Mark DeJesus's Blog

July 15, 2026

🔴 ROCD Q&A 8: Intimacy and Commitment Fears | God Distortions | The Root of ROCD | Sexual Intrusive Thoughts

In this live ROCD Q&A, I take you into the battleground of relationship OCD and anxiety, especially when it comes to relationship intimacy and commitment. I address intrusive thoughts, especially for sensitive ROCD strugglers who deeply care about God’s will, purity and honoring biblical truth, but are struggling with distortions on how they relate to those areas. I talk […]
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Published on July 15, 2026 14:29

July 12, 2026

🔴 Complaining in the Bible is Not What You May Think | Emotional Immaturity | Fawning, People Pleasing and OCD

We are back with Sunday live! I take an opportunity to share a great experience we had in Pennsylvania and our experience at the Sight and Sound Theastre in Lancaster, PA. I also share some honest updates about my health journey and current findings in what I am working through. I also return to our […]
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Published on July 12, 2026 15:20

June 22, 2026

🔴 Father Wounds, Legalism, Perfectionism & Laughing Our Way In Healing and Freedom

Melissa and I jump into your questions mix honest, down-to-earth conversation with some much-needed humor, including the evolving “Church Lady” character and her over-the-top story of growing up under harsh legalism, rebukes, and zero apologies. Through her journey, we expose the kind of religious perfectionism that looks “holy” on the outside but creates deep shame, […]
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Published on June 22, 2026 08:39

June 17, 2026

🔴 Why do I Struggle with Condemnation? | Reading the Bible with Distortions | Free to Make Decisions

Today I dive into questions from believers wrestling with OCD, scrupulosity, intrusive thoughts, relationship anxiety, burnout, and condemnation. If you’ve ever felt “just right but never enough,” overwhelmed by perfectionism, or stuck in religious obsessiveness, this is a space where I invite you to slow down, breathe, and discover that God’s heart is not performance-driven, but […]
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Published on June 17, 2026 16:46

June 7, 2026

🔴 Working Out Your Salvation is Not What You May Think | Sharing Your OCD Struggles with Wisdom | Freedom in Christ and the Yoke of Religious Bondage

Today we walk through one of the passages of Scripture that trips up many believers who struggle with assurance of their salvation, their standing with God or wrestling with anxiety regarding their faith walk. But I believe as we simply break down the words and context, you will find that this passage of Scripture communicates […]
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Published on June 07, 2026 16:28

May 31, 2026

🔴 Living with a Jesus Mindset | Adrenal Crash and Anxiety | When Fear Drains Your Energy

In this live broadcast we take you on a full journey through faith, mental health, and real-life struggle. I share updates on my upcoming book on Christian perfectionism and share an update on the Church Lady and the Church Gentleman’s journey together. You’ll laugh but also find some heart warming moments! I move into a […]
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Published on May 31, 2026 14:53

May 27, 2026

🔴 Scrupulosity and the Performance-Driven Gospel | Hobbies, Idolatry and Coveting | Marriage Betrayal and Submission Confusion | Social Awkwardness

In this Wednesday Live, I take you with me into some of the deepest and most painful questions many believers are wrestling with in their mental, emotional, and relationship journey. At the same time, I had an opportunity to bring some exhortations to encourage you in your healing and freedom! I address salvation OCD and […]
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Published on May 27, 2026 16:05

May 20, 2026

Empowering Mind Renewal When You Struggle to “Feel It”

When you want to practice renewing your mind but your emotions are pitching a fit, it can feel confusing and defeating. In this episode I want to address some important insights when it comes to mind renewal that we often forget or were never taught. I will expose the emotional resistance that comes up, why […]
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Published on May 20, 2026 14:05

May 17, 2026

🔴 Salvation OCD and Bible Reading | Detoxing Charismatic Extremes | Perfectionistic Parenting | Estrangement

In this Sunday Live, I dive into a wide range of questions at the intersection of mental, emotional, and relationship health with a biblical lens and practical mental health insights. But I first start things off on the lighter side, giving an update on the Church Lady and the Church Gentleman’s ongoing journey together, as […]
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Published on May 17, 2026 15:22

May 13, 2026

Mercy: God’s Love is Faithful Even When You Are Not

If you’ve ever felt like God’s love for you goes up and down based on your performance, this teaching is for you. In this episode, we dive into the Old Testament word chêsed—often translated as “mercy,” “lovingkindness,” or “steadfast love.” You’ll discover how God’s covenant love remains loyal, faithful, and committed even when we are not. […]
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Published on May 13, 2026 12:54