In this episode, I sit down with JP and Ashley Graves—longtime
friends and members of our church—with a story that’s both
difficult and deeply hopeful. We talk about alcohol—not just as a
drink, but as an idol that slowly took the throne in JP’s life
and nearly destroyed their marriage. What started as casual
drinking turned into dependence, deceit, and despair. Ashley
shares what it was like to live with a man she barely recognized,
and JP walks us through the moment of surrender that led to
healing. This isn’t just about sobriety—it’s about learning to
recognize the lies you may be believing and the power of Jesus to
meet us in our mess, pull us out, and redeem what feels too far
gone. If you’re feeling stuck, ashamed, or maybe you aren’t sure
if your drinking is a problem—this episode is for you.
In This Episode
A Fun Marriage with a Hidden Struggle: JP and
Ashley share their early faith journeys, how they met, and the
beginnings of alcohol use in their marriage.
Numbing with Alcohol Becomes Normal: COVID,
cultural norms, and unprocessed pain escalate drinking into
full dependency—especially for JP.
Deception, Distance, and Despair: JP begins
hiding alcohol, Ashley senses the loss of connection, and both
begin living separate lives under one roof.
A Daughter’s Baptism and a Drunken Confession:
JP breaks down the night before he’s supposed to baptize their
daughter, leading to a confession that changes everything.
Recovery, Rebuilding, and Radical Forgiveness:
JP enters counseling and AA. Ashley processes her pain and
begins to hope again as God starts to restore.
For the One Who Feels Hopeless: JP and Ashley
speak directly to listeners—those stuck in addiction and those
silently suffering beside them.
Resources
If you are struggling with alcohol, I want to encourage you to
find help. Find a Recovery program at a local church or if you
are local to Dallas, Check out Recovery at The Village Church.
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