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Life Beside Christ

Life Beside Christ

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The Life Beside Christ podcast was started to help spread the Word of God and the love of Jesus to people who are young in their faith or curious about christianity and need a place to start. Follow along the discussions and learning with your hosts of two brothers and close friend; Brady Hays, Carter Hays, and Levi Parkevich.
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Christian Faith and OCD: Practical Strategies to Greater Peace Do you constantly worry about "what-if" scenarios and obsess about things you can't control? Are you frustrated with performing the same compulsions over and over and wish you could find freedom? Do you struggle to find OCD resources that understand or align with your Christian faith? You’re in the right place. This podcast will help you connect with God’s peace by learning practical skills leading you out of the OCD mental priso ...
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YowKno.com is a podcast and entertainment network focused on Jesus Christ as we grow further together. We all have struggles and we won't hide ours. We are not your normal Christian network that focuses on everyone else beside us. Rather we strive for bettering ourselves and in that process, hope people can learn from our own achievements. Our podcasts is really "Just A Podcast." It may grow into something big, it may be God's calling for those who serve God through it, and it may point othe ...
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Send us a text Ever tried a CrossFit workout only to find yourself in a hilarious, yet humbling predicament? You'll hear all about Levi's attempt and the laughter that ensued as he grappled with the intense world of CrossFit. With Brady taking a break to focus on family, Levi and Carter navigate the landscape of podcasting and life, discussing the …
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In this episode, Carrie explores the common obsession of doubting whether you actually have OCD. She discusses how this uncertainty can impact your sense of self and shares strategies to help you embrace your diagnosis and find peace. Episode Highlights: How to identify and address doubts about your OCD diagnosis. Strategies to confront and manage …
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In this episode, Carrie dives into the challenges of sharing your OCD diagnosis with others, offering practical guidance on how to navigate this delicate conversation. Episode Highlights: Key traits to assess if someone is reliable enough to share your OCD diagnosis with. Understand how much detail to provide based on your relationship with the per…
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Send us a text When was the last time you truly surrendered your daily struggles to faith? Join us in an eye-opening conversation with Adam Fox, a beloved friend of the Hays family, as he steps in for Brady, who is enjoying a well-deserved anniversary break. Adam shares his deeply personal faith journey, taking us from his roots in a Christian home…
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In this episode, Carrie explores how OCD can disrupt regular Bible reading, leading to either obsessive or avoidant behaviors. She offers practical advice for engaging with scripture in a healthier way. Understand the specific challenges OCD presents when trying to maintain a regular Bible reading practice. How obsessively engaging with the Bible c…
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In this episode, Carrie explores the feelings of spiritual distance and how to navigate those times when you don't feel close to God. Episode Highlights: Understanding the connection between OCD and feelings of spiritual distance. Insights from Elijah's story and how it relates to modern struggles with faith. Practical steps for reconnecting with G…
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Carrie explores whether there’s a test for OCD and delves into the Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS) Version 2 in this insightful episode. Episode Highlights: How OCD assessments can help differentiate between OCD symptoms and other mental health or spiritual issues. What to expect from the Y-BOCS assessment The benefits of using asses…
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Carrie delves into the profound connection between trauma and OCD. Drawing from her experience as a licensed professional counselor, she discusses how childhood trauma and family-of-origin issues often overlap with OCD symptoms. Episode Highlights: How childhood experiences can impact mental health and contribute to OCD. The surprising statistic th…
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Send us a text Ever wondered how life's unexpected turns can lead to blessings in disguise? Carter shares his roller-coaster journey with the testing process of a new and hopeful career, and offering a candid look at the ups and downs since leaving his previous job. As we banter about recent escapades, including Carter's Father's Day golfing advent…
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In this episode, Carrie dives into a crucial yet often overlooked factor that can make OCD symptoms flare up. Discover how to recognize and address this challenge to better manage your OCD. Episode Highlights: What often makes OCD symptoms worse. How to recognize this hidden trigger in your life Practical tips for managing this issue effectively. S…
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Carrie explores four ways to pray about OCD that go beyond asking for removal. She shares how praying for key aspects of your journey can bring new strength and perspective to your path with OCD. Episode Highlights: How prayerful guidance can help you navigate your personal OCD treatment journey. How asking for spiritual clarity can help you manage…
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Inspired by a suggestion from our listener Ashley, today Carrie is diving into how being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) affects OCD treatment. She explores why sensitivity matters and how it can shape your therapeutic journey. Episode Highlights: What it means to be a Highly Sensitive Person and how it impacts daily life. How being an HSP can infl…
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Carrie explores how OCD can interfere with your prayer life and offers effective strategies to manage it. She addresses the challenge of repetitive praying and offers practical advice for dealing with OCD’s demands. Learn how to stay connected with God and maintain a meaningful spiritual practice despite these challenges. Episode Highlights; How OC…
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Carrie discusses Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) as a helpful option, explaining how it differs from ERP in addressing OCD symptoms and integrating faith perspectives. Join her as she explores ways to find peace and faith while managing OCD through these therapeutic approaches. Episode Highlights: The principles of ICBT and its …
