Live To Tell

Live To Tell

Scott Ross interviews Marty Angelo - "700 Club" - 5/17/06

  (Run Time: 6:32 min.)

Scott Ross has a unique interviewing style that gets people talking candidly about sensitive subjects. Ross' wife Nedra is a former member of the '60s all girl group, the "Ronettes," produced by the infamous Phil Spector.

The mission of Marty Angelo Ministries is proclaiming and teaching the gospel of the kingdom of God to prisoners, substance abuse recovery program clients and troubled celebrities.  The ministry utilizes life-changing books, evangelistic outreaches and follow-up resources.

Marty Angelo worked in the entertainment business from 1965 to 1980 as a television producer, record promoter, restaurant/nightclub owner and personal manager for rock 'n' roll bands. 

Though at times Angelo thought he achieved success, internally he always felt a void in his heart, sensing his life had neither real meaning nor true purpose.  Nothing ever seemed to matter to him. Therefore, he lived an out-of-control sin-riddled lifestyle. 

Angelo was arrested in 1980 for two counts of possession of cocaine.  Through this life-shattering event he experienced a "new beginning," a dramatic and electrifying conversion to Christianity.  This miracle happened in 1981 prior to serving two-and-a-half years in a federal prison.  God had filled the void in Marty's heart with His Spirit.  His life finally began to matter and it took on a new meaning as he discovered God's true plan and purpose.  

Angelo helped many prisoners during his incarceration explaining to them that if God can change his life He can change anybody... including hardened convicts, drunkards and drug addicts.  Many followed his advice.  

Marty was released from prison in 1984 and is living his life as an example to other ex-convicts and former drug-addicts and alcoholics who want to serve God and be used by Him for His glory. 

For more than 25 years, Angelo has worked with  Faith Farm Ministries of Southern Florida,  Teen Challenge of Southern California,  Prison Fellowship Ministries, and  The Drug Abuse Foundation's Palm Beach County Sheriff's 'Drug Farm' program.  

Marty is currently a full-time minister to prisoners,  substance abusers, and  troubled celebrities.  His nationwide ministry reaches out to prisons & jails,  rehabs & support groups,  schools & churches and various  celebrities.  

Angelo's 15 years in the entertainment industry has given him a special burden for the celebrities who are doing the same drugging, drinking and breaking the laws that he did while living in the fast lane in the music business.  No one warned him of the consequences nor offered him an alternative direction. As a Christian, he feels he has an obligation to encourage troubled celebrities and others to try a better road, one where life has real peace, meaning and truly matters.  Angelo reaches out to celebrities via  letters,  books  and court appearances. 

Marty Angelo is the author of the books, Once Life Matters: A New Beginning and Vision of Jerusalem: Now!.  

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