A Facebook message that sparked hope

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  • Steve Hartman visited Africa to investigate the story of how a suspicious Facebook message actually led to a friendship, and a publishing business that is investing in an impoverished community in Liberia.
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  • @jinsuhcolekim9560
    @jinsuhcolekim9560 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5831

    Its crazy how a single camera changed a whole community

    • @tonyrebel63
      @tonyrebel63 3 ปีที่แล้ว +106

      You just never know whose life you might impact by saying hello.

    • @viva2pk
      @viva2pk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      I know. It’s amazing.

    • @ericmajor4335
      @ericmajor4335 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      The key is dont jug

    • @hagamapama
      @hagamapama 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Turned a scammer into a photojournalist and a published author.

    • @Manifestwithmark
      @Manifestwithmark 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      It wasn’t the camera it was the person who changed a whole community! If the camera was given to another person they probably would have just sold it. And not because they are a bad person but because they are trying to survive

  • @dangelobana-ay1669
    @dangelobana-ay1669 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13351

    Just because a person is Poor, doesn't mean they're not rich in Character!

    • @hellynnwheels6819
      @hellynnwheels6819 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      D'Angelo Bana-ay not a “zero”

    • @OTnerd7
      @OTnerd7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      AMEN!!!

    •  4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      What a great idea!

    • @simonaz-h7129
      @simonaz-h7129 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      bruv i was reading and he said that

    • @SK-hd1yk
      @SK-hd1yk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      My parents are from a poor country and we fortunately live a better life in the U.K., I went to visit my parents country for the first time last year and the poor people were much kinder and wiser than the middle class and wealthier people in that country.

  • @Venus-gn5oi
    @Venus-gn5oi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +656

    This is a story of two good hearted men who's path were meant to cross each other, and to show that no matter how much evil tries to reign over this world, the good will always win.

    • @garybrunecz7785
      @garybrunecz7785 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Money rules over this planet and the one's who have the most will gladly commit atrocities and evil deeds if it means getting more power and getting what they want. After all when you control armies of armed assassins who will jump when you order them to and cannot be held accountable for you actions. They live by their own set of rules and care not what you or I think. We are just a number,

    • @Jondgsh
      @Jondgsh ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Well said my friend

  • @dsbooysen1354
    @dsbooysen1354 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1138

    Genuinely crying, as a South African, I know how much these acts of kindess and charity help poor people in Africa. God bless them both ❤

    • @low-cozmic3364
      @low-cozmic3364 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Half South African, it is one of the richer parts of Africa but there is a lot of crime and poverty. Ramaphosa isn't doing much as well

    • @low-cozmic3364
      @low-cozmic3364 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @IcyMiracle Hello

    • @asriel5965
      @asriel5965 ปีที่แล้ว

      unlike you guys you burn people

    • @asriel5965
      @asriel5965 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@low-cozmic3364 unlike you guys you burn people

    • @asriel5965
      @asriel5965 ปีที่แล้ว

      unlike you guys you burn people

  • @marciocoelho2481
    @marciocoelho2481 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5528

    Don't confuse lack of money with lack of character.

    • @rlight7666
      @rlight7666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Amen!

    • @christopherdraper5815
      @christopherdraper5815 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Marcio Coelho he was trying to rip people off. Is that good character

    • @marciocoelho2481
      @marciocoelho2481 4 ปีที่แล้ว +95

      @@christopherdraper5815 was he? That doesn't come across in the video.

    • @rlight7666
      @rlight7666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      @@christopherdraper5815 did you even watch the video?!? Or are you not a student of comprehension?

    • @christopherdraper5815
      @christopherdraper5815 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      r light
      Ya he was trying to scam a guy.
      The guy messed with him
      And then the guy bought him a camera
      And sent him pictures.
      HE STILL TRYED TO SCAM HIM

  • @Krosstic
    @Krosstic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15387

    The dude quoted the Bible and actually kept to his word...That’s honestly cool

    • @Topic_____542
      @Topic_____542 4 ปีที่แล้ว +225

      Lol God's word came right back at him. I think this guy just needed something to do and needed to be pushed in the right direction.

    • @pacifistminigun3987
      @pacifistminigun3987 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @Abdullah what

    • @blackmirrah5375
      @blackmirrah5375 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @Abdullah Islam is a joke and muhamad the p3d0

    • @blackmirrah5375
      @blackmirrah5375 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Abdullah Allah is a p!?p of hooris

    • @blackmirrah5375
      @blackmirrah5375 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @Abdullah you are just another brainwashed 😂😂😂

  • @Swift_Panda23
    @Swift_Panda23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +421

    “I had to find a way to compensate him or else I would become the scammer.”
    Such a beautiful story. Humans can be better. And this video proves that

  • @innda6
    @innda6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    “Just because a person is poor, doesn’t mean their not rich in character” that is so true 🤝

  • @MickeyMouse-bo5hj
    @MickeyMouse-bo5hj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4627

    He's Not a hustler, He is a True Man.

    • @amenh1
      @amenh1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't care how he helped these kids this is WRONG! Scamming helpless vunrable people to help people? Causing more trouble then help.

    • @rickross9829
      @rickross9829 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      The definition of hustler has gotten dirtied over time, it just means someone who works hard and is an entrepreneur

    • @bob-manuel
      @bob-manuel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      S3RL BABE Joel was never a scammer go and check Ben's channel it's called "Pleasant Green"

    • @keuwlcat1319
      @keuwlcat1319 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@amenh1 what about those kids to some people who already have privileges sure its stealing but really it's not that bad the way you are making it sound compared to money taking and what they have besides you have to be a idiot to be scammed like this

    • @Aliciaek
      @Aliciaek 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeahhhh...you are 100% right.

