Simple Yes

Mel and Jess are joined by a special guest and friend, Meghan, for a deep and honest conversation about longing, waiting, and learning to hope even when the heart aches. 💔✨ Together, they talk about what it means to be open with God about the places that still hurt—and how healing doesn’t always mean being “fixed.” Sometimes, it means simply being held. From embracing our flaws and laying them a...

Am I good enough? What's my purpose? What was I created for? These are deep questions that crop up from time to time. Join Mel and Jess as they discuss pushing past the Illusion of Perfection to the purpose God has for each of us and the journey of trust (in God) that is necessary to discover that purpose. From battling control to trying grow in the art of showing grace to themselves and to th...

We love to make plans, map out the details, and feel in control. But what happens when life takes a turn we didn’t expect—and God’s plan doesn’t match ours? In this episode of Simple Yes, Mel and Jess talk about the tension between our desire to steer and God’s invitation to surrender. From missed opportunities to unexpected blessings, we explore what it means to trust that God is still working, e...

This week's episode of Simple Yes is a crossover with Rachel Troche of Candid Catholic Convos! Listen as Mel, Jess and Rachel discuss the different ways the Lord calls us to motherhood. Whether it's biological or spiritual, motherhood is a call to nurture, protect, intercede, and love with a heart like His. From mentoring younger women, to praying for others, or creating safe spaces of pea...

In this episode, Mel and Jess explore ways to embrace humility over pride. From the need to be consulted in things to the fear of being forgotten, humility is an opportunity to remember this simple truth: everything we have — our gifts, our time, our very lives — is from God and for God. And God's way is always better than our own. Accepting humility isn't about putting ourselves down. It’s about...

In this episode of Simple Yes , Jess and Mel are joined by Eve Rosemary of The Everyday Saint to talk about what it means to say yes to self-respect—and how that “yes” can be a powerful step toward deeper intimacy with God. Eve opens up about the challenges of honoring your dignity in a world that often encourages the opposite. We dive into how self-respect isn’t prideful or selfish—it’s actually...

Mel and Jess dive into what it means to trust God with our identity and allow Him to reveal who we truly are. So often, we cling to the version of ourselves we think we should be—but what if God is calling us to something more? We’ll talk about surrendering our expectations, discovering new gifts, and letting Him shape us in ways we never imagined. When we trust His plan, we step into the fullness...

We all want to serve well — but are we doing it with our hearts centered on Jesus? In this episode of Simple Yes , Mel and Jess explore how to approach service with both the attentiveness of Mary and the diligence of Martha. True service isn’t just about doing more ; it’s about asking the Lord to guide our hearts and our hands while we do it. Join Mel and Jess as they discuss ways to serve with lo...

Where do you hear it? When? What does it sound like? Mel and Jess welcome a special guest to discuss this popular topic. Mike Rossi, aka Mel's husband, joins them in the WHYF studio to discuss some of the ways they've each tuned their ears to better listen for the Lord's voice and how to respond.

Ready or not, the season of Lent is upon us. Join Mel and Jess as they discuss what Lenten practices have or have not worked for them in the past and what their plans are for this upcoming Lent. They discover Lent is not about the practical “what am I able to accomplish myself,” but rather, it's in inviting the Lord into their Lenten sacrifices that ultimately changes their hearts. simple-yes....

When is the last time you spent an hour with the physical presence of Jesus? A day? A week? Has it been a while? Mel and Jess discuss how Adoration is such an integral part of their prayer life and ways they spend that time nurturing their relationship with the Lord. Whether you're Catholic or not, we are all called to sit at the Master's feet. We pray this episode would encourage, embolden and in...

Mel and Jess welcome a very special guest on this week's episode of Simple Yes: Sister Marie Fidelis, DLJC. When the Lord calls on you to do something, but it's not quite what you had planned, how do you respond? Sister shares some of the ways she was able to open her heart to His call and prayerfully work through things, like attachment or doubt, to fully embrace her vocation. Discover how to go...

What if for this New Year, instead of asking what you can resolve on your own, ask the Lord what he wants to reveal to you? Mel and Jess discuss their experiences opening their ears to really hear what the Lord wants to say and how to clear out what might be getting in the way of His voice. Check out the video of this week's show on YouTube !

As Jess and Mel prepare for Christmas, they discuss how we can better accept the gifts the Lord gives to each of us. Not just understanding what they are – but how we can use them to honor and glorify Him. Check out this week's video stream at https://youtu.be/k9UIGrPt_YY?si=JIGEkdmGK56-ecLd

In part 2 of this ADVENTure series, we discuss some of the ways we’re celebrating the season of getting prepared for the coming of Jesus. We’re sharing a few favorite things and digging into how we can be truly awake and prepared for the many blessings that await us.

Mel and Jess share their past advent traditions and how they preparing for this year's advent(ure) of getting ready for the birth of our Lord.

This week on Simple Yes, we continue the discussion on what it means to be His. Joining us in the studio this week is Brenda Rossi, who shares her journey towards accepting her belonging to Christ.

In this week’s episode of Simple Yes, we discuss the different ways we search to find the feeling of belonging, and what is really means to be His. From accepting our imperfections and giving up the need for control, join us as we talk about the opportunities where we can allow ourselves to surrender and rest in His gaze.

Welcome to the premiere episode! Meet Mel and Jess, your hosts of Simple Yes, and hear about their little yeses that led to the start of this show. Join them as they discuss how choosing faith over fear has become a major theme in their recent lives, and what they have in store for future topics and episodes. Come along on this new journey to explore ways we can all deepen our relationships with t...