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The Healing & Freedom Journey

Mark DeJesus
Mental Health
Emotional Health
OCD
Christianity
Anxiety
Trauma
Grace
Trauma Healing
Relationships
Faith
Relationship OCD
Perfectionism
Self-Improvement
Self-Compassion
Marriage
Family Dynamics
Relationship Health
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Depression
Healing

Experience Mental, Emotional and Relationship Health

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes301Founded12 years ago
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EducationChristianityReligion & SpiritualitySelf-Improvement

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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 o... more

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 th... more

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 togeth... more

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 t... more

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Melissa DeJesus
Partner of the host, introduced as the love of his life and a guest on the show
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Episode: 🔴 Boundaries with Unhealthy Parents | Borderline Personality Disorder | Fear of Death

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Mark DeJesus
Host of The Healing & Freedom Journey; discusses OCD, mental health, spirituality, and Biblical topics
Melissa DeJesus
Co-host and partner on the live broadcast; contributes personal experience and ministry perspectives

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 873 ratings
  • Finally!!

    Finally a person I can relate to as a Christian that is real. I didn’t know how insidious OCD was present in my life until I spiraled out of control. I started reading Mark’s books “I will not Fear” and currently reading The OCD healing journey. Mark has hit the nail on the head. I can relate with every single chapter so much that I smile that someone has put into words what I have felt for so long. I enjoy hearing your podcast and laugh at my “goofiness”. By the way that “church lady” cracks m... more

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    5
    Izzy Breezy
    United States6 months ago
  • THANK YOU MARK!

    You embody the love of God in a beautiful way; my husband and I appreciate you so very much.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    QSudduth
    United States6 months ago
  • Mark is such a blessing

    Love your work, Mark!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marlon.T316
    United States9 months ago
  • Thank you Mark!

    You exude the Joy of the Lord and you always bring life and encouragement.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Triticon
    United States9 months ago
  • Real, Practical, Balanced, Kind

    I’ve had symptoms of OCD periodically off and on throughout my life, with periods where it has been particularly debilitating. Recently hearing Mark’s story and another pastor recovering of OCD felt like people having a window into my brain and helped me realize that this was an area I really needed to focus on for my spiritual growth. I’ve started reading through the OCD Healing Journey by Mark and really appreciating it. I’m really thankful for his balanced approach and seeing he and Melissa p... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rae31408
    United Statesa year ago

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The show is praised for balancing biblical accuracy with mental-health-informed approaches.
Many cite relief and hope from OCD-focused content and a compassionate tone.
Listeners describe the host as authentic and relatable, with practical faith-based guidance.

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🔴 Why do I Struggle with Condemnation? | Reading the Bible with Distortions | Free to Make Decisions
Q: How should a believer understand salvation and warnings in scripture without spiraling into anxiety or scrupulosity?
The host argues for reading Scripture in its broader relational context, emphasizing security in Christ, the difference between conviction and condemnation, and the importance of grounding faith in God's grace rather than self-imposed perfection.
🔴 Why do I Struggle with Condemnation? | Reading the Bible with Distortions | Free to Make Decisions
Q: How can I live through burnout and still lead in ministry without sacrificing health?
The speaker suggests recognizing burnout as a signal to re-balance priorities, reduce the need for constant performance, and lean into a truthful, grace-filled framework where rest and relationships take precedence over continual output.
🔴 Salvation OCD and Bible Reading | Detoxing Charismatic Extremes | Perfectionistic Parenting | Estrangement
Q: Is there real power in prophetic experiences or is it mostly cultural drama within church settings?
Prophetic experiences should be contextualized as relational and communal, avoiding the idolization of special encounters and focusing on everyday acts of kindness and stability in faith.
🔴 Salvation OCD and Bible Reading | Detoxing Charismatic Extremes | Perfectionistic Parenting | Estrangement
Q: How should parents handle OCD patterns in children without reinforcing reassurance?
Provide a compassionate, firm approach that explains OCD to the child, avoids excessive reassurance, and emphasizes healthy strategies to manage thoughts rather than eliminate them, fostering resilience.
🔴 Salvation OCD and Bible Reading | Detoxing Charismatic Extremes | Perfectionistic Parenting | Estrangement
Q: What are practical steps for addressing avoidance when reading scripture due to fear?
Shift the goal from avoiding anxiety to learning how to engage with Scripture relationally, reading gradually, and not chasing after every disturbance; allow passages to illuminate rather than become battlegrounds for fear.

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Listeners lean into a faith-centered exploration of mental, emotional, and relational health, with a strong emphasis on OCD, scrupulosity, trauma, and how Christian principles intersect with modern psychology. Across episodes, the show blends biblical teaching, personal storytelling, and practical strategies for healing—covering topics like fear of man, humility, parenting, and healthy church life—while prioritizing grace, relationship, and community. Noteworthy elements include candid discussions on niche struggles (OCD, ROCD, scrupulosity), actionable steps for managing intrusive thoughts within a faith framework, and a consistent push toward compassionate, non-judgmental care that centers God's love. This mix is likely to appeal to liste... more

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