this has convinced me to read the Bible. I struggled so much in life, never knew the solution. Hearing Johnny I am ready to try accepting God and see if that can help me
It will definitely help you! And I highly advise that while walking and having personal relationship with the Lord by reading the bible and praying, it's also best if you check any nearest Christian community with you as long as the foundation of their faith aligns with the word of God(Salvation is a gift we received from Jesus who died for our sins, and Good works is the consequence of our Salvation with the Lord, not the reason for salvation). Having fellow Christians around you will definitely help you and will be your accountability partner to remind you, pray for you and encourage you in your walk with the Lord. God Bless you. 😊
I hope the start of your journey is going well. And if it isn't, just keep trying. Like Jesus said: All I ask for is your heart, the rest will follow. Trust Him, and you will be just fine :)
Exactly right.. i say and feel the exact same way.. dont matter who what or where we are all from. As human beings the mistakes will be the same. What makes us great in many ways is the ability to understand and right our wrongs. Redemption arc is the best bit! But it all begins with acceptance and knowing then day by day make those changes
This redemption story true blesses my soul and all of the wisdom within is so inspiring I must pass it on. Someone can be set free from generational trauma- time we team up showing unity to go into the spirit Nd blame the Vandal- the thief comes to steal kill and Destroy but Jesus has come to give life and life more abundantly!!!
Man, I was never the most religious guy but recently I was in a very bad place so I prayed and submitted myself to Christ I promised in my prayer that I will get a Bible the next day. I wake up the next day to my mother calling me, she asked me to go out with her because she said she found somebody to help me with some of my university work and when we met the first thing she did was offer me a brand new Bible, I was shocked and started wondering how would she know I needed one or that I was praying at all. I haven't lived with my parents since I was 17 it's been 5 years, she said some people were offering free Bibles in front of the theater she went to earlier that morning. I always heard about stories like that but to experience it was something else. I can't believe that to be a coincidence. Christ is King 🙏🧡
Coincidence isn’t coincidence…. Man … Gods 👂 ear is open and listening… even when It don’t happen on our time… it’s happening on Gods time… glad you experienced this
Wow, what a well spoken young man. He conveys his point so well, so clear and with such sincerity. The other thought I have is, this pasture who helped Johnny see the light is also an amazing person.
The most inspiring interview I have ever witnessed in 53 years.I’m struggling atm to say the least but this interview definitely brought me a notch closer to ☮️thank you micheal, thank you Johnny and a huge Thank you to michaels wife for planting the seed in Michael.Amen
@@brookalakin I would love to know more about the road you travelled and what would you say would be your most divine moment… what there’s something specific that changed your path instantly
I was at gunpoint and knew this was it. I knew it was different that time and I felt the presence of death. God supernaturally intervened and I prayed to receive Christ that day. It was a miracle and God has been faithful every day. My life is His. God bless you both! I hope others find Christ through these testimonies. 🙏
@@crazyprayingmantis5596 I realize people give credit where it is not due a lot, or they give no credit at all and call it luck or chance. I spent most of my life not knowing God. He nonetheless knew me, and He intervened in my life so many times before I came to a saving knowledge of Jesus. I have no doubt that there is one true God and that His Son Jesus died and rose again so that I could be forgiven and free. Everyone has their own journey to find that truth for themself, but there is only one truth and it is in Him.
@@crazyprayingmantis5596 There is only one true God. He is the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. He is the Creator of the universe and all things. He is the only one worthy of all of our praise. If you disagree, you can tell Him when you meet Him face to face someday.
I am not Christian, but I love to hear Michael and Johnny talking to each other and also speak to all of us. Let us leave all evil thoughts and actions behind, and listen to the Lord.
This convinced me to start reading the Bible and take it seriously this time. I have a Bible app and have not opened it once, I am 23 and from 18 to now my thoughts and beliefs have changed. My dad is a believer, and I always did too but never did dive into it deeper and at some point denied it. Lord thank you for bringing me to this video. Now I'll tell my dad to get me a nice beautiful Bible to read. Thank you Johnny and to Michael for this amazing interview, thank you for bringing me to get closer to God. ❤
@@crazyprayingmantis5596 valid point, all religions have ideological flaws and can spawn extremism. Counter point, religious extremism is usually more than just religious fervour. Islamic for instance was largely driven by the instability Russian and America caused in the middle east and perceived crimes against their people.
Every system of thought etc can be used,manipulated etc for wrong as the common factor of all is humanity. History has spoken and will continue to speak.....
These two episodes are some of the most inspirational and moving videos I have seen on RUclips...ever! After the first episode, I was so moved I dusted off my bible and read a few pages and looked online for "bible study guides". Johnny & Michael's conversation was very real and heartwarming...even though it was also very dark, yet it was so "hopeful". God bless Johnny's mother...what an angel. I thank you both of these videos. Please keep up this amazing work and thank you!
