S4EP6: Heart of a Worshipper: Joy Jackson on Singing from the Soul

Joy Jackson, gospel vocalist from Pennsylvania, shares how her faith, truth, and devotion to God’s timing shape the heartfelt sound behind her new releases Lifted and Calm Before the Storm.   In this episode of Cloud Record Music Podcast, Maurine McFarlane chats with gospel singer Joy Jackson about faith, truth, and the heart behind her music. Joy shares how her journey began at just three years old in church, how scripture became her greatest inspiration, and why every song she sings must be rooted in truth. They talk about her latest dual release, Lifted and Calm Before the Storm and how collaboration with producer Austin Woodlin and songwriter Blake Melvin brought new creative depth to her sound. Joy also opens up about her upcoming project, Heart of a Worshipper, a long-awaited album of original songs written over two decades of devotion and transformation. It’s an uplifting, spirit-filled conversation about trusting God’s timing, honoring your calling, and using music to inspire, heal, and lift others higher. In this episode, you will learn the following:   Joy’s music is rooted in truth—every lyric and harmony flows from scripture and real-life testimony.  Lifted is a song of hope and divine protection, reminding listeners that God’s love is what carries us through.  Her upcoming album, Heart of a Worshipper, reflects over two decades of faith, growth, and surrender to God’s will.  For Joy, authenticity is ministry—she believes music must first be honest before it can heal others.  Her mission is clear: to use her voice not just to sing, but to lift hearts closer to God. Music Platforms to Joy Jackson   Lifted by Joy Jackson:  Connect with Maurine McFarlane & Cloud Music Records LLC Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maurine-mcfarlane-2a5836161 Cloud Records LLC Website: https://cloudrecordllc.com Cloud Records LLC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cloudrecordsllc2020 Cloud Records LLC TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cloudrecordllc Cloud Records LLC Fanbase: https://www.fanbase.app/@cloudrecordsllc1   Music Platforms to Cloud Records LLC Music:   I Am Strong (EP) by Capathia Jenkins – https://capathiajenkins.hearnow.com/i-am-strong-2    Jesus Christ is Lord by Carmella Green  – https://carmellagreen.hearnow.com/jesus-christ-is-lord Jesus Christ is Lord (Instrumental) by Carmella Green  – https://carmellagreen.hearnow.com/jesus-christ-is-lord-instrumental  Jesus Christ is Lord (Radio Edit) by Carmella Green – https://carmellagreen.hearnow.com/jesus-christ-is-lord-radio-edit     There is A Time (EP) by Garrick V. Morgan & Valerie V. Gay – https://garrickvmorgan.hearnow.com   Fighting for My Destiny (Prayer Meditation Music) by Maurine McFarlane & Jennifer Thomas – https://maurinemcfarlane.hearnow.com/fighting-for-my-destiny-prayer-meditation-music-3    Luchando por Mi Destino Música para la Oración de Meditación ) by Maurine McFarlane & Maria Antonella Moreno Maldonado – https://maurinemcfarlane.hearnow.com/fighting-for-my-destiny-prayer-meditation-music