Unexpected Love Story of A Mobster And A Christian | Chazz Palminteri & Michael Franzese

In this eye-opening episode of "The Wise and The Wiseguy", Chazz and Michael delve into some questions that have rarely been asked. One of the most defining moments in Michael's life was finding his wife. If it weren't for her, he firmly believes he would have met a grim fate. They discuss the significant role she played in leading him away from a life of crime. The conversation touches on their early years together, Michael's time in prison, and the incredible impact his wife had on his transformation. Join us for this candid and deeply personal discussion you won't find anywhere else. 🎙️🗣️ #TheWiseAndTheWiseguy #DefiningMoments #LifeChangingDecisions #BehindTheScenes #PersonalTransformation
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[@jamesschulte2808]

Chaz is such a neat guy. So real and straightforward in his questions and comments. Love this guy.

[@Calvinmob681]

Sonny even refused to snitch on God. What a G.

[@user-ls8ve8xk7r]

What are your thoughts on suicide and God ?

[@tildaroberts3052]

My dad came to Christ in the hospital I spoke to him on the phone he said things was going to be different now unfortunately he died at 49 In that hospital I like to think your dad came to know the Lord as well God bless

[@geliep]

I agree Chazz! Let’s have the boss in a sit down- I am pertaining to Michael’s wife. We want to hear how much toll it takes for a woman to stand up during those tumultuous years. Yes, Michael could have been giving the whole world to her but in return she had to deal with the fact that the guy did things as his duty to the mob. How strong love was because I’m telling you for a woman to stay like that with you- that’s love, that’s commitment. We want to know what was her frame of mind because how do you raise a family, kids, particularly while your husband is away and the things you would hear from other people. They have a completely different world so I salute her on that. It would be so interesting to hear!

[@Dadlife20s]

As a young man, I appreciate you guys letting me listen to your conversation.

[@LJ-focus]

EXACTLY, I want to speak to the Boss. When Jesus died on the cross, the veil was torn from top to bottom, giving us ALL direct access to Jesus Christ. Why worship the universe when you can worship the Creator of the Universe.

[@nicholasdominic2825]

As a Roman Catholic I can say that my father always had the lord when I was growing up but upon his passing I lost him in denial, and as I age I understand the sacrifices we have to make to enter the kingdom knowingly and it’s only with true faith and sacrifice that one can enter. Thanks fellas god bless!

[@JohMartin37]

We're so blessed to be Catholic. Salve Maria , God bless you.❤

[@edwinbaez3656]

Mr. Francese is ministering Mr. Palmenteri through his Testimony. Praise the Lord. God is Real. God Bless Them Both.

[@jaysonb.6669]

By God's grace alone through faith ALONE in Jesus Christ EVERLASTING sacrifice. Repenting of sins is profitable to yourself and your fellow man (and pleases God) but it does not save you. We have done NOTHING to earn, deserve or maintain our own salvation.

[@Duben-ym5vi]

I'm PA Dutch born but spent my teens with a Sicilian woman. Hearing 2 New York Italians talking about the mob and Christ is just enjoyable.

[@gregryan8847]

I appreciate you guys 🙏🏼 I’m a born-again believer and I’m thankful for the testimonies and the wisdom. I was stabbed in 2003 and spent 5 days in the hospital. I watched “The Bronx Tale” twice while I was hospitalized. It was on cable. I had never seen it before. It helped inspire me to turn my life around, by the grace of God. I pray your work would continue to bear great fruit 🙏🏼

[@johynsmith]

I love the story about Smokey Robinson! 'Anything you want...' How smooth! What girl could resist that! It would be neat to see a sit down with Cammy. It is so important to be with the right person. Who you are with can change your life for the better or worse. Thanks! Great sit down today!

[@angelram68]

I feel your story Michael, on so many levels, I listen to Greg Laurie also, I was facing a court case and i felt hopeless like you said my world just crumbled around me just finding no reason to live. I remembered a sermon where Laurie preached about Elijah being persecuted and hopeless hiding in a cave asking God to take his life, And God told him to Go rest, and go out and serve him. I asked God to take away my hopelessness and bring joy in my life once again . God has always come thru for me and I Your life is inspiring and knowing that when you hit rock bottom the only place to look is up to the sky where the Lord sits on his throne. Keep inspiring other believers to trust Jesus

[@Martin_Romanowski]

Micheal wife was truly a gift from God to save his life and give him a new more meaningful purpose

[@vcolet2011]

Michael you're blessed to have a wife like your wife...many would of walked away...with that time away so soon...I would like to just say what you already know how special your wife is....in hard times such good things can come out of it...

