"God is Hard to Please" (with guest, Maria Durso)

Jesus Over Everything

Lisa Whittle: Author, Speaker, Founder of Lisa Whittle Ministries, LLC

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4.8 • 719 Ratings

🗓️ 12 February 2025

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

In this heartfelt episode of the “I Used to Think” season, Lisa Whittle sits down with Pastor Maria Durso, who shares a gripping narrative of overcoming immense trauma and pain through God’s love. Offering a challenge to the idea that “God is Hard to Please,” this episode encourages listeners to understand that no matter how broken or lost they may feel, they are never beyond the reach of saving grace.

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0:00.0	Hi everyone, Lisa here. Before we jump into the show today, a note on the content of today's show.
0:09.0	In this episode, our guest shares her powerful story of growing up amidst sexual and physical abuse and God transforming her life with his love.
0:20.9	Please be advised that she shares details of this trauma.
0:25.5	Listen with care and discretion. I feel like what I want to do today is just be quiet, let you talk and let us just soak in your wisdom.
0:46.1	I kind of just want to be in the background and just let you riff.
0:51.3	That's what I want to do today.
0:53.7	Oh my goodness.
0:54.0	Yeah. Maria Derso is here. I'm so excited
0:57.6	about that. You have been described as honest, down to earth, and discerning. Also, you're a New Yorker,
1:04.0	and I get along really well with New Yorkers because you tell it like it is. And so I think this
1:10.8	conversation is going to be pretty spry.
1:14.6	I think it's going to be pretty epic.
1:16.9	I'm glad to have you here.
1:18.8	Thank you, Lisa.
1:19.7	Thank you for having me.
1:21.5	I honor and respect you.
1:23.7	I love your books.
1:25.7	I want God.
1:27.1	I love it. Oh, thank you so much. Also, I just have to say
1:31.2	something. I think you have the most epic hair I've ever seen. I love this. This is, is this, how long
1:38.0	have you done this style? COVID came and I've been dyeing my hair, I think, since I'm 10. I mean it like whether I'm
1:46.2	putting henna in it or some sort of whatever. And every two and a half weeks I'm getting it
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