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Hope In The Fire | Childhood Sexual Abuse, Childhood Trauma Healing, Healing Shame, Biblical Wellness, Nervous System Healing

Hope In The Fire | Childhood Sexual Abuse, Childhood Trauma Healing, Healing Shame, Biblical Wellness, Nervous System Healing

By: Leslie Chermak - Christian Podcaster Certified Life Coach & Speaker
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In Hope in the Fire, we explore the resilience of the human spirit in the face of life’s toughest challenges; childhood sexual trauma, fear, hopelessness and the lies that hold you back. 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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Episodes
  • 39 | Mother Wounds and Childhood Trauma for Women
    May 20 2026

    Did you grow up feeling emotionally unseen, unsafe, or unloved?

    In this deeply personal and healing episode, we’re talking about the mother wound — the emotional pain many women carry from childhood when they did not feel nurtured, comforted, protected, or emotionally connected to their mother.

    This episode is especially powerful for women healing from childhood trauma and childhood sexual abuse, because emotional neglect often creates deep struggles with identity, worthiness, trust, and receiving love.

    We’ll discuss:

    • What the mother wound really is
    • How emotional neglect impacts women later in life
    • Why this is a root wound, not just a memory
    • How childhood trauma affects identity and relationships
    • The connection between the mother wound and shame
    • Biblical encouragement for healing
    • Practical steps to begin healing emotionally, spiritually, and physically

    If you’ve ever struggled with:

    • feeling unworthy of love
    • people pleasing
    • fear of rejection
    • perfectionism
    • emotional numbness
    • difficulty trusting others
    • questioning your identity as a woman

    …this episode is for you.

    Healing begins when we stop minimizing our pain and start bringing it into the light.

    Scriptures Mentioned

    • Psalm 34:18
    • Psalm 27:10
    • Isaiah 66:13

    Journal Prompts

    • When did I first begin feeling emotionally unseen?
    • What lies did I begin believing about myself as a little girl?
    • What would I say to my younger self today?
    • What truth does God say about me?

    If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another woman who may need this message.

    You are not alone in your healing journey.

    🔗 Connect with Me:

    👉 Schedule a Rooted & Risen Coaching Session.

    >>Grab a set of “My Identity In Christ” reflection cards.

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    >> Download my free 5 Steps to Becoming An Overcomer

    >> Visit https://lesliechermak.com/workwithme/ for more support.

    >> I’ll meet you in your inbox on Fridays! https://lesliechermak.myflodesk.com/newsletter

    >> Visit Website: https://lesliechermak.com/

    Music score: Kevin Manthei Music

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    17 mins
  • 38 | Overcome Fear, Loneliness, and Despair from Childhood Sexual Abuse.
    May 12 2026

    The woman who has experienced a broken heart in many ways is a victim in the wake of another persons intentional abuse. This can leave feelings of fear, loneliness, and despair.

    Today Leslie shares a simple solution and gives you 3 steps to begin your healing journey or continue on from Childhood Sexual Abuse.

    🔗 Connect with Me:

    👉 Schedule a Rooted & Risen Coaching Session.

    >>Grab a set of “My Identity In Christ” reflection cards.

    Identity In Christ Cards-Teal

    Identity In Christ Cards-Mauve

    >> Download my free 5 Steps to Becoming An Overcomer

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

    >> I’ll meet you in your inbox on Fridays! https://lesliechermak.myflodesk.com/newsletter

    >> Visit Website: https://lesliechermak.com/

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    15 mins
  • 37 | Is God Real Even When I Have Lost Trust From the Trauma of Childhood Sexual Abuse?
    Apr 30 2026

    Is God real? This is a question that gets asked from every woman who has experienced childhood sexual abuse.

    In this episode, Leslie touches a deep rooted subject. Shares her own experience of asking God for evidence that He hears her.

    In Matthew 5:8 Jesus says, "Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God." It can be tough when you feel fear, have anger, a lack of trust and so much shame.

    But God gives safety to those who trust Him. You can experience peace and joy when you find freedom in Jesus Christ.

    Leslie declares God for her life and encourages you to do the same:

    God I want to see you. God I want to hear you. God I want to know you. God I want to follow hard after you. Therefore, I'm declaring today, God, you are good. You are good to me and God. You are good at being God. So I'm safe enough to trade my will for thy will, because I'm so confident you will God. Now today give me someone to forgive. Show me someone to bless. Show me evidence all around me of your goodness and faithfulness.

    🔗 Connect with Me:

    👉 Schedule a Rooted & Risen Coaching Session.

    >>Grab a set of “My Identity In Christ” reflection cards.

    Identity In Christ Cards-Teal

    Identity In Christ Cards-Mauve

    >> Download my free 5 Steps to Becoming An Overcomer

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

    >> I’ll meet you in your inbox on Fridays! https://lesliechermak.myflodesk.com/newsletter

    >> Visit Website: https://lesliechermak.com/

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    21 mins
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