Christian Faith and OCD, Scrupulosity, Intrusive Thoughts, Compulsions, Peace
210. Understanding Grace and Accepting God's Forgiveness with author Nathan Clarkson
Feb 11, 2026
Carrie Bock
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:
- Nathan’s early experience with OCD and how it shaped his faith
- How contamination OCD and scrupulosity often intertwine
- Why OCD creates a distorted, harsh view of God
- The difference between OCD guilt and true conviction
- What it means to accept God’s forgiveness—even when it doesn’t feel true
- How healing can grow in small, almost unnoticed steps when you walk with God and safe people
- Nathan’s book I’m the Worst
https://www.amazon.com/Im-Worst-Freedom-Admitting-Faults/dp/0825449871
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Instagram: @nathanjclarkson
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