Ep. 1 — Debra Peck: Scrupulosity and When Faith Feels Like Fear
Ep. 1 — Debra Peck: Scrupulosity and When Faith Feels Like Fear
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A vulnerable, hope-filled conversation about religious scrupulosity — the form of OCD that convinces people they’re failing God no matter what they do. Debra shares her journey from panic, compulsions, and spiritual fear toward healing, truth, and recovery. This episode explores faith, trauma, mental health, and what it means to reclaim the goodness of God when fear has distorted it.
Content Note
Content Note
This episode includes discussion of religious OCD, trauma, and suicidal thoughts.
Shared as a story of hope and recovery.
Guest Bio
Guest Bio
Debra Peck is an author and speaker whose work focuses on religious scrupulosity OCD. Her book The Hijacked Conscience has become a trusted resource for individuals, families, pastors, and counselors walking alongside those who struggle with scrupulosity. She is passionate about helping people experience God without fear and reclaim emotional and spiritual freedom.
Key Topics & Moments
Key Topics & Moments
What scrupulosity actually is — and why it’s more than “overthinking”
Childhood compulsions: confessing, rereading, and fearing punishment
Thought–Action Fusion: when a thought feels like a sin
The “never enough” moment at age 9
Panic, marriage, and the agoraphobia spiral
How reassurance backfires
The church community that walked with Debra
Naming the struggle and beginning the healing journey
Core Themes This Episode Connects To
Core Themes This Episode Connects To
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