  • @HH-kl8ed
    @HH-kl8ed 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10233

    Man receives 1000 and is told he must donate 500
    Man instead donates almost all of it
    If anyone has ever earned my respect, it’s him

    • @angelastacey8117
      @angelastacey8117 4 ปีที่แล้ว +76

      Not exactly how it happened, but ok, it was still a most worthy gesture! Cheers!

    • @amonGustavo07
      @amonGustavo07 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Too Funny um... sorry to break it to you but this is cbs

    • @marcoantoniomirandar
      @marcoantoniomirandar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +117

      @@amonGustavo07 This story has nothing to do with CBS. They just reported on the story. It literally all happened and was coordinated by Ben and Joel whom you met in the video. CBS simply made a video about Ben's video's on his TH-cam channel.

    • @amonGustavo07
      @amonGustavo07 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      marcoantoniomirandar sorry to break it yo you but.... he deleted his comment because it was stupid

    • @gravellane150
      @gravellane150 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I want to watch this video over and over again and try to capture any amount of wonderful it contains forever.

  • @dentipatutank4730
    @dentipatutank4730 2 ปีที่แล้ว +278

    "Helping other people makes me feel good." This is so real. Especially when we are in a complicated situation, help others then the joy will blast your heart. God bless these two.

  • @kushmorejames8164
    @kushmorejames8164 2 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Me, a 35 year old man, brought to tears. This is what our world needs.

    • @denekabudget
      @denekabudget 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same here 😢

    • @Kotyawild
      @Kotyawild 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Абсолютно

  • @aroukapenn
    @aroukapenn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2764

    The guy didn't "show" him another side. He was genuine from the start. The guy was wrong about him

    • @MysticMavi
      @MysticMavi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      No he wasn't. Watch his latest video about that Miguel guy. He is still a scammer and he wanted more money which Ben didn't send. Once a scammer always a scammer!

    • @LoskiWay
      @LoskiWay 5 ปีที่แล้ว +125

      MysticMavi you are getting Joe and another person mixed up. Most Liberian are not good at being scammers. Nigerian are good at being scammers.

    • @akishot6735
      @akishot6735 5 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      MysticMavi different dude

    • @joseph9531
      @joseph9531 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes it was a divine connection!

    • @person-ey2ct
      @person-ey2ct 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      your so easily fooled...to think scamming isn't possible

  • @reisuke730
    @reisuke730 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4018

    My man got 500$ from Facebook through that phone. Told u Nokia is the best phone

    • @eliffi6426
      @eliffi6426 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      why did he have nokia but then like 150 dollar shoes xd

    • @vicowiz1
      @vicowiz1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      5:05 does not read Nokia, Bro.. ✌🏼

    • @jackcallahan6748
      @jackcallahan6748 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol

    • @dianabaltazar7818
      @dianabaltazar7818 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      That old dinosaur

    • @neverrios
      @neverrios 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@eliffi6426 some of the stuff we donate or that doesn't get selled goes to country's that are poor where they then sell it for cheap well what we consider cheap

  • @KVMGReal
    @KVMGReal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +159

    From a somewhat scammer to becoming an amazing person with everything great happening, I absolutely love how this ended, this really does go to show that there is a bit of good in this world left!

    • @FreshtexBlackman
      @FreshtexBlackman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      The guy was never a scammer, maybe Ben thought so at first but he wasn't a scammer he is just poor, so y'all need to stop with the narrative that he's a "changed" man or reformed scammer.

    • @srichey444
      @srichey444 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      What show did you watch? He was NEVER a scammer. Get your eyes checked and the wax out of your ears.

    • @FVWhimsy2010
      @FVWhimsy2010 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He never scammed...he needed help.

    • @ariellebrowne
      @ariellebrowne ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@FreshtexBlackman Exactly if anyone was reformed it was Ben

  • @meeeeeeeeeeeep
    @meeeeeeeeeeeep 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    I know scammers are horrible, but when one grows up in poverty, it makes it a little easier to understand why people in these impoverished places feel forced to do this. Happy to see Joel be tbe change we need to see in the world. Ben is a wonderful man and his TH-cam channel named, "Pleasant Green" is wonderful!

  • @jamessifsof6901
    @jamessifsof6901 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6146

    Steve: Why did you not keep the money?
    Joel: It’s stealing, and I would be dishonest.
    That says it all!

    • @lisajackson1114
      @lisajackson1114 5 ปีที่แล้ว +176

      There are good people all over the world in bad situation

    • @dharmeshnatanta4616
      @dharmeshnatanta4616 5 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      these words stuck in my mind toooo....real man

    • @AvesZephyros
      @AvesZephyros 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      We as humans must come together now more than ever... when there is enough for everyone, but not everyone has enough, how can any of us be happy?

    • @Dr.MorsIcatis
      @Dr.MorsIcatis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Rare case

    • @neilsiebenthal8696
      @neilsiebenthal8696 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Ric_V_30 thats just ignorant.

  • @JessicaGail
    @JessicaGail 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6821

    Not to be dramatic but this is one of the best stories of our time lmao

    • @xoxxobob61
      @xoxxobob61 4 ปีที่แล้ว +101

      This was a great story and it shows how we stereotype people because a African man was simple in his request Ben then judged Joel initially. We all are guilty of this at some point.

    • @reedtheinfinite
      @reedtheinfinite 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      It’s beautiful

    • @dennis3041
      @dennis3041 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      @@xoxxobob61 or maybe he didnt trust him because He was some random Person asking for money

    • @samantharaymond62
      @samantharaymond62 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How do you buy this book

    • @realSimoneCherie
      @realSimoneCherie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Oh it’s not dramatic, it’s just incredible!

