Mary Mary

Mary Mary

Curious about how others find their way through faith and recovery? This message from *The Recovery Pastor Podcast* centres on Mary Magdalene and the other Mary at the empty tomb, and what their story means for anyone trying to live out hope after brokenness. Shan, the Recovery Pastor, walks through Old Testament prophecies about Jesus’ crucifixion and burial, then connects them to Mark 16:1–8.

It’s detailed but very down to earth, with Old Testament references like Psalms, Isaiah, Zechariah and Amos set alongside raw honesty about anxiety, grief and doubt. You’ll hear how these two women show up in their sorrow, expecting death and decay, but instead meet a “young man dressed in a white robe” who says, “Do not be alarmed… He has risen.

Shan also shares a sharp but humorous exchange about judging others: “It’s very easy when you only have one eyeball to look out of because you’ve got a telephone pole sticking out of the other one.” It’s a gentle smack-down of religious self-righteousness, reminding everyone they’re “just a sinner saved by grace.” Throughout, there’s a strong focus on peace as a sign of God’s presence, on fear that keeps people silent, and on the importance of simply being present for others who are hurting.

He is not here.” A big moment comes when Shan highlights the angel’s specific instruction: “Go, tell his disciples and Peter.” Peter, the one who denied Jesus, is named on purpose as a picture of forgiveness. For anyone in recovery who has messed up repeatedly, that tiny phrase is loaded with hope.

If you’re in addiction recovery or supporting someone who is, you’ll hear repeated encouragement to share the good news, trust that you matter, and believe that failure doesn’t disqualify you. Could this be the nudge you need to speak up about what God has done in your own life?