Simple Yes

Sharing our faith can sometimes feel intimidating. But what if think of evangelization as less about having the perfect words and more about having an open heart? In this episode, Jess and Mel talk about the small, everyday opportunities God gives us to share His love—through a conversation, an act of kindness, or simply being willing to let others see Christ in us. They reflect on how prayer prep...

Waiting isn’t always easy—especially when we want answers, healing, or clarity in the right now. In this episode, Jess and Mel reflect on what it means to trust God’s timing, even when the path ahead feels uncertain or growth seems slow. They explore how faith grows not through striving, but through trust. They share how humility opens our hearts to God’s mercy and how His providence is at work ev...

So often, we approach holiness as a self-improvement project. We fixate on our faults, try to perfect ourselves, or believe we need to become someone different in order to be good enough for God. But what if God isn't asking us to be less ourselves? What if He's inviting us to surrender our gifts, personalities, desires, and even our weaknesses to Him so that His grace can transform them from the...

Some seasons feel heavier than others. Whether it’s anxiety, discouragement, emotional exhaustion, or simply feeling spiritually stuck, it can be easy to wonder where God is in the middle of it all. In this episode, Jess and Mel talk honestly about navigating mental health struggles and spiritual “plateau” seasons, and the ways God gently continues to meet us there. Through the comfort and guidanc...

It’s easy to get caught up in trying to do everything “right”. To meet the expectations we place on ourselves and measure our worth by how well we’re keeping up. But what if the invitation isn’t perfection… it’s perspective? In this episode, Jess and Mel talk about what it means to seek what’s above: to lift our eyes from the pressure of getting everything just right and refocus on Jesus. When we...

Sin isn’t always just about what we see on the surface, it often points to something deeper. In this episode, Jess and Mel are back in the garden to explore how these deeper roots of our sins shape our habits, influence our thoughts, and even impact the people around us. Sometimes in ways we don’t even realize. When you're at the surface, it's easy to justify certain patterns or minimize t...

Our sins are so much like weeds, entangled in a garden. Quietly taking root and crowding out the good God is trying to grow in us. Finding and uprooting them isn’t easy. It can be uncomfortable, messy, and even a little painful. Sometimes it starts just by admitting what needs to go, and trusting God enough to help you remove it. To create space for something new and beautiful to grow. But just as...

Big decisions, small decisions - and everything in between - can feel heavy when we believe it all depends on us. In this episode, Jess and Mel reflect on what it looks like to release that pressure and truly let God take the lead. They talk about how the Lord is always guiding us through gentle prompts, quiet nudges, and moments of clarity if we’re willing to slow down and listen. And when we cho...

Life rarely feels perfectly settled. There’s always something that feels unfinished, uncertain, or in need of fixing. Jess and Mel reflect on the realization that complete peace and perfection aren’t things we’ll ever fully achieve in this life — because that’s the promise of heaven. So often we spend our energy trying to control every outcome, solve every problem, and smooth over every difficult...

As we walk into a new season of Simple Yes, we are looking at how our "yes" has changed and evolved since the beginning of the show. How as we've experienced spiritual growth, we've gained a new, quiet confidence. Fewer reassurances needed, more willingness to faithfully follow. We also look at how before we say "yes" to anything, it’s worth asking a simple but powerful...

Getting closer to Jesus is a lot like any other relationship. It takes time, effort, and sticking with it, even when it feels hard. In this episode, Jess and Mel chat about what growing in love with Christ looks like in their lives, especially on days when life is busy, messy, or when you don’t feel Him near. They share simple ways to invest in Him every day, through prayer, scripture, listening,...

As we enter into the new year, it’s easy to rush forward with goals, plans, and expectations. In this episode, Mel and Jess slow things down and reflect on how God's words for us can gently guide our hearts through every season. This conversation is an invitation to pause, pray, and ask what word the Lord might be offering you to guide your year ahead. Not as a checklist to accomplish, but as a co...

Growth doesn’t always look like clarity, confidence, or quick answers. Sometimes it looks like staying close to God when things feel quiet, hard, or uncertain. In this episode, Jess and Mel talk about what it means to grow through challenging seasons by trusting the Lord and choosing not to walk away when life feels uncomfortable or stretching. They reflect on the power of slowing down, listening...

