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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 at Jesus’ feet, to letting go of perfection and receiving peace in the not-yet, this episode is a reminder that God is always near—we don’t have to walk through the ache alone.

We also dive into the gift of friendship rooted in Christ, the kind that uplifts, challenges, and gently brings you back to truth when hope feels far away.

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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 those around them, they share the simple ways we can try to bring Christ's light into every situation.

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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, even when things don’t go "our way."

We’ll talk about learning to give thanks in the chaos, not just after it’s resolved… and how even in our missteps, He never lets us go.

Because the reality is that letting go of control isn’t losing—it’s leaning into the greatness of a God who sees the whole picture.

If you’ve ever wrestled with disappointment, uncertainty, or the fear of messing up God's plan, this conversation is for you.

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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 peace and belonging—we are invited to mother the world in small and powerful ways.

And in all of it, we look to Our Lady, the perfect model of maternal love, humility, and surrender. Mary shows us how to say yes to this call with grace, even when it’s quiet, hidden, or unexpected. 💙

Join us as we reflect on the many forms motherhood can take, and how embracing this call might draw us even closer to the heart of Christ.

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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 opening our hearts to see what God has placed inside us — gifts we might have missed if we were too busy chasing our own plans. If we can make space for His design to unfold in our lives, we can begin to see that He’s written a beautiful story for each of us. 💜

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Show notes:

(2:50) Litany of Humility prayer

(8:50) Litany of Humility song

(19:10) E13: Becoming Who You're Meant to Be

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 an act of trust and love for the One who created you.

Even when it feels hard, awkward, or countercultural, choosing self-respect is choosing to believe God’s truth over the world’s noise.

Come for the wisdom, stay for the encouragement—and leave with a reminder that saying yes to your worth is saying yes to Him. 💜

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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 of who He created us to be.

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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 love, surrender, and a spirit of trust.

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.

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