📝 Episode Summary:

Forgiveness is a release—but it doesn’t always feel like closure. In this gentle pause between emotional surrender and spiritual rebuilding, Lisa invites you to honor the feelings that surface after letting go. This episode explores how thoughts, feelings, and actions shape your inner life—and how spiritual warfare plays out in the mind. You’ll learn why feeling isn’t failure, how emotions can be safely acknowledged, and what it means to release them into the hands of God.

Whether you’re fresh from the work of forgiveness or simply longing for peace, this episode offers a quiet space to breathe, reflect, and begin again.

🔑 In This Episode:

• How thoughts, feelings, and actions shape your inner life
• Why emotional processing is part of spiritual warfare
• What Scripture says about feeling and releasing emotions
• How Jesus models emotional honesty and healing
• A gentle invitation to feel without fear—and release without shame

📖 Scriptures Referenced:

• 2 Corinthians 10:5
• Romans 12:2
• Ephesians 6:12
• Ecclesiastes 3:4
• Romans 12:15
• Isaiah 53:3

💡 Truth Spark:

“A thought is simply a spark of electricity—a sentence in your brain. It’s not automatically true, and it’s not something to fear. But thoughts do shape your perception, and that’s why we bring them before the Word of God.”

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All content is created with care and intention. Advice should be confirmed with a qualified professional. Guest views are their own.

“Circumstances do not control your life. The way you think about them does.” — Lisa Meador

🌿 Episode Summary

In this deeply personal and spiritually rich episode, Lisa invites listeners into the quiet, courageous work of forgiveness—not as a feeling, but as an act of the will. Building on recent conversations about releasing the victim mindset, she explores what forgiveness is (and isn’t), how it frees us from rehearsing pain, and why it’s not about the offender’s readiness—it’s about our release.

Through the powerful story of Corrie ten Boom and the metaphor of the bell tower, Lisa gently unpacks how forgiveness echoes through our thoughts and emotions, even after we’ve let go. She then bridges spiritual truth with neuroscience, showing how the Mind of Christ is not just a metaphor—it’s a neurological reality.

Whether you’re struggling to forgive or simply weary from carrying the weight of old wounds, this episode offers hope, clarity, and a path forward.

🔑 Key Topics

• What forgiveness is—and what it’s not
• Corrie ten Boom’s bell tower metaphor
• The neuroscience of healing and neural pathways
• Romans 5:5 and the Spirit’s role in forgiveness
• Boundaries, wisdom, and emotional safety
• A closing poem: Give It to Him

📖 Scripture References

• Matthew 9:12
• 1 Peter 5:7
• 1 Corinthians 13:5
• Romans 5:5
• Luke 23:34
• Matthew 18:22

🧠 Truth Spark

“Forgiveness is not a transaction—it’s a transformation. You’re not just forgiving. You’re being renewed.”

💌 Listener Invitation

If today’s message stirred something in you and you’re wondering how to walk this out practically, Lisa will be sharing more about her personal framework for healing and transformation in upcoming episodes. Stay tuned and visit us at www.outsidethepulpit.blog to see all the available resources.

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“Circumstances do not control your life. The way you think about them does.” — Lisa Meador

🌿 Episode 5: The Framework That Found Me

In this deeply personal episode, Lisa shares a tender chapter of her journey—one that began with mental noise and self-judgment, and unfolded into grace, truth, and healing.

What started as a search for practical health tools led to something far more transformative: a spiritually grounded framework that gave structure to years of biblical truth. Through five gentle movements—listening, looking, leaning, letting go, and loving—Lisa discovered a healing rhythm she didn’t go looking for, but one God had prepared for her.

She also touches on a topic often misunderstood in faith circles: learning to love yourself. With Scripture as her guide, Lisa reframes self-love not as indulgence, but as stewardship—an act of honoring the price Jesus paid.

💬 In this episode:

• How mindset work and spiritual truth intersect
• The quiet cruelty of shame—and how grace speaks louder
• Why loving yourself is not rebellion, but reverence
• A preview of the healing rhythm that changed Lisa’s life

📖 Scripture References:

• John 1:17 – “Grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.”
• 1 Corinthians 6:20 – “You were bought with a price.”
• Mark 12:31 – “Love your neighbor as yourself.”

💛 Gentle Reminder:

You’re not behind.
You’re not broken.
You’re right where you need to be.
This journey is yours to claim.

