A Resounding Yes!

Paloma & Fig
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A Resounding Yes! is a podcast produced by Catholic creative agency Paloma & Fig centered around Mary's Fiat and how we can say YES to the Lord. Visit www.palomaandfig.com to learn more.

  1. Tell Them About Me: How Maria Eva Jacobs Overcame Bipolar Disorder Through Faith, Music, and Surrender

    5D AGO

    Tell Them About Me: How Maria Eva Jacobs Overcame Bipolar Disorder Through Faith, Music, and Surrender

    Maria Eva Jacobs is a national recording artist, published author, and vocal jazz professor at Kent State University whose yes to God has unfolded over decades of struggle, surrender, and extraordinary fruit. In this episode, Christina and Maria trace the arc of her faith journey—from her Byzantine Melkite roots and a life reshaped by bipolar disorder, to a supernatural encounter with God that set her on a path of ministry through music and writing.  What We Talk About: Maria's background as a cradle Catholic in the Byzantine Melkite Greek Catholic Church and how music became the center of her faith life from childhoodHer journey through bipolar disorder, the lies the disease told her about God, and the supernatural encounter that planted the seed of her yesWhy surrender isn't a one-time event—and how learning to love the Giver more than the gift transformed her career and her lifeThe interplay between faith and proper medical treatment in her healing journey, and why she's a passionate advocate for bothHer debut Christian album Perfect Is Your Will and what sets it apart from her nine previous jazz recordingsChapters: 00:00: Welcome and Introduction03:06: Embracing Lent and Easter Through Prayer04:39: Maria's Story: Byzantine Roots and a Musical Beginning07:20: The Slow Yes: Surrender as a Daily Practice11:39: A Musical Upbringing: Her Father's Influence18:55: Perfect Is Your Will: Her First Christian Album26:34: Faith and Mental Health: Why Both Matter32:40: Sustained in the Darkness38:34: What She Hopes Listeners Take Away42:08: Maria's Perfect DayResources: Maria Eva JacobsPerfect Is Your Will — stream the albumTell Them About Me — Amazon | Barnes & NoblePaloma&FigFollow Maria's Work on Social Media: www.Facebook.com/mariaevajacobswww.Facebook.com/mariajacobsmusicwww.Facebook.com/tellthemaboutmeauthorwww.instagram.com/mariaevajacobshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mariaevajacobs/ Produced by Saint Kolbe Studios Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow Paloma & Fig on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn. Learn more at www.palomaandfig.com. Join in the conversation by joining our  Facebook group, A Resounding Yes!

    49 min
  2. The Voice the Church Forgot: Translating Ida Görres w/ Dr. Jennifer Bryson

    APR 24

    The Voice the Church Forgot: Translating Ida Görres w/ Dr. Jennifer Bryson

    Dr. Jennifer Bryson joins Christina to discuss her translation of Bread Grows in Winter, a collection of essays and lectures by the largely forgotten mid-20th-century Catholic writer Ida Görres. Together they explore why Görres's voice—marked by unflinching honesty, poetic depth, and a long view of the Church—speaks with remarkable urgency to Catholics navigating confusion and upheaval today. What We Talk About: Jennifer's journey from a secular upbringing in the San Francisco Bay Area to entering the Catholic Church, sparked by an encounter with God in communist East GermanyWho Ida Görres was—her life, her literary gifts, her marriage, and why her works were swept from prominence after 1971How Görres interpreted the post-Vatican II crisis: neither reactionary nor progressivist, but deeply rooted in love for the Church and a clear-eyed view of its problemsThe meaning behind the title Bread Grows in Winter and Görres's image of invisible martyrdom as seeds overwintering in the soilGörres's message for women, her fierce critique of feminism, and her effort to present a rich Catholic vision of womanhood through hagiography and literatureChapters: 00:00: Welcome & Introduction01:24: Opening Prayer02:41: Jennifer's Yes: Faith Found in East Germany05:17: Who Was Ida Görres?13:53: Görres and the Post-Vatican II Upheaval15:48: The Meaning of Bread Grows in Winter20:08: Comparing Görres, Hildebrand, and Guardini24:09: Ratzinger's Eulogy and Her Theological Influence30:33: Insights for Catholics Facing Church Challenges34:21: Görres on Women, Our Lady, and the ChurchResources Mentioned: Bread Grows in Winter by Ida Görres — Ignatius PressThe Hidden Face by Ida Görres — Ignatius PressJennifer Bryson's WebsitePaloma&Fig Blog ReviewProduced by Saint Kolbe Studios Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow Paloma & Fig on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn. Learn more at www.palomaandfig.com. Join in the conversation by joining our  Facebook group, A Resounding Yes!

