A prominent, misguided teaching is that the presence of fear constitutes a major problem. As a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and Christian who cares deeply about mental and spiritual health, I have come to believe that one of the most important starting points for overcoming fear-based problems is the following truth: Thoughts are thoughts Feelings are […]

Baptism for those with OCD quickly becomes a deeply challenging consideration. Rachael Kelley’s brilliant article reveals how it seemed that “good Christians” are 100% certain. Living with OCD drives this craving deeper. Her story is one of suffering and courage, stepping into the water—not because the doubts were gone, but because she realized she didn’t have […]

Dear friends, It’s really happening. For the last six years, I’ve been trying to “practice what I preach”—but it wasn’t easy. While writing The Christian’s Guide to Overcoming OCD, I faced some of the same “what-ifs” my clients do. What if I misrepresent God? What if I’m not good enough? What if this fails? I […]

Chris and Olivia are two people with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), yet their stories reveal a tale of two churches, highlighting sometimes inconsistent and poor treatment of those OCD within the church. ⛪ This past month, I started a Substack with the article, OCD Is Not A Faith Problem: Why the Church Must Listen to the Muffled […]

For Christians with OCD, uncertainty can commonly center on spiritual and religious doubts. Learn how focusing on the unchanging promises of God can be the bedrock of your healing, even when you can’t untangle your thoughts. The following guest article is by Meghan Newkirk. Join my free newsletter to be the first to receive articles […]

If you suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), or even if you only suspect it, getting help quickly can make all the difference. The average time from the onset of symptoms to treatment is 11 to 17 years. That’s a terrible length of time to let the suffering grow, often out of control. OCD is […]