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Christian Faith and OCD: Practical Strategies to Greater Peace
Do you constantly worry about "what-if" scenarios and obsess about things you can't control?
Are you frustrated with performing the same compulsions over and over and wish you could find freedom?
Do you struggle to find OCD resources that understand or align with your Christian faith?
You’re in the right place. This podcast will help you connect with God’s peace by learning practical skills leading you out of the OCD mental prison and walking in the freedom God has for you.
Hi! I’m Carrie Bock, Christ follower, wife, mom and Licensed Professional Counselor.
For years, I worried about the future as I struggled to trust God with what was next. I was constantly grasping for control over my life and internally feeling a sense of shame of not being good enough. I tried to pray, read my Bible, and work really hard to be the perfect Christian.
When my first husband asked for a divorce, I had no choice, but to acknowledge how much was out of my control and how much of Christianity wasn’t about following a formula, but following a living God.
As God brought other areas of uncertainty in my life (physical pain, pregnancy complications, and a husband with a rare neurological condition), he gave me the gift of learning to be present with Him. This allowed me to let go of past regret and future worries, so I could move forward into the abundant life Jesus promises.
I kept working with more and more Christians with OCD who were frustrated that they couldn't find Christian resources to help them. I developed customized tools to help them, and I'm so excited to share everything I've learned with you!
If you’re ready to get out of the endless prison of the obsessive compulsive loop without compromising your convictions, this podcast is for you!
So, walk away from the google search bar, take a deep breath, and let’s journey together towards greater peace.
www.carriebock.com
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In this episode, Carrie and her husband Steve share their personal journey of navigating when it may be time to leave a church, walk through red flags, yellow flags, and how to prayerfully discern your next step. Episode Highlights: How to recognize the difference between red flags and yellow flags in a church Why sound doctrine and healthy leadership matter for your spiritual growth How your own role (connection, serving, engagement) impacts your church experience Practical steps to take be...
Carrie welcomes back John Bennett from Episode 76 for a powerful conversation about how a multiple myeloma diagnosis in 2019 has shaped his faith, perspective on heaven, and daily purpose, with encouragement for anyone walking a long road of suffering. Episode Highlights: What John discovered when he stopped fighting his diagnosis and chose to embrace it instead. How to keep going when OCD, anxiety, or suffering feels like a long-term battle. Why focusing on today can bring more peace and...
In this episode, Carrie dives into why salvation doubts can feel so real for Christians with scrupulosity and how OCD can pull believers into convincing fear-based stories about their faith. Episode Highlights: Why salvation doubts can be common among Christians How scrupulosity creates fear-based faith narratives The difference between grace based salvation and works based thinking Spiritual seasons and why feelings of closeness with God change Understanding the OCD bubble through Inferenc...
In this episode, Carrie welcomes returning guest Michael Kheir, author of Waging War Against OCD, to discuss forgiveness, repentance, and how Christians with OCD can break free from cycles of fear and guilt in their relationship with God. Episode Highlight: How scrupulosity twists the meaning of repentance and confession The difference between Holy Spirit conviction and OCD condemnation Why obsessive confession often comes from fear rather than faith How understanding justi...
In this episode, Carrie explores how scrupulosity can quietly turn Scripture into fear and pressure while offering a more peaceful, grace-filled way to reconnect with God’s Word. Episode Highlights: Why Scripture can feel triggering when you struggle with scrupulosity How shame cycles form around Bible avoidance Simple ways to begin reading again without pressure Why understanding everything isn’t required for spiritual growth How rigid beliefs about Bible reading can fuel OCD Practica...
In this episode, Carrie continues exploring why scrupulosity can feel so layered and difficult to untangle. She examines the hidden fears, spiritual experiences, and beliefs about God that may be quietly fueling the struggle. Episode Highlights: How scrupulosity often attaches itself to other OCD themes What it means to identify the “primary obsessional doubt” beneath the surface Why theology and personal history both matter in recovery How early relationships can shape your view of God ...
As we continue the Scrupulosity Series, Carrie unpacks the hidden layers that make religious OCD uniquely complex, especially when spiritual doubt, fear of sin, and confusion about God’s character get tangled in the OCD cycle. Episode Highlights: Why scrupulosity (religious OCD) is more complex than other OCD themes and why it often feels harder to treat How church culture and biblical counseling can unintentionally reinforce the OCD cycle Why reassurance about salvation, sin, or blasphem...
We’re kicking off the Scrupulosity Series by starting at the foundation, God’s love. In this episode, Carrie explores how shame, church hurt, and feelings of unworthiness can cloud our view of Him, and how Scripture invites us to receive the steady, unchanging love of Christ that nothing can take away. Episode Highlights: How scrupulosity distorts your view of God’s character and keeps you stuck in fear Why embracing God’s love is foundational to healing from religious OCD Common reasons we ...