    45 min
  3. A Once-in-a-Generation Moment: Jonathan Strate on the New Liturgy of the Hours

    APR 17

    A Once-in-a-Generation Moment: Jonathan Strate on the New Liturgy of the Hours

    Jonathan Strate, President and CEO of Ascension, shares the personal yes that led him from aerospace engineering to leading one of Catholic media's most impactful organizations. He opens up about the projects now reshaping how Catholics encounter the faith, including the historic second edition of the Liturgy of the Hours and the new K–8 religious education curriculum, Pillars of Faith. What We Talk About: How Jonathan went from aerospace engineer to CEO of Ascension—and what made him say yesWhat the Liturgy of the Hours is and how laypeople can weave it into daily lifeWhat's new in the long-awaited second edition, and when it arrivesHow Bible in a Year and the Liturgy of the Hours work together to form understanding and prayerPillars of Faith: Ascension's new K–8 curriculum combining evangelization, catechesis, and ScriptureChapters: 00:00: Introduction01:34: Jonathan's Path to Ascension06:08: What Is the Liturgy of the Hours?08:28: How Laypeople Can Pray the Hours10:01: What's New in the Second Edition12:11: Bible in a Year and the Culture of Daily Prayer13:37: Pre-Orders and Launch Timeline15:16: Introducing Pillars of Faith21:51: Evangelization and Catechesis in Practice28:20: What Brings Jonathan JoyResources Mentioned: Liturgy of the Hours – Second EditionPillars of Faith CurriculumThe Bible in a Year with Fr. Mike SchmitzThe Catechism in a Year with Fr. Mike SchmitzAscension PressProduced by Saint Kolbe Studios Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow Paloma & Fig on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn. Learn more at www.palomaandfig.com. Join in the conversation by joining our  Facebook group, A Resounding Yes!

    35 min
  4. He Calls You by Name: An Easter Reflection

    APR 10

    He Calls You by Name: An Easter Reflection

    In this Easter reflection, Christina Sabo meditates on the resurrection account in the Gospel of John—exploring what it means to hear Christ call us by name and step into new life. With guest Fr. Tom Dillon unable to join due to illness, Christina leads listeners through a prayerful reflection on Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb and what Easter truly invites us to live. Chapters: 00:00: Welcome and Introduction02:20: Scripture Reading—John 20:11–1805:45: Reflection on Mary at the Tomb07:42: Easter's Invitation to Listen08:24: St. John Paul II—We Are an Easter People10:26: Living the Easter Season11:31: Closing Prayer. Resources Mentioned: The Great Adventure Catholic BiblePaloma&Fig. Produced by Saint Kolbe Studios Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow Paloma & Fig on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn. Learn more at www.palomaandfig.com. Join in the conversation by joining our  Facebook group, A Resounding Yes!

    14 min
  5. Placing Ourselves Under Our Lady's Mantle w/ Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P. of Godsplaining

    APR 3

    Placing Ourselves Under Our Lady's Mantle w/ Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P. of Godsplaining

    Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P., promoter of the Holy Rosary for the Dominican Province of St. Joseph, joins the show during the closing days of Lent to share his journey to the priesthood, the spirituality of St. Dominic, and what it means to stand with Mary at the foot of the cross. He also shares about the Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, the Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary, and the Godsplaining podcast. Chapters: 00:00: Introduction and Opening Prayer03:16: Fr. Joseph-Anthony's Yes08:02: The Gift of Preaching and the Dominican Vocation12:08: St. Dominic and the Beauty of Embracing Our Humanity15:56: How a Dominican Priest Enters into Lent19:38: Mary at the Foot of the Cross: Standing with Firm Feet23:46: What Is a Pilgrimage?26:49: The Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage29:53: The Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary33:35: Godsplaining: A Podcast by Dominican FriarsResources Mentioned: The Life of Saint Dominic by Bede Jarrett, O.P.Confraternity of the Most Holy RosaryDominican Rosary Pilgrimage — September 26, 2026, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C.Godsplaining — available on all major platforms | @Godsplaining on social mediaProduced by Saint Kolbe Studios Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow Paloma & Fig on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn. Learn more at www.palomaandfig.com. Join in the conversation by joining our  Facebook group, A Resounding Yes!

