🔴 Longing, Affection and Relationship Bonds | Max Turns 18 | Sinner and Identity | Family Communion

Our son Maximus turns 18 this week and joins us on the broadcast to answer your questions. He shares what it means to him to become a “man of God,” favorite childhood memories, his love for movies, art, and comedy, how he handles sensory overload and feelings of loneliness, his fears about college and the future, and a powerful word of encouragement to others on the autism spectrum about their worth and identity before God. I then move into a Bible study in Philippians 1:7–8, looking at Paul’s longing and affection for the believers in Philippi and what that means for our own relational and emotional health. We talk about healthy bonds versus toxic attachment, why the idea that “Jesus is all I need, I don’t need people” is actually unhealthy and unbiblical, and how the church is meant to be a place of safe, affectionate, compassionate connection. I explore how our emotional world and relationships deeply affect our mental health, and why learning to love one another well is central—not optional—to walking with God. I a also get a full, hilarious and unexpectedly tender update on the Church Lady and the Church Gentleman, including their Valentine’s dinner, bathroom-hiding, pastoral run-ins, and the surprising vulnerability that emerges between them. In the live Q&A, we tackle real questions at the intersection of Bible, theology, and mental health, such as: ➡️ What does it look like for a family to take part in communion? You don't want to miss this.... ➡️ Are we “sinners saved by grace,” saints who sin, or both? How should we speak about our identity? ➡️ How do we navigate compulsive, excessive prayer and constant repenting driven by OCD, and move toward real relationship with a loving Father? ➡️ How should we process stories of spiritual abuse in the church without becoming paranoid, hypervigilant, or dismissive of real danger? ➡️ What do we do when we’ve been hurt so deeply that we say, “I don’t want to love anymore”? ➡️ How do we respond when a parent or authority speaks fearful or condemning words over our future relationships and marriage? ❓Submit a Question: https://markdejesus.com/questions/ 📘The Myth of the Perfect One: https://bit.ly/44kZu7B 📘Get The OCD Healing Journey Book Today: https://markdejesus.com/the-ocd-healing-journey-book/ ➡️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-dejesus/ 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 DeJesus Updates 6:45 Max Is Turning 18 and He Takes Questions 32:18 Dance Break 35:50 Bible Study : Philippians 1:6 Longing, Affection & Powerful Relationship Bonds 57:50 Dance Break 1:00:42 We Love to Be Tan! 1:19:40 How Do I Take Communion As A Family 1:27:20 Who Am I / Sinner? 1:36:35 Recommendation For Bible Teachers? 1:40:40 Advice For Christian Single 1:42:50 Advice on How to Overcome Excessive Prayer 1:46:45 When The What If Fears Collide With a Healthy Church