@@metalmacabre9991 I used to be the same way as you. But after debating Christian apologists, I learned that the evidence is overwhelming in the proof of God
I was raised Jewish and am not particularly religious, but it brings me great joy to see people find peace and I think it’s something really worth dedicating your life to, props to Johnny for finding his peace and spreading it to others
Just goes to show,no matter race,creed or color,we all need each other and the good lord,who delivered me from a thirty yr herion addiction, and all the mess that comes with it,and having more fun now then ever did partying, praise god,God blessMichael and brother Johnny ,AMEN ✌️🙏
I’m not a person who cries I always think don’t cry about it do something about it. Mr. Chang’s testimony and story was so moving and when he and his Dad burnt the bad bridges released the hate and let the power of love and forgiveness replace it I felt like my heart muscles were being massaged and tears started rolling out of my eyes. You’re not the only one that was speechless. Hearing people’s stories that have been there and to hear how the power of the Lord has entered them and says hey you I forgive you and love you and I have a mission for you, you’ve been showed the darkness now it’s time for you to see the light. It’s actually miracle’s in real time. God never ceases to amaze me. This was so moving spiritually thank you both and God bless. Personally thank you for uplifting my spirit I needed it.
Every words and speeches that came out from these two gentlemen were not scripted or written down, those words came from the their hearts and the words of GOD. 🙏
Hey Johnny. Glad you changed and I did so. Tell your homie Wong I said hello. We were both locked up in the school dorm in Wayside and he was very respectful and a good guy who had my back when I was shot caller. I sure hope Wong changed too like you did homie. Take care and great to see you paving a positive way to God to help others who are going through the same thing brother.
Michael the only thing I can say is verse from the song "Look what Lord has done". Only God so transform a willing and repentent person like Johnny and you and give them such a wonderful testimony. Thank you my friend and may the Lord continually Bless you!!
I did over 10 years in prison, and completely understand, and feel what he is saying. My life is completely different with the Lord and great to hear other people making it out as well and now helping others. Great story listen to today. AMEN 🙏
I watched part 1 and 2 with pastor Johnny Chang and I concluded it all happened with his mother's car breaking down that day. Praise God. I really enjoyed this see what God can do.💜
This is amazing!!! I love hearing your stories Micheal. I'm 47 years old and started reading the Bible when I was 29. My life turned around for 2 years. Then I stopped reading the Bible and my life fell apart. It's so true that once we are separated from God and Jesus were lost. With God and Jesus anything is possible. Your and Johnny are living proof how Jesus saved you guys here on earth and saved u into eternity. God bless u Micheal
I'm the same age as you. Every time I sin, I not only feel guilt, but also this feeling of separation from God. Not a total separation, but a weaker connection. It's weird - it's almost a scientific formula.
We need to stop putting ages to stuff. Yes youngsters need mentors but so do adults. I was happy to strengthen my faith on my own but there are other men and women that need it also at a higher age range. We need to teach more of its never too late to change. NEVER too late to change to someone that you want to be. Amazing episode. God bless.
Michael ,Johnny I am 55. I have young children. 6 actually including A new baby named Abraham and a grown son just starting college. My childhood was very similar with a very abusive father. I relate to it’s from an early age and literally being so reckless figuring waiting around for something to happen is worse than forcing the end by being a savage. But the most moving part of this was the explanation of sin and the feeling of depression always returning. The common sins repeating in a vicious cycle . How throwing out those thought which are the beginning of it all is where the freedom is. I truly love that. However I live in the cycle. I genuinely want to grow past it and love my family through it all and I have been in a spiritual war for years. I carry all that pain and trudge through with such difficulty yet I. Am still be moved to tears by the word of God. I will pray for you. Please pray for me. Thanks Michael and Johnny. God bless. 🙏
This is Saul become Paul in this era , God is good . This testimony so strong , this such example God can make stone become gold .This johnny can have faith in God just like that , make example for me . Wow so powerful testimony!
Michael this sit down will change lives and I’m proud to say as a young black man that’s rebuilding his faith this was right on time & god has sent you to us for a reason in Jesus name ..
Perfect example of how our God can switch things up in anybody's life. Beautiful. Shout out to my brother Johnny and Michael. This interview will no doubt uplift God's kingdom
I love you guys for how you transferred all the pain you went through to this moment right here. I love every single one of you reading my comment, we are all equal under God.
Michael you will never read this but i am so in awe of how you are inspiring the youth it' s remarkable honestly. You went through all of it and that' s what makes you so influential on the young people that need this message but don' t want to hear it from nobody who hasn't been in the life themselves.
