Joy for the Journey with Joye Jackson

Sometimes hope feels easy. Other times it feels like work.

In this episode of The Joy for the Journey Podcast, Joye talks about what it means to hope anyway, even when life doesn’t look the way you expected, prayers seem unanswered, or the journey feels longer than you imagined.

Hope is not pretending everything is perfect. It’s the decision to trust that God is still working, even when you can’t see it yet.

If you’ve ever felt tired,...

This episode is raw. It's personal. And honestly, it's one of the hardest I've ever recorded.

After 30 days of pouring out my heart through the Made 4 More series, God wrecked me - in the best way possible. In this final episode, I’m sharing what He revealed to me about obedience, about surrender, and about why I can’t afford to go back.

It’s framed around Philippians 3:13–14, where Paul reminds us to forget what’s beh...

In this week’s episode of The Joy for the Journey Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it really means to be anchored. Not just still. Not just safe. But steady...even in seasons of uncertainty.

I’ll share a personal story about how my old website crashing became a divine reset and how it revealed just how tightly I was holding onto a version of Speaking of Joye that God had outgrown. We'll unpack what it looks like to...

What if the thing holding you back isn’t a lack of faith—but the fear of what trusting God might cost you?

In this episode, I’m sharing something deeply personal: how hard it’s been to let go of control and truly trust God with what I can't see. I talk about:

• The fear of surrender when God’s path feels risky
• My personal struggle with letting others lead — and how that shows up in my relationship with God
• The first time I publi...

This week on Joy for the Journey, I’m sharing what it really looks like to live lighter, to choose less so God can do more.

After weeks of exploring the noise, the yeses that cost too much, and all the ways we try to hold it all together, I’m opening up about why I took a break from this very podcast… and what God’s been teaching me in the quiet.

We’ll talk about trusting Him with outcomes we can’t control, saying no so we can honor ...

Hi Friend! This one is raw. Honest. Not polished or neatly wrapped up.

In this episode of Joy for the Journey, I share where I’ve really been since the Renewal Retreat. How God showed up in a mighty way for those 30 women, and then quietly sat me down right after.
How I went from pouring into others to feeling stuck. Tired. Disconnected.
How I realized I was performing more than I was actually being in His presence.

I talk ...

We’re kicking off April Awakening 2025 with a foundational faith talk that hits deep. In this episode, Joye reflects on the heart behind April Awakening and challenges us to shift our mindset from simply believing in God to truly believing God.

She unpacks what faith really means, shares her personal struggles and lessons, and invites you to make faith the foundation—not the afterthought. If you’ve ever wrestled with obedience, trus...

Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the right things, yet something still feels missing? You’re showing up, handling responsibilities, achieving success—but deep down, there’s a nagging feeling that there’s more.

I know that feeling well.

In this episode, I’m sharing my personal journey to fulfillment—how I went from having a life that looked “full” on paper to finally feeling renewed, aligned, and at peace in Christ. It wasn’t ...

Vision isn’t just about seeing where you’re going—it’s about trusting God with every step. Over the past week, we’ve explored what it means to renew your vision, align with God’s will, push past fear and doubt, persevere through challenges, and surround yourself with the right people. But now that this series is ending, how do you keep moving forward?

In this final episode of the Renewed for the Journey series, we’re diving into:

Are you feeling weary, overwhelmed, or disconnected? In this episode of the Joy for the Journey Podcast, we’re diving into the power of renewing your spirit. Together, we’ll explore:

• How to embrace spiritual rest and let God refresh your soul.
• The transformative power of prayer as a way to connect with God and find peace.
• Why trusting God fully leads to unshakable joy, even when the path isn’t clear.

I’ll also share personal s...

Have you ever felt weighed down by fear, doubt, or negativity? In this episode of the Joy for the Journey Podcast, we explore what it truly means to renew your mind and align your thoughts with God’s truth.

Renewing your mind isn’t about ignoring challenges or pretending everything is fine—it’s about inviting God to transform the way you think so you can experience His peace and clarity in every area of your life.

In this episode, I ...

Are you ready to see life differently? In this episode of the Joy for the Journey Podcast, I’m sharing a deeply personal part of my story—how I had to renew my perspective about Speaking of Joye.

For a long time, I wrestled with feelings of frustration and doubt. The vision God placed on my heart was so big, yet the journey to bring it to life often felt slow, uncertain, and overwhelming. I found myself focusing on what wasn’t worki...

In this episode, I get real about something that rings so true for me: the struggle of not asking for help and how it leads to overwhelm. This is one of my personal battles—trusting others, feeling like I have to do everything myself, and believing the false narrative that I don’t need anyone’s help. I talk about the reasons why we do this, from fear of being let down to trying to live up to the superwoman image.

If you’ve ever felt...

In this continuation of the overwhelm series, I explore how perfectionism can drive us to a state of constant overwhelm. I open up about my personal struggle with setting unrealistic standards, procrastinating out of fear, and avoiding new challenges because I didn’t think I could do them perfectly. This is a daily battle for me, and I know many of you face the same pressure. In this episode, I share how perfectionism has impacted ...

In this very personal and vulnerable episode, Joye acknowledges the overwhelming feelings she’s experienced over the last few months. As life has piled on tasks, responsibilities, and expectations, Joye opens up about the moments she’s felt weighed down and uncertain of how to keep going. 

In this first of a three-part series, she shares some of the powerful revelations she’s had during this season of overwhelm and invites...

Welcome to this episode of the Joy for the Journey Podcast. Today, we’re going to have a transparent conversation about my journey with finding and maintaining joy in this season. Let's face it...common obstacles can make it hard to find joy in our journey toward purpose. Life can be tough, but with faith and determination, we can overcome these challenges and rediscover the joy God has intended for us.

In this episod...

Welcome to Part One of our two-part series! In this episode, we examine the often overlooked yet feelings of being stuck—those times when life feels static, and progress seems out of reach. We discuss the various ways we can find ourselves bogged down in routines that no longer serve us and how these periods of stagnation can impact our mental and emotional health.

Join Joye as we highlight the importance of reflection, the first cr...

In this heartfelt episode of "Impatiently Waiting on God," I share a personal reflection from a recent, unexpected challenge—the powerful storm that swept through Houston, leaving behind a trail of destruction and a period of stillness in my life. With no power for five days, I found myself in a rare pause from the hustle of daily routines, a time that turned into a deep spiritual and personal reflection.

Join me as I expl...

In this episode, I'm inviting you into a heartfelt conversation about the pressures we all face to live up to an impossible standard of perfection. I'll share my personal experiences with the heavy expectations imposed by society, the anxiety of fearing failure, and my own battles with the need to control everything.

We'll explore how these pressures can cloud our purpose and steal our joy. I'm excited to offer y...