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 thoughts and scrupulosity, drawn from real experiences shared through email and survey responses
How to recognize intrusive or critical thoughts as OCD, not your true beliefs
Why scrupulosity targets what matters most, including your relationship with God
How to identify the core fear beneath obsessive doubts
The difference between God’s voice and fear-based thoughts
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220. Getting Unstuck from Spiritual Mental Rituals
22.04.2026 | 17 min.
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 between spiritual mental rituals and compulsions in OCD Ways to become more aware of when these patterns are happening in your mind Practical strategies to create distance from intrusive thoughts through mindfulness and thought diffusion The underlying fears and “feared possible self” that drive spiritual mental rituals Why OCD’s reasoning process keeps you stuck and what helps you step out of it
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219. The Holy Spirit and Blasphemy Concerns with Pastor Jeremy Pickwell
15.04.2026 | 26 min.
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 question your relationship with God.
Episode Highlights:
• What the Holy Spirit really is and why He is personal, not just a feeling • How the Holy Spirit helps guide, comfort, and strengthen you in daily life • What the Bible actually means by blasphemy of the Holy Spirit • Why intrusive thoughts are not the same as rejecting God • How to stop overthinking and trust God with uncertainty • How to find peace when you feel afraid you’ve “messed things up” spiritually
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218. How Do I Know It's Time to Switch Churches? with Steve Bock
08.04.2026 | 30 min.
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 next step.
Episode Highlights: How to recognize the difference between red flags and yellow flags in a church Why sound doctrine and healthy leadership matter for your spiritual growth How your own role (connection, serving, engagement) impacts your church experience Practical steps to take before deciding to leave, including conversations and self-reflection How to prayerfully discern if God is leading you to stay or move on
Explore the Empowered Mind: Christian ICBT for OCD: https://carriebock.com/training/ Carrie's services and courses: carriebock.com/services/ carriebock.com/resources/
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217. When the Suffering Won't End with John Bennett
01.04.2026 | 35 min.
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 a long road of suffering.
Episode Highlights:
What John discovered when he stopped fighting his diagnosis and chose to embrace it instead.
How to keep going when OCD, anxiety, or suffering feels like a long-term battle.
Why focusing on today can bring more peace and reduce anxiety
How acceptance can help you walk with God in the middle of pain
What it looks like to find purpose and live out your faith even with limitations or ongoing struggles
How God uses suffering to build endurance, deepen your faith, and remind you that your healing story isn’t finished yet
How suffering that never fully goes away can still become one of the greatest gifts in your life.
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Christian Faith and OCD: Practical Strategies to Greater PeaceDo you constantly worry about "what-if" scenarios and obsess about things you can't control?Are you frustrated with performing the same compulsions over and over and wish you could find freedom?Do you struggle to find OCD resources that understand or align with your Christian faith?You’re in the right place. This podcast will help you connect with God’s peace by learning practical skills leading you out of the OCD mental prison and walking in the freedom God has for you. Hi! I’m Carrie Bock, Christ follower, wife, mom and Licensed Professional Counselor.For years, I worried about the future as I struggled to trust God with what was next. I was constantly grasping for control over my life and internally feeling a sense of shame of not being good enough. I tried to pray, read my Bible, and work really hard to be the perfect Christian. When my first husband asked for a divorce, I had no choice, but to acknowledge how much was out of my control and how much of Christianity wasn’t about following a formula, but following a living God. As God brought other areas of uncertainty in my life (physical pain, pregnancy complications, and a husband with a rare neurological condition), he gave me the gift of learning to be present with Him. This allowed me to let go of past regret and future worries, so I could move forward into the abundant life Jesus promises. I kept working with more and more Christians with OCD who were frustrated that they couldn't find Christian resources to help them. I developed customized tools to help them, and I'm so excited to share everything I've learned with you! If you’re ready to get out of the endless prison of the obsessive compulsive loop without compromising your convictions, this podcast is for you!So, walk away from the google search bar, take a deep breath, and let’s journey together towards greater peace. www.carriebock.com
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