206. She Hid the Knives and Prayed She Wouldn't Die: A Personal OCD Story with Blessing Afolabi-Jombo

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Previously titled “206. 206: She Hid the Knives and Prayed She Wouldn't Die: A Personal OCD Story with Blessing Afolabi-Jombo” — renamed by the publisher on Aug 3, 2026

Christian Faith and OCD, Scrupulosity, Intrusive Thoughts, Compulsions, ICBT not yet transcribed

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In this episode, Carrie sits down with Blessing Afa Jumbo, a wife, mother, and writer, who shares her courageous journey with OCD—how intrusive thoughts, postpartum struggles, and performance-based faith shaped her view of God, and how grace, proper treatment, and healthier theology have brought healing and hope.Episode Highlights:How OCD can disguise itself as spiritual conviction, warfare, or responsibility, placing unbearable pressure on the ChristianThe heavy burden of performance-based faith and the fear of failing God as a Christian and a motherPostpartum OCD and harm-related intrusive thoughts, and the courage it takes to name them for what they areFinding freedom through proper support, including medication and therapy, alongside faith.Relearning the heart of God as loving and gracious, not punitive.Connect with Blessing:https://calledtopriesthood.com/about/https://www.instagram.com/beingayomide/Explore the Christians Learning ICBT training: 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.

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