1. With news of her unwed daughter’s pregnancy, Susan begins a journey to wholeness, a painful process of becoming broken and letting God put her back together in a new way. What are some of the first difficult steps she takes in giving up control of her world?
2. In what ways do others help her along the path? Natalie? Julian? The Martha Mavens? Pepper?
3. What are some turning points that reveal she is living more from listening to her heart and less from listening to what she thinks Drake would say?
4. Why is Drake threatened by her newfound strength? Describe his and Susan’s relationship at the beginning and at the end of the story.
5. Have you, like Susan and Drake, been thrown for a loop that led to God performing some healing work in you?
6. Susan feels God blesses her through the gift of song. This especially speaks to her because of her interest and talent in music. How has God touched you in a way that you feel is unique to your personality or abilities?
7. While the journeys of Pepper and Natalie are not as dramatic as Susan’s, these women deal with faith-stunting issues as well. Talk about their personal changes.
8. What do you think are some of Kenzie’s wounds? How are they revealed? How are they resolved?
9. Susan and Pepper dealt with their children’s situation in ways that stemmed from their own personal experiences. How did you agree or disagree with the choices Susan and Pepper made? How might others respond?
10. Natalie urges Susan to listen to her heart, to live from its center. Do you relate to this advice? How do you/don’t you live from your true center?