The Morning My Ex Broke In With a Gun | Kimberly Haar | 064

The Morning My Ex Broke In With a Gun | Kimberly Haar | 064

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 Links Web https://kimberlyhaar.com/ [https://kimberlyhaar.com/] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kimberly.haar/ [https://www.instagram.com/kimberly.haar/] Book on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Lifes-Deepest-Hurts-Reclaiming/dp/1540904563 [https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Lifes-Deepest-Hurts-Reclaiming/dp/1540904563] Podcast on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keepin-it-real/id1629329737 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keepin-it-real/id1629329737] Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0kS2r4PR4TvkrmkIWIJZmL?si=996c76a151264e52 [https://open.spotify.com/show/0kS2r4PR4TvkrmkIWIJZmL?si=996c76a151264e52] #whenyoulookpodcast #faith #testimony #domesticviolencesurvivor #christianpodcast #traumahealing #miraclestory When You Look Links YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow [https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow] Be a Guest https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguest [https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguest] Website https://www.whenyoulook.com/ [https://www.whenyoulook.com/] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/ [https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/ ] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/ [https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/ ] Chapters 0:53 - Meet Kimberly Haar 3:49 - Dating 6:19 - The Evening 7:55 - Terror & Escape 9:58 - Healing Begins 14:31 - The Pergola 16:35 - The Idol 18:54 - Decisions Over Emotions 21:21 - Emotional Healing 24:23 - God's Presence 27:39 - Finger Pointed 29:12 - After the Hospital 31:06 - God Was There 37:21 - Andrew's Recovery 39:11 - Coincidence or God? 40:31 - How Has Your Life Changed? 42:29 - Kimberley's Book, Podcast, & Contact Info

I Put a Gun to My Head Then God Interrupted | Eric Stephens | 063

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/@TheRootedInChristPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@TheRootedInChristPodcast] Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rooted-in-christ/id1639759640 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rooted-in-christ/id1639759640] Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6TkTQOYrnWtyZtvajd2H4x?si=9973f2fb8ddc4c45 [https://open.spotify.com/show/6TkTQOYrnWtyZtvajd2H4x?si=9973f2fb8ddc4c45] IG: https://www.instagram.com/ericstephens1983/ [https://www.instagram.com/ericstephens1983/ ] IG: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthewallsmovement/ [https://www.instagram.com/beyondthewallsmovement/] When You Look Links YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow [https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow] Be a Guest https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguest [https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguest] Website https://www.whenyoulook.com/ [https://www.whenyoulook.com/] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/ [https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/ [https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/] Chapters 0:51 - Meet Eric Stephens 4:18 - Villain In His Own Story 7:10 - Bad Boy Behavior 8:32 - Grandmother is Dying 12:01 - Grandmother's Impact 15:51 - Getting to Surrender 17:54 - Back to Church 19:53 - Wanting to End Things 22:45 - The Phone Call 25:54 - Changes 28:24 - Evangelism 32:15 - Coincidence or God? 33:48 - How Has Your Life Changed? 35:18 - Something Else 38:03 - Redwood Ministry 41:12 - Living Out Your Faith 45:59 - Eric's Contact Info

After My Husband Died Something Incredible Happened | Michelle Bader Ebersole | 062

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 hope This 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 Links Website https://widowgoals.org/ [https://widowgoals.org/] TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@widowgoals [https://www.tiktok.com/@widowgoals] YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@widowed2soon [https://www.youtube.com/@widowed2soon] Amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/Michelle-Bader/author/B00HM9MDV6?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=b214ce47-f98c-407a-aa9f-f5a7278b3a41 [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Michelle-Bader/author/B00HM9MDV6?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=b214ce47-f98c-407a-aa9f-f5a7278b3a41] When You Look Links YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow [https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow] Be a Guest https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguest [https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguest] Website https://www.whenyoulook.com/ [https://www.whenyoulook.com/] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/ [https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/ ] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/ [https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/ ] Chapters 0:31 - Meet Michelle Bader Ebersole 3:27 - Cancer 4:51 - Amputation 7:54 - Cancer Returns 11:01 - Enjoy Every Moment 13:01 - Hospice 17:57 - May 22nd 19:33 - Luke Dies 23:29 - Grief Retreat 25:55 - Right After Luke Dies 29:44 - Burial & Celebration of Life 30:32 - Crown on My Head 34:51 - Explaining Grief 36:33 - Starting a Podcast 52:36 - Acceptance 54:17 - Grief & Joy Coexisting 1:00:16 - Gift to be in Somebody's Life 1:04:00 - Bentley the Dog 1:08:23 - Coincidence or God? 1:09:03 - How Has Your Life Changed? 1:13:50 - Michelle's Contact Info

