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Simple Yes
by Mel Rossi & Jess Wolfe
Simple Yes is a podcast hosted by Mel & Jess, two friends in love with Jesus, learning how to say “yes” to God's invitations in our daily lives.Through honest conversations, personal stories, and reflections on Scripture, Mel and Jess explore what it looks like to follow Christ in the middle of real, busy, and sometimes messy lives. Whether it's trying to to grow in faith, deepen your prayer life, or better tune into God’s voice, there's always an opportunity to hear and respond to His call. All it takes is a simple yes.
Episodes
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S3E2: Loved in Our Limitations — Discovering the freedom of littleness and dependence on God
What if we stopped thinking of our limitations as something to hide, and viewed them as an invitation to experience God’s love more deeply? Jess and Mel share some reflections on the example of Saint Thérèse’s “little way” and the beauty of embracing our littleness. How humility and dependence on...
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S3E1: Slow Down + Notice — Seeing the little ways God is already working in and through your life
What are we missing when we’re always focused on "what else" or "what’s next"? In this episode, Jess and Mel talk about slowing down enough to notice and be grateful for the little ways God is already working in and through our lives. From unexpected moments of grace to the ways He uses our...
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S2E14: Letting Peace Take Root — Trusting in Christ through every season
What does it look like to have Christ's peace, especially when life around us doesn’t feel peaceful? In this episode, Jess and Mel explore the kind of peace that comes not from having everything figured out, but from staying connected to Jesus through every season. They talk about recognizing…
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S2E13: Trusting Through the Tension
Life is full of in-between seasons. The space between the beginning and the breakthrough, the prayer and the answer, the dream and its fulfillment. While it's tempting to rush through the tension, or maybe just avoid the hard things altogether, what if we chose to let go and trust that it's...
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S2E12: Open Hearts, Bold Faith – Finding the courage to share Christ in everyday moments
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…
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S2E11: Blooming in His Time – Learning to trust God's timing over our own
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...
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S2E10: More of Who You Were Made to Be - Living authentically, loving generously, and trusting God's grace
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…
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S2E9: Almost But Not Yet – How God Carries Us Through the Waiting
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...
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S2E8: Seeking What's Above
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...
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S2E7: Getting to the Root of Sin
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…
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S2E6: Weeding and Waiting - Making room and trusting God to fill it
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...
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S2E5: Letting Him Lead
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...
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S2E4: Learning to Rest in the Unrest
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...
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S2E3: Who Is Your Yes For?
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…
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S2E2: Getting to Know & Love Him More
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...
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S2E1 A Word to Walk With: Letting Him shape the year ahead
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...
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EP32: Growing Through It
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...
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EP31: Called Beyond Comfort
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…
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EP30: Finding Joy in the Moment
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...
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EP29: Saying Yes to Rest
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...
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EP28: Trust Over Timelines
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…
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EP27: Meet Him in the Mess
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...
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EP26: Holiness Begins at Home
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...
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EP25: Knocking Down False Altars
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...
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EP24: Steady through the Shifts
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...
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EP23: Are You Drifting or Dwelling?
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…
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EP22: Finding Your Voice in His Word
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...
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EP21: What's in Your Well?
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...
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EP20: Remain in Him Through the Highs and Lows
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...
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EP19: Finding Hope in Healing
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...
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EP18: The Illusion of Perfection
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…
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E17: Let Go of Control and Lean into His Greatness
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…
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E16: Simple Yes and Candid Catholic Convos on the call to Motherhood
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…
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E15: Choosing Humility Over Pride
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…
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E14: Saying Yes to Self Respect with Eve Rosemary from The Everyday Saint
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...
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E13: Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be
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…
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E12: Serving like Mary and Martha
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...
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E9: Hearing God's Voice
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.
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E11: Change Your Heart This Lent
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…
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E10: Meet Him in Adoration
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…
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E8: Discerning your desires
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...
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E7: New year, new yes.
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...
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E6: Accepting His Gifts
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
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E5: Awake this Advent
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.
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E4: Preparing for Advent
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.
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E3: To be His, part 2
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.
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E2: To be His, part 1
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...
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E1: Welcome to Simple Yes
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Simple Yes is a podcast hosted by Mel & Jess, two friends in love with Jesus, learning how to say “yes” to God's invitations in our daily lives.Through honest conversations, personal stories, and reflections on Scripture, Mel and Jess explore what it looks like to follow Christ in the middle of real, busy, and sometimes messy lives. Whether it's trying to to grow in faith, deepen your prayer life, or better tune into God’s voice, there's always an opportunity to hear and respond to His call. All it takes is a simple yes.
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