My Perspectives on Progressive Christianity and Deconstruction

I take some time to respond to a question that was submitted about confusion regarding progressive Christianity and deconstruction.

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[pennymoisson]

Yes! Yes! Yes! You’re saying all the things I believe and haven’t found a grid for in the church! Your freedom to speak your heart couched in truth and love is such a huge blessing, Mark! Thank you!!!

[sandtownpottery]

Your conversations and talking through christian struggles have helped me so much. The letter you’re reading on tonight’s video sounds almost exactly like something I would write to you. Thank you for your insight and like a true christian OCD’er, I’m going to listen to it several more times. lol. Anyway, your ministry helps me! 🙌🙏🏻

[carmie]

Humanism and ecumenism bringing most into bondage and deception. Doctrine is ever so important. The early church was of one mind and sought with tears to preserve true Biblical doctrines. They were all persecuted for truth. You put a very good balance on this and I am one who had heavy legalism for over forty years and have been faithfully learning from your teachings over a year now with many note cards to review. It was hard for me and still is at times to fully walk in understanding God's love and grace without fear vs. feeling that I have let go too much of my responsibilities/studies/prayer, etc. and that God is further away from me now, but at the same time I have experienced more peace believing this is not compromise and that His grace is embracing me. You said that it is "too good to be true." I am getting there and what a change in mindset that really is. I never heard the subject taught to the depth you have in all my years. Grace and the fruit of the Spirit is really the most important thing. I understand everything you just said. It was good. I have the greatest respect for you. I originally came on due to my son who has battled OCD and is still struggling realizing so many of your teachings were for me.

[Maya-Angelique]

This channel is such a Godsend. It either gives so much language to how I view the world, or brings me so much insight regarding my own interior life. The BALANCE of the perspectives and advice is soooo refreshing and much needed. The Holy Spirit’s movement is so apparent in these videos! Keep it up Brother Mark 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[evolgenius]

Mark. People turn to deconstruction in order to run from Religious OCD and overwhelming scrupulosity. You are doing amazing work.

[rachelstoltzfus]

Thanks Mark, for the freedom you are bringing into my life and the life of others

[ShawHortonMusic]

Excellent video, Mark. Unfortunately, the “conservative” side of Christianity often has a zeal for righteousness without compassion, and the “progressive” side of Christianity has a zeal for compassion without righteousness. I’ve found that your preaching is unique within the church these days, in that you embrace both compassion and righteousness, necessarily paired together in the Gospel of Christ. I’m truly thankful for your ministry.

[lorrainep-j]

Such a great word! It is love and compassion that will draw people!

[calummacritchie]

Yes Mark.
There is a lot of brokeness on our Paths. I know this from the past 7 years.

I grew up being taught a progressive worldview.
Less than a decade ago as of typing this, when Apologetics invested me to read Scripture more, I was excited. To this day, i want people to know the Tangibility of Christianity.
I wondered why this isn't more widley spread?
I'd learn the hard way.
I was told about the Ray Comfort test and that got me thinking. I began to see that my way of living wasnt Good. It was filled with Lust.
As soon as I learned that my progressive upbringing was a lie, I repented.
For the next few years, I tried telling others, but i was too naive to realise the magnitude of the backlash I got.
Their is no room for forgiveness (or common sense) with the woke mob.
The worst years of my life so far happened during the pandemic. Especially around 2021-2022.
When some friends I used to affiliate with who have now embraced woke dogma, called me a symbol of hatred, all because I was doing what I saw as Objective Good. They didnt have that standard but they cast me away.

My heart broke.
This led to me closing myself of since I couldnt Trust opening myself up to others.
In private, I tried to keep getting my faith right. However, closing of my heart was one of the biggest mistakes of my life.
Because if your too caught up in your head, as we've learnerd, we become vulnerable to anxious thoughts without nurture to anchor us.
When i was in this state and the topic of the unforgiveable sin entered my head, it was a living Hell. I kept piles of notes yet my research which usually helped didnt seem to be enough.

Eventually, i found healing by learning to open up again.

I learned im not alone in going against the woke mob's insanity.
I had someone call out my OCD so i could start my healing journey.
I found your videos and met a friend who helped me learn the importance of Relationships.
I found peace in learning how to dismiss anxious thoughts, conquer fears and be hopeful in the midst of trials.


Thank you Mark for offering this space to learn and heal.

God bless you.

[margaretgrosskreuz]

Thank you Mark. I can see your heart in all of this. You, imo have the balance that is so needed in the Body of Christ today. ♥️
I love you and Melissa for truly "Turning Hearts."

[nigelwittwer]

Thank you Mark, ,, I loved the way you shared in this video, ,, so much maturity coming through, ,,, may God use you wonderfully in encouraging, strengthening and helping to set us free.😊

[PrairieMama]

Mark, Your a part of our next step of this journey. I'm so glad we found you!! We've been binge watching your gaslighting/narc videos. You have no idea how much you're helping us . I come from a very large dysfunctional family. God has used you to open my eyes to what was and is happening in my life with my siblings. Thank you for taking the time to share. I'm a little embarassed it's taken this long to wake up, but better late than never? By God's Grace, He will help us break this cycle so our children can form healthy relationships with one another. Thanks again.

[eileenalexander]

What an incredible blessing you are, Mark. Thank you so very much for your ministry.

[Water_Rat]

This is an excellent approach to this topic. I appreciate how you have taken it back to simplicity, the simplicity of the gospel…the faith, hope and love held out to all. There are two pieces of scripture that I have recently journaled from Isaiah chapter 58 and Jeremiah chapter 6, that speak of rebuilding ancient ruins and repairing age old walls, restoring streets with dwellings, and an invitation to ask for ancient paths and then walking in them, thereby finding rest for our souls. Personally, I take this as a call to return to the very kinds of things you spoke about in this message.

[naomilepage]

I just want to say a big AMEN to all of that! Thank you so much for your content. I also grew up in a legalistic environment and your ministry have helped me deeply in the last 6 years! And it’s still a great help. I feel understood.

[brandonsteele]

Mark this video was a blessing to me. I keep trying to combat my perfectionist ways pulling me into zealous legalism. I am afraid of getting stuck in lawlessness or licentiousness. The best way to remind myself is that Jesus did the work and to be grateful for that.

[mistybedwell]

This is an extremely relevant conversation. Thank you for starting it.

[suzannebunbury]

Timely and wonderfully helpful❤ thank you

[DesireeGray]

I am so grateful for the work that you are doing. Keep it up!!

[Ivebeensaved]

I’ve been struggling with legalism and i believe I have that religious OCD you’ve talked about in your past videos. I always think I should be going up to people and talking about God but not even knowing what to say. I’m just starting on my walk again and these problems of mine is what made me turn away from christianity from years. I don’t even know if I can even drink or use anything that uses dragon fruit! My aunt told me that I just need to focus on realizing that God truly loved me, Jesus died for me because he loves me. I even worry that I don’t even have his spirit because of feeling like I’m not doing any of this right. I’m at my wits end and my family just says to just stop thinking so much and stop being so analytical but I genuinely can’t help it. I even feel like if I don’t fast as soon as a feeling comes up I should fast I feel like Gods going to kill me. And because i haven’t talked to anyone or well i felt this strong pull to talk to someone about God or just anything I’m afraid Gods patience is growing more short with me and I know this can’t be his love but it feels so real and convincing that I’m really struggling to even know what guilt and feeling convinced is. They both feel the same to me. I know I should be only go to God for help in this but I also just need a teachers prospective on this. Please I’m desperate.