Arrogance is the mask of insecurity. For Mark Anthony Stephens, it shows up in mocking others, dismissing professionals, and belittling his own children — leaving not respect, but resentment in his wake.
Narcissists live in envy — resenting others’ stability while imagining they’re the ones to be envied. For Mark Anthony Stephens, that means attacking authority, resenting his children’s growth, and projecting jealousy onto everyone around him.
A narcissist’s lack of empathy leaves others wounded and unseen. For Mark Anthony Stephens, this is evident in dismissing Liam’s medical crisis, laughing through chaos at games, neglecting support, and weaponizing faith at the expense of his children.
Mark Anthony Stephens’ latest post, “The Fire and the Altar — What It Really Means,” tries to disguise self-worship as scripture. But what stands out most isn’t the theology — it’s the comments that follow. Between the word-salad devotion and a revealing typo, Mark once again shows that he’s not preaching God’s word. He’s preaching himself.
Narcissists exploit others for gain, leaving a trail of drained relationships and broken trust. For Mark Anthony Stephens, that exploitation has taken the form of financial abuse, manipulation of his children, and freeloading on others’ stability.
Mark’s post says, “Every boy needs his dad.” True—but every child deserves a healthy parent who shows up and does the work. Mark has been absent, choosing distance, denial, delusion, neglect, and abuse—and still refuses to begin his required domestic violence and mental health assessments.
Mark Anthony Stephens claims the Holy Ghost would never inspire anyone to gossip, lie, or ruin reputations — then immediately does all three. His latest posts attacking his “crazy” soon-to-be ex-wife prove once again that his faith is just a costume for control. Still legally married only because he refuses to participate in discovery or finalize his own divorce, Mark uses that status to stalk, shame, and spread lies from a distance he’s legally forbidden to cross.
Mark Anthony Stephens posts about truth and purpose while refusing to live either. The only person found guilty of abuse and under two permanent restraining orders still pretends to be a victim. Why is it so hard for Mark to tell the truth?
When an abuser loses control offline, they often turn online — using social media to manipulate, smear, and maintain power through DARVO: Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim and Offender. Learn how digital platforms have become the modern tool of emotional and psychological abuse.