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Author and podcaster Mark DeJesus invites you to experience God's fatherly love in your life.

Author and podcaster Mark DeJesus invites you to experience God's fatherly love in your life.

Author and podcaster Mark DeJesus invites you to experience God's fatherly love in your life.

Gaslighting is a form of manipulative abuse, in which a person causes you to doubt your memory of experiences and past events as well as your perception, which can lead to doubt of reality and questioning of your own sanity. It is also used as a way to manipulate you into seeing a toxic and […] The post Healing from Gaslighting first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

The influence of narcissism partners with a mindset of grandiosity, an extreme pattern of a self-importance or “specialness” that often leads to exaggerated boasting about accomplishments, status and image.  As we all learn to heal and grow, God will lead us to see His greatness at work within us. We have areas of low thinking […] The post Overcoming Grandiosity from a Narcissist Relationship first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

Of the toxic ingredients that make up a narcissist, one of them is the pattern where they make everything in life about themselves. They direct conversations and attention to themselves in all things. It goes beyond selfishness, which we all have battles with and even self-centeredness. Narcissism is even more intense than that. They have […] The post Healing from a Narcissist When It is All About Them first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

In a series on healing from a relationship with a narcissist, I want to bring out what healing from the main narcissistic traits looks like. I first want to bring out the lack of empathy. How does that impact your mental and emotional health? How do you begin healing when you have been bombarded by […] The post Healing from a Narcissist's Lack of Empathy Towards You first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

The most challenging relationship in our mental health healing journey is with ourselves. While many of us can talk about our struggle in relating and connecting to God in fruitful ways, while also struggling in relationship to others, the biggest trouble most people have is in how they relate to themselves. Most people do not […] The post The Most Challenging Relationship in the Mental Health Journey first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

How do you handle a rough day, a bad week or even a rough season in life? While the storms of life hit everyone in various ways, how can we effectively help our mental health in the midst of it? It's hard enough to deal with day to day mental health struggles, but what about […] The post Strengthening Your Mental Health in the Midst of Storms first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

In the Old Testament Scriptures on wisdom, the Bible brings out the toxic influence of narcissism within the profile of a SCORNER. Within the description of the scorner, you see the narcissistic traits manifesting. They leave a trail of strife, confusion and broken relationships behind them. It is important that we discern when we are […] The post Have You Been Slimed by a SCORNER? first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

One of the common things that can happen for many when they hear about the toxic influence of narcissism is they ask themselves, “Am I a narcissist?” Many obsessive compulsives will hear the traits and start to panic, thinking they are narcissistic and spiral into catastrophic thinking. But it can be helpful to look at […] The post 4 Signs You Are NOT a Narcissist first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

One important step in healing from a relationship with a narcissist is accepting they will not change. This helps us to let go of the dysfunctional ways we learned to relate and cope. But for many Christians, this can bump up against some of our spiritual perspectives that have become distorted. In this broadcast, I […] The post Why is it Hard for Christians to Accept that Narcissists Will Not Change? first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

The journey towards healing from a narcissistic relationship can be a daunting and challenging experience for anyone. However, for Christians, the pain and trauma experienced in such relationships can be compounded by certain ways we process the Bible, love and relationships in dysfunctional and distorted ways. Narcissism is an issue that many area needing to […] The post How Christians Can Heal from a Narcissist Relationship first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

What does the Bible have to say about narcissism? There is so much talk about narcissists in psychology, but is it actually something the Bible mentions? If so, how can we discern its work in our upbringing, our relationships, churches and communities? In this broadcast, I will address what narcissism is and how to pick […] The post The Christian, the Bible and Narcissism first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

What does it look like for a believer to walk a journey that is mentally, emotionally and relationally healthy within the context of the workplace? With all the complications that can arise, how do you navigate your mental health healing and growth journey, while at the same time, working in an environment that isn't that […] The post The Christian Mental Health and the Workplace first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

It is a joy to introduce you to a good friend of mine, Matt Tommey, an author, artist and mentor to thousands of thriving artists who have been equipped to know who they are, develop their artistic craft and walk in meaningful purpose. I have been personally blessed by the faith and learning that Matt […] The post Healing & Freedom to the Heart of an Artist: My Interview with Matt Tommey first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

What does it look like to maintain a healthy journey while interacting with a world around you that is engulfed in strife? In this broadcast, Mark will walk you through biblical instructions that will point you towards living from a place of divine wisdom and helping you discern how STRIFE works, so that you do […] The post Healthy Servants of God in a World Filled with STRIFE first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

There has been an increased awareness of the importance of mental health, both in the Christian community and in society as a whole. As Christians, there can seem to be an added dimension to our struggles, which is the desire to hear from God. Many people who struggle with mental health find it difficult to […] The post Mental Health and Hearing from God first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