I got chills watching this when Johnny talked about his father being dragged by past trauma of killing a person.. my father has the same story and has been overcome by alcohol addiction that has ruined his life.. I am trying to get him to watch interviews and testimonies like this to find hope. Thank you guys for all that you do for the Kingdom!❤
When you have what this man has thru Jesus, you’re untouchable! I’ve been there once and I’m trying so hard to get back. This video gave me hope and it gave me back tools that I had thru him at one time. Thank you Johhny and Mike.
Micheal you make my life much easier with your and people who came to your show words. Thank you for the support both mentally and spiritually. This is coming from a muslim guy.
I came to the Church as an adult, I had right from being a child asked questions about it. Nobody pushed me to it, I was curious and wanted to know more. So I looked into it, I asked more questions and while I am not perfect and while there are still things I am learning about my faith I would not trade it for anything. My eyes and my heart are opened to new things everyday, I am proud to be a Catholic. Never stop asking questions and learning, be who you are meant to be. Thank you for sharing with us, peace be with you 🙏🏻 💜
Man the release of truly understanding when he explained that believing in being a sinner is doubt of are savior. I broke down and just found just a comforting release of that thought.
I'm only half way through this and all i can say is WOW. I watched part 1 and was speechless with a WOW. Both of you will be in Heaven i believe. I thank GOD for you.
God is 💯 real. I was lost in drugs, I broke down and ask why I couldn’t stop and dependent on them. Seek Jesus, legit seek him with all your heart and he will find you.
You can see this guy is the real deal,he talks about his past but at the same time he says nothing,thats because he is the real deal, having said that there are people who say nothing about there past because there's nothing too fucking say about it,plus i can see you know he is the real deal,that makes the turnaround IN his life all the more incredible, the thing is things change and then they change again and then they change again
I’m not the biggest into religion anymore, but I did grow up with it, and I’ve seen peoples life changed over night because of it. Regardless of you do follow whatever religion or don’t anymore like I do, you have to admit that it can save people from the deepest darkest depths in their lives and bring them into the light.
Becoming a Christian is the smartest thing a person can do..... we're all gonna face the lord one day..... our decisions on how we live will effect us for eternity...... this was a good sit down brother.....
I think you two gentlemen could do some amazing things together through God‘s power. It is my hope to see you two podcast or ministry somehow on a regular basis. I need it & the world needs it. Godspeed and sending you love to both of you and your families, respectively. 🙏🙌❤️
This was an amazing interview , that does have me once again thinking about starting to read a Bible again and get closer to God & Christ.. Thankyou Mr Franzese and Johnny for this interview , May God Bless you both always ✝️
This is one of the better interviews with Johnny! Other channels are more into the war stories but not really touch on how Johnny found God in detail, and how his new change in faith changed his life forever to help others.
The good thing about what they talk about is that they explain it in very practical ways and how it applies to life itself instead of just reading a verse and expect someone who never heard it before it to discern it. Practicality and guidance is key.
I so wish this blood-bought young man could meet a tortured young man I know who was born in Ghana. I don't know where he is currently, but do know he has been in the prison system. I still pray for "Christian", know his background and early life. Tragic "roots" and having been through the ravages of the "social system", he is so damaged, but I know he has a heart. May God bless this ministry and lead Johnny to all who can be drawn to the Lord by the Spirit!
Michael I’m a proud Neapolitan- Italian I’m from Upstate New York & I Watch all of your videos, these two videos wit this kid have affected me more profoundly than anything I’ve ever watched. Thank you Paisan 🙏🇮🇹
What a very articulate, well spoken and sincere young man. To see such an amazing transformation from the street life to a preacher is very heartwarming and really touches the soul! If he as well as you can change one mind, one soul, one heart to find a higher power then that justifies all the evil that has happened at your hands. It takes a brave and retrospective person to look in the mirror, see what affect that life is doing to you and others and be able to dig down and make those changes from within ...that is a legitimate tough guy! It’s very easy to be drawn into the dirty side of life and not have any remorse or conscious, but to make such a radical and sincere change to recognize what bitter fruit that life is truly bearing now that takes strength, conviction and a pure heart to do. God Bless you Mr. Franzese and you as well Mr. Johnny Chang for walking the gauntlet knowing full well it could have not ended on such a positive note and the consequences could have not ended well is a testament to what we are capable of achieving! Outstanding video one of the best things I’ve watched in my 60+ years coming out of The Bronx & Brooklyn NYC, stay strong!
I have to say Johnny touched on some things that I can relate to and agree with. I dont disagree with anything he said. Hope is a powerful thing. My own journey has been much different but my destination was to God.
