In Hope in the Fire, we explore the resilience of the human spirit in the face of life’s toughest challenges from childhood trauma. Through raw stories, heartfelt conversations, and empowering insights, each episode brings you closer to people who have faced the fire and emerged stronger, filled with hope through the power of the Word of God. Tune in to find inspiration, courage, and the reminder that even in the darkest times, there is always a spark to hold onto.
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Leslie Chermak Christian Podcaster, Coach & Speaker

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06 | The Prison of the Past: Living Free in God’s Truth from Childhood Trauma
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17:32Are 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 …
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05 | Silencing the Shame from Childhood Trauma: Breaking Free from Isolation and Negative Self-Talk
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10:51In 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 identi…
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04 | Reclaiming Wholeness: God's Design for Healing from Childhood Trauma for Women
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13:54In 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…
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03 | Facing the Lies from Childhood Trauma and Finding God’s Truth
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13:02Maybe you’ve heard these whispers: “It my your fault. It was all my fault” “Nobody loves me.” “I’ll never be safe.” “God doesn’t care about me.” Childhood trauma often plants deep lies about who we are and who God is. In this episode, we’ll uncover common lies childhood trauma survivors believe and begin replacing them with God’s truth to reclaim i…
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02 Is Childhood Trauma Still Affecting You? How to Spot the Signs
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18:08In today’s episode of Hope in the Fire, we’re uncovering the hidden ways childhood trauma can impact every area of your life — spiritually, emotionally, mentally, physically, and nutritionally. If you’ve ever wondered why you struggle with anxiety, control, or feeling distant from God, this conversation is for you. You’ll learn why awareness matter…
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01 The First Step to Healing from Childhood Trauma for Women: How acknowledgment Opens the Door to Freedom
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14:24If you've ever wondered why healing feels out of reach, no matter how hard you pray or how many books you read, this episode is for you friend. In today's first ever episode of Hope In The Fire, we're talking about why acknowledgment is the first, brave step toward healing from childhood trauma. You'll discover: -Why minimizing your past keeps you …
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