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🔴 The Call of God to Ministry | Schizoaffective Disorder | Child Birth, Sickness and Low Libido

In this midweek LIVE, I tackle a wide range of questions that hit both theology and real‑life struggle. I share my perspective on the call of God to ministry—what’s actually biblical versus what’s become Christian culture, with some tips on how to approach the desire to be an overseer in a healthy way. I also talk through whether schizoaffective disorder is a spiritual attack or “just” mental illness, looking at the relational and multifaceted nature of mental health. I also address the deep need to find support from people who understand where you’ve come from, especially if you’re recovering from goofy faith, church trauma, and spiritual abuse. I then dive into some vulnerable and practical areas: Word of Faith teachings about painless labor and delivery and how tying “faith” to specific outcomes can create bondage; the belief that God causes sickness as the only way to grow us, and why that picture of the Father needs recalibrating; and finally, how OCD and anxiety can impact libido and intimacy in marriage, including how couples can approach this with grace, understanding, and connection rather than shame. ❓Submit a Question: https://markdejesus.com/questions/ 📘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 3:25 How To Find Freedom 4:45 The Call Of God For Ministry 23:25 Is Schizoaffective Disorder a Spiritual Attack 37:40 Finding Support from People Who Understand What You Have been Through 44:35 Word of Faith Teachings and Painless labor and delivery 58:55 Thinking That God Causes Sickness as the Only Means To Grow Me 1:03:55 OCD and Low Libido in Marriage

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