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By Leah MarieAnn Klett<\/a>, Assistant Editor Thursday, September 18, 2025\"Twitter\"<\/a>\"JessicaJessica Sanchez performs “Ordinary” on “America’s Got Talent.” | Screenshot\/YouTube\/American’s Got Talent <\/p>\n

As she heads to the final round of \u201cAmerica\u2019s Got Talent\u201d while nine months pregnant with her first child, Jessica Sanchez is reflecting on how her faith is carrying her through the pressure of live competition and the anticipation of becoming a mother.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy identity is in Christ, and that\u2019s what has kept me steady through all of this,\u201d the 30-year-old artist told The Christian Post. \u201cNo matter the outcome, I remind myself this is His will, not mine. That\u2019s the only way I\u2019ve been able to do this.\u201d<\/p>\n

For Sanchez, who first appeared on “AGT” two decades ago and later became the runner-up on \u201cAmerican Idol,\u201d the return to television means living out a faith she says she discovered during a period away from music, and showing her soon-to-be-born daughter what it means to persist through struggle.<\/p>\n

The California native first caught the judges’ attention this season with her audition performance of Benson Boone\u2019s \u201cBeautiful Things,\u201d <\/a>which earned a Golden Buzzer from judge Sofia Vergara. She followed with JVKE\u2019s \u201cGolden Hour\u201d<\/a> in the semi-finals, drawing praise from both the judges and the audience.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt took me 20 years, but I know exactly who I am and exactly what I want,\u201d she told the judges.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This week, “AGT” announced that Sanchez had advanced to the finals, joining Chris Turner, LightWire, Sirca Marea, Jourdan Blue and Leo High School Choir. The champion will be decided by public vote.<\/p>\n

Sanchez says she’s praying for strength, no matter the outcome. \u201cOf course it would be meaningful to win,\u201d she said. \u201cBut I\u2019ve learned to just pray, \u2018Lord, let Your will be done. Keep me mentally strong through this.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

The artist, who first appeared on national television at age 10, reflected on how the decision to step back from music several years ago was painful but transformative.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Away from the cameras, she began what she described as a spiritual reset, building a personal relationship with God and discovering a deeper sense of identity.<\/p>\n

\u201cI kind of got lost in the sauce of it all,\u201d she said. \u201cYou see the glitz and glam of the Grammys, the beautiful things, and you think, \u2018That\u2019s what I want.\u2019 But I realized there was more depth the Lord wanted me to find.\u201d<\/p>\n

During her time away, she focused on her personal life and built what she calls a firm foundation of faith. \u201cNow my foundation is firm,\u201d she said. \u201cIt\u2019s not just about gifts and talents or other people\u2019s opinions. My identity is in Christ. That\u2019s what has kept me steady through this.\u201d<\/p>\n

Now, the artist said she believes she\u2019s exactly where God wants her, but balancing high-stakes television with late pregnancy is no small feat. According to Sanchez, both her body and voice are under unusual strain, and breathing through lyrics is a challenge with a baby pressing against her lungs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cLast night, she was moving so much during my performance,\u201d Sanchez said with a laugh. \u201cEvery time I would sing that song, she was kicking. Big kicks.\u201d<\/p>\n

Her husband, Rickie, whom she married in 2017, has become her anchor, she said, praying with her before rehearsals and shows. He reminds her to see the competition as part of a larger calling rather than a make-or-break moment.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo matter the outcome, I\u2019m just grateful to be here.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are times when I\u2019m sobbing, just praying, asking God, \u2018What do you want me to do with this voice?\u2019\u201d she said. \u201cDo I sing in the church? Do I take the stage? I\u2019ve wrestled with that for years. But then He opened this door for me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Turning to daily Scripture readings, she said, helps steady her mind, and verses about perseverance and faith have been especially relevant.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been a mental challenge, finding my voice again and staying on track,\u201d she said. \u201cI feel like God is really testing my faith in this moment.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sanchez said she hopes her time on “AGT” serves as a public testimony of persistence, transformation and faith, and it\u2019s that honesty, she said, that has resonated with fans who have followed her since childhood.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI want people to know that it\u2019s a long road, that there are struggles and rejections,\u201d she said. \u201cBut it\u2019s worth it. The Lord has something for you, even if it doesn\u2019t look like everybody else\u2019s story. That\u2019s the most beautiful part.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople come up to me and say they\u2019ve been following me since I was 10,\u201d she added. \u201cOver 20 years, that\u2019s a long journey. They\u2019ve seen my highs and my lows. Now I get to share that it\u2019s all worth it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sanchez is not alone in weaving faith into mainstream television. In recent years, contestants on \u201cAmerican Idol\u201d <\/a>and “AGT” have spoken openly about God and performed worship-infused songs, reflecting what Sanchez describes as a cultural \u201crevival.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI feel like people nowadays aren\u2019t afraid to share their faith,\u201d she said, reflecting on this trend. \u201cThere\u2019s a breakthrough happening. I see it not just on stage but in my inner circle. It\u2019s amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n

She hopes her performances can reach audiences who might not attend church, stressing that God can use anything for His glory.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI love my community in church,\u201d she said. \u201cBut I also want my family and friends who don\u2019t know Christ to experience His presence. If I can bring that through a song on stage, that\u2019s what I want.\u201d<\/p>\n

Whether or not she wins the “AGT” title, Sanchez said she\u2019s grateful God has given her the chance to rediscover her voice while grounding it, this time, in faith.<\/p>\n

\u201cGod\u2019s timing is perfect timing,\u201d she said. \u201cIf I hadn\u2019t gone through the struggles, it wouldn\u2019t mean as much as it does today. Now I just want to share that with others that the Lord is faithful.\u201d<\/p>\n

Leah M. Klett is a reporter for The Christian Post. She can be reached at: leah.klett@christianpost.com<\/a><\/p>\n