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185. What Does It Mean to Take This Thought Captive? What About Intrusive Thoughts?

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Content provided by Carrie Bock. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Carrie Bock or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode, Carrie unpacks what it really means to take a thought captive and why that verse can feel confusing for Christians navigating OCD. She brings biblical clarity, challenges common misconceptions, and shares a more grace-filled way to respond to intrusive thoughts.

Episode Highlights:
What that “take every thought captive” verse actually means in context—and why it’s not about perfect thought control
How spiritual armor like the helmet of salvation helps protect your mind in OCD struggles
Why trying to squash every thought can keep you stuck in compulsions
The difference between intrusive thoughts and sin—and how to respond with grace instead of fear
How to let go of the pressure to manage every thought and trust God’s work in your healing
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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189 episodes

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Manage episode 498618729 series 2825915
Content provided by Carrie Bock. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Carrie Bock or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode, Carrie unpacks what it really means to take a thought captive and why that verse can feel confusing for Christians navigating OCD. She brings biblical clarity, challenges common misconceptions, and shares a more grace-filled way to respond to intrusive thoughts.

Episode Highlights:
What that “take every thought captive” verse actually means in context—and why it’s not about perfect thought control
How spiritual armor like the helmet of salvation helps protect your mind in OCD struggles
Why trying to squash every thought can keep you stuck in compulsions
The difference between intrusive thoughts and sin—and how to respond with grace instead of fear
How to let go of the pressure to manage every thought and trust God’s work in your healing
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.

  continue reading

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