The Jim Walhberg Story: Conversion in Prison, Now a Catholic Filmmaker

June 07, 2024 00:58:21
The Jim Walhberg Story: Conversion in Prison, Now a Catholic Filmmaker
Chris Stefanick Catholic Show
The Jim Walhberg Story: Conversion in Prison, Now a Catholic Filmmaker

Jun 07 2024 | 00:58:21

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Show Notes

I’ve said it before, guys, and I’ll say it again: Jesus didn’t come to make bad people good, He came to make dead people ALIVE! That is surely the case with my good friend, Jim Wahlberg.

Jim is the exact middle child of THE famous Wahlberg family. He started getting involved in drinking and crime at a very young age and by age twelve, he was a ward of the state. He spent years in-and-out of prison and even time in solitary confinement before he was 30.

It was during one of his prison sentences where he picked up a job as a custodian for a Catholic priest at the prison chapel and Jim’s life changed FOREVER. He was introduced to the forgiveness and love of Jesus! We talk about meeting Mother Teresa, being “Mom’s favorite,” and his current work in filmmaking and on Jesus Thirsts: the Miracle of the Eucharist.

Jim’s story is one of God’s redemption and healing goodness, and I can’t wait to share it with you!

Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist is in theaters TODAY: https://jesusthirstsfilm.com/

Jim’s film, What About the Kids: https://www.jimwahlberg.com/films/pro...

Jim’s book, The Big Hustle: https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/...

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