Christian Faith and OCD, Scrupulosity, Intrusive Thoughts, Compulsions, ICBT
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
Episodes
222 episodes
220. Getting Unstuck from Spiritual Mental Rituals
In this episode, I talk about how spiritual mental rituals are actually mental compulsions in OCD, and five steps to help you recognize these patterns and begin stepping out of them.Episode Highlights:The connection between spiri...
219. The Holy Spirit and Blasphemy Concerns with Pastor Jeremy Pickwell
In this episode, Carrie sits down with Pastor Jeremy Pickwell, founding pastor of Alinea Church, to talk about the Holy Spirit, the fear of blasphemy, and how to find peace when your thoughts make you question your relationship with God.
218. How Do I Know It's Time to Switch Churches? with Steve Bock
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:
217. When the Suffering Won't End with John Bennett
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 su...
216. How Do I Know I'm Saved?
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 doubt...
215. Healthy Confession and Repentance With Scrupulosity with Michael Kheir
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.
214. Reading the Bible Differently for Scrupulosity
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 triggeri...
213. Pt 2: Why Scrupulosity is so Complicated and Hard to Treat
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 Hig...
212. Pt 1: Why Scrupulosity is so Complicated and Hard to Treat
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 Hi...
211. Embracing God's Love
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 ...
210. Understanding Grace and Accepting God's Forgiveness with author Nathan Clarkson
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:
209. Three Common Objections to ICBT
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 ...
208. Is it OCD Voice or God's Voice? Hearing from God for Healing with Heather O'Brien
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:...
207. Increased Confidence in Who God Created Her to be: A Personal story with Ashley Lawrence
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:
206. She Hid the Knives and Prayed She Wouldn't Die: A Personal OCD Story with Blessing Afolabi-Jombo
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, p...
205. You're Not Alone in Your OCD: Survey Results and Upcoming Episode Plans!
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 ste...
204. Putting to Bed Year End Regret to Start Fresh in the New Year
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 re...
203. Immanuel: God is With You Always
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:
202. Why I'm Grieving When No One Has Died: The End of my Individual Therapy Practice
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 thr...
201. What Does it Look Like to Have both OCD and ADHD? with Nikole Krueger, LCSW
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 ...
200. Two Secret Weapons to Escape Discouragement
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 s...
199. Recovery From Sexual Compulsive Behavior with Greg and Stacey Oliver of Awaken Recovery
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...
198. How Do I Deal with Sexual Thoughts as a Christian?
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...
197. Is it Normal? Child and Adolescent Sexual Development
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 op...