God Sets the Lonely in Families: Kathleen' s Story of Hope and Adoption

In this episode of Testimony Transformations, host Amanda Lingle sits down with Kathleen, whose life is a powerful testament to the truth that no story is too broken for God to redeem. Kathleen grew up in Dallas, Texas, where her childhood was marked by deep loss. She lost her father at a young age, and later her mother after a long illness. These painful experiences left Kathleen and her brother grieving, struggling with faith, and searching for answers. As she entered her college years, Kathleen wrestled with God—angry, confused, and unsure of His plan. Yet, it was in this season of brokenness that God began reshaping her faith. Through scriptures like Proverbs 19:21, Kathleen discovered that while her plans may have crumbled, God’s purpose for her life would prevail. The turning point came in 2021, when Kathleen felt a clear call to step into foster care. What began as a step of obedience became her life’s mission—welcoming children into her home, walking through adoption, and finding her purpose in living out James 1:27: “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress.” Kathleen’s story beautifully illustrates Psalm 68:6: “God sets the lonely in families.” Today, Kathleen’s life reflects God’s redemptive power—transforming grief into grace, brokenness into purpose, and loneliness into family. Her testimony reminds us that when we surrender to God, He can use our pain to fulfill a greater calling. If Kathleen’s story has stirred your heart and you’d like to learn more about foster care or supporting foster families, here are some wonderful resources: Arrow Child & Family Services → www.arrow.org DFW Angels → www.dfwangels.org/mission.html Embrace Texas → www.embracetexas.org Foster Closets → embracetexas.org/foster-supply-closets/ Kathleen’s journey is a reminder of the heart of Testimony Transformations: that no matter your past, God’s grace is always greater, His love is always present, and His redemption is always possible. Testimony Transformations Instagram @testimonytransformationpodcast