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The Diary of a Discarded Daughter - Redeeming a Painful Past
Welcome to the Diary of a Discarded Daughter (formerly titled "The Chronicles of the Christian Drama Queen") Diary of a Discarded Daughter is hosted by Lisa Schafer—a woman who has walked through forty years of abandonment, childhood s**ual abuse, and the long, messy road to healing.
This podcast takes a raw, authentic, heartfelt, and often humorous look at the deep wounds left by being unprotected, unloved, and unwanted. Abandoned and abused as a child, Lisa Schafer, Founder of Christian Drama Queen Solutions, shares the wounds that shaped her choices, her faith, and her understanding of God, as well as the healing and redemption Jesus gave her during her 40-year search for answers to painful questions. If you’ve ever struggled to "let go" of trauma or wrestled with bitterness, Lisa offers a seat at the table.
Through candid conversations, spiritual insights, and her signature wit (often at her own expense), Lisa creates a space for women to dig deeper into their walk with Jesus. Whether you're drowning in past pain or just beginning to confront it, she offers encouragement, truth, and an open invitation to get real about the hard stuff—without shame.
Lisa Schafer is the author of two Bible studies on forgiveness:
📖 DISCARDED – A Daughter’s Journey to Reclaim Freedom and Forgive the Father Who Left Her Behind
📖 The Christian Victim’s Guide to Forgiving the Unforgivable
(Both available on Amazon.)
Please note: Lisa is not a licensed counselor, pastor, or mental health professional. She strongly encourages listeners to seek professional care when needed.
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The Diary of a Discarded Daughter - Redeeming a Painful Past
Beth Hanning: A Discarded Daughter story - Abandoned? Maybe. Redeemed? Absolutely!
When 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/home
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