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In this week's episode, Carrie brings back her favorite co-host, her husband Steve to discuss the difference between sexual obsession and lust in the context of scrupulosity, offering practical, faith-based strategies for managing these thoughts. The distinction between sexual obsession and lust within the context of OCD and scrupulosity. The diffe…
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Join Carrie as she introduces the rebranded podcast, "Christian Faith and OCD. She shares the journey from "Hope for Anxiety and OCD" to the new focus, discussing the reasons behind the change, listener feedback, and the impact the podcast has had over the past three and a half years. The strategic decision to focus more on OCD and include "Christi…
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In this episode, Carrie shares Pierre's courageous journey with OCD, exploring how childhood fears and religious teachings shaped his mental health struggles and eventual path to healing through counseling and faith. Pierre's journey through OCD and the compulsion to replay past events. The role of forgiveness in freeing Pierre from resentment and …
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Send us a text What happens when faith and fitness intertwine? This episode of our podcast brings you the journeys of Grant Argyilan and Jesse Worden from STG Fitness. From their beginnings at Illinois College to becoming prominent figures in the fitness community, Grant and Jesse share their inspiring story of creating Strength Through God. Learn …
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In this episode, Carrie shares the benefits and outcomes of therapeutic retreats, how they are structured, and how to determine if a therapeutic retreat is right for you, The typical structure and process of a therapeutic retreat The use of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and EMDR 2.0 techniques to process trauma and reduce dis…
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In this episode, Carrie explores the profound impact of spiritual abuse on mental and emotional health, outlining red flags and steps to healing. What spiritual abuse is and how to recognize it. Common red flags of spiritual abuse in religious settings. The importance of identifying and addressing abusive elements. The value of surrounding yourself…
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In this episode, Carrie revisits insights from a previous conversation with music therapist Tim Ringgold and shares practical tips for crafting a calming playlist to ease anxiety. How to select songs for a calming playlist based on mood and tempo. The importance of engaging actively with music to ground yourself in the present moment. Tips for inco…
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Send us a text Can you love someone without accepting their sins? Join us as we explore the delicate balance of love, acceptance, and discipline within the Christian community. We'll discuss how the church can welcome everyone while maintaining biblical truths, emphasizing compassion without endorsing sinful actions. Our conversation draws from scr…
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In this episode, Carrie explores the signs that indicate you might need therapy and why summer is the prime season to begin your mental health journey How to recognize signs indicating you might need therapy. The benefits of starting therapy during the summer months. Practical tips for evaluating your mental health and well-being. The advantages of…
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In this episode, Carrie interviews Sarah Brown about her experience with postpartum OCD. Sarah shares her struggles with intrusive thoughts and compulsions after childbirth and how she found ways to cope and heal. How Sarah identified early symptoms of OCD throughout her life, even as a child. Sarah’s initial experiences with therapy and the challe…
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In this episode, Carrie talks about the downsides of Googling too much, especially for those with OCD and anxiety. She shares how seeking reassurance online can actually make things worse and offers tips for resisting the urge to Google. The risks of excessive Googling, particularly for those with OCD and anxiety. How seeking reassurance online can…
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In this episode, Carrie talks about the downsides of Googling too much, especially for those with OCD and anxiety. She shares how seeking reassurance online can actually make things worse and offers tips for resisting the urge to Google. The risks of excessive Googling, particularly for those with OCD and anxiety. How seeking reassurance online can…
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In this episode, Carrie delves into the importance of self-care amidst life's challenges. She explores three common obstacles that often hinder us from prioritizing self-care. The importance of prioritizing self-care, especially in managing mental health conditions like OCD. Why we often neglect self-care as Christians. Distinguishing between genui…
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Send us a text Ever found yourself applying ketchup to a steak and stopped to wonder about the culinary sins you might be committing? Join us as we chew over life's big questions with a generous side of humor and a helping of faith. This episode is a rollercoaster ride through the trials of camping mishaps and the tribulations of using Life Alert a…
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In this episode, Carrie delves into the challenges of facing uncertainty amidst significant life transitions. Drawing from her own experiences, she offers helpful tips for coping with uncertainty and finding peace amid the unknown. -The importance of trusting in God's plan and finding peace amidst unknown circumstances. -Insights into dealing with …
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In this episode, Carrie interviews Heather Palacios, founder of Wondherful, Inc, about suicide prevention. Heather opens up about her lifelong battle with mental health issues, including suicidal thoughts, and how it inspired her to create Wondherful. Real-life experiences shared by Heather Palacios, highlighting the impact of suicidal thoughts at …
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In this episode, Carrie explores feeling overly responsible for others' feelings and actions. She explains how this can cause stress and shares some helpful ways to ease that burden for greater peace and acceptance. The signs of being overly responsible for others' behavior and emotions. How trying to control others can lead to internal stress and …
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In this week's episode, Carrie interviews Crystal Propes about her journey with ERP therapy and her transition to Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT), highlighting its effectiveness from the client's perspective. Insights into Crystal Propes' personal journey with OCD, including her experiences with various treatment approaches. The…
