May is mental health awareness month, and more families than ever are battling challenges in this area of health. Catherine and her special guest, Peyton Garland, dive deep into the topics of OCD, anxiety, and depression in this episode to offer unique insights, education, and encouragement to weary parents.



Peyton has a powerful testimony of how God is using a mental health disorder in her life for her good and for His glory. Having dealt with obsessive compulsive thoughts since early childhood, Peyton breaks down the four primary types of “sticky thoughts” that people who battle OCD contend with. They are:


Mental Thoughts & Taboo Rituals (a.k.a. Religious OCD)
Symmetry 
Contamination
Harm



Peyton expertly navigates the detours and dead ends associated with these compulsive thoughts, and Catherine shares the victory she has experienced in her 17-year battle with clinical depression, highlighting the most dangerous prayer you can pray as a Christian! Along the way, these ladies offer hope while pointing families that deal with mental health disorders towards healing.



Peyton Garland is an author and coffee shop hopper who loves connecting people to a grace bigger than expected. Her debut book, Not So by Myself, was ranked on Kharis Publishing's 2021 Bestseller List. Meanwhile, Wipf & Stock recently released her second title: Tired, Hungry, & Kinda Faithful. Outside the writing world, Peyton is a pilot's wife, dog mom, and soon-to-be boy mom who loves reading WWII fiction and faithfully defending the Oxford comma. 



LINKS:



Peyton’s website

Peyton’s blog: Uncured & Okay

Peyton’s Instagram & Facebook Pages



BOOKS REFERENCED:

Tired, Hungry, and Kinda Faithful: Where Exhaustion and Exile Meet Godby Peyton Garland

Not So By Myself: A safe space where God doesn’t fix the loneliness but sits with you insteadby Peyton Garland

The Book of Mysteriesby Jonathan Cahn (day 191)



ARTICLES REFERENCED: 

“To the Mama with a Mental Health Disorder” by Peyton Garland

“A Few Not So Stereotypical Thoughts on OCD” by Peyton Garland

“What I Wish People Knew about Mental Illness” by Catherine Segars

“What I Wish People with Mental Illness Knew” by Catherine Segars



SCRIPTURES REFERENCED:

Psalm 40:1-3

2 Corinthians 10:5

1 Timothy 2:7

Want more on Christian Apologetics for Parents? Visit https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/

May is mental health awareness month, and more families than ever are battling challenges in this area of health. Catherine and her special guest, Peyton Garland, dive deep into the topics of OCD, anxiety, and depression in this episode to offer unique insights, education, and encouragement to weary parents.
 
Peyton has a powerful testimony of how God is using a mental health disorder in her life for her good and for His glory. Having dealt with obsessive compulsive thoughts since early childhood, Peyton breaks down the four primary types of “sticky thoughts” that people who battle OCD contend with. They are:
 
<ol>
<li>Mental Thoughts &amp; Taboo Rituals (a.k.a. Religious OCD)</li>
<li>Symmetry </li>
<li>Contamination</li>
<li>Harm</li>
</ol>
 
Peyton expertly navigates the detours and dead ends associated with these compulsive thoughts, and Catherine shares the victory she has experienced in her 17-year battle with clinical depression, highlighting the most dangerous prayer you can pray as a Christian! Along the way, these ladies offer hope while pointing families that deal with mental health disorders towards healing.
 
Peyton Garland is an author and coffee shop hopper who loves connecting people to a grace bigger than expected. Her debut book, Not So by Myself, was ranked on Kharis Publishing's 2021 Bestseller List. Meanwhile, Wipf &amp; Stock recently released her second title: Tired, Hungry, &amp; Kinda Faithful. Outside the writing world, Peyton is a pilot's wife, dog mom, and soon-to-be boy mom who loves reading WWII fiction and faithfully defending the Oxford comma. 
 
