Discover the incredible story of how Kristen Walker Smith's faith transformed after battling OCD for years. In this inspiring episode of "Walking with the Savior," host John Merrill Kirkman sits down with Kristen, a beloved scripture educator and author, who shares her journey through grief and the eventual deepening of her spiritual life. From her childhood belief in a "cosmic vending machine" God to facing her father's fatal illness, Kristen narrates how these trials led to a crisis of faith during her first pregnancy, spiraling into years of anxiety and OCD. Yet, it is through these darkest moments that Kristen finds a transformative power in her faith, learning to see her challenges as pathways to a closer relationship with Jesus Christ. Her story is a profound testament to the redemptive power of faith, the grace of God, and the strength found in weakness as she navigates through personal rediscovery and spiritual renewal. This episode is not just Kristen’s story—it's a call to anyone struggling with doubt and fear, a reminder of the relentless love and pursuit of God. Dive into this deep and moving conversation, and let Kristen’s journey inspire your own walk with the Savior. Listen, reflect, and find comfort in the transformative power of faith and redemption through the love of Jesus Christ. Kristen's Book: https://kristenwalkersmith.com/bookofmormonsimplified/ Kristen's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@startherestudy Kristen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenwalkersmith/ CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Welcome Kristen Walker Smith 1:11 - Kristen's Walk with the Savior 10:20 - Overcoming OCD with Kristen 11:51 - Supporting Someone with OCD 13:32 - Kristin’s Journey Out of OCD 18:02 - Detailed Look at Kristen’s OCD Recovery 22:24 - Christian’s Miracle Story 23:30 - Kristen Discusses Anger Towards God 27:34 - OCD Challenges and Faith 30:08 - Kristen's Internal Compass Insights 35:50 - The Power of Being Open and Vulnerable 37:25 - Impact of Kristen’s Openness 41:48 - Kristen as a Resource for Faith 43:31 - Final Thoughts from Kristen 45:18 - Outro #BuildingFaith #PersonalGrowth #HealingJourney #BiblicalWisdom #overcomingobstacles #faith #jesuslovesyou #prayer #faithjourney #spiritualgrowth #spiritualjourney #christianencouragement #christianliving #ocd #ocdtips #ocdparents#gratitude #faithinjesus #faithingod #christianpodcast #christianpodcaster #christianpodcasts