Pastor, preacher, psalmist, and communicator Joseph Anthony invites listeners into an authentic atmosphere of worship with the release of his new live album, YES LORD. Captured live in worship with a dynamic band and worship ensemble, the 17-track project blends congregational praise, passionate worship, and original melodies with a contemporary live edge.
YES LORD is a worship encounter shaped by surrender, faith, resilience, and an unwavering confidence in the consistency of God. The live recording features special guest appearances from Tonya Baker on “Fill The Room,” Jabari Johnson on “Miracles,” and Kendall McDowell on “Never Run Dry.” Zachary Anthony also joins Joseph on the album version of “Grateful (Reprise).”
The project’s current radio single, “Grateful,” is a heartfelt declaration of remembrance, resilience, and appreciation. The song reflects an intensely personal yet universal truth: gratitude is found not only in moments of triumph, but also in survival, reflection, and the quiet grace of God’s consistency. Through its live energy and heartfelt message, “Grateful” encourages listeners to recognize God’s faithfulness in every season.
For Joseph Anthony, that message is deeply personal.
As the founding pastor of Ignite Church in The Colony, Texas, Joseph has spent more than two decades serving and leading in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Equal parts scholar and storyteller, he moves seamlessly between the pulpit, the worship platform, and the studio, pairing a communicator’s precision with a worship leader’s heart. His ministry is marked by an ability to find the human constant beneath Scripture, creating messages and moments where listeners can see themselves in the story.
That same conviction permeates YES LORD.
Having faced serious health challenges, Joseph understands firsthand what it means to fully rely on God when certainty is unavailable and the path forward is unclear. His ministry and music emerge from that place of surrender—where faith is not simply proclaimed, but lived.
The album’s title, YES LORD, speaks to the posture at the heart of Joseph’s ministry: saying yes to God even before every question has been answered.
That theme is further explored through his message “The Uncomfortable Yes,” which draws from Mary’s encounter in Luke 1. Joseph examines the kind of surrender that says yes before understanding everything, the tension of being called before feeling qualified, and the unexpected assignments that require faith beyond certainty. At its core is an enduring truth that also resonates throughout YES LORD: God’s pronouncement always supersedes your present.
YES LORD is available now on all major digital music platforms.