Ben Fuller: I Came Close to Suicide — But God Had Other Plans

Ben Fuller spent 14 years trapped in addiction, convinced hope was out of reach—until Jesus changed everything.

Updated May 26, 2026

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Ben Fuller opens up with Crosswalk Talk's Michael Foust about his powerful journey from 14 years of drugs, alcohol and hopelessness to finding new life in Jesus Christ. In this interview, he shares the story behind his new collaboration with Tasha Layton, reflects on the moment everything changed in Nashville, and offers encouragement to anyone struggling with addiction or despair.

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Originally published May 26, 2026.

Michael Foust has covered the intersection of faith and news for 20 years. His stories have appeared in Baptist Press, Christianity Today, The Christian Post, the Leaf-Chronicle, the Toronto Star and the Knoxville News-Sentinel.

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