Dr. Kevin Chapman caught my attention several years ago with his engaging mix of psychology credentials and faith. He has been a “friend at a distance,” offering kind words and encouragement to me on the regular. I recently reviewed his brand new book, which is out this month, and my review is below. Mastering Our […]

The suffering of OCD can be so intense and overwhelming that focus on nearly anything that doesn’t demand attention can be difficult. One of the many impacts can be struggling to keep up (or start) a devotional life—living day-by-day in devotion to God. I will stay simple here and say flexibility is critical. God knows […]

There’s a pastor who is also a psychologist specializing in treating OCD. You read that right.  What seems a bizarre combo at its heart isn’t unusual at all.  Sure, in all fairness, he is the only person I know who has that mix. But he’s not the only person by far with a mixture of […]

Around here, I’m all about helping people get unstuck. It is a joy to elevate voices of hope. Today’s guest article is by my friend and the author, Kathrine Snyder, who also wrote a book (see at the end). She’s one of the many courageous voices that have impacted my own journey. If you’re looking […]

Christians, Overcome Your OCD is the step-by-step, proven process of recovery and faith that will save months—and even years—in discovering how you can find freedom from OCD. You can subscribe directly to the course newsletter or visit the course page to learn more and get a free trial and Exposure and Response Prevention worksheet today! […]

There’s no doubt about it: trauma and maltreatment of children impact OCD in both children and adults. Surely, trauma must be causal to OCD? Not so fast. Trauma not Causal to OCD (So Far As We Know) Trauma is not a definitive cause of OCD (Dykshoorn, 2014). However, it has some strong associations. If you […]