dear Mr. Franzese, you are a source of ‘life’ to many. You represent the words ‘brave’ and ‘honest to oneself’!

[@CherryPi314]

Your stories are SUCH a wild ride! Fantastic retelling of your life’s events, wow kid, edge of my seat with every word!

[@princesssprinklesthecat4192]

Mr. Franzese, thank you.

[@craigdobelle3754]

Michael, I'm a 60 year old brklyn native myself actually grew up with Chris colombo, Joe younger son, been in the street my whole life as well, since I'm 14. Been through the mill as well. But I must tell u this thank u for sharing I truly mean it, was the most inspiring message to keep pushing, I too believe in coincident but not as many as I've had in life, I needed to hear this today it reinforces my belief just when I need it, sometimes I feel so ashamed & think I don't have enough trust in God, & right then he always fines away to send me a message, I'm not to proud to admit I'm in tears as I text to u. So thank u once again God bless u & your family, keep it coming.T/Y

[@Gala_tha_Prince]

“Sometimes when we are at our worst God is at his best.” God bless Michael 🇮🇹

[@maxlesser8349]

Listening to these stories and all of your other content has been a breath of fresh air. Such honesty in all your stories. Thank you for your honesty and inspiration

[@MarineA109]

Just read Proverbs 3: 5-6 to my Children's Church class yesterday. Thank you Michael!

[@BruceWayne-rb1mb]

Thank you for this story. I'm going through trying times right now. It's reinforcing my faith. I won't give up.

[@codyholt2358]

Michael, your testimony is amazing and moving. God's power is awesome and infinite!

[@avy8907]

Love listening to your stories. Thank you so much for sharing, Michael. Love the crew as well. 🙌🏼

[@vincedidiana5781]

You look great, Melissa.

[@hollyentel4819]

Great story Michael my dad knew you ..beautiful family stay blessed

[@BERENCEV]

13:25 Sir, you Made SUCH a great argument in regards to the whole of that death penalty debate and who is (in this World) entitled to take a human life. Great wise thought of you Michael 👍

[@kengoodman7719]

AWESOME JOB MICHAEL FRANZESE! If this testimony doesn't bring any new believers to Christ, ain't nothing going to! God Bless!

[@gambitshotshadow1643]

I’ve been really struggling lately. This really helped me refocus. Thank you!

[@courtneybrubaker9738]

God is with us always- with you in that cell, now and ever.

[@Horaciowild1]

After everything you went trough it was God's plan that you come back to the world to help others.It have many peoples here in Europe (including myself here in Switzerland) who have improved their life because of the good advice you are providing , they are doing good things for the community and respect the law. I have found some relief with this pandemic just listening to you making us feel better and calm with this situatuion , you had to be verry wise to stay calm in the past facing long time in prison and you are sharing that wisdom now to help others. It's a big honnor to be a part of your channel and we are looking forward to spend some time with you every monday just like we are looking forward to see a member of our family or a good friend . Best regards from Switzerland

[@nanirado5493]

@@michaelfranzese I am a former gambler, I gambled on everything and won large sums of money, I always had money and I was a lover of money, but I was never happy, I ate at nice restaurants, bought nice clothes and things that made me happy in short moments but something was missing in my life and I know that now that it is God. I wanted to take my life but I wanted to give the Bible a chance, I had tasted most things in life so why not try the Bible. I will try to make the story short, God showed me a scripture that made me cry rivers: 24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. MAMMON means money in Hebrew. I am now Born again Christian and I have not played since I was saved. Be well and Blessed.

[@dukeman7595]

@@nanirado5493 Well said!

[@BlackProfessor1990]

LOL.

[@JK-un3wp]

Michael, I think this was your most powerful video. Thank you for sharing.

[@ramifications2140]

Micheal Franzese, your videos are always so interesting. It's a pleasure to watch your content. I hope you stay safe during this time along with your family.

[@Tramonti714]

Wowwwww!!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@pjmjustice8380]

Something strange, I haven't cried since my mother died. Amazing how this guy speaking creates tears.

[@dieselmech7227]

Michael, thank you for being honest. Thank you for sharing how you felt in these darkest moments of your life. There is nothing imo greater in life than family and freedom, and most ppl take it for granted. Maybe you speaking about it, as respected as you are, might save an individual from having made the mistake and suffering the consequences. Thank you for your content. Thanks for giving back

[@pammarie360]

Mike... Kudos to your wife ;) "Behind every great man, there's a greater woman!" Tell her, I think she's an amazing woman! Love listening to your stories! God Bless! Proverbs 3: 5-6 was the 1st scripture that my Bible opened up to, and it changed my life!

