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

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: jesusthirstsfilm.com/
Jim’s film, What About the Kids: www.jimwahlberg.com/films/pro...
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[@carlosvazquez5750]

Jim is a great dude and his story is not only inspirational, but it is proof positive that, just as gold is refined by fire, our faith is refined and strengthened through our trials.

[@MonicasHopeMinistry]

Your comment is so perfect. I have been seeking joy for so long and just this morning, I began reading James. The opening STOPPED me: Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials.

[@carlosvazquez5750]

@@MonicasHopeMinistry Amen...and thank you!

[@kileyrice5377]

Middle child syndrome is a real condition too. They’re not the oldest and they’re not the baby… so they’re nearly lost somewhere in the middle. Almost “unseen” at times. This is a great story of redemption. Praise be to God.

[@DMProductionsHQ]

Got to meet Jim a couple times. One of the first things he noticed was my 4 way medal, specifically mama Mary being on it. Mary has been watching out for him in a very special way. God bless, Jim.

[@PatriciaZimmerman-lt9dj]

So in love with Jesus and love listening to what God is doing in the world. Amen

[@marthaaroh-onuoha8496]

Grace. Unconditional redeeming love of God. Thank God for you.

[@jackiescott6862]

A wonderful story of suffering and redemption - praise God now and forever!

[@maireoneill2777]

I first heard Jim speak at Buffalo Thunder on the Pueblo of Pojoaque in New Mexico. I was blessed to meet him personally.

[@RonaldGatano]

Wow! The paths that our Lord sets before us, is indescribable. Thanks for that interview.

[@melaniemifsud7448]

My mom, and myself, love the Wahlbergs. My mom met one and he hugged her. My ma cried...."good boys" They are. Love their authenticity

[@forevercatholic243]

This is genuinely amazing. I don't know if I have ever heard a conversion story like this before. Jesus took Jim's life from ruins to redemption. God bless all the holy priests who light the way and keep the faith and pray for souls like Jim's to come home. Praise Jesus for this beautiful story! God bless both of you.

[@chinggracia2773]

sooo inspiring. Thank God for you and your redeemed life...

[@gerir4386]

Saw the movie Jesus Thirsts tonight. Well done, Gentlemen. May God bless & prosper your ministries. In His Holy Name. Through her Immaculate Heart. ❤️🙏🏼💙

[@xiomarablanco5598]

Love these conversión stories because is about the power of the love of God for his creatures and about a new life not only for that person but for many others who will be blessed because of that like his family, friends and the community. Our God just wants to reveal Himself to us to feel his love and learn how to love Him back through our neighbors . I’m so joyful for Jim and his family. Many blessings. Glory to God in the name of Jesus. 🙏🙏🙏

[@michelemarkos2450]

May God’s wisdom, knowledge and power continue to work through men of God to bring the love of Jesus to the world. Onward.

[@margaretoconnor874]

Saw the movie “Jesus Thirsts” - fantastic seeing both of you in it!

[@deanmarion5477]

Hey Chris, this is inspiring from being in a prison and have faith.

[@marybeth6750]

Inspiring, admirable and blessed! You both build a better world for God's children Thank you!

[@JanetDiNardo]

This was beautiful . I think a lot of people can relate to something in this interview. It brought tears yo my eyes. We are all trying to find our place in this world.

[@RealLifeCatholic]

Amen

[@teresamarie869]

Fr. Freitas? Is that the priest's name? Sounds Portuguese? God bless Jim Wahlberg! What a story!

[@TheAgapeProductions]

Amazing. Keep up the good work Chris and Jim 🫡🙏

[@melissacox5907]

Great interview and fantastic movie that really moved me

[@lenoragrimaud182]

Great interview! Thank you both. Blessings, Lenora Grimaud

[@maryann6523]

What an inspiring interview, Chris and Jim. Thank you for sharing this journey with all of us. My friend just saw your movie last night, Jesus Thirsts, and said is was wonderful. God bless you in your faith walk.

[@gssilveraward]

Wow! What a life story to inspire others.

[@patrickmccabe3241]

thank you

[@julieevery7468]

As always, excellent guest, you have some amazing friends Chris. Blessings on both of you and your work.

[@carolyncallahan8928]

I can relate to his store.

[@cathys.1284]

This was such a good interview. Helped to learn about why some people get so caught up in jail & why they keep going back. God bless you Jim!

[@katieciccoianni4415]

What an incredible interview!!!! It's 2:45am and I just couldn't go to bed until I heard the whole story. I grew up with the Baltimore Catechism and the fear of God. I'm not trying to be critical of my Catholic School religion classes as it was the 1950's and that's the way we learned religion. It's a whole new look to my life knowing God loves me even though I've made mistakes. Jim Wahlberg....what an amazing journey you've had to find God. I'm so sorry you went through so much, but the end result is an incredible you. My Mother had Alzheimer's disease and didn't know who I was or my oldest brother, but my brother 6 years older than me was always in trouble but he was the only one of the three of us that she could remember his name! After she passed, that brother was devastated and he passed a year after our Mom. So much more to the story. Anyway, I can't wait to see your film and will look for the others you've made. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@albieinangelus921]

Praise God for your story! I grew up in the 50s also, yet tho differently than you, God got my attention. He is all that matters!

[@vickiusmc2839]

Outstanding!!! Thank you.

[@HappyVacationer]

Just checked where I can see movie. Not available where I live. When will it be able to buy?

[@charliepickard7798]

Just seen " Christ Thirst" I highly recommend it.

[@glorialabella6361]

Wow! super wonderful, our Most holy Eucharist. (So glad Eduardo Verastegui is involved to deliver this message to all of Central and South America) 🎚🎚🎚

[@glorialabella6361]

Extreme suffering can lead to extreme compassion. 🎚💔❤️‍🩹❤️🎚