The Healing & Freedom Journey

In this midweek live, I begin by addressing OCD, scrupulosity, and the tormenting fear of being a “reprobate,” unpacking what the Bible actually says about a debased mind versus what an anxious, obsessive filter tells you about yourself. I talk about salvation OCD, the unpardonable sin, intrusive thoughts, and how perfectionism, performance-driven Christianity. From there, […]

I invite you into a gracious, Christ-centered way of relating to your imperfections in a renewed way—not as areas to compulsively fix, run away from or erase, but as places where love and grace can finally reach you and worlk through you. If you struggle with perfectionism, the “just right but never enough” mindset, OCD […]

If you’ve ever battled OCD, scrupulosity, perfectionism, or just that “never enough” way of living, you may know what it’s like to suddenly find yourself feeling low, empty, and emotionally flat—right in the middle of trying to get better. Today, I unpack what I call the doldrums—those windless, still seasons where the drama of compulsions quiets […]

Does your mind have a habit of turning small problems into full-blown emergencies? Do your thoughts spiral into worst-case scenarios before you even have time to catch your breath? If so, you may be caught in a pattern called catastrophizing — and it’s more common than you think. In this broadcast, I break down what […]

In Sunday Live, we dig into boundaries with dysfunctional and unhealthy parents, neediness, borderline personality disorder, religious OCD, scrupulosity and more! I start off with why Paul was able to break through the fear of death and end the broadcast addressing a 68-year-old pastor who has spent decades tormented by the fear that his past […]

If you’re exhausted from battling your own thoughts, this video is for you. In this teaching, I’m opening up about a struggle that’s been very real in my own life: being afraid of my thoughts—especially those intrusive, “where did THAT come from?” thoughts that seem to hijack your peace and spin you into anxiety, shame, […]

Do you struggle with disturbing, dark or “crazy” thoughts that pop into your mind that make you immediately wonder, “What is wrong with me?” That was my life for a long time. Fear-based, anxiety-ridden, intrusive thoughts would spin me out, and I felt convinced they were exposing something horribly wrong with my heart. In this message, I […]

In this broadcast I div into the intersection of biblical truth and mental health, and how the two meet us right in the middle of our real-life struggles. I start in Philippians 1:12–18, looking at Paul’s imprisonment as a master class in what I call “redeemed interpretation.” Paul was in chains, but he refused to live as a […]

Have you learned about how tender God’s mercy is towards us? Join me as I take a journey through discovering God’s transforming mercy, specifically in the Old Testament. We will look at the richness of words like racham and rachamim — and discover that God’s compassion toward you is not distant or cold. It’s tender, […]

You’ve been fighting your intrusive thoughts and yet they keep coming back, often stronger than before. But there are some reasons why these thoughts seem to get worse of even stronger. Once we understand that, everything can beging changing. I’m going to show you why your intrusive thoughts behave exactly like trolls and why every […]

This is a jam-packed Sunday live with Bible study, questions that you have sent in and some laughs along the way! I start off with sharing that I have not been feeling well. The Church Lady rebuked me for “claiming” sickness and we had a interesting conversations about it. I then dive into Philippians 1:9–11 […]

I’ve spent decades in the trenches with believers — one on one, in groups, through emails and counseling conversations — and I keep seeing the same pattern showing up and doing real damage. It’s the way we’re using God’s voice. I’m not saying God doesn’t speak. I give full room for that. But I’m deeply […]

In this midweek LIVE, I tackle a wide range of questions that hit both theology and real‑life struggle. I share my perspective on the call of God to ministry—what’s actually biblical versus what’s become Christian culture, with some tips on how to approach the desire to be an overseer in a healthy way. I also […]

If you’ve ever been hijacked by an intrusive thought — that unwanted, disturbing image or urge that shows up without warning — you know how exhausting the battle can be. It leads to a lot of compulsive activity that actually makes the thoughts worse. The praying, confessing, mental reviewing, the avoidance — to name a […]

What does love actually look like in the everyday moments of life? In this live broadcast, I open with a rich Bible study in Philippians, unpacking the importance of discerning what love calls for in real life, to help us learn to grow in deeper knowledge and wisdom on how to apply love. From there, […]

In our Wednesday Live, Melissa and I take your questions that address struggles like Christian perfectionism, religious OCD, intrusive thoughts, emotional pain from the past, financial anxiety, and more—all through a biblical, grace-filled lens. Instead of giving you quick, packaged answers, we walk through real questions such as: Christian Perfectionism & the Healing Journey “Why Won’t God […]

In this live, I start by diving into the big topic of God’s sovereignty—what it actually means, how it’s commonly taught, and how it can be misapplied in ways that fuel fear, confusion, OCD, and perfectionism. I talk about the difference between God being in control and God being controlling, and how our attempts to […]

Our son Maximus turns 18 this week and joins us on the broadcast to answer your questions. He shares what it means to him to become a “man of God,” favorite childhood memories, his love for movies, art, and comedy, how he handles sensory overload and feelings of loneliness, his fears about college and the future, and a powerful […]

Struggling with Christian OCD, scrupulosity, anxiety, perfectionism and false teachings? In this live stream, we look at mental health through a biblical lens—addressing legalism, spiritual abuse, distorted teachings, salvation anxiety, and church burnout—while grounding everything in God’s love, grace, and your identity in Christ. I talk about being a professional athelete while also working through […]