[@georgewells5131]

Michael I’m 83 and I had the same problem talking to my dad about Christ, I witnessed to him on his death bed but I had to have our pastor go to the hospital to make sure I did it right, he came back to the church and said he was good every thing was good.

[@rubenfernandez8825]

Good morning Mr.Palminteri, Mr. Franzese good to see you here and learn from you.

[@mcgarrtirishgal3903]

7:40 Yes! It would be great to hear Mrs. Franzese's testimony 🙏🙌

[@kenkrausse3624]

Interesting. Indeed

[@qtaliantv1994]

I can relate to you Michael with love helping you find jesus I was a drug addict from when I was just a kid but in 2015 I prayed to meet a woman that was worth more than my past that very wish came true but like you hitting rock bottom before you resurfaced I had to do that also my angel left my life a few weeks after meeting her but within those 8 years I've turned my life around and the best of it I stay in the same town as my angel and we've seen each other from time to time but I know its only a matter of time till she comes back to stay for good so even though stephy is a atheist she help me find God so I believe my job is to help her find her faith again by showing how jesus saved my life with letting me meet her

[@BassetGirl]

Michael I just loved the way you explained the difference between being a Catholic and a Christian. Brought tears to my eyes. That’s exactly the way I feel. God bless you❤

[@sahagunjjs7527]

You guys have been outstanding especially these last couple episodes God bless you both.

[@user-iq3yp2gm4w]

I believe that Camille saved Michaels life

[@monicahudson6560]

I would love to talk with you, Michael! We have more in common than you could imagine! May God bless you and the ministry He has given you!

[@user-ul4wy2lx2m]

Jesus Christ is my favorite person in this world it took many years to truly understand how important he really is 😊

[@patdecorvo]

Chaz is a Christian like Michael too but he might not know it yet. God Bless these guys👍

[@KaosandRiot]

One word and reason Michael met her….God Love the channel and deep learning your wisdom brings here. Hopefully the Lord keeps using you

[@evancarson5011]

Michael your story reminds me so much of my wife and I. Where would a man be without a good woman behind him? I love what you guys are doing. Life is good, thank you both for giving your perspectives. Enjoy the rest of your week

[@sprafa]

These last two episodes have been incredible! Thank you

[@loragrigoryan3786]

The two gentlemen Talk! Thanks for sharing your experience of life examples with us.

[@garyolivier792]

Guys, you hit it out of the park as usual. Thank you, and God bless.

[@nancyhendershott1033]

My two favorite wise guys

[@randythorold7352]

My walk with Christ has been up and down. I needed this. Thank you

[@randythorold7352]

@-Direct-Message310 Thanks. Where 2 or 3 are gathered in my name, so am I also.

[@jamescostello8582]

Thanks Mike & Chaz, your helping me in my faith!, Thanks again, Jim

[@moniquerodriguez3079]

Love you guys so much!!! Great listen!❤

[@zuliviera]

I just love listening to you both all day. You guys are awesome!!!

[@ruthjocaccivajjio274]

Love Chaz and Michael…. A life I can’t resonate with but is interesting and inspirational the men you have become. I’m not into religion but I can appreciate their perspectives. Hope tho this show this is not the entire focus.

[@beckyscott4026]

The two of these gents have amazing chemsitry!!!

[@kenkrausse3624]

We want to meet Miss Cammy, please say yes

[@hotspringsfloristgifts]

Thank you! I really needed this message today. God bless the both of you!

[@dundeeutility4899]

Great podcast lads !! SALUTE FROM SCOTLAND 👊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@AndreaEstherOffical]

That was a good honest interview. I really enjoyed that. Thanks!

[@Nick_In_Florida]

Hi Guys, Just found your show and subscribed. Love listening to you both, please keep the shows coming. Take care fellas. Nick

[@mertschwarz7251]

Thank you again gentlemen for this amazing episode. Maybe you can talk next time about this German book which is called ‘don’t miss your life' (Versäume nicht dein leben- in german) from the author and monk Anselm Grün. It really helped me and few friends of mine as well. Maybe your can find few chapters and talk about about, since we have all the translating tools. Take care and hopefully see you next week!

[@ajruther67]

This is the 2nd video I have watched. The first was when Michael talked about visiting a serial killer in jail. That was quite interesting. I am enjoying your channel so far. Love to you both. How did you two come about doing this channel?

