196. How Do I Recover from Purity Culture?

Christian Faith and OCD, Scrupulosity, Intrusive Thoughts, Compulsions, Peace

In this episode, Carrie launches the Healthy Perspectives on Sex Series, opening up about her personal journey of recovering from purity culture and how its messages shaped her faith, identity, and view of sexuality. She also explores how purity culture has impacted many Christians struggling with OCD and intrusive sexual thoughts, offering insight, grace, and hope for those seeking healing and freedom.
Episode Highlights:
-How purity culture shaped a generation’s beliefs about sex, faith, and shame, and why many are now seeking healing.
-Why fear-based messages from both secular and Christian cultures created confusion around sexuality and intimacy.
-How purity culture can intensify struggles with OCD, scrupulosity, and intrusive thoughts related to sexuality.
-How to begin identifying and challenging false beliefs about sex that do not align with God’s truth.
-Practical steps for healing from sexual pain, trauma, or shame, both emotionally and physically.
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