The Diary of a Discarded Daughter - Offering Hope & Redemption Where Pain Once Ruled

Send us Fan Mail As 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 str...

Send us Fan Mail Since 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&apo...

Send us Fan Mail As 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,...

Send us Fan Mail Join 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 &quo...

Send us Fan Mail The 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 fro...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Lisa recalls the many times she sat quietly in despair during church while the women around her announced God had chosen them to conceive.  She felt as if the entire congregation was controlled by one massive neck, as it seemed every eye in the place had turned toward her. What were they expecting? How did people think she'd react? Could she share her pain at...

Send us Fan Mail The hardest part of abuse (at least in my case) was the bitterness that came after the abuse ended. I was not only angry and hated my abuser, but I was none too happy with my Lord and Savior. I mean...why did He allow it to happen? Where was He? If He loved me, how could He not protect me from my abuser?  In this podcast I explore the hard questions and the truths we think we want...

Send us Fan Mail Most of us don't even know what the word means. Can you recall a time when you definitely did not feel cherished? If you aren't sure what that means, and don't feel like you deserve to be cherished, then this episode is for you. In this episode, the host takes an excerpt from her Bible Study, DISCARDED , and recalls a time in her life when she knows she should have...

Send us Fan Mail I've been recording these episodes for a few months now, and it's become a common question; What makes you a Christian Drama Queen? And how can I know if I'm one? So today's episode is an assessment of sorts showing you the thoughts and behaviors common if my life and the lives of many of the women I've helped over the last 40 years. There's hope to &...

Send us Fan Mail Fatherlessness is at an all-time high in this country. If you're as fortunate as I am to have a mother who'll not only be a good mother but also fills in as father, too, you are truly blessed. In this episode, I share just a little about my mother. She is my hero! She has been my greatest cheerleader and most loving educator. For all the moms doing the hardest most thank...

Send us Fan Mail Getting real today! I recently committed to (and was subsequently released from) a project I was just certain the Lord wanted me to be a part of.  Was it His calling or my own pride pushing into the busyness of another "save the world" project? Find out how to find out if you're diving into projects for all the wrong reasons and hear how this Discarded Daughter got...

Send us Fan Mail Several years ago, a caregiver stole from the father who left her behind. Not just a couple of bucks, but thousands of dollars. The anger and bitterness such behavior causes our Drama Queen has to be dealt with so she'll find peace. She tells us how she did that in this episode. Follow, Review, Subscribe and Share. People need this message.  Ready for some more Christian Dram...

Send us Fan Mail Today the CDQ had to admit how much she loves many of the things that have no eternal purpose in her life. She gives her take on how her Heavenly Father might feel about some of these things that tend to bring her such joy.  Thanks to Mood Maze for the Trendsetter intro/outro music. And for giving YouTuber permission to let me play it! Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Si...

Send us Fan Mail I recorded the bulk of this back in 2018, when all three of my adult children were wandering terribly far from God. I recount my struggles in the 80's with illness and suicidal thoughts. And wondering where God was while I was suffering with the natural consequences of being the local harlot. Tune in and find out what the Holy Spirit said to me then, and what He is saying to...

Send us Fan Mail When daughters grow up without fathers, or have abusive fathers, they can develop a warped sense of Who their Heavenly Father is and wants to be in their lives. Thoughts of their unworthiness can lead to poor life choices and immorality. The journey to heal is long and hard, but worth the effort. In this episode, the host shares the introduction to her published Bible Study, Disca...

Send us Fan Mail Maybe it was the feeling of being unwanted already, but one of the men I most wanted to impress as a child left a lasting wound in my heart. In this episode, I'll share it. And give a strong warning for adults who don't pre-meditate their acceptance.  Find my Bible Study on Amazon here.   Ready for some more Christian Drama Queen? Sign up for my newsletter via my website...

Send us Fan Mail How many times have we read, recited, memorized and shared John 3:16?? We've repeated it over and over again ...He loves us. But in this episode, Lisa uses Psalm 139 to prove His actions have always spoken His love for us louder than His words. He sees, knows, holds, protects, and thinks constantly about you, Beloved! Would He do that for someone He DIDN'T love?? Ready f...

Send us Fan Mail The Bible gives a resounding YES when we ask God if we are loved, wanted, seen. But what about this question of feeling worthy? The answer might surprise you. Join Lisa as she walks quickly through a chapter from her published Bible Study, Discarded: a daughter's journey to reclaim freedom and forgive the father that left her behind.   Ready for some more Christian Drama Quee...

Send us Fan Mail Hebrews 11:1 is pretty clear when it describes what faith really is. In this episode, the CDQ explains what happened in 1992 when she put some feet on her faith and the result may surprise you!  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 vi...

Send us Fan Mail HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! In this episode, I share just a few of the most important things I've learned as a Christian Drama Queen in the last year. 1. You're never to old to do new things. Heck! I wrote a Bible Study this past year! 2. It's never too late for God to give you the desires of your heart. 3. No matter your age, God still requires steps and acts of faith. 4...

Send us Fan Mail How comfortable are you with  lying? Even the little white lies? Are you struggling to find freedom but still feel okay lying and manipulating others? You are playing right into the enemy's hands. And don't be deceived! He IS YOUR Enemy!   Video available on YouTube @ChristianDramaQueen and learn more about me @ https://christiandramaqueen.com/  Ready for some more Chris...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Lisa shares the day she set aside her fear of rejection, and had the nerve  to ask her mother's new fiancé if she could call him, "Daddy."  His response was life-changing for her, and exposed her deep need for a loving Father.  See the video @ ChristianDramaQueen on the YouTube Channel and share this episode with other needy discards you know.   Rea...

Send us Fan Mail No wonder it's so hard for us to believe the Lord loves us! We hate ourselves every time we look in the mirror. But here's the truth! Find my Bible Study Discarded: a daughter's journey to reclaim freedom and forgive the father who left her behind on Amazon or visit my website and get more information.  Music found by Mood Maze called Trendsetter  Ready for some mor...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Lisa shares the reason she became an author, but also why she became a podcaster, public speaker, coach, etc. It's not talked about much...the impact fathers have when they're not around. It can lead to feeling unwanted, uncherished, unloved, unworthy...and so much more. Taken from the introduction of her Bible Study, Discarded: A Daughter's Journey...

Send us Fan Mail Are you ever tempted to sin "just a little bit," in order to get what you think will be a blessing? Here's a short story of how tempted I was to lie in the midst of seeking the Lord's direction and clarity of purpose. Ignore the techy issues at the end of the cast. The enemy doesn't want me sharing my story, so the irritating technical problems keep plagui...