In this episode, Jess and Mel are joined by Donna Giberti, a Catholic writer, speaker, and spiritual director, whose story is a powerful witness to what happens when we truly listen for God’s voice and respond with trust. Donna shares her journey of faith - from answering quiet invitations from the Lord as a young mother, to leading pilgrimages to Medjugorje, and walking alongside women as a spiri...

In this episode of Simple Yes, Mel and Jess explore what it really means to slow down and find joy in the exact moment you’re living, even the hard ones. Life moves fast, and it’s so easy to miss the small invitations the Lord places right in front of us. Together, they talk about the grace of learning to notice these invitations and say “yes” to the joy God offers, not someday, not when things ca...

This season is a beautiful time to draw closer to Jesus, but the hustle and bustle of Advent, Thanksgiving, and Christmas tends to do "get in the way" of that intention. We fill our calendars. We rush from one thing to the next. We make time for everything except the One whom this whole season is about. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about how easy it is to let busyness of life be...

We all have timelines of what we think should happen. Goals, milestones, and “by now I should have…” moments we set for ourselves. But when life doesn’t happen the way we expect it to, it’s easy to slip into worry or doubt, leaving God out of our plans for what's next. In this episode, Jess and Mel talk about learning to trust God’s timing over our own, and how to keep our eyes fixed on Him in...

Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to stop trying to fix everything ourselves. In this episode, Jess and Mel talk about what it means to truly invite the Lord into the messy places of our hearts —the ones we usually try to clean up before we let Him in. They explore how trust and stillness allow God to work in ways our striving never can, and how His mercy and power are most present in our vulne...

This week on Simple Yes , Mel and Jess welcome a very special guest, Eleanor Rossman from the Family Show, also known as: Jess' mom! Together, they reflect on the ways we all want to change the world, and how that change starts right at home. Holiness isn’t just found in grand gestures but in the ordinary faithfulness of family life, community, and small acts of love. If we truly want to make...

Throughout Scripture, God calls His people to tear down false altars and rely on Him alone. But in today's modern world, we still find ourselves building altars to false idols. Altars around success, comfort, control, or recognition. Things that seem to promise fulfillment but ultimately leave us empty. In this episode, Jess and Mel talk about what false altars can look like in our everyday li...

Life is full of changing seasons—new routines, busy schedules, unexpected challenges. It’s easy to get swept up in the noise, distracted by all that’s pulling for our attention. In this episode, Jess and Mel talk about how to remain rooted in Christ through life’s transitions, whether it’s the back-to-school rush, shifting responsibilities, or personal challenges. Instead of leaning on our own str...

Are you drifting away without even realizing it, or dwelling in the steady presence of Christ? At first, the drifting can sometimes feel more comfortable. We get used to relying on ourselves, going through the motions, or chasing what the world offers. But that comfort is fragile – it doesn’t last, and it will only leave us feeling empty. This week, Jess and Mel talk about the every day choices th...

In this episode, Jess and Mel explore the deeply personal way Scripture speaks into our lives, reminding us that God’s Word isn’t distant or abstract, but living, active, and meant for you . They talk about how the Lord uses His Word not only to speak to us but also through us, calling us to step out, share, and reach others in love. It can feel intimidating to speak up about faith or follow a nud...

In this episode of Simple Yes, Jess and Mel talk about how changes in our daily routine can impact our prayer "routines". When our prayer life looks different, are we focused on the discomfort, or are we trusting God to meet us in this new place? And whether our path is straight as an arrow, or full of twists and turns, we need to be sure to always turn to the true source of Living Water to keep u...

In this episode, Jess and Mel reflect on the beauty and joy of Mel’s recent vow renewal ceremony — a sacred celebration of love, commitment, and the power of inviting God into life’s biggest moments. 💍✨ But life isn’t only made up of mountaintop moments. Some seasons feel dry, disconnected, or just plain hard. And yet, Jesus calls us to remain in Him — not just when it’s easy, but especially whe...