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"I've got it made."That phrase means different things to different people. To you and me, it might mean everything is exactly how we want it, and our cares in this life are over.
To others, it means you're in the inner circle of some pretty sordid company.
While Robert Borelli was never officially "made" in the Gambino crime family of New York City, he was pretty well connected in those circles. Ultimately a bad crack habit caused him to fall from grace, and it was "angels with guns", or U.S. warrant officers that finally caught up with him and made him an offer he couldn't refuse.
Testify against your former associates (some of whom were close friends) in exchange for a reduced prison sentence and enrollment in the witness protection program.
Tough pill to swallow. But it led Robert to question his decisions, and to embrace an intimate relationship with his Maker, Jesus Christ.
Now he shares his story of redemption, both in this podcast, as well as his outstanding book, https://amzn.to/3t4fuoh (The Witness: A Tale of the Life and Death of a Mafia Madman).
Regrets from the past? Of course. Who doesn't have them.
Although he was never officially "made" with the mafia, Robert is "made" fresh by God - for all who are in Christ Jesus are a new creation.
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In this conversation w/ Robert Borelli, you'll hear:-What's the reaction "civilians" give when they hear Robert was involved w/ the mafia...04:00-Why it's difficult for Robert to reconcile his past w/ the grace he's received...06:15-Angels with guns, and time to face the music...08:25-Virtues we can learn from the mafia lifestyle...14:15-Why Robert was able to relate to the elderly more than others...18:10-Testifying against former comrades the turning point in Robert's spiritual journey...23:35-What kept Robert from going back to his old lifestyle after embracing Jesus...28:15-We're all sinners in need of grace, even if we haven't committed any atrocities...31:55-And much more...Resources mentioned:-https://robertborelli.com (Robert's website) (get a signed copy of the book from the website)
-https://amzn.to/3t4fuoh (The Witness: A Tale of the Life and Death of a Mafia Madman by Robert Borelli and H. Scott Hunt) (via Amazon, signed copy not available)
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By James Newcomb"I've got it made."That phrase means different things to different people. To you and me, it might mean everything is exactly how we want it, and our cares in this life are over.
To others, it means you're in the inner circle of some pretty sordid company.
While Robert Borelli was never officially "made" in the Gambino crime family of New York City, he was pretty well connected in those circles. Ultimately a bad crack habit caused him to fall from grace, and it was "angels with guns", or U.S. warrant officers that finally caught up with him and made him an offer he couldn't refuse.
Testify against your former associates (some of whom were close friends) in exchange for a reduced prison sentence and enrollment in the witness protection program.
Tough pill to swallow. But it led Robert to question his decisions, and to embrace an intimate relationship with his Maker, Jesus Christ.
Now he shares his story of redemption, both in this podcast, as well as his outstanding book, https://amzn.to/3t4fuoh (The Witness: A Tale of the Life and Death of a Mafia Madman).
Regrets from the past? Of course. Who doesn't have them.
Although he was never officially "made" with the mafia, Robert is "made" fresh by God - for all who are in Christ Jesus are a new creation.
(Click on the time next to each headline to skip directly to that section)
In this conversation w/ Robert Borelli, you'll hear:-What's the reaction "civilians" give when they hear Robert was involved w/ the mafia...04:00-Why it's difficult for Robert to reconcile his past w/ the grace he's received...06:15-Angels with guns, and time to face the music...08:25-Virtues we can learn from the mafia lifestyle...14:15-Why Robert was able to relate to the elderly more than others...18:10-Testifying against former comrades the turning point in Robert's spiritual journey...23:35-What kept Robert from going back to his old lifestyle after embracing Jesus...28:15-We're all sinners in need of grace, even if we haven't committed any atrocities...31:55-And much more...Resources mentioned:-https://robertborelli.com (Robert's website) (get a signed copy of the book from the website)
-https://amzn.to/3t4fuoh (The Witness: A Tale of the Life and Death of a Mafia Madman by Robert Borelli and H. Scott Hunt) (via Amazon, signed copy not available)