• Love Heals an Ex-KGB Spy, Jack Barsky

  • Apr 15 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 52 mins
  • Podcast

Love Heals an Ex-KGB Spy, Jack Barsky

  • Summary


  • Jack Barsky is a former KGB spy and author of “Deep Undercover”. Raised in post-WWII East Germany, he confronted the oppressive realities of communism – poverty, limited healthcare, and a suppressed spiritual life.Despite these hardships, Jack achieved success, solidifying his initial belief in the system. However, his life took a dramatic turn when the KGB recruited him as a spy in the U.S. Facing a challenging dilemma, he ultimately defected, choosing his new life.


    Beyond sharing his captivating story, Jack emphasizes the valuable lessons gleaned from his struggles. He recounts how these hardships, shared by many others, shaped his resilience and perspective. Discussing the role of faith in his life, he emphasizes that serving others is the highest form of love. Jack's remarkable journey shows that God truly works in mysterious ways and underscores that there are universal moral laws for all of us, regardless of our beliefs.


    00:00 - Intro

    01:45 - Jack’s Parents, His Childhood & The Struggles After the End of World War 2

    16:05 - How His Parents Met and The Relationship He Had With Them

    24:04 - The Absence of God in Jack’s Early Life and The System’s Societal Conditioning

    29:18 - The Suppression of Christianity under Communist Rule

    35:02 - Censorship and Repression in East Germany & The Inevitable Decay of The System

    46:01 - Life after KGB and The Power of Brainwashing

    51:42 - Escapism Through Distraction in Today’s Society and The Consequences of That

    54:23 - Losing His Job After Expressing Religious Views

    56:06 - Starting A Professional Career in The US and Discovering His Passion for Creativity

    1:00:11 - Jack's Transition to Management and How It Changed His Views on Christians

    1:03:48 - Losing Control Over His Life and The Depression That Followed

    1:07:18 - The Tense Trip to The US and Going Through Customs With A Canadian Passport

    1:11:14 - The Universal Moral Laws That Guide Humanity

    1:17:14 - Living with the Holy Spirit Within Your Heart

    1:17:51 - Service: The Greatest Expression of Love

    1:25:14 - Why Self Denial Leads to the Inability to Love and Serve Others

    1:26:30 - Escaping KGB and Choosing to Stay With His Daughter in The US

    1:39:08 - The Unconscious Presence of God in Jack’s Life

    1:43:00 - How Has The Past Influenced Jack’s Relationship With His Children

    1:49:30 - Jack’s Life’s Purpose



    Show Links:


    - Jack’s interview
    - Jack's website
    - Jack's book: Deep Undercover


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