In this episode of the Alter’d Life Podcast, Michael Castanon engages in a heartwarming conversation with Bruce Finucan. The episode revolves around the theme of turning adversity into opportunity, with Bruce's personal journey serving as a backdrop.
Despite being a natural introvert, Bruce found himself reaching out to other cancer patients during his own treatment. He shares a powerful moment when he connected with a couple facing throat cancer, highlighting the incredible impact of these encounters.
The episode delves into Bruce's transition from pain to purpose, where he now ministers to and supports other cancer patients, leading Bible studies and offering companionship. The conversation emphasizes the importance of taking action, practicing gratitude, and overcoming fear to find purpose in life's challenges.
HIGHLIGHT QUOTES
- The Unexplained Joy - Bruce Finucan: "There is a joy that's unexplained when you do things like this. It is an unexplained joy, but it is a powerful joy that you know is coming from the Lord."
- Turning Pain into Purpose - Michael Castanon: "We don't want people to get stuck in their pain or their difficulty, their hopelessness. We want to take them to power, to hopefulness, to purpose."
- Strength from Above - Bruce Finucan: "God gives you this strength. And if you accept it and take it, it just turns out to be so much more of a blessing."
- From Pain to Purpose - Michael Castanon: "We don't want people to get stuck in their pain or their difficulty, their hopelessness. We want to take them to power, to hopefulness, to purpose."
- The Impact of Connection - Bruce Finucan: "I sat back down. No coincidence. No coincidence. No coincidence. All the, what the Lord puts in your life. God showed up. It's incredible. And we talked for close to probably two hours."
Connect with Michael and Alter Health Group:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-castanon-3a51748/
Website: https://alterhealthgroup.com/
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