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Jess Ray Podcast

Jess Ray 23 Episodes Jul 21, 2026

Singer-songwriter-producer Jess Ray hosts a podcast featuring thoughtful conversations inspired by the themes in her music. The first season centers on her 2022 album "BORN AGAIN," with ten episodes. With a new album completed, a fresh season is underway, bringing new songs and new conversations. The podcast offers a behind-the-scenes look at her creative process and personal reflections.

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S2 E10: Thy Kingdom Come Jul 21, 2026 00:36:25 Jess Ray Podcast is back! In this season, Jess sits in her own kitchen with a couple of best friends. They unpack Jess' new songs, opening doorways into bigger conversations. In this episode, Jess and friends dig into one last song, THY KINGDOM COME. They talk about the challenge of embracing one's own real life, and the invitation to not just settle for resignation but instead participate

S2 E9: Song Of Praise Jul 14, 2026 00:30:45 Jess Ray Podcast is back! In this season, Jess sits in her own kitchen with a couple of best friends. They unpack Jess' new songs, opening doorways into bigger conversations. This conversation begins with SONG OF PRAISE, exploring the realities of grief, anticipated loss, and our inability to know how much time we really have left with those we love. Jess and friends discuss the gift that life

S2 E8: Bless It All Jul 7, 2026 00:37:17 Jess Ray Podcast is back! In this season, Jess sits in her own kitchen with a couple of best friends. They unpack Jess' new songs, opening doorways into bigger conversations. In this episode, Jess Ray digs in to BLESS IT ALL, a song she wrote to bless (and not curse) the life she’s been given. This one is about marriage, and about learning to live at peace with our life when we don’t know the

S2 E7: Keep Running Back Jun 2, 2026 00:43:47 Jess Ray Podcast is back! In this season, Jess sits in her own kitchen with a couple of best friends. They unpack Jess' new songs, opening doorways into bigger conversations. Episode 7 dives into the song KEEP RUNNING BACK, with discussions around being part of a bigger story, scripture as an anchor, and learning to keep pace with God. Jess shares an original poem that encapsulates several key

S2 E6: Mama May 12, 2026 00:32:05 Jess Ray Podcast is back! In this season, Jess sits in her own kitchen with a couple of best friends. They unpack Jess' new songs, opening doorways into bigger conversations. Episode 6 is about Jess Ray’s tearjerker anthem MAMA. It’s a song about the resilience of women, especially those who have endured with faith and prayer. This episode is a tribute to powerful women who shape our lives, an

S2 BONUS: The Album is Called... Apr 30, 2026 00:16:14 Jess Ray Podcast is back! In this season, Jess sits in her own kitchen with a couple of best friends. They unpack Jess' new songs, opening doorways into bigger conversations. In this short bonus episode, Jess reveals the name of her new album and discusses the meaning behind it.-- ⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM: @jessray⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- ⁠⁠⁠SUBSTACK: @jessray⁠⁠⁠ -- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON: patreon.com/jessray⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

S2 E5: Uncharted Lands Apr 28, 2026 00:46:54 Jess Ray Podcast is back! In this season, Jess sits in her own kitchen with a couple of best friends. They unpack Jess' new songs, opening doorways into bigger conversations. In episode five, Jess, Cat, and Teal explore the song UNCHARTED LANDS. They reflect on the deep, inextricable connection each person has to their family line, while also considering the courage it takes to venture out int

S2 E4: Day The Lord Has Made Apr 14, 2026 00:36:08 Jess Ray Podcast is back! In this season, Jess sits in her own kitchen with a couple of best friends. They unpack Jess' new songs, opening doorways into bigger conversations. This episode is about DAY THE LORD HAS MADE, Jess’ folk song about how the created world speaks the love of God to us. Like the song, this episode is peaceful and light-hearted, exploring themes like learning to be “outdo

S2 E3: Find My Way Back Mar 24, 2026 00:45:35 Jess Ray Podcast is back! In this season, Jess sits in her own kitchen with a couple of best friends. They unpack Jess' new songs, opening doorways into bigger conversations. Episode three is about the song FIND MY WAY BACK, one of Jess Ray's most honest songs, to date. The song is a hypnotic barrage of rhyming lines disclosing the details of Jess' recent season of life. In this episod

S2 E2: I am not God Mar 10, 2026 00:36:22 Jess Ray Podcast is back! In this season, Jess sits in her own kitchen with a couple of best friends. They unpack Jess' new songs, opening doorways into bigger conversations. In this episode, they chat about Jess’ song I AM NOT GOD, and that leads into a deeper conversation about limitations, false responsibility, and the beauty and relief that comes from allowing God to be God, and allowing o

S2 E1: City of my Peace Feb 25, 2026 00:32:36 Jess Ray Podcast is back! In this season, Jess sits in her own kitchen with a couple of best friends. They unpack Jess' new songs, opening doorways into bigger conversations. In this episode, they chat about CITY OF MY PEACE, and about feeling lost, being found, Peter Pan, technology, gardening, and being human. -- INSTAGRAM: @jessray -- SUBSTACK: @jessray -- PATREON: patreon.com/jessray -- W

10: BORN AGAIN Q&A (feat. Sharlene Provilus) Sep 5, 2023 00:59:47 Born Again Podcast Episode #10 is as promised: a Q&A episode. Writer and Spoken-Word Poet, Sharlene Provilus is back with Jess Ray to respond to questions sent in by Born Again Podcast listeners over the past year. Listen to Jess Ray.Follow Jess Ray on Instagram.Watch Jess Ray videos.Follow Sharlene Provilus.Listen to Jess Ray. Jess Ray on Instagram. Jess Ray on Substack. Jess Ray on Youtube

9. BORN AGAIN: Resisting Overload and Returning to Rest (feat. Nancy Ray) Aug 8, 2023 00:59:10 Born Again Podcast is back with Episode #9! The very special guest today is Jess' sister-in-law, Nancy Ray. Nancy is a mom of 4, successful business-owner, photographer, and Podcaster. Her unique message of wisdom centers around conversations on creating faith-based rhythms in work and play that lead to a fulfilling life. Listen to Jess Ray.Follow Jess Ray on Instagram.Watch Jess Ray videos.