[@bettyhaines2570]

Thank you for sharing 😊❤🙏💝

[@joannetullini6814]

Fascinating.

[@christywilson694]

Great conversation!

[@adamlord7178]

Awesome podcast. Some of the best content you can watch on the internet is this stuff right here.

[@sally7210]

Michael, thank you for sharing your story. It is so interesting and inspiring. Chaz asks the best, most pertinent questions. You guys are great. Thanks!

[@RayLolo-nn9ns]

Some people are so thick headed they had to hit rock bottom!! Chazz P.

[@buddybrown8607]

God bless both of you, this is the best you've done! God had a plan for both of you before you even cared about him.

[@changunn]

Loved this convo!!!

[@jaedot5071]

Great convo

[@WORKSbaby]

Thank god y’all are back

[@charlenecorrado7505]

Great story

[@scottdowns2934]

I love Chazz😊

[@ApWhatever]

Love you guys glad to see you guys doing well.

[@eltenda]

Excellent episode !

[@vcolet2011]

Thanks Guys Great Conversation

[@mackattack2189]

This is awesome the story of a " Religious Loyalty wife"

[@AdrianoGiovanni-ic5rk]

💚🙏 u fellas feel like old school home 🥲😔

[@JollyJ3rk]

0:01 the born again Christian episode from the sopranos springs to mind 😂

[@Christopherurich33]

I had a revelation

[@georgetzikas6482]

Cool, video from u guys.. great to watch u guys yours R great, to kick back. And listen too

[@user-tt3yl4to5p]

❤❤❤❤true love mikey. Grat questioned chazz . Platform is great i love the honesty so nice to see

[@reneehomen2226]

Faith in Christ is strength. Not weakness.

[@mcgarrtirishgal3903]

Great discussion

[@johnpinero6085]

He had to be thinking about it. He saw the difference in you.

[@JesusChangesEverything.]

Its 100% real 🙏🙏🙏

[@tildaroberts3052]

You too where and are made for made for each other God works in his own ways Amen

[@HomeOfTheBRAVE.]

No heart is to hard for the Lord to make flesh. Many must chose this day whom they will serve before is to late we are truly in the last days. As for me and my house we will serve the Lord. God bless michael and his family and you all.

[@sandralybrand9425]

I love what Michael said about the difference between Vatholicd and Christians! I was baptized Catholic,but consider myself Christian because I don't believe in confessions to a priest and he can firgive you. I think I pray to God and he's the only one that can forgive me! I respect the priest and believe he's a man of God, but he isn't God. I married a Lutheran in a Lutheran church and the difference between Catholic and Lutheran is you Don't ask the priest gor forgiveness. Other than that, they are the same. Oh, also you don't have to get permission to divorce, like you do in the Catholic faith. Which I'm glad, because I was my husband's third wife! We did have a counciling session before the priest married us. We were married over ,40 years before he passed, and like Michael I was 24 and he was 17 years older. So there was doubts in peoples minds. He didn't have money and we had hard times, but I would fo it again in a heartbeat,!

[@tammykosiancic]

Question to Chazz. How can you believe but not be born again? Does this mean you reject Jesus as your Lord and Saviour?

[@LJ-focus]

Perhaps he believes Jesus is Son of Man/God from what he read in the Bible but doesn't believe Jesus Christ is the Savior of the World and therefore doesn't have a personal intimate relationship with HIM. Most likely, he probably believes in other gods. No one can come to the Father unless the Holy Spirit draws them.❤

[@tammykosiancic]

@@LJ-focus Thank you. I believe Jesus is our Lord and Saviour but I have so much to learn. As I think of it more, I started with believing just parts at first too. I think it would break our minds to take in the whole of it all at once.

[@LJ-focus]

@@tammykosiancic ... Yes, salvation is a process. Everyone has to work out their own salvation. Enjoy your journey in Christ Jesus, He knows exactly where you're at. Learn and study the "Fruit of the Spirit" and the "Gifts of the Spirit" along with the Gospels. Apostle Les Crause (gbm-academy) is a perfect environment to get started.🤗

[@tammykosiancic]

@@LJ-focus Thank you 🙏

[@LJ-focus]

@@tammykosiancic ❤️

[@chrisventura1881]

Explain when he was able to have children with his wife and how was that going in and out? Was there left over money to help his new family out? Wife/kids?

[@derimeri21]

If I was asked: "What made Jeesus the son of God?" I would have to answer: "He was one of us, but without sin."

[@sebastianpatane7579]

Beautiful love story.

