The Luckiest Man: The John Paine Story

The Luckiest Man: The John Paine Story is an inspiring documentary chronicling the life and profound spiritual transformation of successful businessman John Paine after his devastating diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). As the progressive disease stripped him of his physical abilities, John was forced to relinquish control, leading to a dramatic deepening of his Christian faith. The film is a powerful testament to triumph of spirit over adversity, presenting his terminal diagnosis not as a tragedy, but as the catalyst that freed him to discover “true, mystical intimacy with God,” making him feel like the “luckiest man.”