In this broadcast I take you on a journey that brings together biblical insight and mental–emotional health, especially around the struggles many believers face. I share honestly from my own battle with chronic illness (Epstein-Barr), fatigue, and brain fog and how I have been in a learning journey, where I learn to accept where I’m […]
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 […]
We begin with a Bible study in Philippians 1:3–5, sharing how gratitude is a powerful spiritual and emotional calibrator in our lives. I talk about how thanksgiving helped Paul in the midst of hardship, how gratitude gently redirects us out of rumination and negativity, and how appreciation for others can fuel our prayer life and […]
In today’s midweek Q&A, we dove deep into some challenging mental health topics that many of you are wrestling with, including: I shared insights on how OCD can distort our perceptions of love, relationships, and even our connection with God. Whether you’re struggling with doubts about your marriage, battling intrusive thoughts about your children, or […]
In today’s Sunday Live, Melissa and I dive deep into some critical conversations that I know will resonate with your heart. We explore the rising anxiety and overthinking in younger generations, unpack the complex world of social media’s impact on relationships, and take an honest look at how we as believers can truly practice love […]
Join us in our live Sunday broadcast as we addressed questions regarding mental, emotional and relationship health. Mark responds to a question from someone expressing the frustration of trying to heal through perfectionism, but doing it with perfectionism, which is making it so much more challenging and confusing. Mark also took some extended time to […]
Are you a ministry leader who values living more whole from the heart? Is spiritual, mental and emotional health important you, even if it means making tough decisions about what you do in your ministry? In today’s video, I want to give you a passionate exhortation about the need for health in the body of […]
How can a pastor cultivate a healthy life of the heart with all that may be going on in the church? Is it even possible for a pastor to live emotionally healthy amidst all the demands, pressure and struggles that are going on? In today’s episode, we want to continue our series on Healing from […]
The discussion of mental health in the church has been a needed subject to address for quite some time. Headlines are arising where pastors and church leaders are sharing their own struggle with battles of the mind and mental health struggles. Reports of pastors committing suicide should be awakening us to the realization that we […]
When addressing the subject of spiritual abuse, I have observed two factors that can make it challenging. Many times the word “abuse” can be thrown around in a way that doesn’t allow for proper inspection. Is everything that happens to us abusive? What about when a church member acts in an abusive way towards a […]