The Unfolding

Walker Hayes: From 'Fancy Like' to Faith – His Story of Transformation: Archive Page 251

The Unfolding

Show Notes

He was an alcoholic atheist and a country artist whose life was falling apart. Walker Hayes had written off faith and was running out of hope. Then came Craig, a friend whose relentless love, years of kindness, generosity, and one unforgettable gift made Walker start asking a question he'd avoided his whole life: What if Jesus really is who He says He is? In this episode of The Unfolding, Walker shares his journey from brokenness to belief, and how his heart of stone began to soften in the most unexpected ways.

You probably know Walker for his hit song Fancy Like, which went seven-times platinum. His latest album is 17 Problems. Behind the success is a deeper story of friendship, unexpected grace, and a transformation he never saw coming.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkerhayes/?hl=en

Website: https://www.walkerhayes.com/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Glad-Youre-Here-Unlikely-Breaking/dp/0802424716

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/walkerhayes/

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