I Tried to Destroy Everything The Night We Buried Our Daughter | Walker Hayes | 061

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=Q9lu29yNfCds7GUw When You Look Links YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow [https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow] Be a Guest https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguest [https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguest] Website https://www.whenyoulook.com/ [https://www.whenyoulook.com/] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/ [https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/ [https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/ ] Chapters 0:42 - Meet Walker Hayes 2:50 - Early Drinking 7:15 - Sobriety 16:34 - Reluctantly Going to Church 21:25 - Meeting Craig 28:51 - The Van Gift 34:00 - Craig, the Song 41:55 - Zephaniah 3_17 42:15 - Losing Oakleigh 47:32 - Burying Oakleigh 49:20 - About to Self-Destruct 52:35 - AA Meeting 55:02 - Crying with Craig 59:09 - Back to the Grind 1:02:02 - Rosaria Butterfield's Book 1:04:54 - Reading the Bible 1:08:55 - Surrendering to Jesus 1:11:04 - Oakleigh ... Jesus? 1:16:44 - Coincidence or God? 1:22:29 - 'Fancy Like' Dance 1:30:23 - Changes 1:39:38 - How Has Your Life Changed?

I Chased Popularity & It Nearly Killed Me | Tindell Baldwin | 060

What happens when you finally get everything you thought you wanted and it still leaves you empty? In this powerful episode of When You Look, author Tindell Baldwin shares her raw and unfiltered story of chasing popularity, partying, relationships, and approval—only to find herself battling addiction, depression, and suicidal thoughts by the end of high school. From the outside, it looked like she had it all. On the inside, she was falling apart. This is a story about the illusion of popularity, the hidden cost of chasing the wrong things, and the moment everything changed. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to fit in, to be accepted, or to build your identity around what others think—this conversation will hit home. 👉 In this episode, you’ll hear: - What “having it all” actually felt like behind the scenes - How addiction and emptiness took hold during high school - The turning point that changed everything - What true identity and purpose really look like - Why chasing popularity is never worth it This is more than a story—it’s a wake-up call. 📚 Get Tindell’s book - Popular: Booze, Boys, and Jesus https://a.co/d/03BW11ad [https://a.co/d/03BW11ad] 📲 Follow Tindell: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tindellgrace/ [https://www.instagram.com/tindellgrace/] Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/tindellgrace [https://open.substack.com/pub/tindellgrace ] Tindell's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1bNfflCx0ugpXHB4zLsUYE?si=1TuckBY4SnCz_vW8GTiFFg [https://open.spotify.com/show/1bNfflCx0ugpXHB4zLsUYE?si=1TuckBY4SnCz_vW8GTiFFg] When You Look Links YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow [https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow] Be a Guest https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguest [https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguest] Website https://www.whenyoulook.com/ [https://www.whenyoulook.com/] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/ [https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/ ] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/ [https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/] Chapters 0:31 - Meet Author Tindell Baldwin 2:35 - Chasing Popularity 9:53 - Going Off the Rails 13:06 - Spring Break in Aruba 16:47 - Off to Auburn 19:26 - Passion Conference Nashville 23:02 - Surrendering 26:55 - Radical Transformation 31:35 - Meeting Ben 34:34 - STD Test 37:12 - Character & Love 39:15 - Coincidence or God? 41:11 - How Has Your Life Changed? 42:52 - What to Add to Popular? 44:23 - Tindell's Contact Info