He Died for 55 Minutes--Then Lived!

He Died for 55 Minutes--Then Lived!

August 24, 2026 · 30 min

What happens when God gives you a second chance at life? Don Olszewski shares the incredible story of dying for 55 minutes, surviving against all odds, and discovering an even greater purpose on the other side. From hospital rooms to restaurants and everyday encounters, Don reveals how he turned suffering into opportunities to share Jesus—and why your greatest influence may come during your hardest moments.

Host Barry Meguiar is a car guy and businessman who hosted the popular TV show, Car Crazy, on Discovery Networks for 18 years. He loves cars, but he loves Jesus even more! Learn more about Barry at IgniteAmerica.com

Get your copy of Barry’s book Ignite Your Life: Defeat Fear with Effortless Faith at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, and other online booksellers.

Learn more about:

- Why obedience matters when sharing the Gospel

- How we can work God into any conversation

- Why 80% of Americans are looking for God

- When we can use humor to share God’s message

- How the Holy Spirit gives us a voice

Check out Why Share? on IgniteAmerica.com to learn why it is important for every believer to share their faith. Then visit First Steps which provides practical ways to get started in your faith-sharing journey. Sign up to receive emails that will bring you solid faith-sharing tips and powerful inspiration.

00:00 Welcome to Ignite: Meeting Donny Oshesky

05:31 The Night Everything Changed: Donny's Heart Attack

06:42 Dead for 55 Minutes: The Miracle of Prayer

08:17 The Faithful Nurse Who Wouldn't Give Up

08:48 Seven Weeks in Cedar-Sinai: Touch and Go

10:26 Pammy's Unshakeable Joy: A Model of Faith

14:02 Miraculous Recovery: From Wheelchair to Walking in Weeks

15:20 Witnessing Through Pain: Focus on God's Purpose

21:33 Living on Steroids for Jesus: Supercharged Faith After Death

21:55 Heaven's Holding Cell: The Vision That Changed Everything

24:35 The Restaurant Witness: A Simple Question That Opens Hearts

27:06 Fishers of Men: The Chum Line Strategy

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Most Americans are searching for God and have at least one Christian in their life they trust. IgniteAmerica is focused on igniting Christians to ignite America