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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195. Five Things We Learned in the First 5 Years of Marriage
In this episode, Carrie and her husband Steve celebrate their 5th anniversary by sharing 5 lessons they’ve learned in marriage—practical insights shaped by parenting, challenges, and everyday life, all while keeping Christ at the center
194. Getting Insurance to Pay for OCD Therapy with Joe Feldman of Cover My Mental Health
In this episode of Christian Faith and OCD, Carrie is joined by Joe Feldman, founder of Cover My Mental Health, who shares his family’s battle with insurance companies and how that experience led to creating
193. When Colors and Numbers are Bad: Associations OCD Makes
In this episode, Carrie shares how our brains link colors, numbers, and events in ways that can trigger OCD. She offers relatable stories and practical tools to help break these patterns. Episode Highlights: How everyday
192. What I Wish Pastors Knew About OCD with Rachel Kuchem Woodward, LCSW
Carrie is joined by Rachel Kuchem Woodward, LCSW, a therapist with lived experience of OCD, to discuss how pastors can better support those who struggle through insights on discipleship, treatment, shame, and spiritual warfare. Episode
191. Can’t Let Go of Your Stuff? The Stories and Emotions that Keep You Hoarding
In this episode, Carrie explores the hidden stories and emotions that make letting go of items so difficult. Drawing from conference insights and personal experiences, she shares practical wisdom to help anyone declutter and create
190. Dealing with Uncertainty and Why We Stopped Praying for a Miracle with Steve and Carrie Bock
In this heartfelt episode, Carrie sits down with her husband Steve to talk about one of life’s hardest challenges: living with uncertainty. They dive into what it looks like to live with faith, peace, and
189. Are You Stuck Working Too Much?
In this episode, Carrie explores the link between overworking and OCD, sharing warning signs of burnout and offering biblical wisdom and practical strategies for balance, rest, and healthy boundaries. Episode Highlights: How overworking and OCD
188. Stop Fighting Reality: How Radical Acceptance Might be the Key
In this episode, Carrie goes “off script” to explore a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skill—radical acceptance—and why it’s a powerful tool for Christians navigating OCD, grief, and life’s hard realities. Episode Highlights What radical acceptance really
187. Is it Time To Get a New Therapist?
In this episode, Carrie explores how to recognize when it might be time to move on from your therapist. She unpacks both major red flags and quieter signs that the fit isn’t right, offering practical,
Ways to work together
Intensive EMDR therapy, the Empowered Mind self-paced course, and group therapy for OCD.
