Ep215 Addiction Neary Killed Me-Jesse Courtney

S2E215 - Ep215 Addiction Neary Killed Me-Jesse Courtney

Published: January 23, 2026

Duration: 41:16

Jesse Courtney grew up in rural Madison County, where alcohol was a daily presence despite an otherwise good childhood. By age 12, he was smoking weed, drinking by 14, and living on his own by 16—already caught in a cycle of daily alcohol abuse. The next decade was marked by addiction, playing music in bars, repeated jail time, and escalating substance use that included pills and meth. Jesse’s life spiraled into suicidal behavior and homelessness, leaving him broken and desperate. Everything changed after a powerful encounter with God, which became the turning point in his recovery journey. Today, Jesse shares his...