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Join host Janet Boynes as she sits down with her dear friend Stacy Cathcart, Women's Director at North Texas Assemblies of God, for a raw and honest conversation about unplanned pregnancy, failed marriage, and God's incredible redemption story.

Stacy shares her journey from rebellion and searching for love in relationships to becoming a single mom living in her parents' basement - and how God met her in that broken place to transform her life completely. Now married for nearly 32 years and leading women's ministry across the country, Stacy's story is proof that God can use our most painful experiences for His glory.

In this powerful episode, you'll discover:

• How the enemy uses shame and isolation to keep us from God's love
• Why understanding relationship vs. rules changes everything about faith
• The importance of ministries that support unwed mothers
• How God redeems our past mistakes for future ministry
• Why saying "yes" to God's call can lead to unexpected purpose

Whether you're dealing with unplanned pregnancy, past mistakes, or simply feeling broken and alone, this conversation will remind you that God sees you, loves you exactly where you are, and has an incredible plan for your life.

Connect with Stacy Cathcart:

• North Texas District Assemblies of God

In Part 2 of Richard Oostrum’s powerful story on Healing and Made Free with Janet Boynes, Richard shares how he walked into Christian marriage after leaving the gay lifestyle—and the challenges and blessings that followed. From emotional healing, intimacy, and trust with his wife to raising his son with intentional love and presence, Richard offers a rare, vulnerable look into life after radical transformation.

He also dives into the need for deep counseling, community shifts, and biblical discipleship—especially for pastors supporting those walking out of LGBTQ+ identities.

Whether you're a parent, pastor, or walking this road yourself, this episode offers deep hope, wise caution, and gospel-centered truth.

In this heartfelt episode of Healing and Made Free with Janet Boynes, Dutch missionary Richard Oostrum opens up about his journey from a life steeped in homosexuality, addiction, and pain to a radical encounter with Jesus Christ. After losing his partner to AIDS and searching through New Age practices, Richard walked into a church and found the love of God in a way he never expected. This is Part 1 of an extraordinary testimony that challenges stereotypes, encourages healing, and reminds listeners that no one is too far gone for God.

Whether you're a parent, pastor, or someone wrestling with your own identity and faith, Richard’s story offers both hope and clarity.

🎧 Stay tuned for Part 2 where Richard shares more about his missionary work and how he met his wife through YWAM.
Air Date: Tue 5 August 2025