    45 min
  6. A Boy-Sized Cross: The Story of St. Louis Ibaraki w/ Paul Fox

    MAR 27

    A Boy-Sized Cross: The Story of St. Louis Ibaraki w/ Paul Fox

    In this Lenten episode with guest host Kaylee Stoll, Paul Fox shares the story of his journey to the Catholic faith and the true history behind his recently published book about St. Louis Ibaraki, a 12-year-old martyr who said yes to Christ at the cost of his life.  Paul has been drawn to Japanese language and culture since high school, but it was a visit to the 26 Martyrs Monument in Nagasaki that became a turning point, not just intellectually, but spiritually.  Chapters: 00:02: Welcome and Introduction02:18: Paul's Conversion Journey04:29: Mission Trip to Japan and the 26 Martyrs Monument08:57: Louis Ibaraki and the Altar Boys09:46: Finding the Catholic Church13:40: Louis Ibaraki and Maximus Takeya16:24: Maximus' Death and a Remarkable Coincidence19:04: Japan's Catholic Century25:09: Lessons from the 26 Martyrs Today27:38: Who the Book Is ForResources Mentioned: A Boy-Sized Cross by Paul FoxWhat Catholics Really Believe by Karl Keating Produced by Saint Kolbe Studios Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow Paloma & Fig on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn. Learn more at www.palomaandfig.com. Join in the conversation by joining our  Facebook group, A Resounding Yes!

    33 min
  7. You Cannot Choose Your Cross w/ Sr. Mary Grace of the Sisters of Life

    MAR 20

    You Cannot Choose Your Cross w/ Sr. Mary Grace of the Sisters of Life

    Christina Sabo sits down with Sister Mary Grace, S.V. of the Sisters of Life, for a Lenten conversation on discernment, religious life, and the courage to say yes to God.  Sister Mary Grace traces her journey from Sydney, Australia, including walking away from an Olympic rugby dream and to entering the convent. She shares her personal relationship with Cardinal George Pell and her contribution to Remembering George Cardinal Pell, published by Ignatius Press. She closes with a moving reflection on how we move from resisting our crosses to receiving them with trust. Chapters 00:01: Welcome & Introduction01:42: Opening Prayer02:34: Sister Mary Grace's Background & Fiat06:39: Discerning Religious Life & the Olympic Dream09:53: The Sisters of Life: Mission & Charism14:43: How to Begin Discerning Religious Life17:07: The Viral Ascension Presents Video19:46: Remembering George Cardinal Pell23:01: Cardinal Pell's Legacy & Witness in Suffering25:56: Moving from Resisting to Receiving the Cross29:08: Closing & BlessingsResources Mentioned Remembering George Cardinal Pell: Recollections of a Great Man of the Church – Ignatius PressSisters of LifeSisters of Life Answer the Internet's Top Questions About Nuns – Ascension PresentsProduced by Saint Kolbe Studios Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow Paloma & Fig on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn. Learn more at www.palomaandfig.com. Join in the conversation by joining our  Facebook group, A Resounding Yes!

    32 min
  8. Processing Jesus Through the Algorithm w/ Courtney Roach of FOCUS

    MAR 13

    Processing Jesus Through the Algorithm w/ Courtney Roach of FOCUS

    Guest host Kaylee Stoll sits down with Courtney Roach, Senior Digital Marketing Manager for FOCUS and host of The Daily Nothings podcast, for a joyful conversation on digital evangelization, authentic Catholic witness, and the power of saying yes to God online. Courtney shares her conversion story from a non-practicing Protestant freshman at IUPUI to a devout Catholic, reflects on the founding of her personal platform, Becoming Courtney and The Daily Nothings podcast, and unpacks why meeting people through the algorithm is one of the most urgent mission fields of our time. Chapters 00:02: Welcome & Opening Prayer02:29: Introducing Courtney Roach03:12: Courtney's Conversion Story09:06: Becoming Courtney & the Daily Nothings Podcast14:17: Authenticity in the Digital Age19:27: Impact Stories & Women They've Walked With22:47: The SEEK Conference & Virtuous FOMO24:06: Creating Content in Real Time at SEEK27:24: Weakness, Perspective, and Doing It for Souls36:16: Where to Follow Courtney & ClosingResources Mentioned The Daily Nothings PodcastBecoming Courtney on InstagramFOCUS CatholicProduced by Saint Kolbe Studios Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow Paloma & Fig on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn. Learn more at www.palomaandfig.com. Join in the conversation by joining our  Facebook group, A Resounding Yes!

    39 min
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A Resounding Yes! is a podcast produced by Catholic creative agency Paloma & Fig centered around Mary's Fiat and how we can say YES to the Lord. Visit www.palomaandfig.com to learn more.

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  • Creator
    Paloma & Fig
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 A Resounding Yes!
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