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Join Carrie as she helps you distinguish personal thoughts from OCD obsessions. She breaks down common OCD themes and the urgency they create and offers practical tips for navigating the complexities of OCD. How to recognize common themes of OCD thoughts. The urgency often associated with OCD obsessions and the behaviors they provoke. The tendency …
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Carrie interviews Jessica Ray about her experiences with OCD and faith. They discuss how OCD developed alongside Jessica's newfound faith after childhood trauma. -The challenges of navigating OCD within Christian community. -The importance of recognizing the difference between demonic oppression and mental illness. -Jessica's journey of finding rel…
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Send us a text Ever had one of those days where your gym mishap turns into an impromptu movie night with nothing but a Diet Coke and John Wick 3 for company? We've all been there, and in this episode, we're bringing those relatable stories to life, all while providing a hefty dose of spiritual insight. We're boosting up things from the production s…
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Join Carrie today as she shares her personal journey with unexplained fatigue and depression, leading to a surprising discovery of obstructive sleep apnea. -The surprising connection between unexplained fatigue and obstructive sleep apnea. -Key symptoms of sleep apnea to watch out for, beyond just snoring. -How home sleep studies have made diagnosi…
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In this episode, Carrie explores the link between emotional health and gut health with Dan Chapman, founder of Red Remedies, emphasizing the role of high quality supplements in promoting overall well-being. The connection between emotional health and gut health, and how stress can impact digestion and overall well-being. Christian perspective on st…
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In this episode, Carrie interviews Dr. Nicholas Hool about his personal struggle with anxiety and how it led to the development of VeRelief™. How vagal nerve stimulation works and its effectiveness in relieving stress and anxiety. Why VeRelief is a good option for managing anxiety The evolution of the VeRelief product line, from its initial design …
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In this week’s episode, Carrie interviews Sara Tynan, author and wellness educator, about her journey from mental health struggles to wellness, and how her experiences inspired her to help others. Sara’s transformation from battling mental health issues to finding wellness with God's help. How spiritual, physical, and mental health contributed to S…
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Send us a text In our most sporadic start to an episode yet, join us as we jump from astrology to Bigfoot to the start of Jesus' 'Sermon on the Mount'. Brady shares some of his recent frustrations and brings up his "Hot Take" segment on zodiac signs. We do eventually get into Matthew 5, starting with the beatitudes and talk our way through each one…
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In this week’s episode, Carrie shares a six-step guide for finding motivation and achieving your goals in 2024. From understanding your why to making small changes, tune in for practical tips to overcome challenges and finish strong. Why knowing your "why" is crucial. How to learn from past experiences to avoid mistakes. The importance of researchi…
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This week, Carrie is joined by Judy Lair, a licensed professional clinical counselor specializing in OCD therapy, to explore how to use humor in ERP therapy and how laughter and creativity can be powerful tools in overcoming challenges on the journey to healing from OCD. The use of humor and creativity as powerful tools in overcoming anxiety and in…
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Send us a text In this post Christmas, Christmas episode join us as we air out some of our opinions, issues, and some exciting trivia! We talk about some of our personal experiences where we felt close to God as well as different types of worship in different churches. Stick around to the end to enjoy a mix of Bible trivia and just some fun Christm…
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In this week’s episode, Carrie is joined by Dr. Janeen Davis, an expert in conflict psychology and biblical conflict resolution to discuss how to handle conflicts in a healthy way, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection and grace in resolving relationship challenges. www.purposeandpeace.com Subscribe to our newsletter: carriebock.com Explore…
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Carrie talks about the Christmas story in our Christmas special and how it can help with anxiety and OCD. By connecting Jesus' experiences with our own struggles, She offers insights and understanding for a more hopeful holiday season. Timeless lessons from Christmas to help you deal with anxiety and OCD. How you can relate Jesus' challenging times…
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On today's episode, Carrie sits down with Michael Kheir, the author of "Waging War Against OCD: A Christian Approach.” Michael shares his personal experience with OCD, shedding light on the challenges he faced. He delves into how faith and a deep understanding of God's grace were pivotal in his journey towards healing and recovery. The importance o…
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On today’s episode, Carrie sits down with Diana Rice, a licensed mental health counselor and certified integrative mental health professional. They delve into the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their relevance to anxiety and OCD. The impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on mental health, with a focus on anxiety and OCD…
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Send us a text Join us as we spend some time catching up in this more laid back type of episode. We talk about sharing Jesus with others, some of the recent events and experiences we've had, hash out some differences of opinions on a couple of "hot takes", talk a little about joining The STG Fitness Podcast for an episode, and sharing some of our f…
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On today’s episode, Carrie delves into the importance of maximizing your first counseling session. She offers insights and tips on how to navigate your initial counseling session effectively while emphasizing the importance of building a genuine therapeutic connection. -The importance of managing expectations and not overwhelming your first counsel…
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In this special episode, Carrie and her husband Steve reflect on their three-year marriage journey and the joy that comes from overcoming difficulties. They share insights on the importance of open communication, their experiences as parents to their daughter Faith, and offer practical tips for maintaining a strong relationship, while looking ahead…
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