Overcoming Struggles with AVOIDANCE

Overcoming Struggles with AVOIDANCE

Author: Mark DeJesus August 8, 2025 Duration: 52:31
We all do it. We put things off, shy away from uncomfortable conversations, or find ourselves saying “I’ll deal with that later.” But for many of us, avoidance has become more than just procrastination—it’s become a prison that keeps us from the freedom and growth God has for us. If you’ve ever felt trapped by […]

Mark DeJesus hosts The Healing & Freedom Journey, a space where honest conversations about personal growth intersect with practical faith. Rather than offering quick fixes, this podcast digs into the roots of what holds us back, exploring the interconnected nature of our mental patterns, emotional wounds, and relational struggles. Each episode feels like a thoughtful dialogue, where Mark draws from his experience to discuss how spiritual principles directly impact our daily health and fitness-not just physically, but in the wholeness of our lives. You’ll hear discussions that reframe challenges, offering tangible ways to move from survival to a genuine sense of freedom and resilience. It’s for anyone feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, conflict, or self-doubt, who is looking for a resource that bridges spiritual wisdom with actionable self-improvement. Tune in to find a consistent, compassionate voice guiding you through the complexities of inner transformation, making this podcast a unique companion on the path toward becoming more authentically you.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
Rethinking Discipleship and Mental Health [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:52
When you think of discipleship and mental health, we often think of them as seperate subjects and areas of our journey. We often think “I get discipled within the church and I work on my mental health somewhere else.” Bu…
What is Mercy? Experiencing God’s Transforming Mercy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:33
If I ask you this question, “What is mercy?” What comes to mind for you? Does it connect you to the nature of God in a way that transforms your heart, how you relate to God and how you relate to others? Or is it just a n…
When You Are Highly Sensitive and Feel Emotions “Too Much” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:48
Do you ever feel emotions so intensely that it’s overwhelming? You may be a highly sensitive person. In this video, I open up about my own journey with high sensitivity, sharing why emotions can sometimes feel like too m…
Letting Go of an Arrival Mentality [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:12
Is an arrival mentality infiltrating your thinking and actually hindering your healing and freedom journey when it comes to your mental, emotional, and relationship health? I find myself, over the decades, addressing the…
I Review Books I Have Read [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:38
I want to share some books I have been reading, while also encouraging you on your own reading journey. I talk about how I approach reading and how reading has impacted my life. I pray that what I share will empower your…