  • @darkskinneddutchess4007
    @darkskinneddutchess4007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    Im from a African country also,some of our political and economical issues made so much damage.Our parents work so hard to put us through school only to be unemployed for decades.Currently also looking for an investor to start a business with,Lord knows how hard it is to beg but sometimes we are left with no choice.Im glad to see stories like these where people actually take initiative to help elevate someone,it may seem little but to someone who needs it most it would mean the world to them🙏

    • @anabogosavljev7924
      @anabogosavljev7924 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I wish I was rich or just have more, to help somehow…:/

    • @jaeehovaa
      @jaeehovaa 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What would your business be

    • @ManisBani-Ani
      @ManisBani-Ani 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you are still looking for an investor, i might be able to help. Let me know what your business plan is and how much you would need to get started.

  • @TheRedCreeperTRC
    @TheRedCreeperTRC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    This man's English is phenomenal given his struggles with poverty. Continually impressed by people's education even in some of the poorest nations of the world, really shows up people in the first world. Of course we have many bilingual people too, but most don't go much beyond their native language.

    • @JoshuaKimbrough
      @JoshuaKimbrough ปีที่แล้ว

      English is Liberia's official language as it was founded by former black slaves from America. It is taught in schools, all the street signs and official government documents are in ENGLISH. You sound very ignorant bro

    • @trcimalo763
      @trcimalo763 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      In Liberia English is the official language so English was probably his native language.

    • @gomaamog4975
      @gomaamog4975 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@trcimalo763 Official language and native language are two totally different things. Official languages are usually languages most africans learn as a second language but they have their own mother tongue.

    • @user-eh2jk6mf9s
      @user-eh2jk6mf9s ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It happens. I have seen people selling things by the beach speaking several languages because there are a lot of tourists coming, so they learned how to speak them. They don't speak it very good but it is impressive a 15 year old helping his father can speak 4+ languages.

    • @jaeehovaa
      @jaeehovaa 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Why would it not be lol they speak English there goofy.

  • @ceerstar851
    @ceerstar851 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2346

    The poorest in money, are often times the richest in character.

    • @safiyaharris3795
      @safiyaharris3795 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Ceerstar Ceerstar This is actually a really sweet comment

    • @kkknotcool
      @kkknotcool 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      and in bebe

    • @feefs2139
      @feefs2139 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That's what God describes in his prophets. That's why we need to always be kind to everyone.

    • @humbertocellig
      @humbertocellig 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well said my friend.

    • @wizzy7207
      @wizzy7207 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You copied that cringy comment

  • @blaisedsylva9546
    @blaisedsylva9546 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1952

    He protecc
    He atacc
    But most importantly
    He give bacc

  • @humbleugoo8306
    @humbleugoo8306 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    This is exactly the type of connection and friendship I need in my life!

  • @japhya0378
    @japhya0378 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    God bless this newly found friendship. And God bless the people of Liberia...

  • @AngieRadiant
    @AngieRadiant 4 ปีที่แล้ว +994

    Joel is not a “hustler”. That guy is a hardworking man trying to make a difference in this world. He’s AWESOME!

    • @WalibiG
      @WalibiG 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He dont work

    • @saarahali2468
      @saarahali2468 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@WalibiG Change that "t" to an e honey

    • @max.cr33p
      @max.cr33p 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@WalibiG you are so incredibly entitled.

    • @WalibiG
      @WalibiG 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @bishes be mad no

    • @CLos93.
      @CLos93. 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s kinda what a hustler is no? Lol it is that a hustla lol

  • @YouDontWantItWithMe
    @YouDontWantItWithMe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1037

    He smiled through that whole interview. Has no air conditioning. Mind blown.

    • @vincevdijk7430
      @vincevdijk7430 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Air conditioning? Those are luxury problems! He is happy to buy a 25 kilo bag of rice to feed his family for a month.
      He is happy to have a new "roof". 500$USD is what they earn in a year if you have a job.
      Most of them survive or are dependent of family members.

    • @gradeez
      @gradeez 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Just shows how naive you are by mentioning their need of the air conditioner! 🙄

    • @twonkae9542
      @twonkae9542 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Storm if you didn’t have an air conditioner you would be complaining. Don’t act like you’re better than someone else 😒

    • @TheShipMunksTV
      @TheShipMunksTV 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I live in Sweden, and because of the cold winters even most of us dont have air conditioning for the hot summers!

    • @ben-kt9mk
      @ben-kt9mk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      FountainNation They are lucky to have food to eat. Air conditioning is a luxury

  • @Tiffany020784
    @Tiffany020784 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    This story brought tears to my eyes. How amazing that two people from each ends of the earth can be equally beautiful human beings and then connect in such a way that they then spread there love to so many others especially children. ❤️

  • @404-AnimationYT
    @404-AnimationYT ปีที่แล้ว +12

    a long time ago my family gave a family that wasnt doing well at all beds, matresses, and new blankets, because they were using stuff from a humane society, and we heard that one of that one of the kids said to his/her younger sibling: "I told you santa was real"
    I remember it every day

  • @maliklewis7885
    @maliklewis7885 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2185

    “That old dinosaur “they ain’t have to play my boy like that😂

    • @keeplurkinbih
      @keeplurkinbih 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      hahahaaa

    • @vicmanujr
      @vicmanujr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Broooo

    • @theemirofjaffa2266
      @theemirofjaffa2266 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Dinosaur..geeez..😅🤣

    • @getyoowncreepaface
      @getyoowncreepaface 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Lmaoo they really sneak dissin him

    • @r6mk855
      @r6mk855 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Ten minutes later and this still tickling me 😂😂

  • @PabloCruise91
    @PabloCruise91 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3156

    I love how all the kids genuinely smile. Meanwhile so many spoiled kids in America are ungrateful and rude.

