<p>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.</p><p>The next morning, a mysterious $5 bill on the sidewalk became the beginning of an extraordinary journey of redemption, restoration, and hope.</p><p>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.</p><p>This is a story about rock bottom, God&#39;s faithfulness, and what can happen when you have one place left to turn.</p><p>In this episode we explore:</p><p> • Growing up with same-sex attraction in a Christian home </p><p> • The moment Jim chose the gay lifestyle </p><p> • Losing everything overnight </p><p> • The prayer that changed his life </p><p> • The significance of the $5 bill </p><p> • Finding healing, restoration, and purpose </p><p> • Meeting his future wife in an unexpected way </p><p> • Advice for anyone struggling with identity, faith, and redemption </p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about Jim and his work</p><p><a href="https://jimdomen.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://jimdomen.com/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.churchunited.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.churchunited.com/</a></p><p>Check out Jim&#39;s books on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0D2VFXCRZ?ingress=0&visitId=7db3c7dc-2f4b-4f08-a34d-65ffd4150ba9&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_aa&ccs_id=112029e9-9fd7-4d19-98a4-945925cba357" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Amazon</a></p><p><br></p><p>#whenyoulookpodcast #miracle #lgbt #lgbtq #christianpodcast #christiantestimony </p><p><br></p><p>When You Look Links</p><p>YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow</a></p><p>Be a Guest <a href="https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguest" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguest</a></p><p>Website <a href="https://www.whenyoulook.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.whenyoulook.com/</a></p><p>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/</a> </p><p>Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p>0:57 - Meet Jim Domen</p><p>6:26 - Bermuda</p><p>9:21 - Coming Out Gay</p><p>12:38 - Hitting Bottom</p><p>17:35 - Breakfast Miracles</p><p>21:37 - Returning Home</p><p>26:47 - Yours Again</p><p>30:33 - Deciding to Act Out</p><p>32:43 - Healing at Home</p><p>38:14 - False Reality</p><p>43:37 - Seeking God</p><p>49:50 - Learning to Date</p><p>54:31 - Meeting Amanda</p><p>1:02:27 - California Prop 8</p><p>1:06:08 - Testament</p><p>1:08:00 - Coincidence or God?</p><p>1:12:08 - Holy Spirit Moment</p><p>1:15:30 - How Has Your Life Changed?</p><p>1:19:24 - Jim&#39;s Work &amp; Contact Info</p>