Christian contemporary artist Jordan St. Cyr is returning to his roots with a fresh collection of honest, organic songs shaped by faith, family, hardship, and surrender. Recent singles “The Storyteller Man,” “Wild Love,” “Every Reason to Believe,” and “Hands To The Sky” introduce an earthy, acoustic-driven sound inspired by the music of his youth while pointing toward a larger project arriving in 2027. In this conversation, St. Cyr opens up about rediscovering confidence in his songwriting, experiencing God’s relentless pursuit through difficult seasons, and creating what he believes is the most authentic music of his career.
You've released several new songs in a short period: "The Storyteller Man," "Wild Love," "Every Reason to Believe," and now "Hands To The Sky." How do these songs connect, and are they pointing toward a larger project or album?
These first four songs are a part of a larger album to be announced at the top of 2027, with the full album releasing the following April. Sonically, they all embody a new sound, or rather, the one of my youth in the vein of The Lumineers, Mumford and Sons, and Of Monsters and Men. Every sound you hear in these songs is organic, leaning into my acoustic, singer/songwriter upbringing.
"Hands To The Sky" has such a powerful title. What inspired the song, and what do you hope listeners take away from it?
We all have a story. It’s not always as dramatic as that of the prodigal, but I think in many ways we are all prone to wander from the Lord. This song is really the soundtrack to my surrender, and I pray it is for others, too. True surrender isn’t giving up but rather giving in to all the Lord has for us.
You've described this season of music as more honest, raw, and rooted in your songwriting origins. How has your creative process changed compared to your previous albums?
The process for this album was different than before, as I allowed myself time to process each song. I sat in them. I didn’t feel I needed to rush or prove myself. I didn’t feel insecure. What I found at the end of this record was that what I brought to the table was enough. I didn’t have to be something I wasn’t, and I think it’s produced the best results of my career.
"The Storyteller Man" centers on Jesus as the greatest storyteller. Which parable or teaching of Jesus has most influenced your life and songwriting?
The parables of the gospels have provided such practical steps in what it means to follow in the way of Jesus. They’re all so good I couldn’t pick just one. The prodigal son has helped me not just be a better son but a better father. The workers in the vineyard remind me what it means to be a fair authority in my family and in my work. The Good Samaritan teaches me to keep my eyes open to the needs of others despite how the world says we’re supposed to react. The way of Jesus is like no other.
Your father introduced you to artists like Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen. How do those storytelling influences show up in these new songs?
The brilliance of those storytellers was that they understood how to be themselves and tell their story. That’s all I’m trying to do. The beautiful part about being an artist and a believer is you don’t have to do this alone, standing on your own strength. You get to stand on His.
"Wild Love" explores God's relentless pursuit of us. How has your understanding of God's love deepened since writing songs like "Weary Traveler" and "Fires"?
I’ve always known God as relentless in His faithfulness, and it’s the hard seasons that prove it over and over again. There have been people in my life that I’ve lost, friends failing marriages, disease, my daughter’s diagnosis. Sometimes it seems like the rain will never end. However, when you get to the other side of your fire, you realize that while pain may find me, the pursuit of the Holy Spirit goes even further.
Fans have noticed a more organic, earthy sound in these recent releases. Was that a deliberate musical direction, and how did producer Paul Mabury help bring that vision to life?
The goal of this record was to get back to my roots. Get back behind my guitar and allow that to be the driving force. Paul graciously lent me the time and space to sit in it and breathe out everything that needed to be. The process wasn’t rushed or hurried. I believe what came out was the most honest version of me representing who I was in those moments.
Looking at the songs you've released so far in 2026, there seems to be a recurring theme of hope, belief, and God's pursuit of His people. Was there a particular season in your life that shaped those themes?
My previous two records were shaped by a season equally stricken with beauty and grief. I moved from two decades of construction work to a dream career in music. As a family, we were navigating my youngest daughter’s brain condition while moving from small-town Canada to Nashville, leaving all we’ve known behind. To say this season was hard would be an understatement. This new album couldn’t have been written without first walking through the fire. I’m so grateful for all of it because now I have every reason to praise the one who brought me through.
As listeners look ahead to what's next, what can you tell us about the upcoming project? Is there a central message or thread that ties these new songs together?
I believe the central message of this record is the wild pursuit of God by each and every one of us. When we turn, He follows. When we run, He chases us down. When we get lost, He finds us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 8:38-39).
How can we be praying for you?
Pray that my relationship with Jesus would continue to deepen. In all things, let this be the desire of my heart. Pray for my marriage and pray for my fatherhood. To be present when I’m home and be a blessing to my wife and kids.