    • @kylebolton8147
      @kylebolton8147 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      Mxlly Yes, I agree. It’s sad, but we definitely do that in our lives. We are so privileged so we have to do our best to help others.

    • @jaywatts9836
      @jaywatts9836 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      @@kylebolton8147 grew up in the state but I go back to Haiti once a year to humble myself

    • @randomchannel4692
      @randomchannel4692 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Same maybe when i get kids I MUST BRING THEM TO LIBERIA jk I bet they wont be spoiled i dont even have kids

    • @tokukizo648
      @tokukizo648 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      🙄

    • @skunknoodles6426
      @skunknoodles6426 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      I mean not just America but yeah most kids are spoiled af

  • @IstanaPelangi
    @IstanaPelangi ปีที่แล้ว +2

    what a man....
    very proud of you ben and Joel 🙂

  • @MamaBearSWAG
    @MamaBearSWAG ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This made me cry!! No literally real tears.

  • @briteeyes2133
    @briteeyes2133 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3271

    They both needed each other. God sealed this pact!

    • @yofu2969
      @yofu2969 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Wasn’t it jole who reached out tho?

    • @Thumbhit1
      @Thumbhit1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      No such thing, we are on our own, Be Good, Do Good.

    • @nagihangot6133
      @nagihangot6133 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They did not need each other. One of them was too stupid and lazy to work for it; the other was too foolish and self-hating to not give free money.

    • @daronbabachanian8612
      @daronbabachanian8612 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nagihan Göt foolish and self-hating did not wanting to give away money?

    • @CrossfireVAL
      @CrossfireVAL 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Greg noway none of them are lazy. One just has more opportunity because they live in a better place.

  • @Markb2477
    @Markb2477 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1958

    Wow, I just looked him up and he is helping another woman from that area who is in need of stomach surgery, she had complications after she was born and her stomach was damaged to do a doctor mistake. He then helped her write a book to raise the money to fly her to the states to get the surgery, once Covid-19 restrictions are over she can fly here.

    • @TheBenghaziRabbit
      @TheBenghaziRabbit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      her book is pretty good.
      By D Grace of God is hosting the book as well.

    • @kylebolton8147
      @kylebolton8147 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      That’s so great!

    • @silverhawk8699
      @silverhawk8699 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      I hope her surgery goes well and she's able to live a long, healthy life

    • @kylebolton8147
      @kylebolton8147 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@silverhawk8699 Yes, me too :)

    • @s.e.e455
      @s.e.e455 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nice!

  • @jannikhometv3634
    @jannikhometv3634 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I watch this video randomly every year and still love it

  • @jameswashington4493
    @jameswashington4493 2 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    This brought tears to my eyes. It lets me know there is Still Love and Hope in the world and in the hearts of people for fellow humanity. What a wonderful story! May each of us turn and help someone who is hurting, poor, desperate and in need. As Steve Hartman said, "it will make you feel better when you help someone else".

  • @sezell6677
    @sezell6677 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1888

    When I saw all those little backpacks 😭 🙏 God can use anyone anywhere.

    • @wonderwendy
      @wonderwendy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I lost it 🥺😫

    • @sherryyoung3109
      @sherryyoung3109 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Amen!! Just be a willing vessel.

    • @keithriley6597
      @keithriley6597 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @S Ezell My thoughts exactly.

    • @BleedingFish
      @BleedingFish 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      God had nothing to do with this. Did you not see it was two people named Joel and Ben why not give them credit since they where the once that did it?

    • @keithriley6597
      @keithriley6597 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @BleedingFish. Wrong. God is everywhere. God is everything. Jesus Christ is responsible for ALL blessings. I implore You to watch the video again. Even Joel and Ben credit God themselves. This isn't that hard to grasp.

  • @majorleaguinfidel
    @majorleaguinfidel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1700

    I wish we had more of this going on in the world.

    • @M_K_M_K_M_K
      @M_K_M_K_M_K 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I, DON'T, EXIST I follow good news movement on Instagram, if sometimes you need some kindness to get you through :). Have a good day! 🌟

    • @majorleaguinfidel
      @majorleaguinfidel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@M_K_M_K_M_K I do as well 😃
      Have an amazing day 👋🌞

    • @potatotai2570
      @potatotai2570 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wayko Wagner
      I can’t tell if this is a joke or not

    • @jroc2k
      @jroc2k 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So sad that it'll never exist, people are all for themselves

    • @arnoldpolin7075
      @arnoldpolin7075 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's happening ....more all the time....there's thousands of stories like this...and fills my old heart with hope for our children's future.

  • @narekmusic
    @narekmusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    It takes two good hearted people to shake the hearts of millions! ❤️

  • @RodZilla11
    @RodZilla11 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I’ve watched this twice and the tears continue to flow as I think about people that I’ve helped make millions of dollars in real estate and who wouldn’t give a dog an old chicken bone. LIBERIA you are on my HELP LIST NOW! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @thelegend8153
    @thelegend8153 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1368

    That's the thing, in Liberia scamming is one of the only options for money.
    But Joel now found a new way

    • @kariymahmuhammad19
      @kariymahmuhammad19 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Anonymous A

    • @khadijabangurah6176
      @khadijabangurah6176 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Anonymous they are probably saying that their father is racist, not anyone in this video

    • @descorchedfurnst2790
      @descorchedfurnst2790 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@arcaeio9008 HOw is he racist for saying the truth?? the video tells us Liberia is one of the poorest nations on earth.. which directly correlates with being a very very bad place to live , due to high crime rate , high corruption rate etc..

    • @im6star313
      @im6star313 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Anonymous he was not scamming even originally

    • @MiMiMiMi-du6jy
      @MiMiMiMi-du6jy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yeah and for the fact, he never actually thought of himself as a scammer. He was just desperate to get money, but miracles can happen and Joel received not only money but a friend with him. This must've changed both of their lives.

