The Diary of a Discarded Daughter - Redeeming a Painful Past

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful and deeply personal episode, Finding Purpose for a Painful Past, God's Sovereignty, we explore how God can redeem even the most difficult chapters of our lives. If you’ve ever wrestled with questions about why certain hardships happen or wondered how your past could possibly serve a greater purpose, this conversation offers biblical encouragement and honest reflection.We dive into the truth of God’s sovereignty—how He remains in control, even when life feels chaotic—and what it means to trust Him with our pain, our stories, and our healing. This episode is a reminder that nothing is wasted in God’s hands, and your past may be the very thing He uses to bring hope to others.🎧 Prefer to listen on the go? The full podcast audio is available for you. 📺 Want a more immersive experience? A full video presentation of this episode is also available on the Christian Drama Queen YouTube channel.Wherever you are in your journey, this message will meet you there—with truth, grace, and hope.Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you feel called to share a message—but everything seems to rise up against you?In this episode, Lisa gets real and shares the spiritual reality of being attacked for just doing the work God gave her to do. She realizes if she's not facing resistance when you're trying to walk in purpose, then maybe the enemy doesn't see the work and calling as a threat. Recognizing the unseen battle behind the scenes, she shares the deep desire to show others how to break free from the bondage of bitterness and the physical cost she's been paying for following the calling.If you’ve ever felt silenced, discouraged, or spiritually opposed while trying to do what God has called you to do, this space is for you. You’ll find encouragement, clarity, and strength to keep pushing forward—because your message matters, and the fight around it is proof of its power.This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a reminder that the battle is real—but so is your calling.Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailModern culture constantly tells us to “know your worth” and find value within yourself—but does the Bible actually teach self-worth?In this episode, Lisa explores the biblical perspective on worthiness, identity, and grace. While society promotes the idea that we possess inherent worth that deserves blessing, Scripture presents a different reality: our hope, identity, and acceptance come through Jesus Christ alone.Have you ever challenged this modern idea of self-esteem and self-worth? Lisa shares how the Bible shows us that the blessings we receive from God are not based on our own worthiness but on the finished work of Christ.If you’ve ever wrestled with questions about identity, grace, worthiness, or what the Bible really says about our value before God, this conversation will help you see the gospel in a clearer light.Topics covered:Is “self-worth” a biblical concept?What Scripture actually says about human worthinessWhy Christ—not ourselves—is the source of our identityThe difference between cultural self-esteem and the gospelReady for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Lisa explores a hard but necessary question: Why is the corporate church so uncomfortable with hearing about your suffering?Many believers are still walking through chronic pain, trauma, loss, or unanswered prayers. But when that suffering doesn’t resolve quickly or turn into a clean testimony, it often makes people uneasy. And when they try to speak about it, the room often grows tense. The conversation shifts. The advice comes quickly. The discomfort is palpable.Lisa shares her own experience and unpacks two core reasons why she believes this happens.This isn’t an attack. It’s an invitation. If we cannot make room for suffering, we will never truly understand compassion.This isn’t criticism for the sake of it. Lisa doesn't claim to have an answer to fix this issue, but maybe it’s a call to maturity. If the church cannot sit with suffering, how it fully embody compassion. Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailThe last episode opened up this concept of not just saying we've forgiven our abusers, but actually infesting loving kindness into them, and setting aside our desire for retribution or even closure. We've seen biblical examples of showing love before actually feeling love, but this week, Lisa shares two personal experiences where God was able to use her choice to act loving and found herself experience God's love for her enemies. Please remember to rate, review and share.Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailLisa didn't come up with this idea. A popular Christian author told her story on a popular Christian network and the message resonated. But is there a Biblical account of someone needing to forgive and seeing the importance of sacrificing to do so. Find out and share your opinion. Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailUgh! The whole idea of "having the mind of Christ" is overwhelming to think about, isn't it? It's one of those "I know I should but it just can't be done...can it?" sort of things. In this episode, Lisa shares how difficult it was for her to be humble before one of her kids after thinking her unloving behavior was justified. After all, he had inflicted the first blow, right? Or had he? And honestly, why does that even matter? Or does it? Grab your Bible and find Philippians 2. It will only hurt a smidge. Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailWhen Lisa and Beth met for the first time, it was obvious they were sisters—not only in Christ, but also in experiences of abandonment and redemption. In this episode, Beth shares her story of being kidnapped by family at a very young age and how the Lord brought healing and hope back into her life. Since they are both veteran home-educators, they discuss some of the ways their self-worth impacted their kids, their attitudes toward purpose-filled living and a mindset of "lack."  Today you'll hear how the Savior delivers from anger, loneliness and a provides clarity in our search for significant living.  Beth Hanning is an author and educator, who has instructed teens and provided professional development to teachers for over 20 years. She has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and an M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology. She has initiated ten extensive youth programs including STEMWERX, a mobile education outreach program.Beth is a Stephen Minister, skilled in spiritual coaching and active listening techniques. She has been married to her loving husband, Todd, for 38 years and is mother and friend of two wonderfully artistic young women. The best way to contact Beth is through her website: https://bethhanning.coach/homeReady for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailA very special episode, indeed! Today Lisa discusses the value two amazing women imparted to her at a time when she felt she had no value or purpose. Like many discarded daughters, we don't see the hope and future promised to us in Jeremiah 29, but God sends messengers to lead the way back to faith and purpose. This is my dedication to Jodi Lamb and Barbara Watson Jones, both free from the bonds of this earth but left a dramatic impact on my life.  If you're ready to find purpose and freedom from the bondage of bitterness, sign up for a free discover call where I'll be all yours for thirty minutes and we'll start walking you down the freedom journey,...together. calendar.christiandramaqueen.comReady for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailThe church always has the best of intentions. But parents of children who have struggled with physical or emotional trauma can tell you, their ignorance can inflict unintentional harm.   Kristen Brock is a speaker, coach, trainer/facilitator, and host of the podcast Jesus,Justice + Mercy. As a solo mom of three sons, two through adoption from foster care, she weaves lived experience with professional expertise at the intersection of trauma, race, adoption, and faith. With an MS in Marriage & Family Counseling and an MA in Theology & Social Justice in progress, Kristen speaks, trains, and coaches in two primary areas: trauma, helping individuals and organizations/churches pursue healing, and social justice, equipping Christians to engage their faith with clarity and courage. She also walks alongside women navigating the tension between inherited faith and a growing call to justice. At the heart of her work is a longing for the church to embody the compassion of Jesus and become a community where healing and justice can flourish. is a speaker, coach, trainer/facilitator, and host of the podcast Jesus, Justice + Mercy.Learn more her work at www.kristenannette.com and tune in to her podcast, Jesus, Justice + Mercy, for conversations on bold faith, radical love, and justice for the church. Email: [email protected] through Forgiveness assessment @ freedom.christiandramaqueen.comOr sign up for your FREE 30 minute discover call @ calendar.christiandramaqueen.comReady for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailThis is an amazing interview, if I do say so myself. Recognizing trauma and grieving our loss of relationships, our expectations, our plans, is crucial for the healing process to begin. In this interview, Lisa and Stacy talk not only about understanding the damage that our perpetrators have also lived through, but also about equipping victims to understand the process to forgive. It's not accomplished with a snap of a finger. Where do the wounded begin? Listen now and know.Stacy Echeverria, a discarded daughter herself, is the founder of True You Ministries. For over 15 years Stacy facilitated The Genesis Process groups for women at her church as well as taking individuals, and couples through the process. She is a pastoral counselor; a Genesis Process Relapse Specialist; as well as holding a Masters in Clinical Christian Counseling from Colorado Theological Seminary. Stacy is in private practice in Southern California. Website: trueyouministries.com Email: [email protected] Free Consultation: https://calendly.com/trueyouministries/20min   Lisa can be reached by signing up for free resources at https://freedom.christiandramaqueen.com or email  [email protected] for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailAs a victim of childhood trauma herself, Lisa is not being insensitive to the pain and shame that comes with suffering. But we can't avoid the command of the Lord to forgive. Would God command us to do something so difficult if He couldn't enable us to do it? And who's really getting hurt when we hand on to our bitterness? In this episode, Lisa shares the earth-shattering truth that rocked her perception of her bitterness and laid the groundwork for Christian Drama Queen Solutions, LLC and the Discarded Daughter ministry. Tune in and make sure you share with the Discarded that you know. Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailWhat a surprise to find out (during what was supposed to be the happiest time of my life, welcoming our new baby into the world) that I had terrible thoughts of rage, abuse and despair. But that's how many of us tossed aside or abused at a young age behave later in life, because we haven't dealt with our anger. And who are me mad at? Let's be honest now...is it the father who never wanted us, the abuser who destroyed our innocence—or the God Who allowed it to happen?  And how do we get rid of these horrible thoughts—this RAGE that could destroy everything? Find out today as Lisa reveals the Biblical answers to mastering her own anger and abusive thoughts.   Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailDiscarded Daughters struggle to see their Heavenly Father honestly, as protector and provider, as a safe place to run and hide. And make no mistake, good works and Christian activity are suppose to be a response to an intimate walk with the Lord, not a replacement. Note the podcast name change! Please share with those discarded daughters you know who need to find hope and healing from a painful past. Find more stories of redemptions at Christian Drama Queen dot com. Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailForgiven is NOT the Same as ForgottenI love being in fellowship with other believers. I love worshipping in song and praising Jesus with all my heart. So—I DO attend church. But some days are just harder than others. And for Discarded Daughters like me, Father's Day can be tough.It's not that I'm still angry. I'm not still bitter. But God gifts each of us with an amazing memory. Sometimes, recollecting a painful past can force us to re-live emotions we've already dealt with.You can disagree with me. Maybe you believe the broken pieces of trauma can simply and easily be obliterated from our minds and hearts when we "hand them over to the Lord." It just hasn't happened that way for me. I find myself embracing my victimhood over and over through the years, and then coming back to my Spiritual senses over and over again, as well.So, once again—on a Father's Day in church—I am reminded that my earthly father just didn't have it in him to love me, protect me—or even want me. I'm also reminded my Heavenly Father has proven time and time again that no one could possibly want me more than He does.But I had to look for that revelation again. It didn't flash before me instantaneously when I woke up this morning. The mind is a battlefield of lies that must be battled by internalizing God's truths. I find the lies to be forced into the depths of my mind but not entirely vanquished.He loves me when I feel unlovable.He wants me when I feel discarded.He desires fellowship with me when I can't even look Him in the eye.I may never be able to fully ignore the pain of abandonment and childhood abuse. I can only tell you that my constant looking up and recalling His sacrifice for me, His gift of His Spirit in me, and seeing broken people with His eyes, equips me to move forward.I can apply the "all things work together for good," even though I may never see the "good" come to fruition.How did you make it through today?Is it time to deal with all things bitter and cold? As you read my message today, are thinking there's no way to forgive those that have abused and victimized you?What if I told you I already feel the rage that is building in you even as you think the thought,"I don't WANT to forgive them! And YOU can't make me!"Sister,...nothing changes unless you change it. Maybe it's time to do the hard thing.Book the free Breakthrough call on my appointment calendar so we can at lReady for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailIf you feel called of God to ministry or business and still need to keep it "all together" on the home front, then this is the episode for you! Aliese is one of the first guests I've brought to the Chronicles of the Christian Drama Queen Podcast.  Aliese Halcomb is a Christian mompreneur on a mission to help other Christian mompreneurs! After becoming a mother, she was determined to stay home with her son while continuing her entrepreneurial path. By staying grounded in Jesus, setting priorities and boundaries, creating flexible rhythms, and delegating, she found the secret to a peaceful home and business. Now, she helps mompreneurs create lives and businesses that glorify God and reduce chaos. Join me today and Aliese and I discuss all things "busy mompreneur."  Go to The Peaceful Mompreneur website! Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailA few months ago, I was invited to share the Forgiving the Unforgivable subject on Tapestry Ministry Network with Stephanie Morin Sherwood during their live Facebook group broadcast called Woven In Wednesdays. It's a bit longer than my usual broadcast but I touched on most of the concepts behind the Biblical journey in my published studies on Amazon.  