When “Victory in Marriage” Turns into a Surveillance Ministry

Just when you thought the “Victory in Marriage” campaign couldn’t get any more ironic, Mark Anthony Stephens—unrepentant ex-husband, self-appointed theologian, and full-time victim—has outdone himself again.

This time, he’s not just cherry-picking scripture or preaching about covenant while ducking court orders. No, now he’s publishing private messages—specifically, what appears to be a confidential exchange between Pastor Gustav Le Roux and an unidentified third party discussing his ex-wife’s decision to walk away from the marriage.

Let’s be clear: this message was not from Tori. The language, tone, and perspective of the response make that abundantly obvious. The person responding is talking about Tori in the third person, not as her. So how did Mark get this?

That’s the $64,000 question. And none of the answers make him look good.

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🔍 The Most Likely Explanations:

• Hacked someone’s messages or account.
• Manipulated or impersonated someone to gain access.
• Convinced a follower to betray a private exchange and send him screenshots.
• Stole access from an old device or login still connected to accounts he no longer has any right to access.

Regardless of the method, let’s call it what it is:
🛑 Invasive. Disturbing. Possibly criminal.

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🙏 The Pastor’s Message (Let’s Talk About That)

The message from Pastor Gustav was kind, thoughtful, and biblically grounded. He affirmed that:

• God sees the heart of someone walking away from abuse.
• Just because a divorce certificate isn’t filed doesn’t mean God endorses staying in harm’s way.
• The relationship was “not sinful,” and Tori had been “very blessed.”

Sounds like solid spiritual guidance.

But to Mark? It’s war. He weaponized that private conversation in public—complete with screenshots—calling the pastor a “dumb def spirit” and warning the “Bride of Christ” to steer clear of him.

You know what the Bible also says to steer clear of?
✋ Gossips. Meddlers. And wolves in sheep’s clothing.

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🤔 So… What’s the Endgame Here?

Let’s be honest—this isn’t about biblical accuracy. This isn’t even about love, restoration, or righteousness.
This is about revenge.
This is about control.
This is about punishing someone for moving on without you.

By hijacking private conversations, Mark is trying to rewrite the spiritual narrative. If he can’t win in the courts, in the home, or in the hearts of his children, he’ll try to win in the comment section of Facebook—where theology is twisted, and facts are optional.

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🧠 Reminder:

Mark is a man who:

• Was removed from the home by law enforcement.
• Has multiple no-contact and restraining orders.
• Was accused of emotional abuse, coercion, and medical interference by his own child’s psychiatristDr. Rao.
• Fabricated financial claims while avoiding child support.
• Was caught, according to community members, stealing a child’s baseball cap and causing scenes at youth sporting eventsRob_Peters_Mark_Stephen….

But sure, let’s all pretend the real issue is pastoral doctrine and whether a spiritual leader agrees with his fantasy timeline of marriage preservation through public humiliation.

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⚖️ Final Thought:

When someone starts publishing private messages to prove their righteousness, they’re not testifying—they’re desperately clawing for control.
This isn’t a ministry.
It’s a surveillance operation masquerading as spiritual warfare.

And the only covenant Mark seems committed to is with his own ego.