Thanks for having Johnny for a Part 2, Michael!!. As you know, Take care, God Bless You and Your Family Michael!! What a Good Strong Testimony from Johnny!!😀♥️♥️♥️🙏👏👏👏👍
When you stand at the abyss, you fall to your knees and you fucking grab for any comfort, any little thing to keep it from swallowing you whole. I’ve been inside that abyss and never thought that I’d get back on track. I know God was watching over me because I felt his hand reach out to me and I grabbed his hand to climb out of the darkness. Johnny, keep doing what you’re doing man. You are a true inspiration.
Dude; I have received so much from hearing your conversation. I need to go back and write down all these scriptures. I’m so thankful that God is able to do all for his glory. I appreciate you so much. Thank you for your testimonies!
This is a wonderful story. We are all sinners whether we believe it or not. Often the things we do come from within. They often originate with us. Ever since mankind sinned we’ve been on a different trajectory to God. satan will obviously mess us up when he can, and he is the architect of all sin, but we play our part. I don’t think we can say ‘the devil made me do it’ every time. Praise God for this young man.
Wow what a life these amazing guys have lived and to be where they are now,I’ve only recently started to believe in god myself but my faith is not as strong as maybe it should be.I try to get my little daughter’s to pray before bed every night
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this has convinced me to read the Bible. I struggled so much in life, never knew the solution. Hearing Johnny I am ready to try accepting God and see if that can help me
It will definitely help you! And I highly advise that while walking and having personal relationship with the Lord by reading the bible and praying, it's also best if you check any nearest Christian community with you as long as the foundation of their faith aligns with the word of God(Salvation is a gift we received from Jesus who died for our sins, and Good works is the consequence of our Salvation with the Lord, not the reason for salvation). Having fellow Christians around you will definitely help you and will be your accountability partner to remind you, pray for you and encourage you in your walk with the Lord. God Bless you. 😊
I hope you have and are on your road to true happiness and I'll be🙏 you find it!❤
I hope the start of your journey is going well. And if it isn't, just keep trying. Like Jesus said: All I ask for is your heart, the rest will follow. Trust Him, and you will be just fine :)
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Hey, I know this is late but try out the Robert M'Cheyene reading plan if you want a structured schedule to stick to
You know what’s better than a mob/gangster story? One of redemption. Thank you for sharing this. ❤
Amen!
Exactly right.. i say and feel the exact same way.. dont matter who what or where we are all from. As human beings the mistakes will be the same. What makes us great in many ways is the ability to understand and right our wrongs. Redemption arc is the best bit! But it all begins with acceptance and knowing then day by day make those changes
@@michaelfranzese it feels this lesson is lost on many.
@@OfficiallyGuChi
It’s a shame this redemption is only sought after in film when we have 2 examples right here.
This redemption story true blesses my soul and all of the wisdom within is so inspiring I must pass it on. Someone can be set free from generational trauma- time we team up showing unity to go into the spirit Nd blame the Vandal- the thief comes to steal kill and Destroy but Jesus has come to give life and life more abundantly!!!
The first part of this sit down made me reach out to my estranged son. Thank you guys!
That's awesome..life is short
@@michaelfranzese I’ll keep you posted
Amén
Powerful. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you a strong bond with your son. Happy holidays
Thanks!@@davidcarlin2630
Man, I was never the most religious guy but recently I was in a very bad place so I prayed and submitted myself to Christ I promised in my prayer that I will get a Bible the next day. I wake up the next day to my mother calling me, she asked me to go out with her because she said she found somebody to help me with some of my university work and when we met the first thing she did was offer me a brand new Bible, I was shocked and started wondering how would she know I needed one or that I was praying at all. I haven't lived with my parents since I was 17 it's been 5 years, she said some people were offering free Bibles in front of the theater she went to earlier that morning. I always heard about stories like that but to experience it was something else. I can't believe that to be a coincidence. Christ is King 🙏🧡
Damn wtf, I just saw you in zherka s chat, and your name and profile pic looked familar . That’s a crazy coincidence
@@ChristopherBorromeo-us1kw Yeah that was me! Small world. Christ is king!
Coincidence isn’t coincidence…. Man … Gods 👂 ear is open and listening… even when It don’t happen on our time… it’s happening on Gods time… glad you experienced this
Part 1 made me cry. God Bless everyone dealing with sin 🙏🏽
I cried toobecause of part 1
We need to find inner peace with ourselves and with our fellow man and woman
Wow, what a well spoken young man. He conveys his point so well, so clear and with such sincerity. The other thought I have is, this pasture who helped Johnny see the light is also an amazing person.
