What Can the First Pope Teach Us About Conversion and Repentance? (Special Podcast Highlight)

Trending with Timmerie

Timmerie just rocked this episode of Trending with a commentary on St. Peter’s wild rollercoaster of a spiritual journey: from face-palming mistakes to fearless faith. She kicks it off reminding us why the whole world, Catholic or not, keeps one eye on the Catholic Church: because God’s authority in His Church is undeniable, magnetic, and kind of a big deal. And with all eyes often on Rome, especially during a papal election, she turns ours to... Peter, the first Pope. He wasn’t born a saint. He struggled, and it’s the best news ever for us. Peter the Passionate (a.k.a. The Guy Who Told Jesus He Was Wrong... Oops) -Timmerie says that Peter was dramatic. Like, theatrical. -He told Jesus, “God forbid, you won’t suffer and die!” -Jesus responds: “Get behind me, Satan.” Yeah… not great. Here’s the key: Peter failed hard, but he kept coming back. Even after denying Jesus three times, he didn’t stay stuck in shame. He ran back to Christ... and so should we. “Here I Am, Lord…” (Even When I Mess Up) Timmerie reminds us: every time we sin, we deny Christ, just like Peter. What sets saints apart is what they do after they mess up. Peter models radical repentance, and that's a masterclass in holiness. Tip from Timmerie: Run to confession. RUN. 🏃‍♀️ Don’t be scared. Jesus wants you back. When Jesus Walked on Water (and Peter Sank Like a Rock) She takes us through John 6 and Matthew 14, where Peter literally steps out of a boat onto the sea. Epic courage... until he looks at the waves instead of Jesus and starts sinking. Peter: “Lord, save me!”
Jesus: immediately grabs him. Moral of the story: Even when you're in over your head, Jesus is just one desperate cry away. “To Whom Shall We Go?” Even when many people walked away from Jesus during the Bread of Life discourse, Peter stays. His words were utter gold: “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” That’s the heartbeat of the faith. Not perfect understanding, but faithful love. Takeaways from St. Peter's Messy, Beautiful Journey: -Name change = mission change. When Jesus renamed Simon to Peter (aka Rock), he received a new identity. -Friendship with Christ takes time, but it also transforms us. -When you fall, get up fast and grab Jesus’ hand. -Courage ≠ lack of fear. It’s acting anyway. -Fortitude (acting even unto death) is the muscle of the saints. Final Pep Talk from Timmerie: Jesus is saying to YOU:
“It is I. Do not be afraid.” Live the sacramental life. Stay in a state of grace. Confession and Eucharist are your lifeline. Be like Peter: not because he was flawless, but because he never stopped trusting Jesus, especially when he fell. Ready to run to confession yet?