  • @mizukuruma9483
    @mizukuruma9483 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2289

    I was literally in tears when I saw the children got school supplied... God bless you Joel!

    • @thinginground5179
      @thinginground5179 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      damn how do you cry so easily lol

    • @nomuwire3741
      @nomuwire3741 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@thinginground5179 first and most obvious step, you have to be white and named emily

    • @randomguy-og4ov
      @randomguy-og4ov 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nomuwire3741 True lol

    • @bigdickdaddyjoe594
      @bigdickdaddyjoe594 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@nomuwire3741 second of all you have to be in the age range 13-16

    • @mainwedontlikegays848
      @mainwedontlikegays848 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Imagine crying

  • @caroleelewis6647
    @caroleelewis6647 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Honesty is embedded in every one. We just need to activate it. Well done gentlemen.

  • @MrMicahMane
    @MrMicahMane ปีที่แล้ว +3

    From zero to hero, in reality he was never zero, he always had the heart of a hero, acts of kindness like this really go to show how good humans can be to one another, but it also shows how little access some places in the world have to education and other basic needs.

  • @sergeantsilly5239
    @sergeantsilly5239 3 ปีที่แล้ว +588

    He´s scamming me.
    He´s most likely about to scam me.
    Did he scam me ?
    Did I scam him ?

    • @o-normandy4476
      @o-normandy4476 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      oh how the turntables--

    • @apollorizingbsg9754
      @apollorizingbsg9754 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I just scammed a man but I think he scammed me

    • @alexjantzen459
      @alexjantzen459 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@apollorizingbsg9754 two wrongs dont make a right

    • @rickysmith923
      @rickysmith923 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Expectation subversion

    • @TheDollsLives
      @TheDollsLives 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alexjantzen459 IT MAKES A LEFT TURN THO

  • @magnesjberg24
    @magnesjberg24 4 ปีที่แล้ว +469

    when you just wanna mess around with the scammer, but you end up being the scammer and than feeling guilty.

  • @rr7firefly
    @rr7firefly ปีที่แล้ว +6

    From Zero to Hero. Beautiful story. Thank you, Ben. Thank you, Joel. Thank you, Steve.

  • @Mel.U
    @Mel.U 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    My heart and soul ust swells with this story,,, it feels so right to do the right thing! God Bless both men,,,, Joel took it to the next level and is doing so much for his community! All from the mustard seed of an idea that the other man took by listening to his heart....loved this!

  • @rubenmavil1584
    @rubenmavil1584 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1452

    6:42 "he still has to support his wife and kids on what most of us on starbucks"
    This really hit me

    • @Chronosmaster002
      @Chronosmaster002 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      I stopped going to Starbucks because of this and upped on my sponsorships. I needed this reminder

    • @tableswithoutchairs1168
      @tableswithoutchairs1168 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@Chronosmaster002 that is very noble, but maybe you should still go to starbucks sometimes, to tell yourself how fortunate you are to have that money

    • @user-eh2jk6mf9s
      @user-eh2jk6mf9s 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I never went to Starbucks. It is too expensive for someone whose family has to support themselves on a single salary. Not to mention that it is not worth it for a cup of coffee, not to mention I don't like coffee, I prefer tea.

    • @user-eh2jk6mf9s
      @user-eh2jk6mf9s 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @ALAN CHOW HO HAN Moe Yeah, the place where my friends get their coffee uses paper cups made from recycled paper and a cup costs around... 3 American dollars? I at least think that is the price when the money is converted.

    • @crazytigerspy9420
      @crazytigerspy9420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Phelan no I’ve been there and it’s not a little worse life in Liberia sucks my parents were born there and I’ve visited with them a few times disease and poverty are rampant

  • @rttnmlk9013
    @rttnmlk9013 5 ปีที่แล้ว +658

    Joel is, never was, not a scammer. He was a man that needed a job and got one from facebook is all. He's a smart man and found a way to take care of himself despite what he was born with.

    • @flexiblestrategist9922
      @flexiblestrategist9922 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It should read "Joel never was a scammer"; not "Joel is, never was, not a scammer." You're using two negatives in one sentence and inferring "never was" means he still isn't.

    • @jacobbenthum1185
      @jacobbenthum1185 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Big up u no how big Africa is people assume most Africans r fraudsters No 👿

    • @gigilaco
      @gigilaco 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      The only thing Joel was scamming from us was our love and attention

    • @annanderson7
      @annanderson7 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not only himself, but his community as well!

    • @garettclement6671
      @garettclement6671 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@flexiblestrategist9922 The double negations creates an emphasis on her inference that Joel was initially perceived as a scammer.

  • @korluwolobah-kuyon5321
    @korluwolobah-kuyon5321 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "It feels good when you help others!" Ben. Very profound statement!

  • @margwalker6606
    @margwalker6606 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    O my....oh my. To God be the glory. Thanks for sharing. We need so much more of these stories to change the world.

  • @petrofor3430
    @petrofor3430 5 ปีที่แล้ว +534

    Can we start a GoFund me for them? This is so righteous and beautiful!

    • @Th3lite
      @Th3lite 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Just buy the book.

    • @Th3lite
      @Th3lite 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      bydgraceofgod.com/

    • @jfcsadie8197
      @jfcsadie8197 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      they have a donation section on the website

    • @HyperMediaCompany
      @HyperMediaCompany 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@jfcsadie8197 there is actually a donation section on the website

    • @WillBilly.
      @WillBilly. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@Th3lite thanks, I couldn't find where to buy the book besides the old indie go, just bought the 2 book combo

  • @rockingrules3516
    @rockingrules3516 4 ปีที่แล้ว +736

    The guy has his own TH-cam Chanel called pleasant green

    • @justinchung2554
      @justinchung2554 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Was gonna comment that

    • @Maximus35sk
      @Maximus35sk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same

    • @Jake-se4xz
      @Jake-se4xz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I knew it!😂

    • @PANIC87
      @PANIC87 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I bet he’d look like Marilyn Manson if he did the makeup. LOL His channel is addicting.

