OUTRAGEOUS LOVE

HE NEVER TURNED AWAY

Not in the clubs. Not in the trauma. Not in the shame.

From a Catholic childhood and a secret world of pain, through Melbourne's gay club and drag scene, drug world, and deep self-hatred, Lawrence Prasad was sure he'd gone too far for God. Then, in a Catch The Fire meeting, the Father's love broke in—and nothing was the same.

In this raw, honest, and hope-filled memoir, Lawrence traces his journey:

  • from abuse, abandonment, and orphan-hearted striving

  • to a life-changing encounter with the Father's outrageous love

  • to a slow, layered process of inner healing, restoration, and freedom

Along the way, he opens a window into the often-hidden world of pastors and leaders — sharing powerful stories of a mega-church pastor on the brink and a convicted catholic priest whose unmet needs were never safely held.

With compassion and clarity, he shows why inner healing and independent pastoral supervision are not luxuries, but lifelines.

 You'll discover:

  • a practical, Spirit-led approach to inner healing

  • how Jesus "time-travels" into your memories and meets you there

  • why forgiveness is about your freedom, not their worthiness

  • how identity as a beloved son or daughter changes everything

  • why those who care for others must also have safe spaces to be cared for

If you've ever wondered whether God could really love you —with your history, your secrets, and your questions— this book is an invitation to let Him show you.

AVAILABLE MARCH 31st 2026

What Leaders Are Saying

  • “May this book bring freedom to many and a new revelation of how deep our Father’s love is for each one of us.”

    John Arnott, Founder Catch the Fire World

  • “Outrageous Love is a beautiful, courageous invitation back into the loving embrace of God.”

    Duncan & Kate Smith, Presidents, Catch The Fire World

  • “There is healing in this book… you’ll discover Jesus is walking with you.”

    Jason Clark, Author of Leaving and Finding Jesus

  • “This book serves as a practical guide, leading us deeper into authentic heart healing.”

    Wendy Hayes, Co-Founder, Australian Inner Healing Network

  • He shows how God steps into our darkest memories, restores our identity and never turns away.

    John W Stewart - ThL (ACT), MMin (MCD), Anglican priest, Life Member of Australian Network Spiritual Direc- tion, spiritual director and pastoral supervisor.

  • The book is filled with various emo- tions, life-giving energy, and a healing touch demonstrated through Lawrence’s challenging and intimate life experiences.

    Khoi Nguyen - Catholic Priest MSC – Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, Lecturer and supervisor at Heart of Life Spirituality Centre Melbourne, Australia

What Trusted Voices are Saying…

  • "This book is about discovering who you are by discovering that God’s love will find you. "

    Steve Long - Former Senior Leader of Catch the Fire Toronto, Vice President – Catch The Fire World, Sphere Leader - Europe, Middle East, and Africa

  • "His book is very personal, and he shows great courage in sharing his walk with the drag/nightclub scene. He demonstrates a wonderful, positive, loving response to those in the LGBTQ family."

    Jeremy & Connie Sinnott - Senior Pastors – Catch the Fire Barrie, Founding Worship Leaders, Catch The Fire Toronto, International Trainers with Catch The Fire

  • This book is not only a wonderful story, it’s a pathway forward. The insights and encounters Lawrence shares will prepare you for your own encounter as you follow the Heart Work invitations that accompany each chapter.

    Dr Allan Meyer - Founder Careforce Lifekeys

  • "He also raises significant contextual issues for ministry formation and critical reflection on practice. Throughout this story there is a prophetic voice that cannot be ignored, and which is steeped in love.”

    The Rev’d Dr Cecilia Francis - Professional Supervisor & Spiritual Director

  • "This book encapsulates one person’s human journey that honours not only the discovery of the Divine in the midst of that journey, but the realisation that the Divine Love and Compassion was always there even when not recognised."

    John Stuart - Spiritual Director & former Catholic priest

  • "The story is raw, courageous, and deeply human, tracing a quest for belonging alongside the transforming power of receiving God’s scandalous, unconditional acceptance. It reveals a lived theology shaped by love, faith, and healing."

    Annie Layton - Pastor, Coach, Mentor & Professional Supervisor

  • “Outrageous Love: He Never Turned Away is a powerful and moving story, grippingly told, of Lawrence’s journey towards the discovery of his true identity as a beloved child of God. Wonderfully honest, readable and engaging, it will be a great healing resource for many."

    Roland Ashby - Author, Spiritual Director, Meditation Teacher, Retreat Leader and Contributing Editor of “Living Water”

  • "From a life of addiction to one of freedom that he never thought possible, Lawrence’s book invites us all into the journey of spiritual growth and is a reminder that no life is beyond God’s reach.”

    Damien Peile - Supervisor & Mentor, The Carmelite Centre Melbourne

  • "Prasad’s profoundly personal story and the journey he takes us on within that story — through Heart Work reflection, focused meditation, journalling, prayer, and praise — unlocks a door for the possibility of profound encounter with God who is and always has been with us; a door that leads to the acceptance of the true self; and a door that opens out with Good News so urgently needed in our broken world."

    Dr Carmel Posa - SGS - Good Samaritan Sister; BSc, GradDipND, GradDipEd(Sec), BTh, MA (Monastic Studies), PhD