E248: The Untold Story of Maximilian Kolbe w/Anthony D’Ambrosio | Lila Rose Show

In this episode, we explore the incredible story of St. Maximilian Kolbe—a man who kept hope alive in the darkest place on earth. While many know of his heroic sacrifice at Auschwitz, fewer have heard how he inspired his fellow prisoners to sing hymns of faith and defiance as they faced death together.

For guest Anthony D’Ambrosio, Kolbe’s legacy became deeply personal. After enduring eight years of a mysterious illness that stole his ability to sleep, Anthony began to experience visions of St. Maximilian. These encounters became a source of comfort and strength during his darkest nights. When Anthony later traveled to Poland to honor his hero, God placed a new mission before him: to make a film on a shoestring budget that would capture the power of grace even in humanity’s most desperate hour.

Anthony said yes and in the process, he found healing, restoration, and a renewed calling to share Kolbe’s message with the world. Don’t miss this powerful conversation about faith, suffering, and the courage to answer God’s call.

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00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:30 - Italy, Great Art, and the Renaissance
00:11:32 - Torturous illness
00:20:23 - The trip to Poland that changed everything
00:28:45 - Other moments experiencing St Maximilian Kolbe
00:53:03 - Beginning scenes of movie:
01:01:33 - Finding filming locations and bunkers:
01:13:51 - What we know about the inmates with Kolbe?
01:16:34 - Starving to death and actor’s fasting
01:30:28 - Most surprising thing about Kolbe?
01:31:57 - How has reception been?
01:40:10 - Auschwitz
01:44:40 - Depicting heaven
01:46:06 - Pulling off a $500,000 budget
01:50:37 - How to find movie