    • @tomikun8057
      @tomikun8057 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@justinchung2554 me too

  • @Knockaswagga
    @Knockaswagga 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The fact that the American guy made him work for his money and decided to really invest his time in him was truly heroic….The fact that the Liberian guy donated the money was awesome….There’s good people in the world

  • @JUSTMAR1E
    @JUSTMAR1E 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Great story. If you’re watching from your country thank you for being honest and doing the right thing.

  • @Nam61KY
    @Nam61KY 3 ปีที่แล้ว +427

    One sentence: "How can I help" instead of blocking Joel, changed so many lives in a poverty stricken community. Imagine living on $60 a month. That is if you get lucky with finding work. Giving Joel a purpose by snapping pictures. Postage for mailing those first few pictures must have cost him a few meals. Several more meal to develop and enlarge those pictures. But he did it.
    With $500 he bought supplies for 5 schools. These kids barely have a pencil to write with.
    What a beautiful story of trust and faith!! There is still hope for humanity.

    • @serigroho
      @serigroho 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The minimum wage there is around 10 USD cents per hour.
      Just so you have an idea, if they worked 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, they would get around 16 USD at the end of the month (minimum wage).
      In contrast, the minimum wage in the US is 7.25$ per hour, which means, with the same worktime, you would get 1160 USD at the end of the month.
      I apologize if my wording sounds strange, i'm not a native English speaker

    • @UNDERCOVER_E
      @UNDERCOVER_E 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@serigroho Damn, that is actually crazy. I could not imagine living off of $16 a month. Us Americans really should be more thankful for what we have, I am guilty of this too, but your comment gave me some perspective.

    • @MrKevin-wu8re
      @MrKevin-wu8re 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ,@@UNDERCOVER_E You also have to take into consideration that things are more expensive in the U.S. because of the economy and blah blah blah. So basically, it would be like living on 160 dollars a month, which is still not much but gives a better perspective.

  • @motherofthreeb6337
    @motherofthreeb6337 4 ปีที่แล้ว +686

    He did more than help a guy; he's helped more than he could possibly know.

  • @mattycakes1161
    @mattycakes1161 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That was me a while back, someone messaged and asked me for help with school supplies. I dismissed him, told him I can't help because I figured he was some scammer. I think I should find this guy and see what he's about. It's way too easy to dismiss someone in need because of a few bad people out there taking advantage of many.

  • @GlowGetter711
    @GlowGetter711 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    May God bless their partnership and may the fruits of their efforts continues to bless so many . So inspiring. Thanks

  • @LazyNoodles
    @LazyNoodles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +364

    “People can be poor, but their heart can also be rich”

    • @staniclol7063
      @staniclol7063 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      People can be rich and have an ugly heart

    • @Adam-qv2bd
      @Adam-qv2bd 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pleasant Green is an angel. Very good TH-camr!!!

  • @rosalinetambe8529
    @rosalinetambe8529 5 ปีที่แล้ว +567

    They helped each other become better both spiritually and materially

  • @rjl7655
    @rjl7655 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    There aren't enough stories like this...God bless both of them...

  • @kendriawilliams8873
    @kendriawilliams8873 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm in tears... this was so heart warming and beautiful

  • @desmondkissoon8273
    @desmondkissoon8273 3 ปีที่แล้ว +704

    The picture of him standing with those kids gets me everytime
    A crown well deserved

  • @loushia16
    @loushia16 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1007

    What.. a weird turn of events. A random conversation, a random spark of interest that all started with a potential scammer but ended with such a positive contribution to humanity. I'm actually in tears seeing all the children these two managed to help and how much this interaction helped Joel. What an amazing story.

    • @FreshtexBlackman
      @FreshtexBlackman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      The way they framed this story you could've sworn the guy was a scammer, maybe Ben thought so at first but he wasn't a scammer he is just poor, so they need to stop with the narrative that he's a "changed" man or reformed scammer.

    • @spikenomoon
      @spikenomoon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Ya that crown in the photo. Just wow

    • @jootpepet
      @jootpepet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He was desperately bugging people for work. thats not the same as being a scammer like all of you make it out to be.Thats what is wrong with this society and you still havent learned after watching this

    • @Carla-ns8rx
      @Carla-ns8rx ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@FreshtexBlackman Ben was the changed man, from eskeptical to believer in the goodness of other people

    • @brandiknight6592
      @brandiknight6592 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am in tears as well. What started out in dishonesty turned into such an amazing humanity and compassionate story that makes me want to give back.

  • @godsown.9009
    @godsown.9009 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This story has gotten me all up in my feels. So sweet.

  • @bj0urne
    @bj0urne 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is awesome. From a typical scam message to a real friendship and helping others... He's a really lucky guy, and really brave for actually going there.

  • @truthunfolded1300
    @truthunfolded1300 4 ปีที่แล้ว +790

    When Joel said it would be stealing, i felt the Holy Spirit in him. Amazing guy

    • @cggalan3914
      @cggalan3914 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      His voice changed when he said, "that would be stealing", and did you notice how Hartman even sat up straight.

    • @truthunfolded1300
      @truthunfolded1300 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@cggalan3914 Exactly!!! Like some force of good suddenly prompted him to say it

    • @Thulgore
      @Thulgore 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      As long as it's not the same holy spirit that keeps mega churches and televangelists going.............

