242. Why You Don't Need to Be Afraid of Your Thoughts as a Christian

In this episode, Carrie explores why Christians with OCD do not need to fear intrusive thoughts and how understanding the difference between thoughts, desires, actions, and identity can loosen the grip of scrupulosity. Episode Highlights: Why having an intrusive thought does not mean you will act on it How mental compulsions like rumination, rebuking thoughts, repeated prayer, and neutralizing can keep Christians stuck Why OCD can attach frightening meanings to thoughts about faith, relationships, harm, or sexuality How ICBT helps distinguish intrusive thoughts from your true desires, values, and identity What Scripture says about the Holy Spirit, the mind of Christ, and your identity when OCD tells you something different Explore the Empowered Mind: Christian ICBT for OCD: https://carriebock.com/training/  Carrie's services and courses: carriebock.com/services/                                                        carriebock.com/resources/ Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/christianfaithandocd/ and like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/christianfaithandocd for the latest updates and sneak peeks.