Christian Faith and OCD, Scrupulosity, Intrusive Thoughts, Compulsions, ICBT

In this episode, Carrie is joined by time stewardship coach Lissa Figgins, founder of Redeem Her Time, to explore time anxiety, faith-based time management, and what to do when your plans fall apart.

You’ll Learn
Why your relationship with your plan matters more than the planner you use
How to tell the difference between “I can” and “I should” when a new yes shows up
The simple question that calms time anxiety better than checking the clock
Where rest and Sabbath fit if you live with OCD, perfectionism, or the pressure to be productive
A practical way to give every God-led yes a place to live, whether you use a color-coded planner or fly by the seat of your pants

Connect with Lissa Figgins:
redeemhertime.com
https://redeemhertime.com/podcast
https://redeemhertime.com/substack

Explore the Empowered Mind: Christian ICBT for OCD: https://carriebock.com/training/ 
Carrie's services and courses: carriebock.com/services/
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In this episode, Carrie talks with Mark DeJesus, author of Freedom From Just Right But Never Enough, about why Christian perfectionism and scrupulosity keep so many believers stuck on a performance treadmill, and what it looks like to step off.
You’ll Learn
Why Christian perfectionism can look like devotion while quietly fueling OCD and scrupulosity
What Paul’s warning to the Galatians has to do with your spiritual checklist today
Why “pride” may not be the real problem when you are hard on yourself
Why grace can feel too good to be true, and why that reaction is so common
One simple question that changes how you talk to yourself
Connect with Mark DeJesus:
markdejesus.com
https://www.youtube.com/marktdejesus
https://www.instagram.com/marktdejesus/
https://www.facebook.com/marktdejesus77
Explore the Empowered Mind: Christian ICBT for OCD: https://carriebock.com/training/ 
Carrie's services and courses: carriebock.com/services/
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Continuing the Relationship OCD series, Carrie welcomes Austin Kang, founder of Behind the Scenes, to explore what it’s like to have a sibling with OCD, the emotions that often go unspoken, and how families can support a loved one without losing sight of their own needs.

Why siblings of people with OCD may feel overlooked as their family focuses on managing the disorder.
How resentment, guilt, fear, and grief can affect sibling relationships, even when there is deep love.
How to support a sibling with OCD without accommodating their obsessions and compulsions.
Practical ways to protect your identity, maintain friendships, and make time for your own interests.
How faith, peer support, and the right resources can help siblings navigate the challenges of OCD within the family.
Connect with Austin Kang: behindthescenesocd.org

Explore the Empowered Mind: Christian ICBT for OCD: https://carriebock.com/training/ 
Carrie's services and courses: carriebock.com/services/
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In this episode, Carrie is joined by licensed professional counselor Larinda Horton to explore how to support a spouse with OCD without feeding the cycle, while also caring for your own well-being.
Episode Highlights: 
Why a loving response to OCD can sometimes make it stronger
How to separate your spouse from the diagnosis and face it as a team
What healthy boundaries sound like when they come from care, not punishment
How to manage frustration when recovery feels slow
Three simple words that can improve how couples talk about OCD
Connect with Larinda:
www.fortheonecounseling.com/larinda-horton
Explore the Empowered Mind: Christian ICBT for OCD: https://carriebock.com/training/ 
Carrie's services and courses: carriebock.com/services/
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In this episode, Carrie sits down with her husband Steve to talk honestly about the messy, hopeful, and often awkward road of Christian dating, sharing what they wish someone had told them before they found each other.

Episode Highlights:
Why trusting God's timing in dating can save you from years of heartache and regret
How to spot true relationship dealbreakers vs minor preferences when dating with intention
What doing your homework before a relationship really means (without becoming a stalker)
Why too much texting and long phone calls early in Christian dating can backfire
How praying through your list of qualities in a spouse can transform your dating life
Explore the Empowered Mind: Christian ICBT for OCD: https://carriebock.com/training/ 
Carrie's services and courses: carriebock.com/services/
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