    • @truthunfolded1300
      @truthunfolded1300 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Thulgore the first church in Acts was actually a megachurch. Remember how people got saved, filled with the Holy Ghost and membership grew in the thousands. To say that all churches with huge memberships and aired on tv are apostate is not accurate

    • @ayofro3377
      @ayofro3377 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Simon Benevolence kind of is, because they’re all prosperity gospel preachers that are worth millions, they don’t preach the truth about sin and how to get saved.

  • @miraculousreader
    @miraculousreader 4 ปีที่แล้ว +464

    *J with his phone*
    “On that old dinosaur”💀

    • @nibbles9913
      @nibbles9913 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lmaooooo I laughed at this

  • @iamwhatyouareyouarewhatiam6613
    @iamwhatyouareyouarewhatiam6613 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was so touching. These things bring so much joy to my heart. Thanks 4 sharing this beautiful story.

  • @calb7595
    @calb7595 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This had me in tears! Tears of joy!

  • @sandata
    @sandata 3 ปีที่แล้ว +521

    i’ve never seen a bible quote lived up to so perfectly. what a couple of legends.

    • @snowforest6487
      @snowforest6487 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah a lot of people fake it

    • @samuelsellene
      @samuelsellene 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      That’s because our creator is an actual Truth! He loves us and his way of communicating with us is through his word the Bible. Forsake your sins, for your sins and evil ways will only bring you to Eternal Torment.

  • @manche110
    @manche110 4 ปีที่แล้ว +630

    Can we make this guy the president of every African country? His honesty is unheard of.

    • @luisafrance1635
      @luisafrance1635 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @man101.... What a silly comment!
      We don’t need another opportunist to be our leader. All the Africans leaders have intention to help their people but, once in power they because a greedy monster.
      I born there and know what I am talking about it.

    • @luisafrance1635
      @luisafrance1635 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Abraham Johnathan ... In which Country?
      There are lot of civilians/leaders that have been killed by the rebels.

    • @RedMist925
      @RedMist925 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I think President of the world would be better. Such an amazing Human being.

    • @manche110
      @manche110 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@luisafrance1635 what made u think that I'm not African? People like u r part of the problem. All u do is judge everything and everyone. Always negative. This guy had the opportunity to steal that money but he didn't steal it. If he was an opportunist he would have taken the money sent to him. You are such a judgemental, useless and negative human being.

    • @luisafrance1635
      @luisafrance1635 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @man101 ... Educated people like me are the problem? Well you have a long way to go.
      I am head of finance of an organisation that turnover £1 Billon, and my team never stole a penny.
      Well, in my origin country in west Africa, everyone in the position to control cash has to take some to themselves. Every time the government changes in my Country, the money will go missing and the new one has to started all over again.
      Until the mentally changes, Africa will still the same with greed presidents.
      How silly of you to support governments that made the world look down on us. People treat Africans poorly around the world because, our government don’t want to use their brain and work with our national resources.
      Do you know where the mineral that they made mobile phones comes from? CONGO. But the western world giving the rebels weapon to fight so they can get it cheaper.
      Why don’t we do like the ARABS with their Oils, if you want their products you have to do their ways. Unlike African president, once you give them little bribe here you go they forget the people.
      I have travel to 27 Countries in the world, and speak 5 languages and father had to leave my country to France for criticising the government of steal.
      Africa needs new generation with different mind to change it.

  • @satyasaranpatra
    @satyasaranpatra 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've watched this several times , still warms my heart😊

  • @MarkyAngTindero
    @MarkyAngTindero ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My heart is touching of this video thank you of your kindness sir..Godbless you

  • @mottoloveurlala
    @mottoloveurlala 4 ปีที่แล้ว +293

    Imagine if this would've been a scam, it would've been the most elaborate scam I've ever seen

    • @doaa7941
      @doaa7941 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      That's commitment

  • @bryn.2519
    @bryn.2519 4 ปีที่แล้ว +502

    Some people are so poor that the only thing they have is money.

    • @dianebrady6784
      @dianebrady6784 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ????? If we poor HAD money...we wouldn't BE poor.....

    • @bryn.2519
      @bryn.2519 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@dianebrady6784 Wrong my friend.

    • @Timbone07
      @Timbone07 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@dianebrady6784 It means poor of character

    • @huaah5793
      @huaah5793 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      They may be poor outside but inside they are are very ro

    • @keosha80430
      @keosha80430 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bryan Reibn that’s your opinion though not the truth dawg

  • @cw4608
    @cw4608 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of the sweetest most inspiring stories I have heard. Bravo!

  • @ashaahmed7182
    @ashaahmed7182 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Made me cry! This is such a beautiful uplifting story.

  • @Alteori
    @Alteori 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2968

    It seems like Joel might have planning to 'scam' him but Ben challenged this guy to take the opportunity to try another way. I have heard a similar story to this with an Indian cyberscammer who a hacker ended up befriending.

    • @pokemonmegaevolution5460
      @pokemonmegaevolution5460 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      Yeah , it's a very beautiful strory, but it's kinda risky too 😅

    • @pokemonmegaevolution5460
      @pokemonmegaevolution5460 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Also , thanks for the amazing content you provide, I'm a big fan 👍

    • @duckyjoel5373
      @duckyjoel5373 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      that's actually hilarious

    • @ods12208
      @ods12208 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      my conscious wont let me scam people help

    • @kevinzacharywalker7758
      @kevinzacharywalker7758 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Imagine they are friends from the beginning and are pulling an even bigger prank on CBS.😅

  • @jillianscott975
    @jillianscott975 5 ปีที่แล้ว +820

    I have been to Africa, more than once. Most of those ppl turn to fraudulent behavior because it seems as a faster and easier way to survive but if they are given the chance or the opportunity to make money, they would work hard and share what they have. Thanks for sharing this video this could teach us a lot.