[@Praise2024]

MICHAEL…. Being born again means to repent of all your sins, take up your cross and follow Christ. Being baptized is part of being obedient to Christ and it goes along with being born again. Your life completely changes when you’re born again and you desire to live a holy life. You desire to spend time in God’s word and obey what it says. LOVE YOUR SHOW and so thankful you are a brother in Christ. Just wanted your followers to know it’s more than baptism. 🙏🏻🥰🙏🏻

[@onetapwilly4496]

You deserve more views

[@roger7032]

Good humans

[@MichaelShumate-ij7nx]

we should feed the homeless, and save others from the fire bless yall

[@juantapia297]

Great episode Guys Love the conversation about Jesus we need more of Jesus Love,always,but now more than ever.

[@user-ob1oi7kn2w]

Bebe ba boopi baba de bing. Skuuzi . De vino de vanni, de bopa de bingo Ah mamma mia. Dimmi. De sai Non lo dici. Its lovely to hear Chaz and Michael talking Italian.😅😅😅

[@dman2289]

Both stand up genuine guys. Life is a story and a journey like chapters in a book. We all have life lessons on our journey and great to see michael transform his life. Would love to talk to you both and you are extremely engaging. Curious with your view on Christ your views that he was a rabbi and Jewish and if you follow your roots to one of the 12 tribes of Israel.

[@danielperry3008]

Chaz my friend,it hurt to hear your not born again,you can believe,the devil believes and trembles. Don't lose it,it's forever,eternity,and it's nearer than we think,l will pray for your soul.😎🇺🇲

[@danielperry3008]

@@KevinAntoniusMaximus nice words my friend but being born again has nothing to do with a denomination or a movement,it's a personal thing,Jesus said you must be born again, never mentioned denomination.

[@sandralybrand9425]

I believe God always has a plan for us. I believe that he sent Camille Michael. They say God works in mysterious ways and it's true,!

[@lrlforfun]

Mike: You failed Pops??????????????? HE FAILED YOU !!!

[@scottankers6690]

Great story. Hey Chazz, if you believe that Jesus came to earth, died on a cross for our sins, and was resurrected then you're a Christian. "Born again", denominations, etc are just flavors within that. Sounds like you are a believer.

[@rccvcc]

Question…. How can a Mobster marry a non Italian woman like Franzese did? Wasn’t that also frowned upon “in the life”?

[@beverlyburch4467]

I love you two together! Michael, see Acts 3:19. Repent then and turn to God so that your sins may be wiped out. Repentance is the key to forgiveness, which leads to spiritual renewal. This is my daily prayer for repentance: "Dear Lord, thank you for your forgiveness. Thank you for not abandoning ourselves to our mistakes. Help convict me of sin and to accept your mercy without shame. Thank you for your love and help me live out of that love today. In Jesus's Name. Amen. We absolutely can forgive ourselves as Jesus forgave us. God bless both of you.

[@terrystoddard518]

Chaz plus or minus nothing else Jesus alone .. is the only way to the father … will pray you too accept Jesus as YOUR personal savior “ blessed is the man that trusts in HIM…. Appreciate your talent and Michael’s faith!!!! God Bless !!!

[@jamesschulte2808]

Sonny says the phone is a cop. Lol

[@danmorals9697]

“For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.” Romans 8:14 Father, thank You for the faith You have given me to attempt something of risk for You. You have promised that You will lead me into all truth.

[@TheJereld]

But Mike, once you get married there are no more Goomah's. That's a deal breaker for me. :)

[@emmanuelruiz306]

This is a great podcast!!

[@ivettek3190]

Great Topic Guys. 😀

[@franciscohorna5542]

great episode today watchen right now god bless be safe there hopefully israel issue ends peacefully!!!!!

[@rubenfernandez8825]

I was catholic and I will never come back to that faith. Here as christian servant Jesus Christ, I'm going directly to him for any of my needs because he promised that in his own words according to his reaches and glory and just for the record, I leave this scripture Acts 16:31. Now, it is in each one to reach this verse in your Bibles or easier, googol it. May the Lord bless each one of you and your lovely love ones. I hope some day will meet.

