The Messenger Podcast

The crucification of Christ, one of the most central themes in all of Scripture and one of the most misunderstood. This study brings us back to the beginning to answer a question that matters for everyone: what is the purpose of the blood of Christ? From Adam and Eve's exile from the Garden, to Israel's slavery in Egypt, to the prophet Ezekiel watching God's presence leave the temple,...

In this episode of The Messenger Podcast, We walk through Acts chapter 5 and explore how it serves as a powerful framework for both personal growth and leadership. This Bible study highlights themes of character, resolve, integrity, opposition, and accountability, while also showing how Acts 5 speaks to building healthy teams, ministries, and organizations. We discuss the importance of community,...

In this raw and deeply transparent episode, Malachi sits down with Bobby to unpack a story marked by loss, identity, failure, and redemption. Bobby opens up about his childhood in the foster care system, where he not only face instability, but also endured abuse. He also reflects on the emotional weight of later meeting his biological parents and the complexity of reconciling past and present. Bob...

In this powerful episode, Malachi sits down with Denet as he shares the beginning of his story of how a Sudanese upbringing shaped his identity and worldview. Drawing from the trials, sacrifices, and resilience embedded in his family’s journey from Sudan, Denet reflects on the values his parents instilled in him through every season of life. He later shares about the devastating loss of his brothe...

In this moving and redemptive conversation, Erica opens up about her journey through pain, perseverance, and purpose. She shares what it was like growing up in a home filled with domestic violence, enduring abusive relationships, battling depression, facing seasons of suicidal thoughts, and how losing her faith in God led her to rediscover it through His grace. Erica also shares her experience rai...

In this powerful and transparent conversation, Marco shares his journey through the battles of drug addiction, struggles with adult content addiction, and the search for identity and faith in the middle of life’s storms. He opens up about the destructive cycles of the past and the moments of accountability that began his path toward healing and freedom. Marco talks honestly about how God transform...

In this raw and inspiring conversation, Elijah shares what it was like to grow up without knowing his father, without his mother present, and being raised by his grandparents. He opens up about the pain of rejection, the challenges of homelessness, and the search for God in the middle of brokenness. Elijah talks honestly about how these experiences shaped his view of manhood, fatherhood, the strug...

After a long break, I’m back — The Messenger Podcast, inspired by Malachi 1:1: We all have a message. In this debut episode, I share my journey from fatherlessness, abuse, addiction, and depression to forgiveness, freedom, and purpose. You’ll hear about my breaking point with God, the divine interventions that saved my life, and the lessons that shaped me:- Forgiveness opens doors- Your story isn’...

A raw, honest, and hope-filled word about the chains that keep us bound—mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Whether you’ve been weighed down by anxiety, trauma, addiction, generational curses, or sin, this message reveals that Jesus is the One who breaks every chain. Follow Malachi Burden for More Inspiration and Motivation:📸 Instagram @MalachiBurden_🐦 Twitter/X @MalachiBurden🎵...