    • @crystalzag7143
      @crystalzag7143 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Not most of the people in Africa but maybe most of the people you've come across. Which country did you even visit?

    • @its_nightwolf2764
      @its_nightwolf2764 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Living in south africa it can go both ways there a few noble and then there is the government XD

    • @broccolininja8950
      @broccolininja8950 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I lived in Kenya for 2 years and can tell you, most of the people are goodhearted, while about 25% make bad decisions in order to survive.

    • @dustinhiggins710
      @dustinhiggins710 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That literally applies to all poor people. Dumb humans. 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @keuwlcat1319
      @keuwlcat1319 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@dustinhiggins710 no u rekt nerd

  • @ggerales
    @ggerales 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this story OMG, very moving.. Thank you for sharing and what amazing souls these two are. Bless you.

  • @shedlight369
    @shedlight369 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a beautiful story about beautiful people. Made me cry. Thank you

  • @thatguy-un1yy
    @thatguy-un1yy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +779

    Man the struggle is real. I'm west african, Nigerian to be exact. Few years back my dad was real ill and i needed support, i remember reaching out to a lot of folks, both locally and online and when they find out i was nigerian most blocked me, most insulted me and even cursed me out, using racial slurs and said a lot of disgusting things....it broke me actually but we moveee!
    P.s, i got help from a Christian charity organization (even tho i wasnt one)....good people!

    • @boa9557
      @boa9557 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Danb

    • @lenacheney
      @lenacheney 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      It sucks that because there are alot of scammers in Nigeria because when you needed help nobody trusted you. How are you and your dad doing now? That's amazing a Christian organization helped you. Hearing people struggle in poor counties makes me step back and appreciate what I do have.

    • @thatguy-un1yy
      @thatguy-un1yy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      @@lenacheney @Lena Cheney everything worked out great. Currently learning how to code so i can land a job but yh, people should try to appreciate what they've got.

    • @kuachii1408
      @kuachii1408 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@thatguy-un1yy hope you get the job man. keep goin

    • @staceixan
      @staceixan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@thatguy-un1yy keep up with the grind man, i really hope you can be successful in life, wish you the best!! xx

  • @sarthakratan621
    @sarthakratan621 4 ปีที่แล้ว +820

    This dude has a TH-cam channel called Pleasant Green, check him out, props to him.

    • @sanjaynandalall2260
      @sanjaynandalall2260 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thank u man

    • @FloorEncer
      @FloorEncer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      'This dude' is the one that sends the red camera. The Utahan, not the Liberian the recipent of red camera, and user of dinosaur phone.
      th-cam.com/users/PleasantGreenvideos and the Utahan's website www.bydgraceofgod.com

    • @kalvon
      @kalvon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks

    • @MusicLyf4
      @MusicLyf4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lol searched expecting the Liberian guy

    • @JRTGaming_
      @JRTGaming_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Finally someone noticed it

  • @dayrue4696
    @dayrue4696 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is an amazing story! I was moved to tears!

  • @microusb42069
    @microusb42069 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This really touches my heart and it's something I needed to hear about. Glad this story exist.

  • @winstondaryoue1750
    @winstondaryoue1750 3 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    When a man with a good heart meets another man with a genuinely good heart, the impossible happens.

  • @thechosen1328
    @thechosen1328 4 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    TH-cam actually recommended something relevant this time. And also such an inspiring story

  • @Lunis24
    @Lunis24 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This made me cry from joy! This is such a beautiful story

  • @joannarichardschaitoo6724
    @joannarichardschaitoo6724 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This story was incredible.....God has a great blessing for both of these men....

  • @jessicablesses6091
    @jessicablesses6091 6 ปีที่แล้ว +989

    This is such a good story.

  • @oldpoahh
    @oldpoahh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +579

    'still has to support his wife and 7 kids on what most of us spend at starbucks.'

    • @mandoxthemjfan9908
      @mandoxthemjfan9908 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Jerome Mark Reyes cap

    • @Solo-M-rf4em
      @Solo-M-rf4em 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'll now see a visit to Starbucks very differently.

    • @depressedeaglesfan4842
      @depressedeaglesfan4842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ive been homeless and still had more money than most of them have in a week

    • @rusitoexplorador
      @rusitoexplorador 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Healz Is it important to remark that the skin color isn't the deciding factor here, but the entitlement part. If this African people were born in the US they would be graduating from the best universities.

    • @cidoet3360
      @cidoet3360 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Potato hey. Don't need to bring race into this, okay? You're not helping the situation out in any way.

  • @knives5964
    @knives5964 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    2:00 lmao this is the nicest way to roast my mans Joel

  • @dezidez3913
    @dezidez3913 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW! What an amazing story. I am truly blessed and encouraged by this.

  • @VolunteerFan07
    @VolunteerFan07 3 ปีที่แล้ว +797

    This might be the greatest video I’ve ever seen.

  • @zainabz3034
    @zainabz3034 4 ปีที่แล้ว +368

    4:02 It is no coincidence that the crown from the background fell perfectly right on his head! By the D Grace of God!

    • @phatcrayonz
      @phatcrayonz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Persia-Lankan Vegan amen!! To that!

    • @ramonamihaes1850
      @ramonamihaes1850 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I love meat meat is good grass eater

    • @CunnyRape
      @CunnyRape 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Or he set it up.

    • @cabu511
      @cabu511 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CunnyRape yea he meant to do it of course

  • @GaiaMinera
    @GaiaMinera ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is beautiful. This is what I like hearing instead of always hearing bad stories. God bless them both!

  • @Chebaby927
    @Chebaby927 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Throughout my life I found the more trust you put in a person the more you will get out of it.