From Gay Lifestyle to Pastor

Kim sits down with author and pastor Jim Domen to discuss his radical transformation from a life completely immersed in the LGBTQ community to a life of profound pastoral ministry and restoration. Jim opens up about his early years growing up in the church, his sudden termination from a corporate position in Bermuda after being accused of being gay, and his subsequent decision to fully dive into the gay culture of Portland, Oregon. He pulls back the curtain on a turbulent five years in the lifestyle, detailing a volatile three-year relationship with an older partner who was both HIV and Hepatitis C positive. Everything shifted on June 8th, 2002, when Jim's life completely imploded. He walked away from an abusive relationship only to discover his bank accounts had been entirely drained overnight. With nothing left but the clothes on his back and his car , Jim fled to a farm in Pennsylvania to do manual labor, triggering an intense, supernatural battle for his soul. Today, Jim is a living testament to God's restorative power. He is a graduate of seminary with a Master of Divinity, an ordained pastor, the president of the Global Rainbow Crossers Alliance, happily married to his wife Amanda of 17 years, and a proud father of three miracle children. He is also the author of five books, including his powerful testimony "Not a Mistake" and the identity-affirming children’s book series "Button Kids". Whether you are a parent praying for a prodigal child or someone currently feeling empty in the midst of the party lifestyle, Jim’s testimony served Follow Kimberly Zember on Social Media: 📸 Kim Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimzember/ 🖥️ Website: https://boldlybeloved.com 🎥 Here I AM stories: https://www.instagram.com/hereiamstories/ Stay connected with the content you care about. Subscribe to our new EWTN channels and never miss what inspires you. EWTN News: https://www.youtube.com/@ewtnnews EWTN Live Mass & Devotions: https://www.youtube.com/@EWTNLiveMass EWTN On Air: https://www.youtube.com/@ewtnonair EWTN Radio: https://www.youtube.com/@radioewtn EWTN Religious Catalogue: https://www.youtube.com/@EWTNReligiousCatalogue EWTN Kids: https://www.youtube.com/@EWTNKids EWTN Espanol: https://www.youtube.com/@EWTNespanol ACI Prensa: https://www.youtube.com/@aciprensa Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word: https://www.youtube.com/@MFVAFriars Support EWTN: https://www.ewtn.com/donate Follow EWTN on Social Media: 🖥️ Website: https://www.ewtn.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnmedia/ 📌 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewtnonline/ 🆇 Twitter/X: https://x.com/EWTN 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ewtnmedia 00:00 - Fired from Bermuda and Coming Out 03:00 - Immersing into Portland’s Gay Culture 04:09 - Meeting Ron and Moving to Palm Springs 07:27 - Living the Hollywood Dream vs. A Living Hell 09:12 - Strict Family Boundaries and Conflict 11:46 - Realizing the Abuse and Packing Up 14:08 - June 8, 2002: Losing Everything Overnight 15:45 - Hard Labor on the Pennsylvania Farm 20:19 - The Battle for My Soul and Giving Life to God 22:06 - Attending Church and Silent Mind Cleansing 26:13 - Healing the Father-Son Relationship 29:48 - Sharing My Testimony with the Congregation 32:24 - Addressing Root Causes and Continued Temptation 36:35 - Going to Seminary and Meeting Amanda 42:27 - "You're a Virgin?" — A Moment of Deep Healing 46:54 - Heartbreaking Miscarriages and Prophetic Miracles 50:29 - Writing 5 Books to Help Addicts and Parents 52:38 - Creating the "Button Kids" Books for Children 56:17 - Jim's Final Urgent Message to Those Hurting