LINKS:
 
Peyton’s<a href="https://peytongarland.squarespace.com/"> website</a>
Peyton’s blog: <a href="https://peytongarland.substack.com/p/uncured-okay-intro">Uncured &amp; Okay</a>
Peyton’s <a href="https://www.instagram.com/peytonmgarland/">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/peyton.hanners">Facebook</a> Pages
 
BOOKS REFERENCED:
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tired-Hungry-Kinda-Faithful-Exhaustion/dp/1666797235/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1EZHPNTT55P8U&amp;keywords=Peyton+Garland&amp;qid=1683427688&amp;sprefix=peyton+garland%2Caps%2C112&amp;sr=8-3">Tired, Hungry, and Kinda Faithful: Where Exhaustion and Exile Meet God</a> by Peyton Garland
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Not-Myself-doesnt-loneliness-instead/dp/1946277800/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1EZHPNTT55P8U&amp;keywords=Peyton+Garland&amp;qid=1683427524&amp;sprefix=peyton+garland%2Caps%2C112&amp;sr=8-3">Not So By Myself: A safe space where God doesn’t fix the loneliness but sits with you instead</a> by Peyton Garland
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Book-Mysteries-Jonathan-Cahn/dp/1629991341/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1O3F2FKFWO3HY&amp;keywords=The+book+of+mysteries&amp;qid=1683427733&amp;sprefix=the+book+of+mysteries%2Caps%2C98&amp;sr=8-1">The Book of Mysteries</a> by Jonathan Cahn (day 191)
 
ARTICLES REFERENCED: 
“<a href="https://www.ibelieve.com/motherhood/to-the-mama-with-a-mental-health-disorder.html">To the Mama with a Mental Health Disorder</a>” by Peyton Garland
“<a href="https://www.ibelieve.com/health-beauty/a-few-not-so-stereotypical-thoughts-on-ocd.html">A Few Not So Stereotypical Thoughts on OCD</a>” by Peyton Garland
“<a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/what-i-wish-people-knew-about-mental-illness.html">What I Wish People Knew about Mental Illness</a>” by Catherine Segars
“<a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/what-i-wish-people-with-mental-illness-knew.html">What I Wish People with Mental Illness Knew</a>” by Catherine Segars
 
SCRIPTURES REFERENCED:
Psalm 40:1-3
2 Corinthians 10:5
1 Timothy 2:7
Want more on Christian Apologetics for Parents? Visit https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/

The Christian Parent, Crazy World podcast with Catherine Segars equips moms and dads to be godly parents in a world that often opposes their faith. As a passionate apologist and seasoned communicator, Catherine unpacks the tough cultural issues facing families today, offering insightful, biblically grounded guidance. Each episode helps parents understand the challenges of our times and respond with wisdom, confidence, and grace.

Topics covered on this podcast include:
What to Do If Your Child Walks Away from the Faith
Can Our Words Change the Future?
Why Are So Many Kids Falling Away from The Faith?
13 Ways To Be a Better Parent This Year
5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Gen Z
What Critical Foundation Do Many Parents Miss When Discipling Their Kids?
How To Teach Your Kids the Christian Worldview 
Hope and Strategy for Parents of Prodigal Children

Want to read some of Catherine's most popular Christian parenting articles? Check them out here: https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/

The Christian Parent, Crazy World&nbsp;podcast with Catherine Segars equips moms and dads to be godly parents in a world that often opposes their faith. As a passionate apologist and seasoned communicator, Catherine unpacks the tough cultural issues facing families today, offering insightful, biblically grounded guidance. Each episode helps parents understand the challenges of our times and respond with wisdom, confidence, and grace.
Topics covered on this podcast include:
<ul>
<li>What to Do If Your Child Walks Away from the Faith</li>
<li>Can Our Words Change the Future?</li>
<li>Why Are So Many Kids Falling Away from The Faith?</li>
<li>13 Ways To Be a Better Parent This Year</li>
<li>5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Gen Z</li>
<li>What Critical Foundation Do Many Parents Miss When Discipling Their Kids?</li>
<li>How To Teach Your Kids the Christian Worldview&nbsp;</li>
<li>Hope and Strategy for Parents of Prodigal Children</li>
</ul>
Want to read some of Catherine's most popular Christian parenting articles? Check them out here: https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/

Christian Parent, Crazy World is a podcast dedicated to helping you be a godly parent in an ungodly world.