She was the woman everyone whispered about—the sinner, the outcast, the one with a past. Yet in the Gospels, Mary Magdalene becomes one of the most powerful witnesses of God’s mercy. In this episode, we look at two defining moments of her life: when she knelt at Jesus’ feet in repentance, pouring out her love despite the judgment of others, and when she became the first to discover the empty tomb and was entrusted to proclaim the Resurrection to the Apostles. But perhaps the most powerful moment of all was when the Risen Christ simply said her name—Mary. In that instant, shame was replaced with love, confusion with clarity, and sorrow with purpose. Her story reminds us that no past is too messy for God to redeem. The very things the world uses to shame us, Jesus transforms into a testimony. If you’ve ever wondered if your past disqualifies you from your purpose, Mary Magdalene’s life—and the God who calls you by name—says otherwise.