I wish I could go to his church or have a pastor like his
He does online bible study and live talks on his channel.@@Lordreinerwolf
Two men with the testimony of redemption and brought together by One God in Christ 🙌🏽💯
The most inspiring interview I have ever witnessed in 53 years.I’m struggling atm to say the least but this interview definitely brought me a notch closer to ☮️thank you micheal, thank you Johnny and a huge Thank you to michaels wife for planting the seed in Michael.Amen
Amen!
I had severe schizophrenia for two years and Jesus healed me instantly. The Lord can do anything!
@@brookalakin I would love to know more about the road you travelled and what would you say would be your most divine moment… what there’s something specific that changed your path instantly
Jonnys' voice sounds so at peace with the world I can feel it, Thankss for this session Michael its one of your best
I was at gunpoint and knew this was it. I knew it was different that time and I felt the presence of death. God supernaturally intervened and I prayed to receive Christ that day. It was a miracle and God has been faithful every day. My life is His. God bless you both! I hope others find Christ through these testimonies. 🙏
You do realise thousands of people have similar stories but attribute their turnaround to a completely different god right?
@@crazyprayingmantis5596 I realize people give credit where it is not due a lot, or they give no credit at all and call it luck or chance. I spent most of my life not knowing God. He nonetheless knew me, and He intervened in my life so many times before I came to a saving knowledge of Jesus. I have no doubt that there is one true God and that His Son Jesus died and rose again so that I could be forgiven and free. Everyone has their own journey to find that truth for themself, but there is only one truth and it is in Him.
@crazyprayingmantis5596 God is universal. When it comes down to theology that's a whole different story.
@@crazyprayingmantis5596 There is only one true God. He is the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. He is the Creator of the universe and all things. He is the only one worthy of all of our praise. If you disagree, you can tell Him when you meet Him face to face someday.
@@robertlukacs4954
What exactly are you referring to when you use the word God?
I am not Christian, but I love to hear Michael and Johnny talking to each other and also speak to all of us. Let us leave all evil thoughts and actions behind, and listen to the Lord.
I had severe schizophrenia for two years and Jesus healed me instantly. The Lord can do anything and He is the healer!
@@brookalakin💯💯💯
This convinced me to start reading the Bible and take it seriously this time. I have a Bible app and have not opened it once, I am 23 and from 18 to now my thoughts and beliefs have changed. My dad is a believer, and I always did too but never did dive into it deeper and at some point denied it. Lord thank you for bringing me to this video. Now I'll tell my dad to get me a nice beautiful Bible to read. Thank you Johnny and to Michael for this amazing interview, thank you for bringing me to get closer to God. ❤
God Bless You Young Man
Im watching this video from Jordan middle east I wish all people out here and in the world could watch and understand how great God is 🙏🏼
When Michael and Johnny speaks, we listen 🙏🏼🥰
I’m an atheist but you raise a very good point about the heart being feeble and easily misled.
Religion is kinda like a drug for the soul. It soothes unknowable doubts about existence and gives hope when there is non.
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And blows up other countries who don't share the same religion.
@@crazyprayingmantis5596 valid point, all religions have ideological flaws and can spawn extremism. Counter point, religious extremism is usually more than just religious fervour. Islamic for instance was largely driven by the instability Russian and America caused in the middle east and perceived crimes against their people.
Every system of thought etc can be used,manipulated etc for wrong as the common factor of all is humanity. History has spoken and will continue to speak.....
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You know nothing more about the after life than I. Keep pretending.
Same as both of you guys was a Marine, and Hispanic gang member who became a Christian
One of your most meaningful sit downs ever, Michael. Thank you and God Bless you and Johnny for sharing with us.
Yes the most inspirational of all, that no matter how low we may sink, we turn our lives around to do good and find redemption
These two episodes are some of the most inspirational and moving videos I have seen on RUclips...ever! After the first episode, I was so moved I dusted off my bible and read a few pages and looked online for "bible study guides". Johnny & Michael's conversation was very real and heartwarming...even though it was also very dark, yet it was so "hopeful". God bless Johnny's mother...what an angel. I thank you both of these videos. Please keep up this amazing work and thank you!
I respect everyone's choices, but you don't need tall tales, from an invisible sky daddy to change your life.
I wish you the best. @@metalmacabre9991
@@metalmacabre9991 I used to be the same way as you. But after debating Christian apologists, I learned that the evidence is overwhelming in the proof of God
@@scotopicvision it's not overwhelming, if that's true then why are there so many religions? Evolution cannot be denied, that's the ultimate evidence.
@@metalmacabre9991 Yes it is, and there are answers to those questions.
