What would happen if you died and came face-to-face with God?

In this powerful episode of *The Manly Catholic*, James sits down with **Paul Zucarelli**, a former businessman who literally died eight times, was clinically dead for over two hours, and miraculously returned to life through **intercessory prayer** led by **Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted** of Phoenix. His story isn’t a myth. It’s a divine warning and a call to arms for every Catholic man drifting in spiritual lukewarmness.

Before his death, Paul had everything the world admires—wealth, prestige, and comfort. But as he reveals, “My whole life working toward financial independence caused spiritual bankruptcy.” He had been saving for his *earthly retirement* and neglecting his *eternal one.* When his heart failed, God gave him a second chance not just at life—but at *purpose.*

This episode will shake you. It will challenge how you live, what you prioritize, and who you serve. Paul’s near-death experience is more than a testimony it’s a #spiritual confrontation with the reality of Heaven, Hell, and the mercy of Jesus Christ.

In this episode:

1) Paul recounts his miraculous resurrection and the power of #prayer

2) The danger of living a *half-hearted*, “lukewarm” #catholic life that Jesus calls nauseating

3) Why so many men are spiritually asleep in their #success and comfort

4) The call for men to lead their homes in *faith, humility, and repentance*

5) How to build your *eternal retirement plan* and not just your earthly one

6) Why Catholic men need other men for accountability and spiritual strength

7) How the sacraments and the authority of the Church are weapons in #spiritualwarfare

James #challenge to Every Man:

Stop chasing comfort. Stop wasting time. Start living as if Heaven is real...because it is.
If you died tonight, would Christ find you lukewarm or on fire with love for Him?
It’s time to #choose sides.

Products/Resources Mentioned in the #podcast

1) Faith Understood by Paul Zucarelli --- https://faithunderstood.org/

2) Into the Breach by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted --- https://dphx.org/into-the-breach/

3) Prayer of Abandonment by St. Charles de Foucauld --- https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/prayer-of-abandonment-361

*Support Paul’s Mission:*

Paul’s apostolate, Faith Understood (https://faithunderstood.org/) proclaims the power of prayer, faith, and surrender.
All proceeds from *Faith Understood* are donated to:

*The Sisters of Life* --- https://sistersoflife.org/
*The Franciscan Friars of the Holy Spirit* --- https://becomefire.faith/

*3 Powerful #quotes from Paul:*

1. “I spent my life building an earthly retirement plan while ignoring my eternal one.”
2. “A half-hearted faith is nauseating to Christ. He will spit you out of His mouth.”
3. “Hope is in the will. You must choose to hope in Christ, every single day.”

🎧 **Listen to Paul’s first appearance:**
👉 Episode 136 of *The Manly Catholic* --- https://www.themanlycatholic.com/ep-136-why-the-reformation-misses-the-mark-a-conversation-with-paul-zucarelli/

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