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Artwork for Christian Faith and OCD, Scrupulosity, Intrusive Thoughts, Compulsions, Peace

Christian Faith and OCD, Scrupulosity, Intrusive Thoughts, Compulsions, Peace

Carrie Bock
OCD
Mental Health
Anxiety
Christian Faith
Uncertainty
Trust In God
Self-Care
Mindfulness
Faith
Therapy
Stress Management
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Emotional Boundaries
Postpartum OCD
Spiritual Abuse
ERP
Emetophobia
ICBT
Suicide Prevention
Vagus Nerve

Christian Faith and OCD: Practical Strategies to Greater PeaceDo 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 c... more

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Artwork for Christian Faith and OCD, Scrupulosity, Intrusive Thoughts, Compulsions, Peace

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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. 

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How faith and community play a vital role in recovery from com... more

As we continue the Healthy Perspectives on Sex series, Carrie explores what it means for Christians with OCD to face intrusive sexual thoughts with faith and honesty. She opens up a deeper conversation about shame, healing, and renewal in Christ.

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As The Healthy Perspectives on Sex series continues on Christian Faith and OCD, Carrie explores what healthy sexual development looks like from birth through age 25. She discusses how OCD can complicate perceptions of sexuality and calls for open, gr... more

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In this episode, Carrie launches the Healthy Perspectives on Sex Series, opening up about her personal journey of recovering from purity culture and how its messages shaped her faith, identity, and view of sexuality. She also explores how purity cult... more

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Greg Oliver
Co-founder of Awaken Recovery, a nonprofit recovery ministry
Awaken Recovery
Episode: 199. Recovery From Sexual Compulsive Behavior with Greg and Stacey Oliver of Awaken Recovery
Stacey Oliver
Co-founder of Awaken Recovery, focusing on betrayal trauma support
Awaken Recovery
Episode: 199. Recovery From Sexual Compulsive Behavior with Greg and Stacey Oliver of Awaken Recovery
Joe Feldman
Founder of Cover My Mental Health
Cover My Mental Health
Episode: 194. Getting Insurance to Pay for OCD Therapy with Joe Feldman of Cover My Mental Health
Rachel Kuchem Woodward
Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in OCD and Christian counseling
Reviving Lives Counseling
Episode: 192. What I Wish Pastors Knew About OCD with Rachel Kuchem Woodward, LCSW
Michael Kheir
Author of Waging War Against OCD, A Christian Approach
Episode: 184. From Questioning God's Will to Embracing Grace: A Personal Story with Michael Kheir
Amber Williams Van Zuyen
Author of Pregnant and Drowning, who shares her personal experiences with OCD during pregnancy.
Episode: 183. Deciding to Take OCD Medication During Pregnancy: A Personal Story with Amber Williams Van Zuyen
Peyton Garland
Author and advocate for mental health awareness
Episode: 182. Breaking Family Silence and Stigma by Seeking Therapy: Personal Story with Peyton Garland
Stephanie Smith
Therapist in Virginia with lived experience of OCD
By the Well Counseling
Episode: 180. A Pastor's Daughter Struggles with Scrupulosity: A Personal Story with Stephanie Smith, LPC
Amber Vetitoe
A person who has wrestled with OCD and is willing to share her personal story.
Episode: 179. She Didn't Give Up on Getting Help: Personal Story with Amber Vetitoe

Host

Carrie Bock
Host of Christian Faith and OCD, Licensed Professional Counselor with experience helping individuals navigate obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) through the lens of Christian faith, while providing tools for healing and personal growth.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
  • Comforting

    I’m grateful for a God centered podcast to help with the struggles of mental health.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CRH2023
    United States3 months ago
  • A very hopeful, supportive podcast for OCD

    Carrie offers hopeful alternatives to OCD (e.g.: rewriting your “story”). This professional cares - enough to offer free, monthly support meetings, at the moment.

    She also has a paid, virtual course in ICBT.

