Jamie MacDonald on Her Troubled Teen Years and the Moment Jesus Changed Everything

Singer Jamie MacDonald reflects on how faith pulled her out of addiction, rebuilt her identity, and led her from singing background vocals to ministering in prisons where broken stories mirror her own.

from GodTube.com and Michael Foust

Published Feb 26, 2026

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Singer Jamie MacDonald opens up with Crosswalk Talk's Michael Foust about her troubled teen years and the moment she cried out to God for a fresh start. She shares how faith rescued her from addiction and slowly rebuilt her life with purpose and hope. Jamie also reflects on her years singing background vocals for major Christian artists and how prison ministry reshaped both her heart and her calling. Now stepping into the spotlight with her self-titled debut album, she explains why this season feels like a finish line that's been years in the making.

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Originally published February 26, 2026.

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