
 Almost Heretical
 Almost Heretical #130 – Anna Gazmarian: Religious OCD and Mental Illness
 Feb 21, 2024 
 Anna Gazmarian shares her journey of faith, getting fired from a church, and confronting mental health issues within the church. Discussions on Religious OCD, scrupulosity, and challenging toxic purity culture. Emphasis on redefining God and sin, navigating mental health struggles in a religious context, and choosing faith amidst overwhelming negativity. 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Navigating Faith and Doubt in Evangelical Upbringing 
 02:06 • 8min 
 Redefining God and Sin 
 10:09 • 11min 
 Navigating Mental Health and Faith in Church 
 21:05 • 12min 
 Navigating Mental Health Struggles and Faith 
 33:22 • 2min 
 Exploring Personal Faith Journey and Overcoming Toxic Beliefs 
 35:21 • 5min 