8. BORN AGAIN: Getting Well by Being Known (feat. Dr. Curt Thompson) May 15, 2023 00:59:47 On Born Again Podcast Episode #8 Jess speaks with Psychiatrist and author Curt Thompson. What begins around the topic of anxiety expands into a fuller conversation around the causes for our wounds and the true cost of becoming well. Dr. Curt's unique mix of wisdom and humor make this a deeply rich and charming episode. Listen to Jess Ray.Follow Jess Ray on Instagram.Watch Jess Ray videos.Fol

7. BORN AGAIN: Sailing Toward The Storm (feat. Jack Mooring and Bro Terry) Apr 17, 2023 00:47:42 Born Again Podcast returns from it's hiatus with episode #7 featuring Pastor Jack Mooring, along with a special appearance from his energetic, evangelical alter-ego, Bro Terry. This double header episode starts off with a light-hearted interview with Bro Terry, followed by great conversation between Jess and Jack on the enduring Church, and what life looks like for Jack as a Nashville pastor

BORN AGAIN: Intermission (Where We're Headed) Feb 27, 2023 01:02:45 This special "Intermission" Episode of BORN AGAIN PODCAST walks listeners from the start of the podcast through the remaining 4 episodes to be released this spring. Listen to Jess Ray.Follow Jess Ray on Instagram.Watch Jess Ray videos.Listen to Jess Ray. Jess Ray on Instagram. Jess Ray on Substack. Jess Ray on Youtube.

6. BORN AGAIN: Remembering Your Best Friend (feat. Taylor Leonhardt) Oct 17, 2022 00:59:59 Born Again Podcast Episode #6 features Americana singer-songwriter Taylor Leonhardt -- Jess' best friend and Mission House bandmate. In this casual, heart felt conversation, Jess and Taylor relate on their spiritual journeys in recent years. They talk about friendship with God being the "staying" factor of their faith and share what that friendship looks like in real life.Listen to

5. BORN AGAIN: Trust-Falling Into Mystery (feat. Andy Squyres) Sep 26, 2022 00:59:58 On Episode #5, Jess talks with artist, writer and 'Poet-Priest' Andy Squyres on mystery, miracles, and trust-falling into the mystery of relationship with God. Jess and Andy converse about their shared spiritual DNA: evangelical with a charismatic bent and a deepening love for theology and liturgy. They discuss the challenges of long-term friendship with God and staying "in the fai

4. BORN AGAIN: Finding The Way Home (feat. Sara Billups) Sep 5, 2022 00:58:28 On Episode #4, Jess talks with Seattle based writer & thinker Sara Billups, author of Orphaned Believers: how a generation of Christian exiles can find the way home.In this episode, Sara and Jess connect over their shared sense of spiritual and political homelessness in recent years. They also converse about identifying as "Christians" not only in beliefs, but in title, despite the b

3. BORN AGAIN: Changing Pace and Finding God (feat. Josh Garrels) Aug 8, 2022 00:53:53 On Episode #3 of the Born Again Podcast, Jess Ray talks with singer-songwriter Josh Garrels. Having recently returned from a year-long sabbatical, Josh shares reasons for and lessons learned in his time away from musical endeavors. This conversation addresses the break-neck pace of modern life and our need for rhythms of rest and renewal. Josh shares wise words regarding this moment in the America

2. BORN AGAIN: Defining Deconstruction and Navigating Relational Fractures (feat. Russell Moore) Jul 17, 2022 00:47:25 On Episode #2 of the Born Again Podcast, Jess Ray hangs out with Dr. Russell Moore. Their conversation follows two main threads: defining the term "deconstruction" and navigating the relational fractures (both in personal and church life) that have intensified over recent years.Listen to Jess Ray. Follow Jess Ray on Instagram. Watch Jess Ray Videos. Follow Russell Moore. Listen to Jess R

1. BORN AGAIN: Reconstructing Faith (feat. Sharlene Provilus) Jul 3, 2022 00:52:01 On this pilot episode of the Born Again Podcast, Jess Ray talks with friend and spoken word poet Sharlene Provilus. To kick things off, Jess unpacks the lyrics from her song "Born Again" and the two of them follow that thread into a conversation on deconstructing and reconstructing faith, and their hopeful outlook on the cultural moment we are living in.Listen to Jess Ray.Follow Jess Ray

Born Again Podcast Trailer Jul 3, 2022 00:01:19 Announcing the Born Again Podcast, with Jess Ray. Listen to Jess Ray.Follow Jess Ray on Instagram.Watch Jess Ray Videos.Listen to Jess Ray. Jess Ray on Instagram. Jess Ray on Substack. Jess Ray on Youtube.

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