How Worship Saved His Life (After Hitting Rock Bottom) | Michael W. Smith
How Worship Saved His Life (After Hitting Rock Bottom) | Michael W. Smith  
Podcast: The Dr. Josh Axe Show
Published On: Thu Aug 06 2026
Description: In the height of a destructive season involving drugs and depression, Michael W. Smith reached a point where he believed he might lose his life. In this deeply personal conversation, he sits down with Dr. Josh Axe to share what happened the night he hit rock bottom—and why he says he was never the same afterward. Michael also discusses the healing power of worship, the prayer experience that preceded his son’s recovery, the lessons he learned from Billy Graham, and the daily habits helping him stay energized at 68. He also reveals the simple principle that has sustained nearly 45 years of marriage—and what he believes God reveals when we finally become quiet enough to listen. Uncover what’s really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism— plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! → http://mybloodwork.com Thank you to our sponsors! Sunlighten Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/axepodcast Manukora Manuka Honey: https://manukora.com/axe Caraway Home: carawayhome.com/drjoshaxe (Use code DRJOSHAXE) for an exclusive discount Watch The Dr. Josh Axe Show every Monday & Thursday on YouTube:    / @drjoshaxe   🎧 Early Access! Our listeners enjoy every episode before anyone else! Tune in below and join our exclusive group of listeners → Spotify: https://bit.ly/DrJoshAxeSpotify Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3JDvWcS Pre-order my NEW BOOK, Heal Your Cells → http://healyourcellsbook.com/ Watch my free training on how to naturally balance your blood sugar and reverse your symptoms → http://DrAxeDiabetesClass.com Discover practical steps you can take today to start healing your thyroid naturally → http://DrAxeThyroidClass.com If you’re ready to start feeling like yourself again and balance your hormones, take my free class → http://DrAxeHormoneClass.com CONNECT WITH DR. JOSH AXE Instagram →   / drjoshaxe   Facebook →   / drjoshaxe   TikTok →   / thedrjoshaxeshow   X → https://x.com/drjoshaxe/ LinkedIn →   / joshaxe   Website → http://thehealthinstitute.com Sign up for my newsletter → https://bit.ly/4oE9Jf3 Ask Dr. Axe → http://speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe CONNECT WITH GUEST Instagram →  https://www.instagram.com/mwsmithofficial/ Website → https://michaelwsmith.com/ CHAPTERS: 00:00 The moment everything changed 01:40 Welcome to the show 02:30 Why Michael W. Smith moved to a farm 12:00 The hidden power of worship 20:00 How to find peace in a chaotic world 28:00 The importance of mentors and community 33:40 The incredible story behind "Above All" 42:24 The advice that changed Michael's life 44:30 What Billy Graham taught him 53:00 The daily habits that keep him healthy at 68 01:14:00 The secret to a meaningful life 01:15:00 Final encouragement DISCLAIMER This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program. MB01GKPRPTQL1WL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices