🔴How I Prepare Bible Studies | Stop Chasing the Contrarian Voices | Sexual Brokenness & Family Ties

What does it look like to live with an empowered state of mind as a believer—especially when life feels overwhelming? In this Sunday Live, I kick off a brand new Bible study journey through the book of Philippians, exploring what it means to think and live as an overcomer in all things. After the Bible study, Mark addresses a question someone asked about how I prepare for Bible studies that I share and spend some time giving some background. We then dive into listener questions covering some of the most pressing struggles believers face today: OCD and Scrupulosity: → The "Am I doing it right?" trap and how to stop feeding the contrarian voice → Why deeper knowledge won't heal your OCD—and what actually works → Learning to sit with anxiety instead of fixing every intrusive thought Existential OCD: When thoughts about God, eternity, and existence spiral out of control Holy Spirit Confusion: The difference between striving and resting—and why you can't analyze it while you're practicing Sexual Brokenness: → Why we're still symptom-chasing instead of addressing the heart → The empty places lust fills that love hasn't reached Parenting and Family Relationships: → What do you do when your child chooses a homosexual lifestyle that conflicts with your faith? Mark and Melissa also share personal reflections on aging (Mark turns 49 tomorrow!), raising teenagers in a digital world, and the importance of being a fathering and mothering presence to others. Whether you're battling intrusive thoughts, grieving over a loved one's choices, or simply trying to renew your mind in the middle of life's chaos, this episode will help you get rooted in the love and grace of God and the truth that sets you free. ❓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 4:35 How to Find Freedom 7:30 Mark's Birthday & Aging 10:30 Greet The Chat 14:00 Thank you to our followers 16:40 Philippians Bible Study - The Empowered State Of Mind of An Overcomer 52:30 Dance Break 55:30 How Does Mark Prepare To Teach For Bible Studies 1:06:25 Letting Go and Effort? Which Is It? 1:13:30 Existence OCD and I'm Afraid of Heaven 1:22:45 The List of Sins in 1 Corinthians 6: 9-10 1:28:10 Homosexuality and How To Relate to a Child in a Homosexual Same Sex Marriage