Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman How to Build Friendships That Transform Your Life (Walker Hayes and Craig Cooper)
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Nov 25, 2025 Walker Hayes, a country music artist known for his heartfelt storytelling, shares his struggles with alcoholism and the transformative power of faith. Alongside Craig Cooper, a pastor dedicated to building bridges of friendship, they discuss how their unexpected bond emerged through shared experiences and spiritual growth. They delve into the importance of male vulnerability, community support, and the impact of tragic events on their faith journeys, wrapping up with a challenge to make others feel valued in everyday interactions.
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How Their Friendship Began
- Walker and Craig first connected after their wives met and the families attended a Saturday church service together. They stayed up late after dinner and quickly began alternating visits between each other's homes, building fast friendship.
Welcomed Without Judgment
- Walker arrived full of personal struggle and alcoholism when he met Craig and felt immediately unjudged and loved by him. That nonjudgmental welcome made Craig a trusted first call during crises and seasons of failure.
Friend In Grief
- After a stillbirth and near-loss of his wife, Walker called Craig first and Craig immediately helped, retrieved their oldest daughter, and held their baby at the hospital. That presence in the darkest hour catalyzed Walker's wrestling with meaning and eventual surrender.
