192. What I Wish Pastors Knew About OCD with Rachel Kuchem Woodward, LCSW
Description
Carrie is joined by Rachel Kuchem Woodward, LCSW, a therapist with lived experience of OCD, to discuss how pastors can better support those who struggle through insights on discipleship, treatment, shame, and spiritual warfare.
Episode Highlights:
-Rachel’s personal journey with OCD and how her faith community played a role in her healing.
-How pastors can discern between normal spiritual wrestling and scrupulosity.
-The role of safe spaces, gospel-centered preaching, and grace-based discipleship in supporting those with OCD.
-The overlap of OCD and spiritual warfare, and how to navigate it without fear or confusion.
-Resources for pastors and helpers to grow in their understanding of OCD.
-Rachel’s upcoming book Gap Filler: Captive to Captivated and the hope it offers to both sufferers and shepherds.
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