“I spent years chasing my dreams. Now I’m chasing Jesus, and He’s changing the man in the mirror.”
On this week’s Rewrite, Jonathan talks with country-pop artist Walker Hayes about how Jesus completely changed his life. You might know Walker from hits all over the radio, but today he opens up about something far bigger than music: what it’s been like to become a brand-new follower of Jesus after years of doubt, addiction, loss, and trying to hold life together on his own.
Walker shares how the Lord met him in the middle of deep brokenness, what sobriety looks like 10 years in, and how being a five-year-old believer has filled him with childlike wonder he never expected. He talks about writing songs from a new perspective, how his family is navigating life on the road, and why he’s learning to “go with the Lord’s flow” instead of forcing his own plans.
Whether you love his music, have walked through hard seasons, or are praying for someone you care about to meet Jesus — this conversation will encourage you.
Jesus brings redemption in places we thought were impossible. Walker’s story of sobriety, grief, and new faith is a reminder that nobody is too far gone.
Childlike wonder isn’t childish — it’s spiritual maturity. Walker talks about waking up every day amazed at what God is doing.
You don’t have to force your way through life. “Go with the Lord’s flow” might become your new favorite reminder to trust Him fully.