Former top Mafia member, Michael Franzese, joins Pastor Greg Laurie to share one of the most captivating stories ever discussed on this podcast. Hear everything, from which movies truly replicate the real-life mafia, to the highs and lows of Franzese's faith.

When Jesus came into that prison, Franzese's life completely turned for the better. It's a story of how nobody is beyond God's reach. Listen in!

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Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org.

This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.

Former top Mafia member, Michael Franzese, joins Pastor Greg Laurie to share one of the most captivating stories ever discussed on this podcast. Hear everything, from which movies truly replicate the real-life mafia, to the highs and lows of Franzese's faith.
When Jesus came into that prison, Franzese's life completely turned for the better. It's a story of how nobody is beyond God's reach. Listen in!
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Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at <a href="https://harvest.org/">harvest.org</a>.
This podcast is supported by the generosity of our <a href="https://harvest.org/harvest-partner/">Harvest Partners.</a>

Greg Laurie delivers clear, Bible-based teaching on topics all Christians face—from marriage and family to evangelism and purpose—while emphasizing the saving power of the gospel. With humor and cultural insight, he shows how to apply God’s Word in everyday life and strengthen your walk with Christ.

He is the senior pastor of Harvest Church, with campuses located in California and Hawaii, a renowned evangelist, bestselling author, and inspiration for the 2023 “Jesus Revolution” film. He is also the founder and leader of Harvest Crusades, large-scale evangelistic events that share the gospel with thousands in stadiums worldwide. Learn more about Pastor Greg’s and Harvest Ministries’ mission to know God and make Him known at harvest.org.

Greg Laurie delivers clear, Bible-based teaching on topics all Christians face&mdash;from marriage and family to evangelism and purpose&mdash;while emphasizing the saving power of the gospel. With humor and cultural insight, he shows how to apply God&rsquo;s Word in everyday life and strengthen your walk with Christ.
He is the senior pastor of Harvest Church, with campuses located in California and Hawaii, a renowned evangelist, bestselling author, and inspiration for the 2023 &ldquo;Jesus Revolution&rdquo; film. He is also the founder and leader of Harvest Crusades, large-scale evangelistic events that share the gospel with thousands in stadiums worldwide. Learn more about Pastor Greg&rsquo;s and Harvest Ministries&rsquo; mission to know God and make Him known at <a href="https://harvest.org/">harvest.org</a>.

Greg Laurie delivers clear, Bible-based teaching on topics all Christians face.

Greg Laurie: A New Beginning

Michael Franzese shares his life story and how Jesus completely changed it.

An Ex-Mobster’s Testimony: Mafia Life, Finding God in Prison, and Emulating Jesus’ Manhood (Michael Franzese Interview) 

Imagine if the richest man in the world slipped you a piece of paper and said, “Here’s my cell number. Call me if I can ever do something for you.” And then you hear a sound. Oh, it was your jaw hitting the floor. Imagine! What an invitation! Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, we see we have an invitation from God himself to come to Him anytime in prayer. No cell phone required. Pastor Greg Laurie is offering insights to help encourage us straight from the truths in God’s Word.

Experience the Harvest Crusade on July 11 when you watch online!

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Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years.

Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.

Imagine if the richest man in the world slipped you a piece of paper and said, &ldquo;Here&rsquo;s&nbsp;my cell number. Call me if I can ever do something for you.&rdquo; And then you hear a&nbsp;sound. Oh, it was your jaw hitting the floor. Imagine! What an invitation! Well today&nbsp;on A NEW BEGINNING, we see we have an invitation from God himself to come to Him&nbsp;anytime in prayer. No cell phone required. Pastor Greg Laurie is offering insights to&nbsp;help encourage us straight from the truths in God&rsquo;s Word.
Experience the Harvest Crusade on July 11 when you&nbsp;<a href="https://live.harvest.org/?utm_source=ANB&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=SoCal2026">watch online</a>!
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<a href="https://harvest.org/harvest-partner/?utm_source=ANB&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=HarvestPartners">Become a Harvest Partner</a> today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years.
<a href="https://harvest.org/resources/?utm_source=ANB&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=HarvestResources">Explore more resources</a> from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and&nbsp;equip you to walk closely with Christ.

The Refreshing Power of Prayer | God Is Always Listening

To borrow from Mark Twain, “bad news can travel halfway around the world, while good news is still putting on its shoes.” When an influential believer falls into sin, it seems like we hear about it at the speed of light. But how do we reach out to someone who’s helped us, when they’re the ones who need help? Pastor Greg Laurie answers that question today on A NEW BEGINNING. We’re considering a story about Noah in the book of Genesis. This godly man sinned. But we can learn from this biblical account.

Experience the Harvest Crusade on July 11 when you watch online!

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Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years.

Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.

To borrow from Mark Twain, &ldquo;bad news can travel halfway around the world, while good&nbsp;news is still putting on its shoes.&rdquo; When an influential believer falls into sin, it seems&nbsp;like we hear about it at the speed of light. But how do we reach out to someone who&rsquo;s&nbsp;helped us, when they&rsquo;re the ones who need help? Pastor Greg Laurie answers that&nbsp;question today on A NEW BEGINNING. We&rsquo;re considering a story about Noah in the&nbsp;book of Genesis. This godly man sinned. But we can learn from this biblical account.
Experience the Harvest Crusade on July 11 when you&nbsp;<a href="https://live.harvest.org/?utm_source=ANB&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=SoCal2026">watch online</a>!
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<a href="https://harvest.org/harvest-partner/?utm_source=ANB&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=HarvestPartners">Become a Harvest Partner</a> today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years.
<a href="https://harvest.org/resources/?utm_source=ANB&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=HarvestResources">Explore more resources</a> from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and&nbsp;equip you to walk closely with Christ.

God Keeps His Promises | Restoring the Fallen

So many of us spend so little time thinking about the Lord during the day, and yet we want to live with Him forever. God’s Word has a bottomless supply of insights for life, but social media captures so much more of most people’s attention. Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, as Pastor Greg Laurie continues our Genesis series, we’ll see how Noah remembered the Lord – it was his priority – after reaching dry land following the Flood. We’ll learn a number of principles from following the life of this great patriarch!

The Harvest Crusade is coming to Angel Stadium on July 11! Stay updated on all important event details. 

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Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years.

Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.

So many of us spend so little time thinking about the Lord during the day, and yet we&nbsp;want to live with Him forever. God&rsquo;s Word has a bottomless supply of insights for life,&nbsp;but social media captures so much more of most people&rsquo;s attention. Well today on A&nbsp;NEW BEGINNING, as Pastor Greg Laurie continues our Genesis series, we&rsquo;ll see how&nbsp;Noah remembered the Lord &ndash; it was his priority &ndash; after reaching dry land following the&nbsp;Flood. We&rsquo;ll learn a number of principles from following the life of this great patriarch!
The Harvest Crusade is coming to Angel Stadium on July 11! <a href="https://harvest.org/harvest-crusade-2026/?utm_source=ANB&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=SoCal2026">Stay updated on all important event details</a>.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://harvest.org/harvest-partner/?utm_source=ANB&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=HarvestPartners">Become a Harvest Partner</a> today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years.
<a href="https://harvest.org/resources/?utm_source=ANB&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=HarvestResources">Explore more resources</a> from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and&nbsp;equip you to walk closely with Christ.

An Ex-Mobster’s Testimony: Mafia Life, Finding God in Prison, and Emulating Jesus’ Manhood (Michael Franzese Interview)

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