In this episode of the Searching Inward Podcast, Seth Abram and Anna Bryant speak with Susan Davenport, After Breast Cancer (ABC) Program Director at YMCA of Middle Tennessee. Susan shares her very moving story about asking God to help her invest her suffering from breast cancer to help other survivors find wholeness. She talks about how Scott Reall’s books inspired the curriculum they use in the ABC Program and the impact it provides for a much deeper level of healing.

“I think pain a lot of times also turns people the other direction, so I think this speaks clearly about the softness of your heart and how you allow this to shape you in a beautiful way.” -Seth [07:37]

“And I love to see how the work that we’re doing here at Restore and the work that you’re doing at the Y through ABC, they compliment each other so beautifully.” -Anna [16:08]

“Beautiful, beautiful things happen inside these small groups.” -Susan [26:13]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:05] Intro

[00:51] About this week’s guest

[01:38] The strongest person in this gym

[05:43] Investing her suffering into a mission of support

[08:12] About ABC Program

[11:35] The community’s contribution to shared healing

[13:38] Journey to Wholeness and its impact

[19:37] Leading with faith boldly and gently

[22:02] Stories from the small groups

[26:30] Don’t be afraid to feel your feelings

[27:48] Contact Susan and learn more about ABC

[29:15] Outro

Follow and Contact

Facebook: Restore Small Groups

Instagram: @restoresmallgroups

YouTube: Searching Inward Podcast

Website: restoresmallgroups.org

Contact Susan

Website: YMCA of Middle Tennessee

Website: After Breast Cancer Program

Scott Reall’s Books:

Journey to Freedom: Your Start to a Lifetime of Hope, Health, and Healing

Journey to a New Beginning after Loss: Freedom from the Pain of Grief and Disappointment

Journey to Living with Courage: Freedom from Fear

Journey to Healthy Living: Freedom from Body Image and Food Issues

Journey to a Life of Significance: Freedom from Low Self-Esteem