“She’s Pregnant—and the Baby’s Yours” —The Text That Changed My Life Mid-Relapse

Send us Fan MailIn this raw and deeply personal episode, Jason Coombs shares the sacred moment that changed the trajectory of his life—from self-destruction in active addiction to becoming a man with purpose. Through the emotional lens of his son Nathan’s birth, Jason unpacks the concept of “the gift of volition”—that pivotal shift when internal motivation finally replaces external pressure.Whether you’re someone struggling with addiction or a family member watching someone you love spiral, this episode will move you. You’ll hear the story of a man who relapsed on his way to a family trip, got a text that he was going to be a father, and spiraled deeper before finally choosing a new path. A path rooted not in fear, but in purpose.You’ll learn why love alone isn’t enough to save someone—and why families can’t force change, but they can prepare the soil for it. Jason offers profound insight into the power of spiritual surrender, the role of purpose in healing shame, and how relapse isn’t failure—it’s part of the process for many.This isn’t just a story about addiction. It’s a story about transformation. It’s for anyone clinging to the hope that something more is possible.Episode Highlights:The Bear Lake relapse and the birth of internal conflictThe life-altering text message: “She’s pregnant—and the baby is yours”The NICU visit that sparked a sacred shiftWhat Jason means by “the gift of volition” and why it’s the key to lasting changeWhy family love matters—but isn’t the whole equationFinding God’s unconditional love through fatherhoodWhy relapse doesn’t mean failure—it means the person is still in processA powerful closing metaphor: Why families are farmers, not saviorsIf you’re a family member who’s tried everything to help someone get sober—this episode is for you. And if you’re struggling yourself, it’s a reminder that if you’re still breathing, there’s still hope.📘 Get Jason’s book Unhooked on Audible or Amazon🌐 Learn more at brickhouserecovery.comSupport the showJoin Jason Coombs LIVE each week for tips and tricks and LIVE Q&A’s. Go to https://www.liveunhooked.com/live-unhooked. For information about treatment services visit https://www.brickhouserecovery.com/For more information about Warrior Heart Bootcamp for men visit www.awarriorheart.comhttps://awarriorheart.com/$100 DISCOUNT CODE for Warrior Heart = 2026Brick100To learn more about the women’s retreat, Heart of a Woman: https://theheartofawoman.net/$100 DISCOUNT CODE for Heart of a Woman = 2026Brick100