ABOUT JESSICA
Encouraging others through testimony and God’s Word, so they may find hope, healing, and joy in Jesus
My name is Jessica Love Marriott, and my heart is to point others to Jesus through testimony, encouragement, and community.
I grew up in the church with a deep love for learning about Christ and being in fellowship with others. From an early age, my church community became my family, and I developed a passion for Bible study, discipleship, and sharing the hope found in Jesus.
Originally from a small town outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, I moved to Charlotte, North Carolina in 2000 after God placed a longing on my heart for this season of life. North Carolina had felt like home to me long before I lived here — beginning with youth retreats to the mountains of Montreat, where God first stirred my love for community, worship, and His presence.
Before stepping into this podcast ministry, I pursued a calling of healing through massage and bodywork, serving others as a Sports Massage Therapist. That season taught me the importance of listening, compassion, and caring for the whole person — lessons that continue to shape how I minister today.
God faithfully planted me in a church home where my faith deepened and my life was richly blessed. It was there that I met my husband, and we have now been married for nearly two decades — a testimony of God’s goodness and faithfulness in our lives.
In 2024, during a season of prayer and surrender, I asked the Lord, “What’s next? How do You want me to serve You?” He answered by calling me into speaking and launching The Joy Stories — a podcast devoted to sharing real-life testimonies that glorify God and offer hope, encouragement, and joy.
Through this ministry, my prayer is that every story shared on The Joy Stories reminds each listeners that God is still moving, still healing, and still writing beautiful stories. My desire is to create a space where faith is strengthened, hope is restored, and hearts are pointed back to Christ.
When I’m not recording or preparing for episodes, I enjoy time with my husband, our two golden retrievers, Macy and Cooper, studying God’s Word with friends, traveling, and spending time by the ocean — a place where I’m often reminded of God’s vastness and peace.
Thank you for being here and for walking alongside me in this journey.
May The Joy Stories encourage you, strengthen your faith, and remind you of the joy found in Jesus.
With gratitude and joy,
Jessica Love