Healing Childhood Sexual Abuse | Childhood Trauma, Shame, Trust Issues, Anger, Abandonment, Fear

This time of year always brings up emotions and feelings that either hold you back or move you forward.  Why not this be the year where you can truly dream?    In This Episode: ✓ Why the end of the year is the perfect time to dream with God ✓ How negative self-talk steals clarity ✓ The 5-step God-led goal-setting process you can start today ✓ Scriptures to anchor your mind ✓ How to prepare your he...

In this pre-Thanksgiving episode, Leslie offers a heartfelt message to women who find the holidays emotionally challenging—especially survivors of childhood trauma. She shares her own journey of learning to show up differently during family gatherings, how surrendering her own expectations helped her find peace, and how Jesus brought restoration and freedom from painful memories. You'll also learn...

In this heartfelt episode, Leslie opens up about her mother’s legacy of faith and the powerful lessons she discovered while reading through her journals and Bibles after her passing. Life’s trials can shake us to our core, but they can also become sacred training grounds for the future God has planned for us. Through personal reflection and her mother’s timeless wisdom, Leslie reminds us that: Adv...

So many women feel “stuck” in old habits, emotional reactions, or patterns they’ve tried to change a thousand times. But today I want to show you something powerful: You are not stuck. You are rewiring. On this episode, we talk about how small daily choices create big healing, how triggers form habits, and how God uses the renewing of our minds to help us overcome behaviors that no longer serve us...

In this episode of Hope in the Fire, Leslie invites you to reflect on one simple but life-changing question: Is your health worth investing in? Many of us pour our energy into others, but neglect our own well-being — emotionally, physically, or spiritually. Leslie shares how true healing comes through partnership with God and why investing in your health is an act of faithful stewardship, not self...

This year hasn’t gone the way I expected. I faced the loss of my mom, my dad, and just 2 years ago my sister — three heartbreaks that brought me to my knees. But through it all, I’ve learned something powerful: being an Overcomer isn’t about never falling — it’s about choosing to trust God even when you don’t understand. In this heartfelt episode, I open up about my own journey through grief and h...

Grief is something every one of us will face, yet so many myths surround it: “Strong Christians don’t grieve.” “You should be back to normal in a few months.” “Crying is weakness.” In this heartfelt episode of Hope in the Fire, I share the truth about grief, my own journey through the recent loss of my parents and sister, and how God meets us in our deepest pain. Whether you’re in a season of grie...

Bethany Thomson is a woman who has found purpose in her life, even after discovering a hidden secret that was stuck deep in her memories.   On today's episode, Bethany takes us on a healing journey of hope.  Through biblical restoration, she shares her wisdom and insight on how our identity after childhood trauma doesn't have to be identified from what we walk through, but what we are walking towa...

In this deeply personal and powerful episode of Hope in the Fire, we’re tackling a topic many women silently struggle with: sex in marriage after experiencing sexual abuse. Whether you’ve faced childhood abuse, trauma in adulthood, or carry shame from a promiscuous past, know this — you are not alone, and you are not beyond healing. Join me as I share my own story of restoration, how trauma affect...

This week, I wrestled with the very struggles I’ve been teaching about—negative self-talk, procrastination, toxic distractions, and emotional overwhelm. Honestly? I didn’t even want to record this episode. But I knew that someone out there—maybe you—needed to hear this. In today’s raw and real conversation, I’m sharing what it looked like to walk through spiritual resistance, how a beautiful anniv...

Hope In The Fire celebrates the 10th episode!  Today I thought I would share my raw story.  It's full of hope, forgiveness and redemption.  I hope you are blessed. Listen to the end for 4 simple steps to start your healing journey.   Leslie   *Scripture mentioned in the episode: Psalm 139:13-14, Psalm 34:18, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Joshua 1:5, Mark 10:29-30, Ephesians 1:7, Ephesians chapters 1-3, Psal...

Ever wonder if you can have a life worth living after experiencing childhood trauma?  On today's episode I am talking with my friend Stephanie Weber on how her past doesn't define her. In part 2 of 2, she gives you insight on forgiveness, living past the pain, and living with joy.  I hope this episode blesses you!  Leslie    Stephanie Weber: email: pinkrevolutionmk@gmail.com Website: https://www.m...

Ever wonder if you can have a life worth living after experiencing childhood trauma?  On today's episode I am talking with my friend Stephanie Weber on how her past doesn't define her. In part 1 of 2, she gives you insight on what she struggles with, how she handles healing and where God fits in her life.   I hope this episode blesses you!  Leslie    Stephanie Weber: email: pinkrevolutionmk@gmail....

🎧 In this episode, we explore how living a lifestyle of total health can be a powerful part of healing from trauma and walking in your God-given purpose. Leslie shares personal stories, biblical wisdom, and 7 simple steps to help you nurture your body—God’s temple.   📖 Scriptures Referenced: Proverbs 3:8 Daniel 1:11–14 Exodus 15:26 🔗 Mentioned in this Episode: Free Guide: Checklist for Living i...

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 th...

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, a...

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!  Le...

Maybe 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 identity and purpose. You'll go away with 4 simple...

In 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 matters and how to start inviting Christ into your heali...

If 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 stuck -How to begin telling the truth about yo...