06 | The Prison of the Past: Living Free in God’s Truth from Childhood Trauma

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