Christian Faith and OCD, Scrupulosity, Intrusive Thoughts, Compulsions, Peace
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.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 191
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
110. Healthy Conflict with Janeen Davis, PsyD, MFT
In this week’s episode, Carrie is joined by Dr. Janeen Davis, an expert in conflict psychology and biblical conflict resolution to discuss how to handle conflicts in a healthy way, emphasizing the im…
109. What Christmas Teaches us about Managing Anxiety and OCD with Carrie Bock, LPC-MHSP
Carrie talks about the Christmas story in our Christmas special and how it can help with anxiety and OCD. By connecting Jesus' experiences with our own struggles, She offers insights and understandin…
108. OCD Personal Story with Michael Kheir
On today's episode, Carrie sits down with Michael Kheir, the author of "Waging War Against OCD: A Christian Approach.” Michael shares his personal experience with OCD, shedding light on the challenge…
107. Impact of Childhood Adverse Experiences (ACES) with Diana Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS
On today’s episode, Carrie sits down with Diana Rice, a licensed mental health counselor and certified integrative mental health professional. They delve into the impact of Adverse Childhood Experien…
106. Maximizing Your First Counseling Session with Carrie Bock, LPC-MHSP
On today’s episode, Carrie delves into the importance of maximizing your first counseling session. She offers insights and tips on how to navigate your initial counseling session effectively while em…
105. Joy Comes in the Morning: 3rd Year of Marriage
In this special episode, Carrie and her husband Steve reflect on their three-year marriage journey and the joy that comes from overcoming difficulties. They share insights on the importance of open c…
104. Being Kinder to Ourselves and Others with Greg Atkinson
On today's episode, Carrie interviews Greg Atkinson, an entrepreneur, speaker and author, about the power of kindness.
Greg shares his personal journey and how forgiveness and kindness have played a p…
103. Bouncing Back with Resilience with Donna Cox Gibbs, LCMHCS
On today's episode, Carrie sits down with Donna Cox Gibbs, a licensed clinical mental health counselor and author. They explore the true essence of resilience – not just bouncing back, but moving for…
102. Anxiety and Coparenting with Tammy Daughtry, LMFT
In this episode, Carrie sits down with Tammy Daughtry, author of "Co-Parenting Works: Helping Your Children Thrive After Divorce," to discuss the challenging topic of co-parenting and its impact on a…
101. A Secret Life (OCD) with Jim Juliana
Join Carrie as she sits down with Jim Juliana, an author, former high school teacher and an athletic coach, who opens up about his journey of enduring and overcoming OCD. He candidly reveals the obst…
100. 100 Tips for Managing Anxiety with Carrie Bock, LPC-MHSP
In this special 100th episode, I dive into a comprehensive list of 100 tips for managing anxiety. Divided into different sections, we explore various aspects of anxiety's impact on our life and rela…
99. My Grief and Loss Journey
On today’s episode, I want to take a moment to open up and share my personal journey of grief and loss over the past year. It's been a challenging road, but I find purpose in sharing my story with al…
98. Stories of Hope
We continue sharing inspiring stories of our past guests finding hope amidst anxiety and OCD struggles.
These stories highlight the power of hope, faith, and supportive relationships in overcoming anx…
97. Stories of Hope (Part 1)
In this episode, we compile and share stories of hope from previous guests of the podcast. These stories offer inspiration and encouragement, even if they don't directly relate to anxiety or OCD.
(Epi…
96. Theology of Suffering with Jon Seidl
In this episode, Carrie is joined by John Seidl, author of "Finding Rest" and president of Veritas Creative. They explore the theology of suffering and delve into Jon's personal journey with anxiety …
95. Healthier Theology of Healing with Pastor Mark Smith
We are privileged to have Pastor Mark Smith from Refuge Church Nashville on the show today to discuss the topic of healthier theology surrounding healing.
-Why God doesn't heal everyone who prays for …
94. Podcast Updates and Mom's View on God
In today’s episode, Carrie shares some of the lessons she has learned about God from being a mother and some important podcast updates.
The recent loss of both of Carrie’s parents and the impact it ha…
93. Incognito Christian Counselors with Ann Taylor McNiece, LMFT
Join Carrie as she dives into an interesting conversation with Ann Taylor McNiece, LMFT on Incognito Christian Counselors and the integration of faith into mental health counseling
Why some counselors…
92. When Ministry Becomes Toxic with Carrie and Steve Bock
On today’s episode, I have an interesting conversation with my favorite guest, my husband Steve Bock about toxic church culture
Warning signs your church is becoming toxic
The danger of putting church …
91. Harm OCD in Pregnancy Sent me to the ER with author Amber Williams Van Zuyen
On today’s episode, Amber Williams Van Zuyen, author of Pregnant and Drowning tells about her struggle with harm OCD during her pregnancy.
-How and when did her OCD symptoms start
-What happened the fi…