What is lawlessness and how can we be discerning about the growing influence of lawlessness in our world? How can you navigate your mental health and maintain your sanity in the midst of a world that wholeheartedly embraces lawless living as a way of life? Video Broadcast: Watch on Rumble: To support future broadcasts:  The post Keeping Your Sanity in a World of Lawlessness first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

Mental health has long been a misunderstood and stigmatized topic. Many Christians fear admitting their mental health struggles, due to shame and or being seen as weak. To many fight their battles in silence, while they also struggle with feeling defeated, condemned, stressed and overwhelmed. What we all need is compassion, which involves connecting to […] The post Fight Mental Health Battles with Compassion first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

Do you find yourself compulsively checking your feelings, to make sure you REALLY feel a certain way? For many obsessive-compulsives, they are often checking how they feel on a regular basis to make sure they feel a certain way. But they end up endlessly checking their feelings in an endless loop of their emotions very […] The post Compulsively Checking Your Feelings first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

Allow me to be a tour guide to help you understand what some of the stages of healing from obsessive and compulsive patterns looks like. There are some important markers along the way that I need to mention and help equip your heart. One stage that I want to highlight and speak to is what […] The post What the OCD Healing Journey Looks Like first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

Many of us have heard of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), but few may be aware of relationship OCD. I know I had no idea what it was, but struggled with it deeply for a while. It is a type of OCD that involves intrusive and unwanted thoughts or obsessions about relationships, usually romantic ones. Those who […] The post Myths That People with Relationship OCD Believe first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

I have never heard the end times and mental health talked about in the same talk. But today, I want to talk them together, so we can navigate our journey in a healthy and fruitful way. In this broadcast, I will describe “5 Types of End Timers,” four of which can be detrimental to your […] The post Mental Health and the End Times first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

Everyone has areas of our past that are not perfect, but for those who struggle with perfectionism and OCD, self-condemnation can be a daily struggle and wrestling match. Condemnation drives us to dwell on the past  in such a way that leaves us feeling broken and hopeless. The struggle with self-condemnation often leads to depression, […] The post The Struggle with Self-Condemnation first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

How do you navigate a healthy marriage when one or both of you has obsessive-compulsive struggles? Living with a spouse who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be challenging and overwhelming. The constant need to perform rituals or engage in specific behaviors, coupled with intrusive and distressing thoughts, can take its toll on both the individual […] The post When Your Spouse Has OCD first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

Serving others is how we can bless the hearts of others with the compassion, grace and love of God. But have we become so obsessive about serving that the subject of serving has become distorted? Many believers are admitting that they have been living a performance driven life, which caused the subject of “serving” to […] The post Obsessive Compulsive SERVING and GIVING first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

Fasting can be a valuable experience in the Christian life. But I have bumped into a number of believers who have became obsessive compulsive about the practice of fasting. Here are some thoughts and feedback on the issue and how to navigate it in a more healthy way. Video Broadcast: Watch on Rumble: Recommended Resources:  […] The post Obsessive Compulsive FASTING first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

I address a question about health OCD and how to navigate through the struggle of being obsessive-compulsive about disease, illness and sickness. Video Broadcast: Watch on Rumble: Recommended Resources:  To support future broadcasts:  The post Working Through Health OCD first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

Empathy, the ability to connect with what someone else is feeling and going through is so important to a fruitful mental, emotional and relationship journey. But what do you do when you notice that your empathy levels seem to go off the rails and it causes you to spiral in your own life? Do you […] The post Developing Empathy Balance first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

I respond to a question by someone who struggles with OCD and has a hard time applying the words of Jesus regarding lusting after a woman, as shown in Matthew 5:27-28. How do you process this Scripture when you see an attractive person? When have you crossed the line into lusting and committing adultery? It […] The post Does This Thought Mean I am Lusting and Committing Adultery? first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

For Christians, a passionate relationship with God through Jesus Christ is talked about, taught and emphasized. But what happens when obsessive-compulsive influences get into the mix? In this broadcast, I want to bring out some signs that OCD is infecting someone's faith, that while they come across as being “on fire for Jesus,” the person […] The post On Fire for God or Obsessive Compulsive? first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

Today I address a question on religious OCD and scrupulosity that shows how an obsessive subject grows and expands. This will be a real life example. I will lay out step by step how an intrusive thought grows into an anxiety filled distortion. You will also receive some practical insight on how to walk into […] The post How Religious OCD GROWS first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

Does your Christian church upbringing have an influence on where your religious obsessive-compulsive thoughts go? How much does your denominational affiliation influence scrupulosity in your life? I want to use my pastoral experience and passion for mental health to speak into various denominations I have experienced and how they contribute to where OCD struggles often […] The post How Certain Christian Denominations Can Influence Religious OCD & Scrupulosity first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

