Podcast
Christian Faith and OCD
A worldwide ministry that focuses on:
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Combining biblical and clinical wisdom
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Reducing shame
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Sharing hopeful stories
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Providing practical tools for greater peace
About the podcast
Christian Faith and OCD is a podcast that was originally named Hope for Anxiety and OCD (started in 2020). The podcast was born after trying to find resources for my own clients who were struggling. I couldn’t find professionals who were combining strong clinical knowledge about anxiety and OCD with strong Bible knowledge. Even though I knew nothing about starting a podcast, I felt a nudge from God to start and gave a hesitant yes.
After realizing most of our consistent listeners were struggling with OCD and due to the great need for resources in the Christian OCD community, the podcast was renamed and rebranded in 2024 to Christian Faith and OCD.
The podcast exists to reduce shame surrounding struggling with OCD as a Christian, increase hope, and provide practical tools for greater peace. I record solo episodes and interview guests including pastors, authors, and everyday Christians who are struggling with OCD.
As a result of God’s faithfulness (I wanted to quit several times!), Christian Faith and OCD is now a worldwide ministry with listeners in over 70 countries.
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231. When You’re a Christian & Drinking Too Much: A Personal Story with Jon Seidl
In this episode, Carrie welcomes back Jon Seidl, a returning guest, author, speaker, and founder of Veritas Recovery, to share his personal journey through addiction and recovery while exploring how identity, shame, unresolved pain, and
230. Handling OCD Flare Ups with ICBT: A Personal Story with Rachael Kelley
In this episode, Carrie sits down with Rachael Kelley, a Christian writer and former Empowered Mind student, to discuss navigating OCD flare-ups, overcoming scrupulosity, and learning to trust God's love throughout the recovery journey. Episode
229. Navigating OCD, ADHD, and Autism: A Personal Story with Erica Hackworth
In this episode, Carrie welcomes Erica Hackworth to share how discovering the connection between her ADHD, autism, and OCD transformed her relationships, faith, self-understanding, and journey toward recovery. Episode Highlight: Discover how ADHD, autism, and
228. A Missionary Follows the Good Shepherd: A Personal Story with Ana
In this episode, Carrie sits down with Ana, a missionary who shares her journey through scrupulosity OCD, navigating fear and major life decisions while discovering Jesus as her Good Shepherd, faithfully leading her through missions,
227. Finding Paternal and Maternal Love in God: A Personal Story with Chris Russo
In this episode, Carrie sits down with pastor Chris Russo to discuss how religious OCD, intrusive thoughts, childhood trauma, and fears surrounding salvation shaped his relationship with God and how counseling, community, and faith became
226. Found ICBT after ERP Wasn’t Effective: A Personal Story with Dr. O. Alan Noble
Carrie sits down with author and professor Dr. O. Alan Noble to share his deeply personal journey through years of OCD treatment, intense suffering, and ultimately finding hope through ICBT. Episode Highlights: Why traditional talk
225. Is Empowered Mind Right for Me?
In this episode, Carrie shares why so many Christians feel trapped in exhausting OCD cycles and how Empowered Mind: Christian ICBT for OCD offers a different approach to finding peace, clarity, and lasting healing. Episode
224. Remaining Hopeful When Past OCD Treatment Has Failed
In this episode, Carrie shares how to move forward when OCD treatment, ERP, prayer, or recovery programs leave you feeling stuck, discouraged, and questioning whether things can really change. Episode Highlights: Why failed OCD treatment
223. How Mindfulness is Helpful for ICBT
In this episode, Carrie shares how mindfulness and Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) can come together in a powerful way to support your OCD recovery journey. Episode Highlights: The difference between mindfulness and meditation, and
Ways to work together
Intensive EMDR therapy, the Empowered Mind self-paced course, and group therapy for OCD.