In this episode, Carrie sits down with Nathan Clarkson, an actor, author, and podcast host, to talk about how scrupulosity, guilt, and contamination fears shaped his faith and how grace slowly rewrote that story. Episode Highlights: Nathan’s early experience with OCD and how it shaped his faithHow contamination OCD and scrupulosity often intertwineWhy OCD creates a distorted, harsh view of GodThe difference between OCD guilt and true convictionWhat it means to accept God’s forgiveness—even wh...
Carrie explores three common objections to Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) and explains why OCD treatment is not one-size-fits-all. Episode Highlights: Why OCD treatment is not one-size-fits-all and must be tailored to the whole person How ICBT addresses the unique reasoning process behind OCD obsessions Why struggling with OCD does not mean you’ve lost the ability to think or reason well The difference between obsessional reasoning and everyday, present-mome...
In today’s episode, Carrie sits down with Heather O’Brien—minister, author, speaker, and host of the Heal With God podcast—to discuss how to discern God’s voice when OCD and scrupulosity create fear and confusion. Episode Highlights: How Scripture and the Holy Spirit work together to bring clarity and peace Why you don’t have to be afraid of “missing” God’s will in everyday decisions What it looks like to break agreement with lies and replace them with God’s truth Why God’s guidance prod...
In this episode, Carrie sits down with Ashley Lawrence, a wife, mom, homeschooler, and artist who shares her journey with OCD, and how God met her in the middle of years of fear, doubt, and unanswered questions. Episode Highlights: How scrupulosity can mimic a “faith problem” when it is actually OCD What mental compulsions can look like, including rumination, internal checking, and reassurance seeking How warning passages in Scripture can become triggers for obsessive doubt and fear How ...
In this episode, Carrie sits down with Blessing Afa Jumbo, a wife, mother, and writer, who shares her courageous journey with OCD—how intrusive thoughts, postpartum struggles, and performance-based faith shaped her view of God, and how grace, proper treatment, and healthier theology have brought healing and hope. Episode Highlights: How OCD can disguise itself as spiritual conviction, warfare, or responsibility, placing unbearable pressure on the Christian The heavy burden of performance-b...
In this episode, Carrie reflects on insights from the listener survey and shares how that feedback is shaping the direction of the show in 2026. She also explores what healing can look like for Christians with OCD and how to take meaningful steps forward. Episode Highlights: What the listener survey revealed about where listeners are in their OCD journey How listener feedback is guiding the podcast’s direction in 2026 A preview of upcoming topics How the podcast is intentionally designed...
In this episode, Carrie explores how Christians can navigate year-end regret with both honesty and grace, especially when OCD keeps pulling them back into “what ifs” and past decisions. Episode Highlights: How to acknowledge regret without getting stuck in rumination or shame. Why accepting God’s forgiveness is more powerful than trying to “forgive yourself.” A simple four-step process for moving through regret with honesty and grace. How OCD distorts regret and keeps you replaying the p...
In this Christmas episode, Carrie dives deep into a truth we often miss in the middle of all the holiday noise, and what Immanuel—God with us truly means for those moments when we don’t feel His presence. Episode Highlights: The meaning of Immanuel and Jesus’ humble arrival. How to trust God’s nearness even when you don’t feel Him How God draws close to the brokenhearted and understands every layer of your suffering. How the humility of Christ’s birth reflects God’s desire for inti...
In this episode of Christian Faith and OCD, Carrie shares the unexpected grief she’s walking through as she steps away from individual therapy. She reflects on how God is leading her into a new chapter and explores how you can move through your own transitions with faith, courage, and compassion. Episode highlights: Why Carrie is no longer offering weekly individual therapy and what this shift has looked like emotionally, spiritually, and practically. The unique benefits of intensive therapy ...
In this episode, Carrie welcomes a special guest, Nikole Krueger, LCSW, to explore the often-overlooked overlap between OCD and ADHD. They share practical tools and guidance for understanding your neurodiversity with clarity, compassion, and a Christ-centered sense of hope. Episode Highlights: How Nikole defines ADHD as attention dysregulation rather than a true “deficit” of attention, and what that looks like in everyday life. How hyperactivity can show up on the outside or stay hidden on ...
In this heartfelt 200th episode, Carrie reflects on five years of podcasting and God’s steady faithfulness through seasons of loss, doubt, and unexpected grace. She shares two “secret weapons” for overcoming discouragement and finding renewed strength when life feels heavy. Episode Highlights: -Honest reflections on the highs and lows of podcasting for five years Two biblical “secret weapons” to help you escape discouragement and find hope again. -Why contentment is something we learn th...
In this episode, Carrie welcomes Greg and Stacey Oliver from Awaken Recovery to share their journey of faith, healing, and recovery from compulsive sexual behavior. Episode Highlights: How faith and community play a vital role in recovery from compulsive sexual behavior. Why isolation fuels addiction and how authentic connection brings healing. The difference between forgiveness and true healing through confession and community. How addiction often masks deeper emotional wounds and u...
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