When You Look

After years of living a double life, Jim Domen found himself at rock bottom. His gay partner emptied their bank accounts, kicked him out, and left him with nothing but the clothes on his back. Alone on the floor of a small apartment in Palm Springs, California Jim prayed a simple prayer that would change the course of his life forever.The next morning, a mysterious $5 bill on the sidewalk became the beginning of an extraordinary journey of redemption, restoration, and hope.In this powerful conversation, Jim shares his story of same-sex attraction, life in the LGBTQ community, losing everything overnight, finding faith again, and the incredible chain of events that ultimately led him to become a husband, father, pastor, and author.This is a story about rock bottom, God's faithfulness, and what can happen when you have one place left to turn.In this episode we explore: • Growing up with same-sex attraction in a Christian home • The moment Jim chose the gay lifestyle • Losing everything overnight • The prayer that changed his life • The significance of the $5 bill • Finding healing, restoration, and purpose • Meeting his future wife in an unexpected way • Advice for anyone struggling with identity, faith, and redemption Learn more about Jim and his workhttps://jimdomen.com/https://www.churchunited.com/Check out Jim's books on Amazon#whenyoulookpodcast #miracle #lgbt #lgbtq #christianpodcast #christiantestimony When You Look LinksYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShowBe a Guest https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguestWebsite https://www.whenyoulook.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/ Chapters0:57 - Meet Jim Domen6:26 - Bermuda9:21 - Coming Out Gay12:38 - Hitting Bottom17:35 - Breakfast Miracles21:37 - Returning Home26:47 - Yours Again30:33 - Deciding to Act Out32:43 - Healing at Home38:14 - False Reality43:37 - Seeking God49:50 - Learning to Date54:31 - Meeting Amanda1:02:27 - California Prop 81:06:08 - Testament1:08:00 - Coincidence or God?1:12:08 - Holy Spirit Moment1:15:30 - How Has Your Life Changed?1:19:24 - Jim's Work & Contact Info

What started as a fresh start after divorce turned into a nightmare Kimberly Haar never saw coming. After ending a 23-year marriage and finally finding love again, Kimberly’s ex-husband broke into her home in the middle of the night with a gun. Hours later, she heard three gunshots outside the house of the man she believed she would marry. That man survived being shot 10 times.In this powerful episode of When You Look, Kimberly shares the unbelievable true story of trauma, survival, healing, forgiveness, and the unmistakable presence of God in the middle of unimaginable pain. From assault and kidnapping to miraculous recovery and restoration, this conversation explores what it really means to run toward God when life completely falls apart.Kimberly also opens up about: • surviving domestic violence and trauma • healing emotionally after abuse • faith during suffering • the moment she felt the presence of God beside her • Andrew surviving after being shot 10 times • how they still got married that same year • reclaiming life after grief, loss, and trauma If you’ve ever wrestled with fear, heartbreak, betrayal, anxiety, or wondered where God is in your darkest moments, this episode is for you.📌 Kimberly Haar is a licensed marriage and family therapist, author, speaker, and host of the Keepin' It Real podcast.📖 Kimberly’s book: Healing from Life’s Deepest Hurts: Reclaiming Your Life After Grief, Loss, or Trauma📌 Kimberly's Contact LinksWeb https://kimberlyhaar.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kimberly.haar/Book on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Lifes-Deepest-Hurts-Reclaiming/dp/1540904563Podcast on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keepin-it-real/id1629329737Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0kS2r4PR4TvkrmkIWIJZmL?si=996c76a151264e52#whenyoulookpodcast #faith #testimony #domesticviolencesurvivor #christianpodcast #traumahealing #miraclestory When You Look Links YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShowBe a Guest https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguestWebsite https://www.whenyoulook.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/ Chapters0:53 - Meet Kimberly Haar3:49 - Dating6:19 - The Evening7:55 - Terror & Escape9:58 - Healing Begins14:31 - The Pergola16:35 - The Idol18:54 - Decisions Over Emotions21:21 - Emotional Healing24:23 - God's Presence27:39 - Finger Pointed29:12 - After the Hospital31:06 - God Was There37:21 - Andrew's Recovery39:11 - Coincidence or God?40:31 - How Has Your Life Changed?42:29 - Kimberley's Book, Podcast, & Contact Info