The subject Belief or believing is an important aspect of learning and growing in the Christian faith. But when you have OCD, this can get off the rails very easily. One of the common patterns of religious OCD and scrupulosity is the compulsive pattern of “checking” your believing….checking, checking and rechecking, with a distorted sense […] The post Do You COMPULSIVELY CHECK Your Believing? first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

I first intended on making this video for those who struggle with OCD, as they often wrestle with being able to rest in God's love. But as I taught it, I definitely sensed this video applies to everyone. So many believers share their frustration with not being able to settle in the love of God. […] The post The Struggle to Rest and Relax in God's Love (Nurture) first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

It happens all the time, especially with those who struggle with religious OCD and scrupulosity. You have someone come to you for help and you begin sharing Scriptures with them. Maybe you know they have OCD or you don't. Of course, this is an important aspect of the Christian journey–to allow God's Word to renew […] The post Why Giving Scriptures to Religious OCD Strugglers Can Seem to Backfire first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

Melissa DeJesus interviews her husband Mark about his latest book, The OCD Healing Journey. The post The Story Behind the Book: Melissa Interviews Her Husband first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

Everyone experiences intrusive thoughts, but for those who struggle with OCD, they can easily get lost in examination the thought and reacting to the thought in ways that are compulsive. There are two reactions to intrusive thoughts that Christians with OCD can fall into that drive them off track. Do you find yourself falling into […] The post 2 Reasons Christians Get Off Track with Intrusive Thoughts first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

Have you ever felt like the spiraling of OCD is getting worse? What do we do when we feel like our obsessive-compulsive struggles are getting worse and more intense? Today I want to bring perspective on some things to consider when you feel like things are getting worse than getting better. Video Broadcast: Watch on […] The post 12 Reasons OCD Gets Worse first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

OCD wants you to think the problem is whatever you are obsessing about. Yet you need to understand that “the problem is not the problem.” The issue you are “spinning” about is not the issue. It is more about HOW you relate to your thoughts that is really what needs to be addressed. With obsessive-compulsive […] The post The 7 Distortions of OCD first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

To understand OCD and obsessive-compulsive struggles, we have to gain an understanding of compulsions. If you want to understand how OCD operates, the world of OCD really manifests through compulsive living. Compulsions are the manifestation of OCD. The word compulsion involves an irresistible and persistent urge or impulse to alleviate the disturbance of an obsession. […] The post What is OCD? Part 2: Compulsions first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

As we grow in our walk with God, many share a struggle they have in working through the past. In our discussion, we want to bring out the journey of healing and growth regarding the “past you.” Not just the “you” before you accepted Christ, but even the “past you” as a believer, the immature […] The post Compassion and Grace Towards the “Old You” appeared first on Mark DeJesus.

How do you practice compassion on your past mental health struggles? How do you also deal with people who hold you to the “old you” and the old issues of the past? How do you walk into the new when people around you are holding you to the past? In today's broadcast, I address the […] The post When Others Lack Compassion & Grace for the Old You appeared first on Mark DeJesus.

Do you struggle with ruminating about the past and have a hard time letting go? Today's broadcast involves addressing a question that was sent in, asking about how to deal with past events recall that triggers rumination. I will answer the question by walking through healthy perspectives about your past and how to relate to […] The post Do You Ruminate About the Past? appeared first on Mark DeJesus.

Welcome to our conversation, as Mark and Melissa have a discussion around sharing of mental health struggles? Do you find that you talk about mental health too much? Do you share too much? Or not enough? As we discuss this issue, we will highlight some example we have observed and what it can look like […] The post Do You Talk About Mental Health Too Much or Too Little? appeared first on Mark DeJesus.

Do you feel a pressure that works in your prayer life, where you feel a constant guilt about not praying enough or “just right.”? Most likely, you are under the influence of religious perfectionism. When it comes to prayer, many believers can be highly influenced approach spiritual routines as perfectionists. We want our prayers to […] The post Religious Perfectionism and Prayer appeared first on Mark DeJesus.

When we are under the influence of a shame attack, our emotional response typically ends up going into two unhealthy directions that do not allow us to remain in sobriety. They can keep us stuck in patterns of denial, stubborn and defensiveness or drowning despair and hopelessness. In today's broadcast, I want to spend some […] The post 2 Unhealthy Responses to Shame Attacks appeared first on Mark DeJesus.

Do you find that you constantly feel stuck? Are you observing that you keep repeating the same story, like a broken record? Do you feel discouraged, feeling like you are going around the same mountain? Today I want to share with you about what these things can mean and how we can approach it more […] The post What Does It Mean When You Feel Stuck Are a Broken Record or Going Around the Mountain? appeared first on Mark DeJesus.

When we think of the word “sober,” we often equate it solely with describing a person who has substance abuse issues, specifically alcohol. We think of sobriety only from a view of someone who is not drunk or intoxicated. But from a biblical perspective, there is so much more to what living sober means. Sobriety […] The post The Biblical Importance of Living SOBER appeared first on Mark DeJesus.