The Healing & Freedom Journey

Why do those with OCD have such a difficult time processing thorugh trauma? The pain of trauma is already difficult in itself, but if someone has OCD struggles, it make working through trauma even more challenging. As I continue on The Trauma Healing Journey, I must address this factor, because so many of my viewers […]

Join Melissa and I for our Sunday Live broadcast, where I teach a Bible study titled “A Full Tank of Joy” and then addresses questions on mental, emotional and relationship health. I also took some time to share about the importance of reflecting on your birth, and how Kind David experienced awe by understanding the […]

Join me on the Truma Healing Journey, where I will speak to this topic and help us get to the heart of trauma, PTSD, Complex Trauma and the overall struggle in working through painful experiences from the past. In this broadcast, I want to get into “Understanding the Impact of Trauma,” so that we can […]

In this transformative Sunday Live, join Melissa and I as we share the wisdom we have learned along our journey, while also addressing your mental health questions. Mark continues his Bible study on 1 John by teaching on “Experiencing Logos” and take in the living, powerful Word of God. Learn how to engage with Scripture […]

Grace is not sloppy, nor is it irresponsible or careless. But grace is not afraid of our messiness. In fact, where things get messy, grace has an ability to work powerfully. Today I want to get into understanding this: that while we may struggle with condemnation, fear and shame regarding our sins and struggles, grace […]

When I first began this journey of healing and freedom with my mental health, one of my goals was to learn how to relate to all my disturbing, embarrassing, conflicting, depressing and anxiety ridden thoughts. But in the long run, what I really learned was how to relate to ALL my thoughts in a renewed […]

Join us as we celebrate an incredible milestone of 1,000 videos on YouTube! As a part of this episode, Melissa asked Mark some questions, reflecting on the journey, the challenges that were face and the wisdom gained along the way. This Sunday live begins a new feature that many of you have asked for: a […]

Grace makes way for a BOLD relationship with God, which speaks of a confident interaction with God. God calls us as His children to come before Him and to practice it confidently, as the grace of Jesus Christ provides us that confidence. This confidence is not based on what we have done, but on what […]

Join me as I delve into the intricate relationship between our thoughts, emotions, and feelings and how to relate to them in fruitful ways. Many admit to a lack of training and equipping when it comes to working through their emotions and feelings. I will show you the tight connection that thoughts and emotions have, […]

Join us in this insightful Sunday Live broadcast, as Mark and Melissa have an engaging discussion covering a range of important topics related to mental, emotional, and relationship health. Mark provides thoughtful guidance to viewers struggling with social anxiety, depression, and the decision to get married or have children. Melissa offers relatable perspectives on the […]

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 […]

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 rhe grace of Jesus Christ. A lot of questions I address in this broadcast have a similar theme, […]

Join me in this live Q&A as I will be addressing a very specific battle of OCD that impacts relationships, especially romantic ones. It is often called relationship substantiation or relationship OCD. In this episode I talk about some common ROCD hangups that you need to be aware of and some helpful pathways to experience […]

We all have our own personal encounters with people who are emotionally draining. What are the signs of a draining relationship and what do we do about it? In this broadcast, I want to share about six types of draining relationships and give you some practical insights you can put into practice today to help […]

Join us as Mark and Melissa addressed 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 rhe grace of Jesus Christ. I open up with a question from a sister who struggles to recieve […]

Join us as Mark and Melissa addressed 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 rhe grace of Jesus Christ. Today I bring a strong exortation about mold in the house and how […]

You want safe relationships right? Be is neediness getting in the way? We long for meaningful interactions and safe relationships. However, within our deep wounds, we can develop an intense and excessive neediness that will take over in our relationship interactions and become a driving force. We all have a need for loving connection and […]

The grace of God involves God’s relational empowerment, divinely working and through your heart, based on the work of Jesus Christ. But how do you experience grace in a meaningful way? Today I want to talk about the key gateway to experiencing grace and how you can open your heart to up to it more […]

One of the great aspects of a safe relationship is that you can be vulnerable, where you are able to share the good, but also the challenging aspects of your journey. But within it all, love and grace remain in the picture. But sometimes we want vulnerable connections so bad, we end up sharing vulnerable […]

Join us in our live Sunday broadcast as we addressed questions on mental, emotional and relationship health, helping believers to experinece healing and freedom in their life. Our passion is to ground believers in the love of the Father and the grace of Jesus Christ. I open with a question from someone feeling burnout and […]

It is such a common occurance today for those who are involved in ministry to encounter weariness, burnout and exhaustion. We were designed to minister to others, but not in constant burnout and exhaustion. So what are the factors that are contributing to losing heart and what can be done about this? Based on the […]

As we learn to develop our discernment for what safe relationships are, its important to identify what an unsafe person is like. Unsafe people make healing and freedom more challenging. When you interact with an unsafe person, it reveals that the person is not emotionally healthy. They are not a person to go to with […]

Join us in our live Sunday broadcast as we addressed questions on mental, emotional and relationship health, helping believers to experinece healing and freedom in their life. Our passion is to ground believers in the love of the Father and the grace of Jesus Christ. How do you process watching the news of hurricanes and […]

Mental health is enhanced through safe relationships. But how do find safe people? What are some the important things to look out for when it comes to identifying them? Safe relationships are loving relationships where we are edified through our interactions with safe people. They are powerful connections where we can heal and practice our […]

Join us in our live Sunday broadcast as we addressed questions on mental, emotional and relationship health, helping believers to experinece healing and freedom in their life. Our passion is to ground believers in the love of the Father and the grace of Jesus Christ. How do you walk a mentally health journey when you […]

It is by the grace of God that we love, bless and minister to other people. But have we made ministry so complicated that we do not see the beauty of God’s work in everyday, ordinary moments? What about our calling and destiny? Should we spend all this time trying to figure out our calling […]