๐ด Experiencing Grace & Peace | Healing Self-Hatred from Abuse & Neglect | Neediness in Relationships
Mark DeJesus
teaching
January 18, 2026
We embark on a Bible Study of the book of Philippians (Philippians 1:2), focusing on "Grace & Peace"โhow the FOUNDATION of the Christian life must be rooted in God's grace and sustained by His supernatural peace. In this study, you will gain understanding of how grace and peace impact our lives and how they are meant to work together.
CHURCH LADY Q&A: Enjoy a humorous yet insightful segment as the "church lady" answers live audience questions, poking fun at legalism, religious performance, and tradition.
In our questions segment, we address emotional wounds, father/mother wounds, emotional neglect, healing from self-harm and OCD, church hurt, struggling with anxiety and depression, legalism and more. Mark even talks about how the word "backsliding" has become something that is used unfruitfully.
We offer encouragement for overcoming inner criticism, practicing self-love, and receiving the Father's love. Special topics include:
- Navigating driving anxiety and performance mentality in legalistic church cultures.
- How to heal from religious trauma and find healthy, grace-filled community.
- Sensitivity to profanity in OCD (Scrupulosity/Religious OCD) and practical exposure advice.
- Baptism: water, Spirit, and biblical unity beyond denominational debates.
Whether you're seeking deliverance from religious legalism, striving for emotional recovery, or desiring practical application of Bible truths to your mental health, this episode offers spirit-filled wisdom, practical tools, and relatable encouragement for your journey.
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0:00 Intro
4:30 How To Find Freedom
8:15 Does The Seasons Change Affect ?
15:50 Greet The Chat
19:00 Bible Study - Philippians - Rooted in God's Grace and Peace
48:30 Dance Break
51:00 The Church Lady Addresses Questions
1:01:00 Healing Self Hatred and Self Abuse From Abusive Upbringing
1:13:40 Is My Church Hindering My Mental Health Journey?
1:20:05 Arguing About Baptisms and Dealing with My Narcissistic and Controlling Father
1:33:55 Dance Break
1:35:25 Travel & Weather Chat
1:37:05 Attention Seeking & Neediness
1:44:55 Sensitivity To Profanity
1:52:50 How To Recover From "Backsliding"
Scripture
PhilippiansPhilippians 1Philippians 1:2
Topics
christian mental healthemotional healthrelationship healthocdscrupulosityrocdanxietydepressiontraumaneglect