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“Circumstances do not control your life. The way you think about them does.” — Lisa Meador

In Part 2 of this two-part reflection, Lisa Meador continues the conversation on victim mentality, this time exploring the emotional layers of hiding, self-blame, and internalized shame. Through personal testimony, biblical truth, and compassionate insight, Lisa guides listeners toward healing, clarity, and spiritual boldness.

“This isn’t just about confidence, it’s about healing. It’s about reclaiming the voice God gave me. And it’s about refusing to let shame write the story anymore.”

💡 What You’ll Hear

How the urge to hide is often rooted in fear and past pain

• Why shame and self-blame are powerful tools the enemy uses to keep us stuck
• A personal testimony of freedom from fear, shame, and emotional hiding
• A bold declaration of identity: not the villain, not the victim, but the vessel
• Practical ways to interrupt self-blame and offer compassion to your past self

📖 Scripture Reflections

• Romans 8:1 – There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
• Revelation 12:10 – The accuser of our brethren is cast down.
• Ephesians 3:12 – We may approach God with freedom and confidence.

✍️ Journaling Prompts

You can find many journaling options at www.outsidethepulpit.blog.

🧠 Key Quote

“The enemy wants me stuck in blame or shame. But God calls me into boldness and grace. I’m not the villain. I’m not the victim. I’m the vessel He’s using to bring light into dark places.”

🛠️ Free Resource for You
If you're ready to take the first step toward releasing blame and reclaiming your voice, I’ve created a free resource just for you: Victim Mentality: Releasing Blame.

🌱 Want to Go Deeper?
For those who feel called to explore this journey more deeply, there's an expanded version available, designed to support your healing and growth with even more insight and reflection. It’s the first in a four-part series that complements the themes we’re unpacking in this two-part episode: Victim Mindset: Releasing Blame.

🌐 Listener Invitation

If this episode stirred something in you, take a moment to breathe, reflect, or journal. You’re not just healing. You’re becoming whole.

Until next time, keep reclaiming your voice.

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💬 Note from Lisa:
All content is created with care and intention. Advice should be confirmed with a qualified professional. Guest views are their own.

“Circumstances do not control your life. The way you think about them does.” — Lisa Meador

In Part 1 of this two-part reflection, Lisa Meador opens a powerful conversation about victim mentality—how it forms, how it quietly shapes our thoughts, and how we begin to reclaim our voice. Through personal testimony, biblical truth, and practical insight, Lisa invites listeners to examine their inner dialogue and take back emotional authority.

“You’re not just listening. You’re healing. You’re reclaiming your voice.”

💡 What You’ll Hear

• Why victim mentality isn’t a sign of weakness—but a belief pattern that can be rewired
• How trauma, manipulation, and repeated disrespect can shape our mindset
• The subtle ways victim thinking shows up in everyday complaints and blame
• How to recognize when you’ve handed emotional control to others or circumstances
• A personal story of transformation through mind management and spiritual renewal

📖 Scripture Reflection

• 2 Corinthians 10:5 – Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.

✍️ Journaling Prompts

Before you press play on Part 2, take a few quiet moments to reflect:

1. What story am I living?

o What beliefs or patterns did I recognize in this episode?

o Where have I felt stuck in a role I didn’t choose?

2. What emotions surfaced as I listened?

• Anger, grief, relief, confusion?
• What do those emotions reveal about where I’ve been—and where I’m going?

Let these prompts be a mirror, not a verdict. You’re not alone in this reflection.

🧠 Key Quote

“You’re letting the very things that wounded you, or circumstances that don’t even have a voice, decide how you feel, how you show up, and how you move forward.”

🌐 Listener Invitation

If this episode stirred something in you, take a moment to breathe, reflect, or journal. You’re not just listening. You’re reclaiming your voice.

I’ll see you back here in Part 2 as we finish this powerful conversation—and take the next step toward freedom together.

🛠️ Free Resource for You
If you're ready to take the first step toward releasing blame and reclaiming your voice, I’ve created a free resource just for you: Victim Mentality: Releasing Blame.

🌱 Want to Go Deeper?
For those who feel called to explore this journey more deeply, there's an expanded version available—designed to support your healing and growth with even more insight an

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🎧 Thanks for tuning in to Outside the Pulpit. If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs it—your voice matters, and so does your journey.

🙏 Support our mission to provide free, healing-centered content: patreon.com/OutsidethePulpit

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💬 Note from Lisa:
All content is created with care and intention. Advice should be confirmed with a qualified professional. Guest views are their own.