It's cool to hear stories of redemption from evil life style in the name yeshua I pray for everyone to give glory to him and follow him
Praise Zorg
Why am I tearing up throughout this interview 🥹
I was raised Jewish and am not particularly religious, but it brings me great joy to see people find peace and I think it’s something really worth dedicating your life to, props to Johnny for finding his peace and spreading it to others
Great thought ❤
Just goes to show,no matter race,creed or color,we all need each other and the good lord,who delivered me from a thirty yr herion addiction, and all the mess that comes with it,and having more fun now then ever did partying, praise god,God blessMichael and brother Johnny ,AMEN ✌️🙏
Johnny's authenticity is truly commendable. It's great to see someone change in such a profound way and become an inspiration to many others.
I’m not a person who cries I always think don’t cry about it do something about it. Mr. Chang’s testimony and story was so moving and when he and his Dad burnt the bad bridges released the hate and let the power of love and forgiveness replace it I felt like my heart muscles were being massaged and tears started rolling out of my eyes. You’re not the only one that was speechless. Hearing people’s stories that have been there and to hear how the power of the Lord has entered them and says hey you I forgive you and love you and I have a mission for you, you’ve been showed the darkness now it’s time for you to see the light. It’s actually miracle’s in real time. God never ceases to amaze me. This was so moving spiritually thank you both and God bless. Personally thank you for uplifting my spirit I needed it.
Every words and speeches that came out from these two gentlemen were not scripted or written down, those words came from the their hearts and the words of GOD. 🙏
The darker the night the brighter the stars. Without my failures I would have never turned to God. Thank you two for helping show the way 🙏🏽
Hey Johnny. Glad you changed and I did so. Tell your homie Wong I said hello. We were both locked up in the school dorm in Wayside and he was very respectful and a good guy who had my back when I was shot caller. I sure hope Wong changed too like you did homie. Take care and great to see you paving a positive way to God to help others who are going through the same thing brother.
Michael the only thing I can say is verse from the song
"Look what Lord has done".
Only God so transform a willing and repentent person like Johnny and you and give them such a wonderful testimony. Thank you my friend and may the Lord continually Bless you!!
I used to be a scumbag lowlife until I started believing in Zorg and Zorg changed my life, I now help old ladies across the street.
Praise Zorg
God is always great! He brought these two beautiful people together and help so many other people with their faith
I did over 10 years in prison, and completely understand, and feel what he is saying. My life is completely different with the Lord and great to hear other people making it out as well and now helping others. Great story listen to today. AMEN 🙏
For anyone who was wondering, that’s what a real man looks like.
I watched part 1 and 2 with pastor Johnny Chang and I concluded it all happened with his mother's car breaking down that day. Praise God. I really enjoyed this see what God can do.💜
My dad died when I was 8 years old and I carry that pain with me now at 20 years old
Thank you brother in CHRIST for sharing your testimony
Johnny Chang for President! This is nuts
“We are all prisoners in our heart!” Love how he said “don’t do it for others forgive them for you break those chains!”
This is amazing!!! I love hearing your stories Micheal. I'm 47 years old and started reading the Bible when I was 29. My life turned around for 2 years. Then I stopped reading the Bible and my life fell apart. It's so true that once we are separated from God and Jesus were lost. With God and Jesus anything is possible. Your and Johnny are living proof how Jesus saved you guys here on earth and saved u into eternity. God bless u Micheal
I'm the same age as you. Every time I sin, I not only feel guilt, but also this feeling of separation from God. Not a total separation, but a weaker connection. It's weird - it's almost a scientific formula.
Amazing story, be blessed.
These two episodes enforced my faith like nothing ever has before
We need to stop putting ages to stuff. Yes youngsters need mentors but so do adults. I was happy to strengthen my faith on my own but there are other men and women that need it also at a higher age range. We need to teach more of its never too late to change. NEVER too late to change to someone that you want to be. Amazing episode. God bless.
Michael ,Johnny I am 55. I have young children. 6 actually including A new baby named Abraham and a grown son just starting college. My childhood was very similar with a very abusive father. I relate to it’s from an early age and literally being so reckless figuring waiting around for something to happen is worse than forcing the end by being a savage. But the most moving part of this was the explanation of sin and the feeling of depression always returning. The common sins repeating in a vicious cycle . How throwing out those thought which are the beginning of it all is where the freedom is. I truly love that. However I live in the cycle. I genuinely want to grow past it and love my family through it all and I have been in a spiritual war for years. I carry all that pain and trudge through with such difficulty yet I. Am still be moved to tears by the word of God. I will pray for you. Please pray for me. Thanks Michael and Johnny. God bless. 🙏
An impressive young man, without sounding condescending I'm proud of him 🙏
Recently learned that acceptance and true forgiveness towards family is for us. Fantastic interview. Very wise words 🔥🤜🏻🤛🏻
Mr franzese.. thank you!! Am 51, am no longer restless or para.. i found peace.
