I Tried to Destroy Everything The Night We Buried Our Daughter | Walker Hayes | 061 - When You Look

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