[@celticmist14]

Pa! Marie, Yes beside every GREAT man there. is a great woman

[@sierria64]

Sir, the lord called on to and he heard you.blessed is he that hears the lord as he speaks

[@gezzarandom]

I read the Australian ex-criminal turned author Mark “Chopper” Reid’s autobiography and he said prison life can be summed up in two words, pretty boring. I’d agree with that assessment.

[@sleazysloth8755]

Chopper is a dead set legend not because he was a criminal but becouse he left the common citizen alone and instead preyed of drug dealers. Even in old age he was offered a liver transplant that would save his life but he refused saying that their are more people deserving of it that him.

[@timsmith1323]

Which one it starts at 1 and I’ve read upto 10 but it got repetitive after 3-4

[@mercuryxyz7222]

@@sleazysloth8755 I liked chopper. He hated child abusers

[@filippokrajcic7453]

You’re brave talking about it like that! Feel it so badly! Thx for all ur words! Blessing to still have u around here.

[@kurt6410]

I'd like to see more of these stories. I prefer them more than the sit downs

[@duanetripp4226]

All of this has caused me to renew my faith. Thank you.

[@MariaSilva-yd5nz]

Thank you, Michael. I lost my vision and I am angry. You have done more to strengthen my faith than any other man. 🙏♥️

[@shellybastion9974]

..Be cool..and meditate on how your health-issue equates to a blessing..from God. Because it does. You lost "a thing" in order to gain "a better thing.." Just don't freak..tell God to take your pain, and to take over now. ..Believe. Believe. Believe. Your life here, now.., is a second's worth of "spiritual time," regarding each of our entire-existential moments. ..Stay strong, don't doubt, you're on the right path..this B.S. is all part of your plan. You are progressing; never doubt. God bless you.

[@WayneLynch69]

Albert Einstein said to his assistant, Ernst Straus in 1949: "What most interests me is; did God have a choice in the creation of the world". NO! Exactly 50 years later the NYTimes ran their end of the mellennium series: "The Best of the Best". Dennis Overbye, MIT physics grad, wrote that from 1,000 to 2,000, Einstein's statement was the most profound question asked by science.The Abrahamic God of faith HAD NO CHOICE but to make this a universe without proof...or even preponderance of evidence. Otherwise he would not be perfect in demanding "faith". The universe screams out Jehovah in its refusal to remove suffering & death despite an all powerful God. "The presence of proof removes the possibility of faith" So would convincing evidence...it can be no other universe.

[@shellybastion9974]

@@WayneLynch69 Too complicated..

[@lucashankins9425]

Happy Easter! He is risen! I hope the team is well, God bless you.

[@germangomez552]

I don't know how I got to this video. I've always been intrigued by the mafia life, of course through movies, I've always been straight shooter myself and never been in trouble. Never plan on being in trouble. I just want to say one thing here. Thank you for your honesty. Thank you for sharing your feelings with us. You seem like a tough guy and it takes a lot to share your feelings and thoughts. This is the second video I've watched and I'm in awe of your story telling and in awe of you sharing what you felt during those difficult times. Thank you.

[@brunoheggli2888]

He made a living from hes celeberty status as gangster!Normal criminals cant do that!

[@fanstream]

This channel is so great because of Michael's candor - no bull shit. Tells it like it is/was. Glad you got thru those dark times with your wonderful family waiting for you to heal the wounds.

[@FullEarthWorkshop]

Michael- thanks so much for sharing this. Your honesty is appreciated and the story is both heartbreaking and inspirational. Bless you my brother!

[@DanniChan_Worldwide]

Thanks for sharing, brother.

[@mariamichienzi5387]

looking forward to watching this!!! 🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@adrianalvarez6700]

Very humbled about how u said u used to look down on suicidal people then when you got to a point in life you finally understood why people become like that it happened wit me too

[@godquest52]

Michael thank you for your personal revelations of your life, good bad or indifferent. God had to break your heart in order to save your soul. I thank God he did!

[@godquest52]

@@michaelfranzese my pleasure Michael. I am glad that you heard love call your name. Your continuing testimony continues to touch people all over the world and it has helped change lives for the better!

[@masterofpain120]

Michael , thank you for sharing your life with us. As a 26 year old man I can wholeheartedly say that everything that leaves your mouth is incredibly insightful and I thank you for the wisdom and intrigue in which you bestow upon your audience. Especially the younger generations. Keep doing you and God bless you and your family in any and all future endeavors. 🙏

[@ginac895]

Thank you for the inspiration. I'm Catholic and I try to live my life by the Golden Rule. But I'm also Sicilian so I'm also human. Your stories are so interesting. I love your honesty

[@lancecarley7411]

I am not a Christian, being Native American, I am a spiritualist. But I absolutely see how and why you were helped by your faith. Grateful for your stories. They absolutely help me, also, regardless of what either of us believe in. Good for you Michael. Glad you are doing well

[@chukwumachigbo6716]

I love listening to this guy. So smart, so relatable and so inspiring. Keep it coming