This week’s Sunday live brings a full batch of fun, laughter, honest discussion, Bible study and deep questions! Melissa and I first talk about media consumption–from doomscrolling and rabbit-hole researching to video games and binge-watching. Melissa and I share personal stories (including her “cyber dizziness” and my own research rabbit holes) to highlight how our habits with screens impact our emotional, mental, […]

How do you relate to sadness? Is it something you want to go away as soon as possible? Do you avoid feeling sad at any cost? Are you like many others who admit, “I don’t even know how to be sad in a fruitful way”? Today I want to encourage you to learn a new […]

We begin with a Bible study in Philippians 1:3–5, sharing how gratitude is a powerful spiritual and emotional calibrator in our lives. I talk about how thanksgiving helped Paul in the midst of hardship, how gratitude gently redirects us out of rumination and negativity, and how appreciation for others can fuel our prayer life and […]

In this live broadcast, I’m going to walk through a bunch of the real-life battles you’ve been writing to me about—forgiveness, trauma, OCD, anxiety, perfectionism, sexuality, grief, and purpose—and show how they actually connect. We’ll talk about why “just forgive and move on” often backfires for people with deep father wounds, abandonment, and spiritual abuse, […]

Discover a side of God’s mercy in a way you may not expect—within the context of His glorious presence being revealed in the Old Testament. See how the people were overwhelmed by the goodness and mercy of God! In this message, I explore a powerful Old Testament moment: when God’s glory filled the temple and […]

When you think of discipleship and mental health, we often think of them as seperate subjects and areas of our journey. We often think “I get discipled within the church and I work on my mental health somewhere else.” But what would happen if you realized that your mental, emotional and relationship health journey IS […]

We embark on a Bible Study of the book of Philippians (Philippians 1:2), focusing on “Grace & Peace”—how the FOUNDATION of the Christian life must be rooted in God’s grace and sustained by His supernatural peace. In this study, you will gain understanding of how grace and peace impact our lives and how they are […]

If I ask you this question, “What is mercy?” What comes to mind for you? Does it connect you to the nature of God in a way that transforms your heart, how you relate to God and how you relate to others? Or is it just a nebulous word that gets said in church here […]

Do you ever feel emotions so intensely that it’s overwhelming? You may be a highly sensitive person. In this video, I open up about my own journey with high sensitivity, sharing why emotions can sometimes feel like too much to handle and how I’ve learned to approach this part of myself with compassion and grace. […]

What does it look like to live with an empowered state of mind as a believer—especially when life feels overwhelming? In this Sunday Live, I kick off a brand new Bible study journey through the book of Philippians, exploring what it means to think and live as an overcomer in all things. After the Bible […]

Do you struggle with OCD and wonder what medication’s role can be? Are you struggling with not believing enough, questioning your faith or calling out to God with great desperation, while finding yourself angry and disappointed? When you have had a life of severe neglect and trauma and find yourself struggling with chronic illness, what […]

Is an arrival mentality infiltrating your thinking and actually hindering your healing and freedom journey when it comes to your mental, emotional, and relationship health? I find myself, over the decades, addressing the hinderance of an arrival mentality. It is one I have had to address in my own thinking. What I have learned has […]

Happy New Year and welcome back to Sunday Live! We’re kicking off 2026 with a packed episode full of your questions on salvation fears, guilt, anger, and so much more. But first—we have a Church Lady and Church Gentleman update you won’t want to miss. We also share what captivated our family over the holiday […]

I want to share some books I have been reading, while also encouraging you on your own reading journey. I talk about how I approach reading and how reading has impacted my life. I pray that what I share will empower your reading and learning journey. Books I Talk About: 📕 A History of Psychiatry: […]

Join us for a special Sunday Live as we celebrate Melissa’s birthday, share the Church Lady’s hilarious reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” and dive deep into your most pressing questions about mental health, your faith walk and healing! Birthday Celebration: Melissa turns 53! We kick off with a heartfelt conversation about making decisions […]

In all the years of helping people who have experienced trauma in a variety of ways and a variety of intensity, there are two themes that have become very clear that are so important in the healing and freedom journey. In this broadcast, I want to show you the importance of these two words and […]

In this special Wednesday Q&A live, Melissa and I address your questions on a wide range of topics affecting mental, emotional, and relationship health from a biblical perspective. We share a bit of our struggles with family and especially watching our aging parents and how they deal and cope with their later stages of life. […]

Could somatic work be helpful in your healing and freedom journey, especially when it comes to trauma healing? Today I want to share some perspectives that I hope will bring clarity and practical insight to this often-misunderstood topic. “Soma” is simply the Greek word for “body,” and somatic insights encourage us to embrace our physiology […]

Do you find you need a new relationship with your thoughts and emotions? This live Q&A dives into a number of battles that many face with OCD, scrupulosity, perfectionism, phobias and more. We also bring an update about the church lady and the church gentleman, who arrive to share what they are “grateful” for in […]

What if the triggers you’re trying so hard to get away from or avoid are actually doorways to some of the deepest healing you’ll ever experience? Most of us have been taught to see triggers as the enemy—something to suppress, avoid, get away from or even pray away as quickly as possible. The problem is, […]