117. Just Send Josh - Part 1 (w/ Josh and Haylee Walls)

In this powerful episode of Jesus Loves Addicts, Josh and Haylee Walls share their intertwined stories of addiction, trauma, faith, and redemption. Josh opens up about his decade-long struggle with substances and gang life—starting at 13—and how hidden addictions, arrests, and dangerous choices shaped his early years. Haylee recounts a childhood marked by parental alcoholism, abuse, and survival, and how those wounds influenced her relationships and choices.

Together they discuss the complexities of codependency, the unpredictable paths that lead people into addiction, and the hard work of recovery. Key moments include Josh's surrender and baptism, Haylee's role in offering identity and acceptance that helped shift Josh's life, painful family dynamics, reconciliation with estranged parents, and the ongoing challenges of staying sober. The episode explores honest conversations about failure, stigma, grace, and how faith can transform lives.

Listeners can expect candid storytelling, raw vulnerability, and practical hope for those facing addiction in themselves or loved ones. Produced in partnership with Home of Grace, this episode speaks to the messy reality of brokenness and the healing power of Christ-driven recovery.