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Hope In The Fire13 | Life After Childhood Trauma with Bethany Thomson: Restoration, Forgiveness, Sex & Healthy MarriageBethany 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 toward. "You can't heal what you can't name. You are not broken, you are becoming."
I hope this episode blesses you!
Leslie
Con...2025-08-0852 minHope In The Fire12 | Sex, Trauma & the Marriage Bed: Finding Healing Through God’s DesignIn 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 affected my view of intimacy, and what God’s Word says about the beauty and purpose of sexual intimacy within marriage. We’ll explore the spiritual implicatio...2025-07-3016 minHope In The Fire11 | When You Don’t Feel Like Showing Up-But God Says GoThis 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 anniversary trip with my husband stirred up some unexpected memories, and why I chose to show up anyway—despite the mess.
You’ll hear:
Why rest and rhythm in marriage matter...2025-07-2316 minHope In The Fire10 | My Real and Raw Story of Childhood Trauma: Forgiveness, Restoration & HealingHope 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, Psalm 107:20,
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>> Take this FREE quiz: Reclaiming Your Life: A Biblical Wellness Quiz for Childhood...2025-07-0932 minHope In The Fire09 | Life After Childhood Trauma with Stephanie Weber PART 2Ever 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.marykay.com/skweber
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniekyweber/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephanieyoungweber
...2025-07-0222 minHope In The Fire08 | Life After Childhood Trauma with Stephanie Weber PART 1Ever 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.com
Website: https://www.marykay.com/skweber
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniekyweber/
Facebook: https...2025-06-2520 minHope In The Fire07 | Nurturing Your Body, Restoring Your Joy: A Lifestyle of Total Health🎧 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
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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...2025-06-1117 minHope In The Fire05 | Silencing the Shame from Childhood Trauma: Breaking Free from Isolation and Negative Self-TalkIn 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...2025-06-0410 minHope In The Fire04 | Reclaiming Wholeness: God's Design for Healing from Childhood Trauma for WomenIn 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
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Hope In The Fire03 | Facing the Lies from Childhood Trauma and Finding God’s TruthMaybe 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 steps to start replacing the lies about who you are with truth about what God says about who you are...2025-05-2113 minHope In The Fire02 Is Childhood Trauma Still Affecting You? How to Spot the SignsIn 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 healing process.
My prayer is that by the end of this conversation, you’ll have more compassion for yourself… and more hope that healing really is possible through Christ.
Leslie
2025-05-1418 minHope In The Fire01 The First Step to Healing from Childhood Trauma for Women: How acknowledgment Opens the Door to FreedomIf 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 your story with God's help
-Biblical encouragement that reminds you: You are not alone
-A simple jou...2025-05-0714 min