Jackie Hill Perry: The Journey to Blameless
On this episode of The Corelink Solution, host James Rosseau Sr. (Trig) sits down with poet, author, teacher, and hip hop artist Jackie Hill Perry. Known for her unapologetic honesty and ability to merge art with biblical truth, Jackie shares about her journey, her latest album Blameless, and the convictions fueling her work in this season.
Living From Conviction
Early in the conversation, Jackie described conviction as the defining theme of her life right now. She explained that her growing awareness of how much she—and the world—needs the Lord has shaped everything she creates, from music to captions to conversations. But this conviction hasn’t come in moments of triumph; instead, it has been forged in seasons of weakness.
Jackie admitted that struggles in health, family, and relationships have often been the places where she has rediscovered her dependence on God. Rather than relying on her gifts alone, she has been reminded that she is a “jar of clay” through which God’s surpassing power is displayed. For her, conviction flows from acknowledging weakness and allowing God to transform her heart.
Wrestling With Weakness
Though many celebrate her as a successful artist and author, Jackie was quick to highlight her humanity. She spoke candidly about the difficulty of being a consistent wife, a patient mother, and a woman of prayer. Far from being discouraged, she sees honesty about weakness as essential for authentic ministry.
Jackie also discussed how pressure to meet expectations can amplify these struggles. While some might assume she wrestles with arrogance because of her platform, she revealed that pride often shows up in smaller, everyday ways—like resisting her husband’s direction out of stubbornness. Her reflections underscored a central truth: even those used greatly by God are still in process.
Marriage, Faith, and the Overflow of Love
When asked what she has learned in marriage, Jackie emphasized that how one treats a spouse is an overflow of how one relates to God. Disrespect toward her husband, for example, reveals a deeper struggle with submission to God. She encouraged listeners to seek reverence for the Lord first, trusting that it will naturally flow into their relationships.
This theme of love flowing from reverence was echoed in her broader reflections on community. Jackie pointed to Hebrews’ call to “exhort one another daily” as a reminder that encouragement protects us from the deceitfulness of sin. In a culture quick to complain, she challenged believers to speak life into each other regularly.
Blameless: An Album With a Message
The heart of the conversation centered on Jackie’s new project Blameless, her first full-length album released with Reach Records. Building on the groundwork of her earlier Practice EP, this album represents a deeper dive into holiness and sanctification. She explained that Blameless explores how God convicts us not only of major sins but also of the “little things” that shape character.
Conceptually, the album is built like a house, with each track representing a room in the heart. Some rooms hold leisure and distraction, others bitterness or memories that need to be surrendered. By walking listeners through this “house,” Jackie hopes to help them face the corners of their own hearts and invite God to cleanse them.
Collaborations with artists like nobigdyl., Aha Gazelle, Madison Ryann Ward, KB, and Project Pat bring a diversity of sounds that reflect Jackie’s St. Louis and Southern influences. Yet beyond the production, she stressed that she chose collaborators not just for talent, but for character. She wanted Blameless to be both excellent in artistry and pure in message.
The Practices That Shape the Person
Toward the end of the interview, Jackie offered practical wisdom for spiritual growth. She encouraged believers to recover the discipline of reading entire books of the Bible in one sitting, noting that it can transform understanding and devotion. She also emphasized time spent in God’s presence beyond study, simply sharing what was seen or felt in scripture with Him. Finally, she called for relationships that keep us accountable and grounded, reminding us that “we’re all just walking each other home.”
Final Reflections
Through her music, writing, and teaching, Jackie Hill Perry continues to embody what it means to merge art and conviction. Blameless is not just an album but a spiritual journey—one that urges listeners to let God search their hearts, embrace their weakness, and trust the promise of Jude 1:24: that He is able to keep us from stumbling and present us faultless before His throne.
For Jackie, this season is less about fame and more about faithfulness. As she put it, music is simply another mission field, another avenue for proclaiming the gospel. And for those who take time to listen closely, Blameless offers more than beats and rhymes—it offers an invitation to deeper life with God
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Introduction and welcome
0:55 – Jackie Hill Perry’s new album Blameless and her journey with Reach Records
2:30 – Living with conviction and dependence on God
4:15 – How weakness shapes spiritual growth
6:10 – Being honest about struggles as a wife, mother, and believer
9:25 – Marriage lessons: loving your spouse as overflow of loving God
12:15 – Public ministry, judgment, and navigating criticism
13:05 – Inspiration behind Blameless and its focus on holiness
15:30 – Writing with depth: why lyrics require careful listening
16:30 – Consuming music slowly vs. today’s streaming culture
17:50 – Exhortation, faith, and the danger of complaining
20:00 – Wrestling with discouragement and staying faithful
23:10 – Asking God questions vs. accusations: the value of curiosity
26:00 – Building Blameless: concept of the “heart house”
28:00 – Musical influences and Southern/Memphis rap roots
30:00 – Why the heart as a house is the central metaphor
34:00 – Collaborations with nobigdyl., Aha Gazelle, KB, Madison Ryann Ward, and more
36:30 – Balancing music with family, seminary, and writing
38:50 – Teaching through music as another form of ministry
41:00 – Struggles with grace, trust, and forgiveness
42:15 – Key takeaway of Blameless: Jude 1:24 and God’s keeping power
44:20 – Longevity in music and sharpening the pen
47:10 – Costly honesty and the call to daily surrender
48:15 – Spiritual practices: reading whole books of the Bible, sitting with God, community
52:45 – Fighting addiction to ease and pursuing depth with God
55:00 – The power of relationships and accountability
57:20 – Closing encouragement and final thoughts
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