EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 51 MIN
Small Acts, Real Impact | When God Rewrites The Path You Were On
from Working Out God · host Beulah & Toyin
What does it look like to say yes to something you didn’t plan — and keep saying yes when the cost becomes clearer over time? Susan shares her journey from medicine and research in Harvard, Boston to leading a social impact organisation in Mumbai, working with children and families in some of the most vulnerable communities. What started as an unexpected transition became a calling shaped over time, not through pressure, but through God quietly preparing her heart along the way. We talk about leadership, surrender, and the reality of stepping into roles that feel bigger than your experience. Susan reflects on how mentors, counsel, and faith have shaped the way she leads, and the importance of knowing you’re not called to fill someone else’s shoes, just to walk in your own. The conversation also explores the weight of social impact work, how to stay grounded when the need feels overwhelming, and what it means to focus on what’s in front of you rather than trying to solve everything at once. Susan shares practical insight on discerning God’s direction, making big decisions slowly and intentionally, and staying faithful in the season you’re in. We also talk about something that runs through this whole season, that caring for others isn’t reserved for certain roles or careers. It’s something we’re all called to, in ways that are often simple, local, and part of our everyday lives. A reminder that you don’t have to do everything — but you are called to do something. Chapters (00:01:01) - How Did You End Up in Mumbai?(00:03:07) - The transition from medical science to social work(00:07:10) - The Role of Mentors(00:10:17) - The Most Controversial Leadership Moment(00:12:25) - Vision Rescue(00:13:33) - Social Impact in a Time of Need(00:15:36) - What do Good Outcomes Look Like in Social Impact?(00:17:30) - Poverty and social impact(00:21:34) - How to Make a Social Impact(00:23:57) - Listening to God(00:26:48) - Chasing Passion in Your Career(00:28:54) - Determining When to Act and Wait on God(00:32:44) - Christian Leaders: The Need for Counsel(00:36:43) - The Social Impact of Charities(00:39:39) - Talking to My Younger Self(00:42:10) - Christian social justice(00:43:51) - Why Do We Not Do Social Justice?(00:48:57) - Samaritan on the Tube
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What does it look like to say yes to something you didn’t plan — and keep saying yes when the cost becomes clearer over time? Susan shares her journey from medicine and research in Harvard, Boston to leading a social impact organisation in Mumbai, working with children and families in some of the most vulnerable communities. What started as an unexpected transition became a calling shaped over time, not through pressure, but through God quietly preparing her heart along the way. We talk about leadership, surrender, and the reality of stepping into roles that feel bigger than your experience. Susan reflects on how mentors, counsel, and faith have shaped the way she leads, and the importance of knowing you’re not called to fill someone else’s shoes, just to walk in your own. The conversation also explores the weight of social impact work, how to stay grounded when the need feels overwhelming, and what it means to focus on what’s in front of you rather than trying to solve everything at once. Susan shares practical insight on discerning God’s direction, making big decisions slowly and intentionally, and staying faithful in the season you’re in. We also talk about something that runs through this whole season, that caring for others isn’t reserved for certain roles or careers. It’s something we’re all called to, in ways that are often simple, local, and part of our everyday lives. A reminder that you don’t have to do everything — but you are called to do something.
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