What happens when someone reaches the absolute end of themselves and God intervenes at the exact right moment?In this powerful episode of When You Look, Mick sits down with Eric Stephens to unpack a story of addiction, rejection, suicidal thoughts, spiritual warfare, and radical transformation through Jesus Christ.After years of chasing the “bad guy” lifestyle—alcohol, drugs, lust, violence, and self-destruction—Eric found himself sitting with a loaded gun to his head, convinced his life was beyond repair. Then the phone rang.What followed changed everything.Eric shares: • The painful words that shaped his identity • Why becoming the “villain” nearly destroyed him • The terrifying moment he planned to take his own life • How God used one phone call to interrupt his life • Why salvation didn’t instantly end his struggles • The years battle to break addiction and destructive habits • The freedom he found through surrendering fully to Christ • How God led him into ministry, evangelism, and helping others This conversation is raw, honest, emotional, and full of hope for anyone battling depression, addiction, shame, suicidal thoughts, or feeling far from God.If you’ve ever wondered whether God still intervenes in people’s lives… this episode is for you.#whenyoulookpodcast #faith #miracle #suicideprevention #christianpodcast 👉 Follow Eric and the work he's doing:YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TheRootedInChristPodcastApple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rooted-in-christ/id1639759640Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6TkTQOYrnWtyZtvajd2H4x?si=9973f2fb8ddc4c45IG: https://www.instagram.com/ericstephens1983/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthewallsmovement/When You Look Links YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShowBe a Guest https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguestWebsite https://www.whenyoulook.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/ Chapters0:51 - Meet Eric Stephens4:18 - Villain In His Own Story7:10 - Bad Boy Behavior8:32 - Grandmother is Dying12:01 - Grandmother's Impact15:51 - Getting to Surrender17:54 - Back to Church19:53 - Wanting to End Things22:45 - The Phone Call25:54 - Changes28:24 - Evangelism32:15 - Coincidence or God?33:48 - How Has Your Life Changed?35:18 - Something Else 38:03 - Redwood Ministry41:12 - Living Out Your Faith45:59 - Eric's Contact Info

What do you do when the love of your life takes his last breath… and your whole world changes overnight?Michelle Bader Ebersole became a widow in the early morning hours after walking her husband through a 17-year battle with rare cancer. But her story didn’t end in that room. In the middle of unimaginable grief, Michelle experienced a supernatural peace, powerful encounters with God, and a calling that would change not only her life — but the lives of thousands of widows around the world. In this deeply moving episode, Michelle shares:- What it was like being widowed with three children at home- The moment she sensed God’s presence as her husband passed- The grief journey no one prepares you for- How faith carried her through crushing loss- The vision that gave her purpose after tragedy- Why she now leads a global ministry helping widows find hopeThis is a story about loss, faith, purpose, and beauty rising from ashes. If you’re walking through grief, supporting someone who is, or questioning where God is in suffering — this conversation will meet you right where you are.👉 Watch to the end to hear how Michelle’s pain turned into a mission that is impacting lives worldwide.#whenyoulookpodcast #widow #miracle Michelle's LinksWebsite https://widowgoals.org/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@widowgoalsYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@widowed2soonAmazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/Michelle-Bader/author/B00HM9MDV6?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=b214ce47-f98c-407a-aa9f-f5a7278b3a41When You Look Links YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShowBe a Guest https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguestWebsite https://www.whenyoulook.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/ Chapters0:31 - Meet Michelle Bader Ebersole3:27 - Cancer4:51 - Amputation7:54 - Cancer Returns11:01 - Enjoy Every Moment13:01 - Hospice17:57 - May 22nd19:33 - Luke Dies23:29 - Grief Retreat25:55 - Right After Luke Dies29:44 - Burial & Celebration of Life30:32 - Crown on My Head34:51 - Explaining Grief36:33 - Starting a Podcast52:36 - Acceptance54:17 - Grief & Joy Coexisting1:00:16 - Gift to be in Somebody's Life1:04:00 - Bentley the Dog1:08:23 - Coincidence or God?1:09:03 - How Has Your Life Changed?1:13:50 - Michelle's Contact Info

In this powerful and deeply emotional conversation, country music artist Walker Hayes shares the darkest night of his life—the night he buried his daughter… and nearly destroyed everything.After years of addiction, pain, and searching for meaning, Walker found himself at a breaking point. Grief, anger, and hopelessness collided in a moment that could have changed the course of his life forever. What happened next is incredible. This episode explores: • The reality of grief after losing a child • Addiction, sobriety, and the temptation to relapse • The moment that stopped him from going too far • The unexpected role of faith, friendship, and redemption • How one night can change everything Walker opens up about his journey from functional alcoholism to sobriety, the impact of losing his daughter Oakleigh, and how a single decision became a turning point in his life.If you’ve ever wrestled with pain, loss, addiction, or questions about God—this conversation is for you.👉 Rosaria Butterfield's Book Walker Mentioned: The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert: Expanded Edition https://a.co/d/0j8Yu2b2👉 60 Minutes Tom Brady Interview Tom Brady on winning: https://youtu.be/-TA4_fVkv3c?si=Q9lu29yNfCds7GUwWhen You Look Links YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShowBe a Guest https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguestWebsite https://www.whenyoulook.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/ Chapters0:42 - Meet Walker Hayes2:50 - Early Drinking7:15 - Sobriety16:34 - Reluctantly Going to Church21:25 - Meeting Craig28:51 - The Van Gift34:00 - Craig, the Song41:55 - Zephaniah 3_1742:15 - Losing Oakleigh47:32 - Burying Oakleigh49:20 - About to Self-Destruct52:35 - AA Meeting55:02 - Crying with Craig59:09 - Back to the Grind1:02:02 - Rosaria Butterfield's Book1:04:54 - Reading the Bible1:08:55 - Surrendering to Jesus1:11:04 - Oakleigh ... Jesus?1:16:44 - Coincidence or God?1:22:29 - 'Fancy Like' Dance1:30:23 - Changes1:39:38 - How Has Your Life Changed?