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

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 they attend the Church Lady's church! Melissa and I share some practical and personal moments from parenting, OCD patterns in kids, and what it looks like to walk this out in real life. I tackle some deep issues many of you are wrestling with: salvation OCD and the fear of reading the Bible, intrusive thoughts coming back after you thought you were “healed,” and what it really means to deny yourself and take up your cross when you struggle with scrupulosity and anxiety. I also respond to a question about dramatic charismatic experiences—people falling out under the power of God, mass manifestations, and “special anointing” culture—and how that impacts our view of everyday church life. We look at a mom’s struggle with perfectionism in parenting and the fear of “ruining” her child’s memories and a heartbreaking situation of estrangement from adult children and grandchildren, asking what restoration might realistically look like. I address concerns about being defiled and whether defilement is “contagious,” fears of “going to hell” and possibly being a narcissist, and how to discern between true conviction and intrusive thoughts. Along the way, we talk about detoxing from prophetic/instant-answer streams, jealousy over other people’s “special encounters with God” and how superstition and magical thinking can distort spiritual warfare. ❓Submit a Question: https://markdejesus.com/questions/ 📘Get The OCD Healing Journey Book Today: https://markdejesus.com/the-ocd-heali... ➡️Get a FREE eBook on the Father’s Love: https://bit.ly/3fGu6t3 ▶️Mark's resource library: https://markdejesus.com/topics/ 👉Support future videos: https://markdejesus.com/donate/ 🌎Join the Healing and Freedom Community: https://markdejesus.com/community 📚Mark's books: https://markdejesus.com/books-by-mark... Music Provided by Epidemic Sound: https://share.epidemicsound.com/73m02k and Audiio: https://ref.audiio.com/3c99d6zk Mark's Podcast and Video Equipment: https://markdejesus.com/equipment/ Disclaimer: The content published is for informational purposes. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is purely educational in nature. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read, heard or viewed in our material. The resources given are not designed to practice medicine or give professional medical advice, including, without limitation, medical direction concerning someone's medical and mental health. Any resources given are not to be considered complete and does not cover all issues related to mental and physical health. In addition, any information given should not replace consultation with your doctor or any other mental health providers and/or specialists. 0:00 Intro 2:15 How To Find Freedom 7:50 We Love To Laugh and Heath Update 10:55 Church Lady & Gentlemen Went To HER Church Together 26:45 Greet The Chat 32:30 Salvation OCD & Bible Reading 41:58 Falling Out From The Power Of God 55:04 OCD & Motherhood 1:06:03 Estrangement Of Our Adult Children 1:16:47 Intrusive Thoughts Have Returned 1:22:12 What Does Deny Yourself Mean? 1:27:44 Detoxing From Instant Answers & Prophetic Cultures 1:31:50 "Hey I Believe I'm Going To Hell!" 1:40:15 Why Doesn't God Heal Me 1:45:45 Did Mark Ever Have Blasphemous Thoughts 1:48:12 What Does It Mean To Be Defiled 1:56:15 Do We Have Witchcraft In Our Office? 1:56:55 The Things I'm Learning Don't Help