Find Tapestry Network on Facebook @  https://www.facebook.com/TheTapestryNetwork and the video of this interview in their group, as well. Or go to their website thetapestrynetwork.com Book you free Breakthrough call for victims ready to break the bondage of bitterness at calendar dot Christian Drama Queen dot com. Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailLisa never claims to have all the answers. This became abundantly clear when she read through someone else's post on Facebook, expressing their comfort with cutting someone out of their life. We all deal with toxic relationships, and have probably had to simply turn our backs on someone we used to believe was a friend. But what would Jesus do? And whatever He would do, does He require or empower us to do the same? In this episode, Lisa shares briefly her own experience of "walking away," and asks some probing questions about whether it was the right thing to do. Facilitate Freedom in your own life by setting up your free consultation: calendar dot christian drama queen dot com. Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailScripture has provided a resounding "NO!" in answer to the questions of whether we are unloved or unwanted (see parts 2 & 3 of this series). But what about the question of whether we are worthy? Deserving blessing? When feelings of unworthiness express themselves to the extreme, we can become self-abusive, prone to self-medicating our pain or succumb to addictions. We need to recognize what the Word of God says about our "worth." In this episode, Lisa opens the scriptures and shares the cure for insomnia that's caused by a painful lie. And you might be surprised by the road she takes you down today. Sign up for a free Bitterness Breakthrough call with her at calendar dot christian drama queen dot com. Get free resources and study guides by going to freedom dot christian drama queen dot com. Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailThis is part III of the series I'm doing regarding the emotional baggage that keeps Christian Drama Queens like me, abandoned and recovering from childhood trauma, awake at night. Am I as unwanted as I've convinced myself I am? Where is God on the subject? Am I truly the last thing on His mind? And why wouldn't I be?  The new Freedom Christian Radio stream starts the first of the month, and you'll be able to hear my episodes daily, with new releases each Sunday. Stay tuned or email me at lisa at Christian Drama Queen dot com. OR, get my free resources and emails at freedom dot Christian Drama Queen dot com. My blog is there and so are past podcast episodes.  Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailThis episode is a little longer and a little different from Lisa's typical Drama Queen excursions. This week Lisa talks about her 25 years as a homeschooling mom. What led her to do it? Was God really calling her to the chaos and blessing of home education? Was it even legal 25 years ago? And were there any REAL benefits? Pros and cons alike, today we find answers, surprises and encouragement. Interviewer, Evelyn Owens, has a podcast of her own called The Christian Homeschooler. You can see the video of this podcast on YT Here.Coming soon: Freedom Christian Radio will be streaming 24/7 and airing these podcasts weekdays at noon eastern time. Launching April 6, 2025.Find me on YouTube by searching ChristianDramaQueen and see the videos of these pods!FREE resources for those suffering through bitterness and hanging onto their victimization at Freedom dot Christian Drama Queen dot com.Or book the half-hour Bitterness Breakthrough call in her appointment setter at Calendar dot Christian Drama Queen dot com. Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailDiscarded Daughters struggle with the desire to be needed, wanted, loved, accepted...and often don't turn down opportunities to put out someone else's fire, when deep down they know they should. In this episode, Lisa shares her heartbreak over having to turn down an opportunity she was just certain had God's fingerprints all over it. Why was it so hard to say, "no," though? Was she desperate for approval, or maybe she was just too proud to admit her plate was too full? Coming soon: Freedom Christian Radio will be streaming 24/7 and airing these podcasts weekdays at noon eastern time. Launching April 6, 2025.Find me on YouTube by searching ChristianDramaQueen and see the videos of these pods!FREE resources for those suffering through bitterness and hanging onto their victimization at Freedom dot Christian Drama Queen dot com.Or book the half-hour Bitterness Breakthrough call in her appointment setter at Calendar dot Christian Drama Queen dot com. Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Lisa recounts the weekend retreat when the enemy spent an inordinate amount of time trying to keep her quiet and convincing her that only "church mouse" personalities can truly be called by God to deliver His message. Discover how she responded and the outcome of her "wrestling" with who God created her to be. Coming soon: Freedom Christian Radio will be streaming 24/7 and airing these podcasts weekdays at noon eastern time. Launching April 6, 2025. Find me on YouTube by searching ChristianDramaQueen and see the videos of these pods! FREE resources for those suffering through bitterness and hanging onto their victimization at Freedom dot Christian Drama Queen dot com. Or book the half-hour Bitterness Breakthrough call in her appointment setter at Calendar dot Christian Drama Queen dot com. Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailThe is the second episode in the series, What Keeps YOU Up @ Night? - The CDQ's Bible Study Through Emotional Bondage.  In this episode, Lisa gives the Biblical ammunition to fight the deception many traumatized women believe; "Nobody loves me." Many born-again believers buy into the stinkin' thinkin' that they are not lovable and therefore cant NOT be loved. Nothing could be further from the truth, and in today's episode, Lisa starts walking her listeners through the journey to claim their freedom in the truth; they ARE loved...and she proves it! For a copy of the workbook titled, What Does God Say About Feeling Unloved, Unwanted, Unworthy, go to her email sign-up page HERE. and ask for your free copy or shoot Lisa an email [email protected]. Set your appointment for a FREE 30-minute Bitterness Breakthrough zoom conference HERE.Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Lisa shares a list of emotional bondage that haunts most all Christians at some point in time. They carry guilt, doubt, self-loathing, pain from a traumatic past, lack of trust in a God they've claimed to be devoted to, and more. She encourages the listener to dig in deep to the Word of God to find answers and to travel the journey of God-Discovery in this, and the next several weeks of episodes.  If you know in your heart of hearts your fellowship with Jesus is less than "deep," stay tuned, Sister! Free resources are found by going to Freedom dot Christian Drama Queen dot com, or schedule a free discovery call at calendar dot Christian Drama Queen dot com, and let's find peace and freedom together. Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailWhen I decided to be a WAHM, I really didn't have any idea what I was getting myself into. This is a recording of the Work-At-Home workshop I offer on my YouTube channel. If you're hoping to build a business from home, there are many things you need to plan for. I wish someone would have prepared me to be an entrepreneur. Check it out and share with the young moms in your life who are considering being a self-employed entrepreneur. Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailRecently I've been doing a lot of grief "counseling" with women burdened by loss. And it's brought up some painful memories of my own. In this episode, I share the stories of children we fell in love with but were never allowed to parent. Aside from being heartbroken, we also had to let those babies go...knowing the situations they'd be going do might not be the safest places for them. Our hearts were engaged in every situation. What was God doing? Why were we not allowed to keep those babies? And why were we allowed to raise three others? PS: I apologize for the space heater running in the audio...but it's cold in Kansas and minus 12 degrees means having a space heater going in the control room. Thanks for understanding, liking, sharing and reviewing anyway! Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailI know it may sound completely counterintuitive to NOT comfort those who are grieving, but hear me out. In this episode, Lisa shares her own thoughts regarding the way Believers tend to step on the grief of others with more "comfort" than they can handle at that moment. Listen and see if you can relate.Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailDrama Queens like to play the victim. Doesn't matter if they're Christian or not. Their pain and suffering has to be bigger and more horrendous than anyone's in the room. What's the damage done by hanging onto their trauma? And, once the conviction leads us to the cross, should we walk in our guilt and shame forever, as if bearing a "scarlet letter" is an honor? Today Lisa reminds listeners that God has done something incomprehensible with our baggage. And answers the question, "Who's big enough to hold our guilt against us?" Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Lisa shares the story of a rich man who thought more of his independence and wealth than his eternal soul, and asks the question: Is Jesus just your Savior? Or have you really made Him Lord of your life? And what are you waiting for? Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailLisa would never imply that victims don't have the right to feel the pain they're experiencing. After all, she struggled herself for over 40 years to understand God had a plan and a purpose for the suffering in her past. But most victims don't just feel pain—they desire vengeance and to see their perpetrators suffer, as well. But do they really have some sort of supernatural "right" to feel the bitterness that drives them to rage, self-loathing and mistrust of their Heavenly Father? In this episode, Lisa shares her take on how God wants to use our surrendered rights to comfort others. Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailNo matter who you are, everyone has felt slighted, ignored, uncherished and unappreciated at some point. How long should you sit feeling sorry for yourself; on the pitty pot, so to speak? Even if your feelings are justified, is there a better…more Biblical way to respond? And seriously…What Would Jesus Do? Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Lisa makes no bones about how broken victims need to quit believing they have a right to feel bitter and vengeful. Although a victim herself, she's not saying she knows how every victim feels after being abused, victimized, left with no justice. But the Word says that God is the One to repay. And what are Sisters missing out on by holding onto their pain and bitterness? Is it okay to want to stay in bondage after suffering? Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailIf you listened to the episode published recently regarding Lisa's "church hurt" and her struggle to forgive those who call themselves, "Believers," you won't want to miss this episode; a part two, if you will. The Christian Drama Queen thought she'd make a deal with the Lord but deep down knew her heart wasn't in it. He forced her hand though, putting her face to face with the source of her bitterness. It was an awkward conversation, to say the least. Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Lisa shares the pain she experienced as a ten-year-old shrinking violet and how her earlier victimization at the hands of a child molester kept her feeling small and unprotected, to the point she allowed herself to be victimized over and over on a daily basis. Why didn't she fight back? Why did she think so little of herself? Was her "discarded daughter" status partially to blame? And what happened when the bully asked her to be his couple-skate partner? Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailComparison is the Death of Contentment - In this episode, the Christian Drama Queen admits that she not only envies others and the way God blesses them, but she even judges them and compares her "want" to their blessings. But how can she compare her path to the paths of others? Especially those she says that she loves. Tune in find the solution to a jealous heart. Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailLisa admits in this episode that it seems to be much harder to forgive the believers who've hurt her than the pagans who have no idea what charity looks like. You might be surprised how much church hurt is floating around out there. And who's supposed to "make it right?" Almost two decades since the pain was inflicted by the ministry her family was a part of...and it still hurts. Has she listened to her own teachings...and forgiven? Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailEmotions are raw when it comes to a woman who wants a baby,...but can't have one. In this episode, Lisa shares another time when the plans she made for herself did not come to pass, and how her relationship with God was impacted by her pain, grief, loss and doubt in Him. Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode Lisa shares how God taught her the best way to deal with those who falsely accused her and how He worked through such obedience. Did she ever get an apology? Is that what our Heavenly Father wanted of her enemies? How should each of us respond when everything in us is telling us to seek revenge? Find out in this episode and go to the YouTube Channel @Chrisitian Drama Queen to view the video, subscribe and get to know the CDQ better. Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Lisa shares one of the most painful times of her life. In the middle of making her dream of recording a gospel album come true, the worst happened, as she had what seemed to be an incurable case of laryngitis. She couldn't sing in the studio, couldn't praise the Lord in church, and although her radio gig boss said it was okay for her to stay on the air, she sounded like Kathleen Turner with a throat full of coffee grounds. How does the woman introduced in almost every setting as "the singer," come to grips with losing the only identity she'd every seen herself embracing; a discarded victim...but man, could she sing! How did the Lord reveal His greater gifts? Listen and find out. Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailThe trials of life seem to hit us at the most inopportune moments. This week, Lisa shares how hard things have been in the past few weeks as she's not only increased her entrepreneurial workload, but has taken on some advancement opportunities for the ministry she's been called to. Sometimes the doubt and fear is overwhelming and the enemy tries to convince her that she's made a mistake...maybe it wasn't God calling her to minister healing to the abused at all. But there is a way to "snap out of it!" Listen and share to spread this positive message to the drama queens in your life. Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailLisa recently got some distressing news when someone believed she was bullying her disabled relative. Horrified, but humbled, she comes face-to-face with a misunderstood (but probably honest) perception of her personality and has to do something about it to make things right. Even if we feel falsely accused, it doesn’t change what others believe about us. Here’s how to handle those steps toward humility. Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailMost of us can relate to it; we have loved ones who are addicted to drugs, alcohol, even over the counter cold medications. In this episode, Lisa shares some of her past recklessness and admits to the greatest of all addictions in her life—FOOD! It makes us feel good! It fills a void! Our brains respond chemically and want more!  Don't forget to sign up for more Christian Drama Queen Stories and FREE resources by going to freedom dot Christian Drama Queen dot com! Or email [email protected]. Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, learn the real life application of Proverbs 12:15 and see how Lisa showed so much arrogance that she could have lost valuable business, bringing on her own destruction. Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailAs a redeemed yet broken vessel and freedom facilitator, Lisa understands the thoughts and feelings of victims so injured they can't possibly let their perpetrator/abuser off the hook. Why should they? What does God say about retribution? Paying those vile offenders back for what they've done? And what if the abuse came from someone charged with protecting the victim, like a parent of loved one? And do I HAVE to forgive...when the pain still makes me so incredibly angry? This week, let's talk about the way God wants us to respond when we've been called upon to forgive. Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailAs an abuse victim, I'm always scouring the scriptures for the lives and reactions of people of faith when they experience their own abuse, abandonment, pain and suffering. I was surprised to discover something rather odd in the book of Genesis, Chapter 37. Maybe you've never seen it before either. This week I talk about the way faith exhibits itself in the midst of struggles, turmoil and suffering. See what you think! And if you're ready to journey through your own need to forgive others, go to Lisa's sign up page for free resources. https://freedom.christiandramaqueen.com Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailSince Lisa set out to share the Goodness of God's Love and Redemption months ago, it's been one fiery dart after another.  Financial struggles, equipment failure, her own struggles with pain and self-worth,.... Should we be surprised that the enemy sets out to distract, manipulated, belittle and deceive God's chosen? Those called to share the truth of the Father's desire to enable victims to forgive and even LOVE the way the He loves is a powerful message. It changes everything for the broken harlot, as well as the traumatized and discarded daughters of the world. Of COURSE the enemy doesn't want that life-changing message getting out. In this episode Lisa share some of the enemy's attempts to dissuade her from sharing her story and the Father's love for the "unlovable." Pray for her! Freedom Through Forgiveness Quest is available now! Go to Freedom.ChristianDramaQueen.com and sign up for free digital study guides and more information! And you know I love ya!Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailAs a mother of prodigals, you discover some boundaries have to be set for your own survival...sometimes emotional, and sometimes physical survival. Those of us who've lived a few decades know that at some point, you just have to say, "Enough is enough!" We reach an age and believe that there is only so much more pain and suffering, or disrespect, we can take. Today, Lisa discusses the tough choice of setting boundaries in her home that prevent some of the people she loves the most from coming around. Is it right? Is it wrong? Should she be more accepting? What Would Jesus Do? And are we sure that's what He would do? Can we be certain that the boundaries we have set were done so for the right reasons? Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailJoin Lisa as she tells the story of a lovely woman unwilling to leave her painful past behind her. The decision to hang onto and carry around our guilt and shame stops us dead in our tracks. It's like wondering why we can't "take off" in our faith while tethered to the "old man." There is no growing up! There is no moving ahead! There is no being "all that we can be!" as long as we insist on constantly taking a dead dog for a walk. #powerintheblood#peaceinrepentanceReady for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.

Send us Fan MailThe Christian Drama Queen is just like everyone else—completely human. When someone in my "fam" is injured, humiliated, endangered, or just mistreated in some way by a server, doctor, plumber or bank teller, the Mama Bear in me has trouble keeping her opinion to herself. But having a meltdown in a small town is professional and ministerial suicide. How do you recover from making a *beep* of yourself in public? Three simple steps in this episode and in 40+ years of working in public, they've never failed me. Listen, share, rate and review. Reminder: Reclaiming Freedom Through Forgiveness course starts in July. For more information on dealing with the bondage of bitterness, email [email protected]. Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website:  https://christiandramaqueen.com/ Click on the link for FREE PDF assessment! My YouTube Channel for videos of my podcasts is hereThe Discarded Bible Study on Amazon is here.Freedom Through Forgiveness Course info is here And the music intro by Mood Maze is found on Uppbeat here.