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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222. Can AI help with OCD?
In this episode, Carrie explores the concerns of using AI for OCD and shares practical ways to use it wisely while staying grounded in truth, community, and your identity in Christ. Episode Highlights: • Why
221. Your Scrupulosity Question Answered
In this episode, Carrie answers listener-submitted questions from email and a recent survey about scrupulosity to help you better understand it and respond in healthier ways. Episode Highlights: Carrie’s answers to listener questions about intrusive
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 triggering when
Ways to work together
Intensive EMDR therapy, the Empowered Mind self-paced course, and group therapy for OCD.
