The Healing & Freedom Journey

While the subject of intimacy with God is often discussed and taught on in Christian circles, we are not always honest about the struggle that many have. Many believers wrestle with a sense of disconnection when it comes to relating to God and they can feel very alone, even isolated in the struggle. Today I […]

Today I want to share with you a helpful practice for dealing with intrusive thoughts that I call the “gentle redirect.” This will not only help you in working through intrusive and unwanted thoughts, it will also help you to relate to all your thoughts in a more fruitful way. Watch on YouTube: Watch on […]

Is ok for Christians to think about the afterlife, judgment or end times, or is that an OCD thing? How do you work through compulsive apologizing….with God….with other people? How do you work through panic attacks when you are becoming an empty nester? Is it ok for me to model or become a social media […]

In our journey of experiecing the grace of Jesus Christ, how does it impact how you see yourself and your identity? Referencing 2 Corinthians 5 and Romans 8, I want to bring out how the power of God’s grace brings to us a whole new world of living–a new Father, a new family, a new […]

Those who struggle with OCD are often wondering what is going on within their heart. They can often get lost in unproductive and unfruitful examination of what is happening in their heart and mind. In this video, I will break down, “What is actually going on in the heart of an OCDer?” Allow me to […]

Sunday Live Questions: How has Mark handled birthdays over his journey of growth? Also, how does He deal with OCD spirals around his children? How do you put your OCD subject on the side burner when you are a pastor? My husband has black and white thinking and insists that I practice wearing head covering. […]

In this live broadcast on Relationship OCD, I will shares my personal journey and insights into the complex world of ROCD, providing a roadmap for those seeking to break free from its grip. With a unique blend of biblical insight and practical strategies, we will walk through more of your questions that arise in the […]

Reading the Bible and taking in the Scriptures is an important aspect of the Christian life. But when you have obsessive-compulsive struggles, this can be very challenging. When you have OCD issues, reading Scripture can trigger a lot of anxiety and distress. If you struggle when it comes to your Bible reading, you are not […]

Join us as Mark and Melissa address numerous questions on all things mental, emotional and relationship health. Our passion is to help believers experience healing and freedom by becoming rooted in the love of the Father and the grace of Jesus Christ and to experience the truth that sets us free! This is a jam-packed […]

Join Mark and Melissa for a final Q&A of this year as we address questions on all things mental, emotional and relationship health. Our passion is to help believers experience healing and freedom by becoming rooted in the love of the Father and the grace of Jesus Christ. Watch on YouTube: Watch on Rumble: Recommended […]

When setting boundaries, many times people rush to discover the perfect rule to apply to their given situation. When in reality, boundaries are an invitation to learn new relationship mindsets. There are ways of how we approach relationships that can be modified. Sometimes even the smallest modification can make the biggest difference in your relationship. […]

Boundaries are so important to develop in our lives. But why are they so challenging to practice? Why do we find it so difficult to implement and stick with healthy boundaries? Today I want to get into the heart of the struggle so we can begin to understand what prevents us from taking healthier steps. […]

As a part of your healing journey, it will be important to understand how to live in healthy boundaries, because healthy boundaries help us to experience the best out of our relationships. Healthy relationships provide the best environment for us to heal and grow in our mental health. However, healthy relationships do not flourish without […]

Taking time off for time away for vacation or holiday to visit with loved ones or to enjoy a special location can be great for mental health. It can refresh the heart and mind, while recalibrating your emotions and perspectives. But for many, vacations can be tough times on their mental health battles. I have […]

Join me in this live Q&A as I address questions that have to do with confusion over the subject of taking thoughts captive, mindfulness, meditation, judging, the bema seat judgment, “heaven’s promise” cognative distortion and narcissism. “My question is the line between letting thoughts float by vs “taking every thought captive to the obedience of […]

How should we as believers conduct ourselves when another believer is caught in a sin, trespass and pattern that is drawing them away from the ways of Christ? Many times the deep dysfunction amongst Christians shows up the most when sin and brokenness reveals itself. We don’t know how to handle it effectively. On top […]

Join us as Mark and Melissa address numerous questions on all things mental, emotional and relationship health. Our passion is to help believers experience healing and freedom by becoming rooted in the love of the Father and the grace of Jesus Christ. Today I take some time to address an email from an Independent Fundamental […]

Join us as Mark and Melissa address numerous questions on all things mental, emotional and relationship health. Our passion is to help believers experience healing and freedom by becoming rooted in the love of the Father and the grace of Jesus Christ. “I made a vow that I will never get married, but now I […]

Join me as I going into a part 2 of addressing your questions on struggles many have regarding sex and sexuality. I will spend time covering more of the battleground of sexual addiction, porn, OCD, sexually intrusive thoughts and more. Watch on YouTube: Watch on Rumble: Watch Part 1 Healing Our Sexual Struggles To support […]

Join us as Mark and Melissa address numerous questions on all things mental, emotional and relationship health. Our passion is to help believers experience healing and freedom by becoming rooted in the love of the Father and the grace of Jesus Christ. What is accountability? Is it being a “Holy Spirit Fruit Inspector”? What is […]

Join me in this live Q&A as I address questions on the struggle of connecting to the goodness of God, wrestling with God’s anger and even confusion surrounding the subject of lukewarmness. How does one process the goodness of God when you are struggling with infertility? Do you struggle with reading about God’s anger in […]

God designed us for safe relationships, where we can experience love and edification in dynamic way. As many look around and see the relationship pain people are experiencing, the need for safe relationships is more important than ever. So how we can begin to experience safe relationships? Whether you’re seeking to improve your existing relationships […]

Join us as Mark and Melissa address numerous questions on all things mental, emotional and relationship health. Our passion is to help believers experience healing and freedom by becoming rooted in the love of the Father and the grace of Jesus Christ. How do you deal with intrusive dread that shows up when you have […]

Join me in this live Q&A as I addressed the struggle of scrupulosity, which can also be called religious OCD. In this broadcast I will address your questions about the healing and freedom journey when it comes to working through obsessions that involve aspects of your faith. I will specifically show how the seven distortions […]

We all want to have safe and empowering relationships. So we need to know some important things that make up loving relationships that are empowering. In this broadcast, I will call out six important traits that make up empowering relationships and how we can implement them into our life and journey. May these insights breathe […]