Finding Purpose Through Pain After Breast Cancer

When life changes in an instant, can God still use your story?A breast cancer diagnosis can leave you wondering if life will ever feel normal again. If you've walked through loss, illness, disappointment, or a season where you can't see God's purpose, this conversation will remind you that your story isn't over. Barb Demorest shares how God met her in one of the hardest seasons of her life and transformed her pain into a ministry that's bringing hope to women around the world.Meet Barb DemorestBarb Demorest is the founder of Knitted Knockers, a nonprofit organization that provides free, hand-knit breast prosthetics to women recovering from mastectomies. After her own breast cancer journey, Barb discovered firsthand how a simple act of kindness restored her dignity and confidence. Today, Knitted Knockers has mobilized thousands of volunteers across the world to serve breast cancer survivors with compassion, practical support, and the love of Jesus.In This Episode, You'll Discover…How God can bring purpose out of painful seasons you never would have chosen.What to do when you're asking, "Does God still have a plan for my life?"Why small acts of kindness can change someone's life forever.How serving others often becomes the pathway to your own healing.Why God loves using ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things.How This Episode Will Encourage YouIf you've been wondering whether God can still use your life after heartbreak, disappointment, or suffering, this conversation is for you. Barb's story is a beautiful reminder that God doesn't waste our pain—and He often uses the very places we feel weakest to bring hope to someone else.Resources + LinksKnitted Knockers — knittedknockers.orgBooks Mentioned:Yes, You! Bible Study by Willow WestonLearn more about Collide: wecollide.netEnjoy the episode? Please rate and review the Collide Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!