[@marcorios6806]

Dear Wise & Wise Guy, With all due respect Michael said that as a former Catholic he viewed Jesus as not exactly a man’s man. It’s unfortunate but it seems as if Michael didn’t have the strongest catechesis or formation as a Catholic growing up. Fortunately I grew up with strong and knowledgeable Catholics around me so I was taught early on that Jesus was indeed a man’s man. I was taught to explain all of the Catholic Church’s teachings using the Bible. Michael also seems to think that we Catholics depend on saints to help us get to heaven with that shaking hands with all the saints on the way to heaven story that he shared. As Catholics we don’t need saints to get us to heaven or as go betweens for us & God when we want to speak to God. As Catholics we simply view the saints as having friends in high places because they have already made it heaven so their prayers are more righteous/powerful than those prayers conducted by sinful men on earth. We simply ask the saints to pray for us or to echo our prayers so that our prayers are stronger. The same way that Michael probably asks his pastor to pray for him but we Catholics ask the our priests, family, friends and we ask the saints in heaven to pray for us as well because a righteous man’s prayer is more powerful as the Bible says and saints are already in heaven so they are more righteous than us sinners here on earth. In addition I want to set the record straight that we Catholics are indeed Christians because we officially believe that Jesus Christ is our only God. Also Chazz, we Catholics are indeed born again Christians because we were baptized as children. The Bible places no age limit on baptism. Baptisms are valid whether it occurs to a baby, a middle aged man or to an old man on his death bed. Regardless the baptism is valid. If anyone wants to defiantly wants to claim that infant baptism is not valid then take it up with God because he never excluded children (just as the Jews didn't exclude children when they circumcised them at 8 days old). Baptism replaces circumcision so it makes sense that Jesus would allow infant baptism. Therefore Chazz we Catholics are born again Christians because most of us were baptized as babies and the Bible says a person must be born of water to be born again aka baptized. Therefore us baptized Catholics (including baptized babies) are considered born again aka born again Christians. Therefore by definition and theologically we baptized Catholics are indeed born again Christians. In addition the bible says that there is one baptism (not 2 or more). Therefore when Catholic babies are baptized they instantly receive the holy spirit so when an adult leaves the Catholic faith and says he was baptized by his/her pastor, its not another baptism. It's a conversion experience but not a 2nd baptism as there is only one baptism where the human receives the holy spirit according to the bible (Ephesians 4:5). I mean no disrespect but I had to stand up for us Catholics as I heard many things that seemed to misrepresent the beautiful and true Catholic Faith. I honestly feel that most Catholics that truly study our official beliefs would never leave the beautiful Catholic faith. Most of the people that leave the Catholic Church never really truly understood the teachings nor took the time to really learn them 🙏. They couldn’t explain most or any of the Catholic Church’s teachings using the Bible. Therefore they never truly knew or understood the Catholic church’s teachings so they weren’t aware of the beauty that they were leaving for a Protestant Christian church somewhere else. I encourage everyone on here to listen to the Scott Hahn conversion story available for free here on KZbin. It’s an amazing story and shows how so many people mistakenly believe misconceptions about the Catholic Church but those folks are wrong. All of our Catholic beliefs can be supported using the Bible if you talk to a well informed Catholic and not a low information cultural lukewarm Catholic that has never took the time to learn their Catholic faith using the Bible. By the way I can say the same thing about some non-Catholic Christians as I have friends that grew up attending Protestant churches and today they couldn’t explain their Protestant beliefs neither. The fact is that Catholics and Protestants both have lukewarm members that never made the time to read the Bible or study their faiths. God Bless all. Here is the amazing Scott Hahn conversion story that I referred to and invite all to listen to. I’ve shared the original (most popular) 1989 version, the 2002 version and the 2021 version for your pleasure. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7Fq2ehh9l2h6ssi=AgC6Plhh_Nxm1Jph kzbin.info/www/bejne/jprPq3qCm8yXbaMsi=ogML7a96uT0PqvpT kzbin.infoWY6zu23mRKw?si=kNLyZF7hK9FxN8OS Los Angeles CA, Marco R.

[@TheWiseandtheWiseguy]

Very well said, my friend. Thank you. Most appreciated!

[@marcorios6806]

@@TheWiseandtheWiseguy👍🏽

[@fabricesingoye3058]

Chaz had dinner with Bill o Reilly who is next david Duke

[@ruthjocaccivajjio274]

I want to speak to the boss only and that can be in any capacity in life.

[@MichaelShumate-ij7nx]

I'd love to talk about my story on here of how God guided me to him,,trust in the lord with all ur heart lean not on ur own understanding acknowledge him an he will direct ur path

[@bobsteel6916]

Today I contacted left wing Cenk Uygur from TYT network and congratulated him on winning the Joey Butafuacco look alike contest once again ( He's won for like 7 years in a row) . Even Amy Fisher thinks so .