From a high-ranking member of the Colombo crime family to a man transformed by faith, Michael Franzese shares his extraordinary journey like no one else can. In Sit Downs with Michael Franzese, Michael dives into raw, unfiltered stories from his life in the mob, his path to redemption, and the lessons he’s learned about faith, family, and overcoming life’s struggles. With gripping interviews and practical insights, this podcast will inspire, challenge, and entertain
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From a high-ranking member of the Colombo crime family to a man transformed by faith, Michael Franzese shares his extraordinary journey like no one else can. In Sit Downs with Michael Franzese, Michael dives into raw, unfiltered stories from his life in the mob, his path to redemption, and the lessons he’s learned about faith, family, and overcoming life’s struggles. With gripping interviews and practical insights, this podcast will inspire, challenge, and entertain
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Merry Christmas, my friends. Today I want to talk straight about why no one should be offended by Christmas and why we should never stop celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.
This country was built on biblical Christian principles, and you’re going to hear it from the mouths of our own founders and presidents – men like Washington, Franklin, Adams, Lincoln, Jackson, Reagan and others who all spoke about the Bible and its importance.
I also share more of my journey: from a prison cell, throwing the Bible against the wall, to digging into the evidence and becoming convinced that Jesus is exactly who He said He is.
If you’re of another faith, this isn’t an attack on you. I’m not offended by Hanukkah, Ramadan or any other holiday – and no one should be offended by Christmas. This season exists because of the birth of Jesus, and we should never be afraid to say “Merry Christmas.”
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God bless you all. Enjoy the day with your families and never forget what – and who – we’re really celebrating.
Why Are People Offended by Christmas?
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0:00 Intro - Why do people hate christmas?
0:48 Christmas Day intro and gratitude
2:13 Is Christianity the one true faith?
3:11 Why “Merry Christmas” shouldn’t offend
4:21 America founded on Christian principles
5:19 What the Founding Fathers said about the Bible
7:07 “We can’t celebrate Christmas, it’s offensive”
9:22 Presidents on the Bible and American life
10:17 Jesus’ teachings and “A Man’s Man” book
11:02 Michael’s prison story and finding faith
13:12 Studying the evidence for Christianity
14:43 What kind of man was Jesus?
15:10 No compromise: Jesus as Son of God
16:20 Eyewitnesses, prophecy, and the early church
17:31 “If I follow Jesus, I’ll be better”
18:41 New ministry platform announcement
19:00 Never deny Christmas or Easter
19:36 Why he doesn’t want anyone in hell
21:21 “Father, forgive them…” and our attitude
22:17 Our responsibility: preach the gospel
23:12 Don’t ever be offended by Christmas
23:30 Gavin Newsom, politics, and “Merry Christmas”
24:23 Christmas is for the whole world
24:57 America, the greatest country and its foundation
25:47 Wine, business, and gratitude to supporters
27:04 New products, end-of-year thanks
27:40 Christmas blessing and prayer for viewers
29:00 Final encouragement and Christmas sign‑off
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Sit Down with Michael Franzese
From a high-ranking member of the Colombo crime family to a man transformed by faith, Michael Franzese shares his extraordinary journey like no one else can. In Sit Downs with Michael Franzese, Michael dives into raw, unfiltered stories from his life in the mob, his path to redemption, and the lessons he’s learned about faith, family, and overcoming life’s struggles. With gripping interviews and practical insights, this podcast will inspire, challenge, and entertain
