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
90. Experience with Faith, Church and OCD with Erika McCoy
On today’s episode, I’m joined by Erika McCoy, an IOCDF grassroots advocate to talk about her experience with Church, Faith and OCD.
How did her OCD develop and why it took a long time for her to get …
89. Personal Story of Spiritual Abuse and Chronic Pain with K.J. Ramsey
Today on the show, therapist and author K.J. Ramsey talks to us about her healing journey from spiritual abuse and chronic pain.
How K.J. realized that she was in a spiritually abusive situation
Wrestl…
88. Relationship OCD and Anxiety with Samara Lane
On today’s episode, I am joined by Samara Lane, a relationship and ROCD coach.
Samara shares her healing journey through relationship OCD. We also talk about how to overcome anxiety and OCD in relatio…
87. OCD FAQ with Carrie and Dr. Kelley Kleppinger
In today’s episode, I’m joined by my friend Dr. Kelley Kleppinger in a Frequently Ask Questions (FAQ) session on OCD.
Here are some of the questions we tackled:
What exactly is OCD?
What is the differen…
86. How to Catch Your Teens Anxiety Before it Gets Out of Control with Gina Nelson
Today on the show, I’m joined by Gina Nelson, a licensed clinical social worker and creator of Combating Teen Anxiety–her proven 10-step method to reduce anxiety in teens.
Gina and I talk about how t…
85. Anxiety FAQ with Carrie and Tiffany Ciccone
In today’s episode, returning guest, Tiffany Ciccone, an author and English teacher joins Carrie in a Q&A about anxiety.
Here are some of Tiffany’s questions answered by Carrie:
What is Anxiety?
How do…
84. How Do I Set a Boundary? with Kristen D. Boice, LMFT
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Kristen D. Boice, LMFT, a psychotherapist, coach, speaker, Close the Chapter Podcast Host. Kristen and I talk about how to set healthy boundaries:
Signs that you need…
83. The Power of Gratitude and What I am Thankful For
Today's special is a solo episode about the power of gratitude and how it can help us through hard times.
Things I'm grateful for
How to be grateful in any circumstances
What the Bible teaches us about …
82. Trauma Informed Ministry with Suzanne Burns
In today’s episode, Suzanne Burns, founder and executive director of Foundation House Ministries and BeCharityWise shares with us about creating a trauma-informed ministry.
How Suzanne started her w…
81. On Becoming Parents: Year Two of Marriage with Steve and Carrie Bock
Steve and I wanted to share some personal updates with you as we reached another milestone in our marriage.
How becoming parents changed us and affected our marriage
Our child-care setup
Staying posit…
80. Where Are Our Guests Now?
Where are our guests now? To mark the Hope for Anxiety and OCD 80th episode, I’m giving you some updates on some of our past guests.
Some of them recorded their own updates and some sent us the update…
79. Personal Story of Anxiety with Dr. Sherri Yoder
Today on the show, I’m joined by Dr. Sherri Yoder, a former clinical psychologist and the founder and executive director of Thriving Thoughts Global. Dr. Sherri talks about her personal story of anxi…
78. Bible Study from "Should" to "Want" with Keith Ferrin
I’m privileged to be interviewing Keith Ferrin. Keith is a speaker and author, with a passion for helping people read, study, and enjoy the Bible.
How Keith developed his passion to help others read …
Bonus Episode: EMDR Intensive Therapy Q&A with Steve Bock and Carrie Bock, LPC-MHSP
Carrie and her husband Steve are excited to bring you a bonus episode on EMDR Intensive Therapy.
What is EMDR Intensive Therapy and what are the issues it can help with?
What happens in an EMDR Intens…
77. Postpartum Anxiety and Depression with Julie Lamb
Today on the show Julie Lamb, LCSW who is a life coach at julielambcoaching.com shares with us about postpartum depression and anxiety, and how to cope with it.
Julie’s personal experience with postpa…
76. Finding Joy in the Midst of the Trial of Cancer with John Bennet
Today on the show, I’m privileged to be interviewing John Bennet, author and banker.
John shares with us his journey through a cancer diagnosis and treatment.
John's long treatment process to move thro…
75. God as Close as Your Breath: Breath Prayer with Jennifer Tucker
Today on the show, I’m joined by author Jennifer Tucker. Jennifer talks about her discovery of breath prayer and how it helped her with her own anxiety.
Jennifer’s experience of anxiety and depression
…
74. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and NOCD with Stacy Quick, LPC
I’m privileged to be interviewing Stay Quick, a licensed professional counselor and therapist at NOCD. Stacy talks about how Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP) works for OCD and her own e…
73.What are Boundaries and Why are they Important? with Erica Kesse, LPC-MHSP
Today's special is my good friend, Erica Kesse, LPC-MHSP. Erica and I have an interesting conversation about boundaries and why they are so important.
Why do you need to set healthy boundaries
Reason…
72. How to Reduce Anxiety about Giving Birth with Carrie Bock, LPC-MHSP
In this solo episode, Carrie deep dives into the topic of anxiety and childbirth and her own birthing experience.
Creating a positive birth experience
Carrie’s pregnancy process - asking God what she w…