This is Saul become Paul in this era , God is good . This testimony so strong , this such example God can make stone become gold .This johnny can have faith in God just like that , make example for me . Wow so powerful testimony!
I’m so proud of these 2 men. God works miracles.
Michael this sit down will change lives and I’m proud to say as a young black man that’s rebuilding his faith this was right on time & god has sent you to us for a reason in Jesus name ..
Perfect example of how our God can switch things up in anybody's life. Beautiful.
Shout out to my brother Johnny and Michael. This interview will no doubt uplift God's kingdom
I used to be a scumbag before I started letting Zorg into my life, now I'm such a great person.
Praise Zorg
I love you guys for how you transferred all the pain you went through to this moment right here. I love every single one of you reading my comment, we are all equal under God.
Michael you will never read this but i am so in awe of how you are inspiring the youth it' s remarkable honestly. You went through all of it and that' s what makes you so influential on the young people that need this message but don' t want to hear it from nobody who hasn't been in the life themselves.
I got chills watching this when Johnny talked about his father being dragged by past trauma of killing a person.. my father has the same story and has been overcome by alcohol addiction that has ruined his life.. I am trying to get him to watch interviews and testimonies like this to find hope. Thank you guys for all that you do for the Kingdom!❤
When you have what this man has thru Jesus, you’re untouchable! I’ve been there once and I’m trying so hard to get back. This video gave me hope and it gave me back tools that I had thru him at one time. Thank you Johhny and Mike.
Jesus has given me so much strength to face so many things, removing things that were actual crutches so i would lean on Him ❤
Micheal you make my life much easier with your and people who came to your show words. Thank you for the support both mentally and spiritually. This is coming from a muslim guy.
What an intelligent and chill man. Hes so in peace or at least it looks like. Amazing ❤
Beautiful and Amazing words. Johnny's advice words are life. His examples to explain things were a breath of fresh air!
I came to the Church as an adult, I had right from being a child asked questions about it. Nobody pushed me to it, I was curious and wanted to know more. So I looked into it, I asked more questions and while I am not perfect and while there are still things I am learning about my faith I would not trade it for anything. My eyes and my heart are opened to new things everyday, I am proud to be a Catholic. Never stop asking questions and learning, be who you are meant to be. Thank you for sharing with us, peace be with you 🙏🏻 💜
Thank you both of you guy's im going back to my Catholic faith 🙏 because of your two, god bless you 🙏 ❤
Man the release of truly understanding when he explained that believing in being a sinner is doubt of are savior. I broke down and just found just a comforting release of that thought.
I'm only half way through this and all i can say is WOW. I watched part 1 and was speechless with a WOW. Both of you will be in Heaven i believe. I thank GOD for you.
They will be in heaven because they are "perfected and righteous in Christ" to quote Johnny!
God is 💯 real. I was lost in drugs, I broke down and ask why I couldn’t stop and dependent on them. Seek Jesus, legit seek him with all your heart and he will find you.
This is amazing. To see God's love in your lives! God is good. God is real. Blessings to you both.
You can see this guy is the real deal,he talks about his past but at the same time he says nothing,thats because he is the real deal, having said that there are people who say nothing about there past because there's nothing too fucking say about it,plus i can see you know he is the real deal,that makes the turnaround IN his life all the more incredible, the thing is things change and then they change again and then they change again
Praise God 🙏🏼 This is such a beautiful message and it warms my heart to see Johnny's testimony getting so much love & exposure. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Praise God 🙌 in Christ we can do all things and with God all things are possible 🙏
@michaelfranzese1-iz1iw good to hear from you Michael, we met at Willow Creek church in IL years ago
God bless us!
I’m not the biggest into religion anymore, but I did grow up with it, and I’ve seen peoples life changed over night because of it. Regardless of you do follow whatever religion or don’t anymore like I do, you have to admit that it can save people from the deepest darkest depths in their lives and bring them into the light.
Thank you Michael. This video will save lives. To God be the glory.
Becoming a Christian is the smartest thing a person can do..... we're all gonna face the lord one day..... our decisions on how we live will effect us for eternity...... this was a good sit down brother.....
You do understand that a god hasn't been shown to even exist right?
What are you actually referring to when you use the word God?
What is God?
Much respect johnny cheng. I grew up in mpk and saw alot of the asain Mexican gangscene in sgv. Never easy to get out of. Keep up the hard work
Both of you men have great testimonies. Coming from different situations but similar in so many ways. Powerful!! God bless both of you. ❤
Touched by both of your stories.salvation is the only way🙏🏿
I think you two gentlemen could do some amazing things together through God‘s power. It is my hope to see you two podcast or ministry somehow on a regular basis. I need it & the world needs it. Godspeed and sending you love to both of you and your families, respectively. 🙏🙌❤️
Wonderful gift of wisdom Johnny has! Straight from Jesus. I really needed to hear it the way it was laid out. Thank you Jesus!
