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The Healing & Freedom Journey

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

Experience Mental, Emotional and Relationship Health

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes301Founded12 years ago
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ChristianityEducationReligion & SpiritualitySelf-Improvement

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Latest Episodes

Join me live today as I walk through one of Paul’s most carefully crafted passages about where to place our focus and attention. So much of mental health seems to be focused on thoughts that we are trying to overcome. But we don’t always spend time l... more

Have you felt like you are crashing into an emotional meltdown of some kind? Do you feel like you struggle with this on a regular basis? While we can use numerous terms to describe this feeling–from nervous breakdown to “I’m losing my mind–there are ... more

What does ” be anxious for nothing” actually mean? Join me for this Sunday live, where I break down Philippians 4, in a way you may not have heard. Because underneath the anxiety you are struggling with is something that needs tender loving care. I w... more

Do you ever feel disconnected from who you are in Christ? Finding yourself under attack in your thoughts that pull you into confusion and insecurity? Do you feel like you have to perform, get everything right or prove you belong? If so, join me as I ... more

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Recent Guests

Maximus John DeJesus
Artist and son of the host, featured guest discussing personal growth and creative work
The Healing & Freedom Journey
Episode: 🔴 Yokes That Are Not of God | Toxic Discernment | Over-Mothered Under-Fathered | Why Bother Praying?
Melissa DeJesus
Co-host and guest sharing insights
Episode: 🔴 Performance-Based Influences | Conviction and Repentance Distortions | Boundaries and Guilt

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Mark DeJesus
Host of The Healing & Freedom Journey, presents biblical teaching and personal reflections
Melissa DeJesus
Co-host and assistant in live chats; partner on the broadcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 906 ratings
  • This man is Saving Lives

    By doing the work himself, Mark has created a unique pathway to healing that speaks directly into the modern paradigm. I’m leaning into his teachings more and more … and seeing fruit 🍎!!!

    This is the real deal. If you’re struggling with mental health issues, Mark is an answered prayer, in my opinion. THANK YOU MARK!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IndigoInvader
    United Statesa month ago
  • The best

    I was lost wondering what was going on with me and then I found this Man! What a wonderful loving caring human being that has been through and understands the real struggles of OCD and scrupulosity. Tell all your friends and family about Mark because he deserves more likes and views than literally anyone on the internet.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RossSizn
    United States3 months ago
  • 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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Izzy Breezy
    United States10 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 States10 months ago
  • Mark is such a blessing

    Love your work, Mark!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marlon.T316
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the show for compassionate, practical mental health guidance tied to faith.
Feedback highlights the hosts' relatability and humor in addressing OCD and scrupulosity.
Audience notes the show's balance of biblical teaching and evidence-based strategies; many say it's been transformative for healing and perspective.

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🔴 The Power of Gentle Reasonability | Faith, Works & Scrupulosity | Conviction, Halloween & OCD
Q: How can someone with religious scrupulosity handle fears about Halloween and entertainment without reinforcing OCD?
Mark advises not feeding compulsive demands to give things up or resolve uncertainty. He distinguishes personal convictions from messages attributed to God, and says people can form their own values without imposing them on others.
🔴 The Power of Gentle Reasonability | Faith, Works & Scrupulosity | Conviction, Halloween & OCD
Q: How can someone distinguish a decision from spinning over a decision?
Mark says discernment does not require a perfect answer. Make the best decision possible with the information available, move forward in confidence and treat the outcome as part of learning rather than proof that God was or was not involved.
🔴 The Powerful Redirect for Anxiety & Worry | Changing Your Relationship with Discomfort | OCD & Marriage
Q: How can I repair my marriage when I compulsively monitor my husband and accuse him of being unfaithful?
Mark describes the behavior as OCD-related checking fueled by stress and perfectionism. He recommends acknowledging the harm caused, stopping reassurance-seeking and checking, and working through the fears with sustained practice and appropriate help.
🔴 The Powerful Redirect for Anxiety & Worry | Changing Your Relationship with Discomfort | OCD & Marriage
Q: How do I move forward when I have panic attacks while speaking in front of people?
Mark recommends accepting the anxiety without self-judgment, practicing first in lower-pressure settings, and gradually working toward more challenging situations. He suggests noticing what comes up afterward with compassion rather than criticizing oneself.
🔴 Standing Fast in the Lord | Working Through Unworthiness | Being Loved for Who You Are | Affection and Lack of Sexual Desire
Q: What practical steps help someone feel seen and valued beyond usefulness?
Shift identity away from roles toward being loved for who you are, practice daily reminders of God's love, receive affection openly, and cultivate healthy boundaries to prevent people-pleasing from overtaking relationships.

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The show centers on mental, emotional, and relational health through a faith-forward lens. It explores OCD and scrupulosity, burnout, and the intersection of spirituality with practical, everyday healing—often pairing biblical insight with actionable guidance for marriages, parenting, and personal growth. Across episodes, listeners are offered compassionate coaching, honest personal experiences, and strategies to cultivate rest, grace, and healthier church and family dynamics. A notable strength is the blend of heartfelt storytelling with evidence-based mental health concepts, delivered in a warm, relatable duo dynamic that emphasizes mercy, relationship over performance, and living out faith with mental and emotional clarity.

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