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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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 regret
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
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
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
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,
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
196. Healthy Perspective on Sex Series: How Do I Recover from Purity Culture?
In this episode, Carrie launches the Healthy Perspectives on Sex Series, opening up about her personal journey of recovering from purity culture and how its messages shaped her faith, identity, and view of sexuality. She
Ways to work together
Intensive EMDR therapy, the Empowered Mind self-paced course, and group therapy for OCD.
