Unshaken Conversation: Carrie Bock
When Faith and OCD Collide
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What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
- How OCD can show up in ways many Christians do not recognize, including scrupulosity and reassurance seeking
- How to tell the difference between healthy conviction and compulsive fear
- What spouses, parents, and loved ones can do without accidentally reinforcing the cycle
- What treatment can look like, including ERP and ICBT, and why finding the right provider matters
- Why seeking professional help can sit alongside deep trust in God, not against it
Resources:
- Episode 21: Midnight Lies: How to Fight at 2 A.M.
Pairs well for the late-night spiral, when intrusive thoughts feel loudest and you need truth that steadies you without shame. - Episode 40: What If It All Works Out?: Kingdom Optimism for Anxious Days
Helpful for anxious spirals and worst-case thinking, especially when fear keeps trying to sound spiritually responsible. - Episode 46: When You Feel Misunderstood: God Already Knows
A strong companion for the relief of being fully known by God when your thoughts feel loud, confusing, or hard to explain. - Romans 8:1
A grounding verse for the conviction-versus-condemnation question: there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ. - 1 John 4:18
Helps draw the line between love and compulsive fear by reminding you that perfect love drives out fear. - Proverbs 15:22
A simple biblical support for asking for help and receiving wise counsel instead of suffering in silence. - Psalm 139:1-4
A comfort for anyone afraid of their own thoughts: God already knows you fully, and you do not have to hide from Him. - Matthew 11:28
For the exhausted listener, this is Jesus’ invitation to bring your weariness honestly instead of pretending you are fine. - Carrie Bock
Her website includes her podcast, contact form, and more information about the treatment approaches she discussed in the episode.