    It helps Christians (for whom mental health is often misunderstood) but could also help anybody struggling with OCD.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chantelle25
    Canadaa year ago
  • OCD help with a Christian perspective

    Grateful for a podcast that offers a Christian view on OCD. It’s hard enough finding support and information on OCD but add on navigating that as a Christian and the pool of support and information gets even smaller. I’m thankful I found this podcast and can listen with peace of mind knowing the information will honor my Christian values.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C to the K'
    United Statesa year ago
  • Hope

    This show has given me so much hope for the issues I am struggling with. Right now I do not have health insurance so finding someone who actually focuses on treatment of OCD is hard. So I have yet to be diagnosed properly but this show has been a God send to be able to know I am not alone and to find some resources to work some on my own towards healing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hope for Healing 1982
    United Statesa year ago
  • Amazing Resource for OCD and Faith

    One day I searched podcasts about OCD and faith. I cried after listening to one of the podcasts for the first time. I have struggled to find Christ centered resources on OCD. Carrie provides great resources to help you remember who you are in Christ while working through OCD. I highly recommend her podcast and other resources, like her Freedom from OCD through ICBT seminar.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    carly18:)
    United Statesa year ago

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The podcast is praised for its compassionate and knowledgeable approach to mental health, which is grounded in faith, providing both encouragement and practical tools for listeners.
Listeners appreciate the supportive atmosphere created by the host, which emphasizes hope and practical strategies for managing OCD.
Many individuals find that the podcast offers a unique Christian perspective on mental health, addressing a niche that is often overlooked in mainstream resources.
Several reviews mention that the personal anecdotes shared resonate strongly, making listeners feel less isolated in their struggles with OCD.
Listeners express gratitude for the community formed around the podcast, highlighting its role in fostering dialogue about faith and mental health.

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182. Breaking Family Silence and Stigma by Seeking Therapy: Personal Story with Peyton Garland
Q: How has that affected your marriage, your relationship there?
Peyton explains that her husband has been very gracious and supportive through her struggles with OCD and has learned how to help her cope with it.
182. Breaking Family Silence and Stigma by Seeking Therapy: Personal Story with Peyton Garland
Q: At what point in your life did you start to notice like, I'm starting to struggle here with my thought life?
Peyton recounts that her worrying intensified after her husband started a new job far away, leading to isolation and contributing to her anxiety and OCD.
179. She Didn't Give Up on Getting Help: Personal Story with Amber Vetitoe
Q: How did you get to this point? You had all this anxiety and panic and there was some OCD, but you didn't really see it as that. How did you get to this point to initially reach out for help?
Amber discusses the critical moment when her husband encouraged her to seek help due to her struggles with OCD and the impact it was having on their relationship.
179. She Didn't Give Up on Getting Help: Personal Story with Amber Vetitoe
Q: What OCD symptoms seem to first pop on your radar or did you notice?
Amber shares her childhood struggles with anxiety, panic attacks, and insomnia, which she later recognized as symptoms of OCD.
177. Being Diagnosed with OCD Later in Life: A Personal Story wtih Heather Vignali
Q: How has this impacted your faith?
OCD has challenged my faith, causing me to question my salvation, but it ultimately strengthened my relationship with God.

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Focusing on the intersection of mental health and Christianity, this podcast offers practical strategies for individuals grappling with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related issues such as scrupulosity and intrusive thoughts. Throughout its episodes, insights are shared on how to cultivate a deeper sense of peace by embracing faith while navigating the complexities of mental health struggles. The host, a licensed professional counselor, provides relatable personal experiences and professional expertise to foster hope and propose actionable solutions, making it unique among mental health resources that align with Christian beliefs. The podcast aims to empower listeners to step out of their OCD cycles while connecting more profoundl... more

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1. Greg Oliver
2. Stacey Oliver
3. Joe Feldman
4. Rachel Kuchem Woodward
5. Michael Kheir
6. Amber Williams Van Zuyen
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8. Stephanie Smith

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