John grew up with a secular Jewish father and new age mother. He never stepped foot into a church in his life except for weddings and funerals. He played college basketball in the USA and pro basketball for Hapoel Haifa in Israel and became an Israeli citizen. After returning to the USA, he reached a low point and overdosed on shrooms. He nearly died and experienced a glimpse of Hell, but Jesus saved him. He committed to a church during the pandemic, was discipled, and baptized in 2020.