“Circumstances do not control your life. The way you think about them does.” — Lisa Meador

🎙️Outside the Pulpit — Episode 2: You Are Enough

Published by Lisa Meador | Life Coach & Minister

💬 Episode Summary

This week, we’re diving deep into one of the most transformative truths: you are already enough. Not because you’ve met every milestone, but because you were created in the image of God, and redeemed by His love in your imperfection. Lisa guides listeners through a powerful reframe of self-worth, rooted in Scripture, not shame.

If you've ever struggled with feeling inadequate, unworthy, or stuck in comparison, this episode is for you. You'll learn how to examine your thoughts, respond with God’s truth, and begin the healing process through renewed perspective.

📖 Key Scriptures

• Proverbs 4:23 “Guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
• Romans 5:8 "While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."
• Romans 12:2 “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind."
• 1 Peter 5:7 “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you."

📝 Listener Challenge

Journaling Prompt:
Write down a thought you've believed about yourself that made you feel “not enough.”
Then beside it, write a truth that reflects your identity in Christ.
Reflect on how that shift reframes your perspective.

📥 Free Resource

To help you go deeper, download your “You Are Enough” journal + 5-day devotional series
→ Grab it at www.outsidethepulpit.blog

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“Circumstances do not control your life. The way you think about them does.” — Lisa Meador

Episode 3: A Simple Spark of Electricity

Welcome! In this foundational episode, we dive into the powerful truth that your thoughts—those small sparks in your brain—hold incredible influence over your actions, emotions, and outcomes. And more importantly, you have the authority to shape them.

Inside this episode:

• Discover what a thought really is (hint: it’s not always true!)
• Learn about the “Cognitive Cascade” and how it impacts your daily life
• Hear Lisa’s personal journey from frustration to faith-fueled transformation
• Explore key scriptures like Proverbs 23:7 and 2 Corinthians 10:5
• Begin identifying the beliefs that may be holding you back

🌐 Explore More
If something sparked inside you today, head over to outsidethepulpit.blog to explore devotionals, mindset journals, and faith-based workshops that speak to where you are right now—and where you're called to go.

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🎧 Thanks for tuning in to Outside the Pulpit. If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs it—your voice matters, and so does your journey.

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“Circumstances do not control your life. The way you think about them does.” — Lisa Meador

Welcome to Outside the Pulpit—a podcast born from decades of witnessing ministry beyond the sermon. I'm your host, Lisa Meador, and I'm thrilled to invite you into a space where faith meets mindset, and everyday moments become life-changing breakthroughs. For over 40 years, I've had a unique vantage point as a minister’s wife, watching the quiet miracles unfold outside church walls. This show is all about those spaces—where Romans 12:2 takes root, and transformation begins in how we think, lead, and trust God in our day-to-day lives.

🎙️ In this introductory episode, we explore: - The heart behind Outside the Pulpit - Why mindset and faith go hand in hand - Stories, truths, and perspectives that empower you to grow boldly in your calling. Whether you’re leading from a platform or living out your purpose in quieter places, this podcast is for you. Subscribe and join us on a journey through powerful testimonies, mindset shifts, and biblical truths that help you live a transformed life.

Key Verse: "Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." —Romans 12:2

💬 Connect & Share: Like what you hear? Subscribe, and share this episode with someone who’s ready for transformation beyond the pulpit. Let’s connect! You can email me at lisa@outsidethepulpit.blog.

🌿 Looking for more inspiration and growth opportunities? Visit www.outsidethepulpit.blog for exclusive content, coaching experiences, and transformative workshops designed to help you live with clarity and purpose.

🛍️ Bonus Mention: As part of my personal journey, I also share select wellness and skincare resources that support confidence and care, because transformation happens from the inside out. You’ll find my Rodan + Fields links below if you'd like to explore what I use and recommend. Rodan and Fields website https://lisameador.myrandf.com/ R&F Solution Tool https://lisameador.myrandf.com/solution-tool

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🎧 Thanks for tuning in to Outside the Pulpit. If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs it—your voice matters, and so does your journey.

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🎯 Ready to go deeper? Explore coaching and workshops designed to help you reclaim your voice and renew your mindset: outsidethepulpit.blog

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💬 Note from Lisa:
All content is created with care and intention. Advice should be confirmed with a qualified professional. Guest views are their own.

“Circumstances do not control your life. The way you think about them does.” — Lisa Meador