Episode 1 - Intro to "Message Rhema" with Alberto & EddieEpisode 1 - Intro to "Message Rhema" with Alberto & Eddie
Raw Rough Real Recovery
Eddie and Alberto introduce Message Rhema, sharing their recovery journeys and the vision for raw conversations about Jesus, scripture and life as "new creations." They outline upcoming Bible studies and audio projects, while inviting others in recovery to join the table and respond to God’s call.
46:58•23 Jul 2026
Message Rhema: Raw Faith and Recovery with Eddie & Alberto
Episode Overview
- Message Rhema is centred on sharing an inspired word from God, especially the call that "God loves you, and God wants you to repent."
- Eddie and Alberto aim to learn about Jesus more deeply by hearing people’s testimonies and discussing doubts, confusion and growth as "new creations."
- The podcast will feature structured Bible studies, starting with the Gospel of John, alongside topical sessions backed up by scripture.
- They stress moving from feelings to faith, encouraging people to stand on the promises of God’s word rather than shifting emotions.
- Immersive audio Bible readings are planned to help those who like to listen while busy, offering an engaging way to stay connected to scripture.
“What’s the message, the Message Rhema? That God loves you, and that God wants you to repent.”
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This debut episode of *Message Rhema* brings you into the shared space of Eddie and Alberto, two men in recovery studying at Teen Challenge Ministry Institute, as they introduce the heart behind their new project.
You’ll hear them openly admit the recording is raw and unpolished, with Eddie laughing that they’re still figuring out “the whole camera setup, the mic setup, the logistics of it.” That roughness fits the aim: honest conversations about Jesus, scripture, and life after addiction, without slick production or pretending they’ve got it all sorted.
They explain that "Rhema" means an inspired word from God, and that Message Rhema is meant to be a platform for sharing those words through testimonies, Bible studies, and creative audio experiences of scripture. Alberto sums up their core focus with: “What’s the message?
That God loves you, and that God wants you to repent.” This episode introduces Eddie as a newer believer and Alberto as someone who met God in a prison cell and now sees his life as a slow, ongoing transformation. Their back-and-forth covers a lot of ground: learning to read the Bible in smaller chunks, wrestling with doubt about salvation, and shifting from feelings to faith based on scripture.
Eddie admits to impatience and old patterns of instant gratification through drugs, while Alberto gently challenges him to stand on the "stone" of Christ rather than emotions. You’ll also get a sense of the format they’re building: verse-by-verse studies through John on Tuesdays, topical studies led by different brothers on Sundays, and immersive audio readings of the Bible aimed at people who like to listen while cleaning, walking, or driving.
The episode closes with a simple, memorable invitation from Alberto: “Dad wants to talk to you.” If you’re in recovery and curious about faith, or already walking with God and craving honest talk, this is a warm place to start. So, what might it mean for you if "Dad" really does want to hear from you today?
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