Finding True Hope with Chet

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What if the way you learned to protect your heart… is the very thing limiting your future?In this week’s episode of The Estherpreneur Podcast, I sit down with Chet Gladkowski to unpack a story that begins with silence, survival, and a quiet decision many don’t even realize they’ve made: To stop hoping… so they won’t be disappointed.But what happens when that mindset follows you into adulthood, into your faith, and even into your relationship with God?And more importantly—what does it take to break it?This conversation goes deeper than surface-level encouragement. It exposes the subtle ways pain, family history, and lived experiences shape how we see God, ourselves, and what we believe is possible.If you’ve ever felt like: You believe in God… but still struggle with expectation  You’ve been in a long “in-between” season  Or you’ve quietly lowered your hope just to avoid disappointment Then this episode is for you.There is a difference between surviving life… and living with true hope.And what you’ll hear in this conversation may challenge everything you thought you knew about both.If you want to go deeper into this message, you can get Chet’s book here:https://www.chetglad.org/hope-is-key And if you’d like to stay connected and continue learning from him, you can find Chet here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chester.gladkowski LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chetgladkowski/ YouTube: https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCXVDlTr5rfDBNJ7kKvGa8hQ/videos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestergladkowski/ X: https://x.com/gladkowski19297Tune in.The Estherpreneur Podcast is for CEOs, founders, and faith-driven entrepreneurs who are growing—but something feels misaligned. Whether it's your structure, your clarity, or your capacity, this show helps you identify what's off and what to focus on next.Hosted by Edna Harding, author of "The Ugly Side of Sales 2.0" and founder of Favor & Wealth, a business growth strategy firm that helps leaders scale with clarity, structure, and biblical alignment.📖 SPECIAL OFFER: GET THE BOOK + STRATEGY SESSIONWhen you purchase "The Ugly Side of Sales 2.0," you can book a private 90-minute strategy session with Edna for $1,111 (exclusive to book readers)! During this focused session, we'll examine:✅ Your current sales structure✅ Strategic adjustments to increase conversions✅ How to align your systems with your God-given assignment👉 https://www.favorandwealth.com/book-the-ugly-side-of-sales/🎯 TAKE THE FREE GROWTH AUDIT:Discover what's actually misaligned in your business in 3 minutes.👉 https://www.favorandwealth.com/no-to-known-growth-audit/🔗 JOIN IGNITE BIZ COMMUNITY:Free business directory for entrepreneurs and service-based businesses.👉 https://www.ignitebizcommunity.com/Connect with Edna:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ednaharding/Website: favorandwealth.com📲 BONUS: Download the Favor & Wealth app for free trainings and live workshops! 👉 ednaharding.com (00:00) - Introducing today's special guest (06:17) - Dad's outlook on life (07:31) - Hitting rock bottom and struggling (12:34) - How faith goes beyond salvation (13:08) - Understanding identity in Christ (17:32) - Living to please the One (22:17) - Making ideas practical (25:59) - Healing childhood wounds and faith (26:56) - Overcoming limiting beliefs (31:46) - Finding strength in life's scars (35:09) - Losing a job and finding faith (39:40) - Talking about life challenges (40:19) - Starting a blog about hope (43:59) - Finding gratitude through volunteering (48:20) - Serving others and living faithfully (50:53) - Praying through waiting seasons (53:41) - Seeking guidance and encouragement

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