Are you stuck replaying the past? Do feelings of shame, fear, or emotional numbness keep you from stepping into the future God has for you? In this episode, we confront the prison of self-condemnation and explore how your past does not define you.

You’ll discover:

• Why emotional responses are not the enemy—but how you respond to them matters
• How to recognize self-condemnation and surrender it at the feet of Jesus
• The importance of renewing your mind and allowing God to rewrite your story
• What Scripture says about your identity, worth, and purpose

You are uniquely designed by God, and He has never stopped being faithful. Today is the day you trade the lies for truth and walk in freedom.

📖 Scripture References

• Psalm 139:23–24
• Philippians 4:8
• Hebrews 10:23
• Lamentations 3:22–23
• 2 Timothy 2:13
• John 8:32 – “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

✅ Resources Mentioned

• ✨ Identity in Christ Reflection Cards – Ground yourself in biblical truth and rewrite the lies you’ve believed. https://lesliechermak.myflodesk.com/identitycards

• 💬 Book a 1-on-1 Coaching Call – Ready to go deeper in your healing journey? Let’s walk together. https://LeslieChermaksCalendar.as.me/coaching

• Take this FREE quiz: Reclaiming Your Life: A Biblical Wellness Quiz for Childhood Trauma Survivors
• Visit https://lesliechermak.com/work-with-leslie/ for more support.

• Take a deeper dive discovering your purpose: Ignite Your Purpose and learn how to think through God's Word in this self paced online course.

Music score: Kevin Manthei Music

In this powerful episode, we’re talking about one of the enemy’s biggest weapons: shame-fueled self-talk that keeps us isolated and stuck in silence. As survivors of childhood trauma, it can feel safer to hide—but the lies we repeat to ourselves in that isolation are not from God.

Today, I’m breaking down the connection between isolation and identity, how the enemy uses secrecy to keep us bound, and how sharing your truth—just with one trusted person—can be the first step to freedom.

You’ll also hear a piece of my own story, and I’ll close with a prayer that will speak directly to your heart if you’ve been carrying shame or fear in silence.

I hope this episode blesses you!

Leslie

Scripture references:

2 Corinthians 10:4-5

John 8:32

🔗 Links & Resources:

👉 Schedule a 1:1 coaching call with me: https://LeslieChermaksCalendar.as.me/coaching

If you’re ready—or even if you’re just thinking about opening up—I’m here to help you walk through it with grace and hope.

👉 Take this FREE quiz: Reclaiming Your Life: A Biblical Wellness Quiz for Childhood Trauma Survivors

👉 Grab your set of “My Identity In Christ Cards”

https://lesliechermak.myflodesk.com/identitycards

👉 Visit https://lesliechermak.com/work-with-leslie/ for more support.

👉 Take a deeper dive discovering your purpose: Ignite Your Purpose and learn how to think through God's Word in this self paced online course.

👉 I’ll meet you in your inbox on Fridays!

https://lesliechermak.myflodesk.com/newsletter

Music score: Kevin Manthei Music

In this episode of Hope in the Fire, we will walk through the five pillars of health essential to healing from childhood trauma: spiritual, emotional, mental, physical, and nutritional health. With spiritual health as the foundation, this honest and grace-filled conversation helps you understand why healing must happen from the inside out — and how you can begin today.

I hope this blesses you!

Leslie

Scripture reference: Isaiah 61:3, Romans 12:2

>> Grab your set of “My Identity In Christ Cards”

https://lesliechermak.myflodesk.com/identitycards

>> Visit https://lesliechermak.com/work-with-leslie/ for more support.

>> Take this FREE quiz: Reclaiming Your Life: A Biblical Wellness Quiz for Childhood Trauma Survivors

>> Go from feeling unsure about who you are and the gifts you have, to feeling confident experiencing joy knowing how to live in your unique self and celebrating your purpose in this digital course: Ignite Your Purpose and learn how to think through God's Word in this self paced online course.

>> I’ll meet you in your inbox on Fridays!

https://lesliechermak.myflodesk.com/newsletter

Music score: Kevin Manthei Music