228. A Missionary Follows the Good Shepherd: A Personal Story with Ana

About this episode

Ana shares her journey through scrupulosity OCD and how her faith in Jesus as the Good Shepherd guided her through life's challenges.

In this episode, Carrie sits down with Ana, a missionary who shares her journey through scrupulosity OCD, navigating fear and major life decisions while discovering Jesus as her Good Shepherd, faithfully leading her through missions, marriage, and deeper trust in Him. Episode Highlights: How scrupulosity OCD can distort your view of God and His will for your life Why fear and anxiety don't necessarily mean you're making the wrong decision Practical ways to discern God's direction throu...

People in this episode

Host: Carrie Bock

Guest: Ana

Topics covered

• scrupulosity OCD
• faith
• missionary work
• anxiety
• decision making
• trust in God

Keywords

• OCD
• scrupulosity
• faith
• fear
• anxiety
• decision making
• trust
• missionary

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