God bless you and Johnny and your families. All the best guys
All I can say is WOW ,This guy is so amazing ty micheal
God is Good all the time
This is so inspiring for me as a mother of a former gangster.
I NEED PEOPLE LIKE JOHNNY CHANG AND MICHEAL FRANZESE IN MY LIFE
The 2 main things we can do is 1. Give ourselves to GOD and 2. Strive to better than who we were yesterday
This young man is an inspiration! His warmth is infectious! Thank you for sharing his story on your platform.
This was an amazing interview , that does have me once again thinking about starting to read a Bible again and get closer to God & Christ..
Thankyou Mr Franzese and Johnny for this interview ,
May God Bless you both always ✝️
This is one of the better interviews with Johnny! Other channels are more into the war stories but not really touch on how Johnny found God in detail, and how his new change in faith changed his life forever to help others.
The good thing about what they talk about is that they explain it in very practical ways and how it applies to life itself instead of just reading a verse and expect someone who never heard it before it to discern it. Practicality and guidance is key.
Great story Mr. Franzese! Thank you for having Johnny as a guest to share this incredible story! 🙏🏼❤
I did to. I needed this right now.
Thanks for this interview with Johnny Michael , so happy to find your channel❤🙏🏻
I so wish this blood-bought young man could meet a tortured young man I know who was born in Ghana. I don't know where he is currently, but do know he has been in the prison system. I still pray for "Christian", know his background and early life. Tragic "roots" and having been through the ravages of the "social system", he is so damaged, but I know he has a heart. May God bless this ministry and lead Johnny to all who can be drawn to the Lord by the Spirit!
Michael I’m a proud Neapolitan- Italian I’m from Upstate New York & I Watch all of your videos, these two videos wit this kid have affected me more profoundly than anything I’ve ever watched. Thank you Paisan 🙏🇮🇹
Johnny was so lucky to have met that pastor through his mom.
What a very articulate, well spoken and sincere young man. To see such an amazing transformation from the street life to a preacher is very heartwarming and really touches the soul! If he as well as you can change one mind, one soul, one heart to find a higher power then that justifies all the evil that has happened at your hands. It takes a brave and retrospective person to look in the mirror, see what affect that life is doing to you and others and be able to dig down and make those changes from within ...that is a legitimate tough guy! It’s very easy to be drawn into the dirty side of life and not have any remorse or conscious, but to make such a radical and sincere change to recognize what bitter fruit that life is truly bearing now that takes strength, conviction and a pure heart to do. God Bless you Mr. Franzese and you as well Mr. Johnny Chang for walking the gauntlet knowing full well it could have not ended on such a positive note and the consequences could have not ended well is a testament to what we are capable of achieving! Outstanding video one of the best things I’ve watched in my 60+ years coming out of The Bronx & Brooklyn NYC, stay strong!
I have to say Johnny touched on some things that I can relate to and agree with. I dont disagree with anything he said. Hope is a powerful thing. My own journey has been much different but my destination was to God.
Thanks for having Johnny for a Part 2, Michael!!. As you know, Take care, God Bless You and Your Family Michael!! What a Good Strong Testimony from Johnny!!😀♥️♥️♥️🙏👏👏👏👍
When you stand at the abyss, you fall to your knees and you fucking grab for any comfort, any little thing to keep it from swallowing you whole. I’ve been inside that abyss and never thought that I’d get back on track. I know God was watching over me because I felt his hand reach out to me and I grabbed his hand to climb out of the darkness. Johnny, keep doing what you’re doing man. You are a true inspiration.
What a inspiring story! God is Great!
I never thought I’d see these 2 guys cross paths
The way you guys have this discussion is so calming and loving. Thank you for part 2!
God bless you both,great show!
So glad there was a Part 2!! Can’t imagine living today without God in my life. Praise God 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Dude; I have received so much from hearing your conversation. I need to go back and write down all these scriptures. I’m so thankful that God is able to do all for his glory. I appreciate you so much. Thank you for your testimonies!
Praise God thank you my brothers what a powerful testimony! God bless you guys 🙏🏼❤️
This is a wonderful story. We are all sinners whether we believe it or not. Often the things we do come from within. They often originate with us. Ever since mankind sinned we’ve been on a different trajectory to God. satan will obviously mess us up when he can, and he is the architect of all sin, but we play our part. I don’t think we can say ‘the devil made me do it’ every time. Praise God for this young man.
Wow what a life these amazing guys have lived and to be where they are now,I’ve only recently started to believe in god myself but my faith is not as strong as maybe it should be.I try to get my little daughter’s to pray before bed every night