<p>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.</p><p>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. </p><p>This episode explores:</p><p>	• The reality of grief after losing a child </p><p>	• Addiction, sobriety, and the temptation to relapse </p><p>	• The moment that stopped him from going too far </p><p>	• The unexpected role of faith, friendship, and redemption </p><p>	• How one night can change everything </p><p>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.</p><p>If you’ve ever wrestled with pain, loss, addiction, or questions about God—this conversation is for you.</p><p>👉 Rosaria Butterfield&#39;s Book Walker Mentioned: The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert: Expanded Edition https://a.co/d/0j8Yu2b2</p><p>👉 60 Minutes Tom Brady Interview Tom Brady on winning: https://youtu.be/-TA4_fVkv3c?si=Q9lu29yNfCds7GUw</p><p><br></p><p>When You Look Links </p><p>YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow</a></p><p>Be a Guest <a href="https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguest" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguest</a></p><p>Website <a href="https://www.whenyoulook.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.whenyoulook.com/</a></p><p>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/</a> </p><p>Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/ </a></p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p>0:42 - Meet Walker Hayes</p><p>2:50 - Early Drinking</p><p>7:15 - Sobriety</p><p>16:34 - Reluctantly Going to Church</p><p>21:25 - Meeting Craig</p><p>28:51 - The Van Gift</p><p>34:00 - Craig, the Song</p><p>41:55 - Zephaniah 3_17</p><p>42:15 - Losing Oakleigh</p><p>47:32 - Burying Oakleigh</p><p>49:20 - About to Self-Destruct</p><p>52:35 - AA Meeting</p><p>55:02 - Crying with Craig</p><p>59:09 - Back to the Grind</p><p>1:02:02 - Rosaria Butterfield&#39;s Book</p><p>1:04:54 - Reading the Bible</p><p>1:08:55 - Surrendering to Jesus</p><p>1:11:04 - Oakleigh ... Jesus?</p><p>1:16:44 - Coincidence or God?</p><p>1:22:29 - &#39;Fancy Like&#39; Dance</p><p>1:30:23 - Changes</p><p>1:39:38 - How Has Your Life Changed?</p>

When You Look

Mick Wienholt

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

MAY 13, 2026108 MIN
When You Look

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

MAY 13, 2026108 MIN

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<p>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.</p><p>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. </p><p>This episode explores:</p><p> • The reality of grief after losing a child </p><p> • Addiction, sobriety, and the temptation to relapse </p><p> • The moment that stopped him from going too far </p><p> • The unexpected role of faith, friendship, and redemption </p><p> • How one night can change everything </p><p>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.</p><p>If you’ve ever wrestled with pain, loss, addiction, or questions about God—this conversation is for you.</p><p>👉 Rosaria Butterfield&#39;s Book Walker Mentioned: The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert: Expanded Edition https://a.co/d/0j8Yu2b2</p><p>👉 60 Minutes Tom Brady Interview Tom Brady on winning: https://youtu.be/-TA4_fVkv3c?si=Q9lu29yNfCds7GUw</p><p><br></p><p>When You Look Links </p><p>YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow</a></p><p>Be a Guest <a href="https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguest" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.whenyoulook.com/beaguest</a></p><p>Website <a href="https://www.whenyoulook.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.whenyoulook.com/</a></p><p>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/</a> </p><p>Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/ </a></p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p>0:42 - Meet Walker Hayes</p><p>2:50 - Early Drinking</p><p>7:15 - Sobriety</p><p>16:34 - Reluctantly Going to Church</p><p>21:25 - Meeting Craig</p><p>28:51 - The Van Gift</p><p>34:00 - Craig, the Song</p><p>41:55 - Zephaniah 3_17</p><p>42:15 - Losing Oakleigh</p><p>47:32 - Burying Oakleigh</p><p>49:20 - About to Self-Destruct</p><p>52:35 - AA Meeting</p><p>55:02 - Crying with Craig</p><p>59:09 - Back to the Grind</p><p>1:02:02 - Rosaria Butterfield&#39;s Book</p><p>1:04:54 - Reading the Bible</p><p>1:08:55 - Surrendering to Jesus</p><p>1:11:04 - Oakleigh ... Jesus?</p><p>1:16:44 - Coincidence or God?</p><p>1:22:29 - &#39;Fancy Like&#39; Dance</p><p>1:30:23 - Changes</p><p>1:39:38 - How Has Your Life Changed?</p>