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Welcome to the BY FAITH Podcast!
My name is Kyia Mochitani and I am your host for this show! After listening to each episode, I want you to feel encouraged, seen, and eager to spread God’s love right where you are. I want you to leave feeling on fire for Jesus, a new level of love for Jesus, and a new heart for the people around you.
This podcast highlights God’s light in life, in trials, in joy!
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In this episode, our host Kyia opens up about what it feels like to be in a season overflowing with blessings, a wedding week, a new apartment, marathon training, a job promotion, yet still feeling the pull to slow down and stay grounded in Jesus. She shares gentle reminders and biblical truths about finding peace in the pace, learning to be still even when life is moving quickly, and discovering that fullness doesn’t have to mean frantic. Through scripture, personal reflection, and encourage...
In this episode, our host Kyia Mochitani unpacks the truth about identity and how easy it is to get caught up in the world’s labels. From being “the runner,” “the achiever,” or “the one who has it all together,” she reveals how even the positive labels we wear can quietly distort who we really are. Kyia reminds listeners that our identity was never meant to be defined by what we do, how we perform, or who others say we are — but by Whose we are. As a daughter of the Most High King, she explor...
In this episode, our host Kyia opens up about the power of persistence and choosing to stay when it would’ve been easier to give up. Through real-life stories about faith, finances, marriage, and calling, she shares how God moves when we stay faithful one more day, pray one more prayer, and take one more step forward. From funny, everyday moments to powerful testimonies of breakthrough, this episode reminds us that sometimes the miracle is on the other side of not giving up. If you’ve be...
In this episode, our host Kyia invites listeners into her marathon journey, not just the miles, but the moments that shaped her heart along the way. With honesty, warmth, and gratitude, she reflects on the highs and lows, the lessons of endurance and surrender, and the beauty of running by faith, literally and spiritually. This isn’t just a race recap; it’s a story about trusting God’s timing, finding strength in weakness, and discovering that the real victory isn’t crossing the finish line, ...
In this episode, our host Kyia brings her soon to be husband, Jake to sit down for one of their most fun (and honest) episodes yet. Jake and Kyia spill their wedding predictions, share behind-the-scenes moments of wedding planning, and reflecting on how God’s hand has been woven into every detail. From guessing who’s going to cry first and who will absolutely dominate the dance floor, to the pressure of chasing a “perfect” wedding in a social media world, they get real about what it’s been li...
In this episode, our host Kyia opens up about what it really means to slow down and be present in the exact moment God has you in. As a bride-to-be, marathon runner, and woman of faith, she shares how easy it can be to rush through once-in-a-lifetime seasons — and how learning to be still has changed everything. Through biblical wisdom, personal reflection, and practical faith habits, Kyia reminds listeners that presence isn’t just peaceful — it’s obedient. She speaks from her own daily ...
Proverbs 4:23 says, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” In this episode, our host, Kyia unpacks what it really means to guard your heart—not by walling it off, but by protecting the source of your life. Through biblical truth, practical guardrails, and powerful one-liners, she shows how guarding your heart leads not to less love, but to purer love and lasting purpose.
In this episode, our host Kyia Mochitani talks about how Chicago Marathon is just two weeks away... She shares an honest update on her latest training block. From the high of an 18-mile run that felt effortless to the struggle of a 22-mile run that tested her limits, she reflects on both the physical and spiritual lessons learned along the way. In this episode, listeners will hear: - How this training block compares to past seasons - The toughest physical and mental challenges and how she wo...
In this episode, our host, Kyia Mochitani unpacks the question: How do we actually live out and walk by faith in today’s world? With culture growing darker and sin not just tolerated but celebrated, the call for bold, uncompromising faith has never been more urgent. Drawing from Romans 1, she explores what happens when society rejects God, why revival always begins in the secret place, and how believers can practically walk in faith—through prayer, holiness, courage, and consistent obedience....
In this episode, our host Kyia Mochitani sits down with her fiancé Jake Stammer to challenge some of the most common myths people believe about love, marriage, and faith. They share raw stories from their own relationship, unpack lessons God has taught them, and offer a perspective that might flip what you thought you knew about commitment on its head. Honest, heartfelt, and rooted in Scripture, this conversation isn’t about surface-level advice—it’s about digging into truths that can actuall...
In this episode, Kyia opens up about the silent side of pornography addiction—the part often carried by girlfriends, fiancées, and wives in silence. She shares her own journey of walking through betrayal, insecurity, and grief, and unpacks how hidden sin breaks trust in a relationship. Through honesty and biblical truth, Kyia explains what rebuilding trust really looks like, why forgiveness is more than just moving on, and how God carried her through the healing process. This is a raw, hope-f...
In this episode, our host Kyia dives deep into the beauty and challenge of true friendship. She explores how our culture has become too comfortable with self-preservation, often avoiding sacrifice or inconvenience for the sake of others. Through a biblical and practical lens, she unpacks why serving and showing up for friends matters and why a self-focused mindset keeps us from the closeness we were created for. Kyia shares what it really takes to build meaningful, lasting relationships and r...
In this powerful and vulnerable episode, Kyia and her fiancé Jake open up about their journey of walking through pornography addiction, secrecy, forgiveness, and redemption. Jake shares his story of battling a hidden pornography addiction for six years of their relationship, and together they reflect on the pain, broken trust, and the reconciliation it required. They speak honestly about the hardship of forgiveness, the decision to give up sex before marriage, and how the Lord completely tran...
In this episode, we sit down with Kellie Schiller, the powerhouse founder behind Kingdom Athlete — a movement redefining what it means to pursue fitness through the lens of faith. From her days navigating the party culture at Iowa State to finding radical transformation in Christ, Kellie shares her raw and redemptive testimony that led her from striving for aesthetic goals to training with eternal purpose. We talk about: Her turning point moment in college where Jesus became realHow fitness b...
In this episode, our host Kyia Mochitani celebrates her three year podcasting anniversary! Yup, three years, 167 episodes, and over 7,600 downloads across six continents. Kyia reflects on what it’s meant to show up every week, no matter the season. Listeners will get a behind-the-scenes look at the journey from episode one to now — including the fears that almost stopped her, the messages that changed everything, and the reason she never missed a single week. She opens up about the moments no...
In this episode, our host Kyia and her fiancé, Jake Stammer dive into the unique roles they each play in their relationship — not based on stereotypes, but on their God-given strengths. They reflect on how coming from different backgrounds shaped their expectations for marriage and how they’ve had to refine those expectations together. Rooted in Scripture, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and encouragement for couples pursuing unity, purpose, and peace in their partnership.
In this episode our host, Kyia dives into the difference between a schedule that looks full and one that actually fills you. Rooted in Scripture and real-life rhythms, she unpacks what it means to build a life-giving, God-centered daily flow, one that prioritizes peace over pressure and presence over performance. Kyia shares a practical framework to help listeners reimagine their days with intention. From morning devotion to evening reflection, this episode is packed with tangible tools, soul...
In this episode, our host Kyia is joined by her small group leader, mentor, friend, and worship leader for an honest conversation about some of the most tender and challenging parts of the Christian walk. Together, they unpack experiences with church hurt—how it shapes our faith, what healing can look like, and why it’s still worth choosing community. They also dive deep into obedience during seasons of waiting, where trusting God feels costly and uncertain. Lastly, they explore the topic of...
In this episode, our host Kyia talks about the pressure to “have it all figured out” in your twenties — the job, the person, the purpose, the plan — and why that expectation is not only unrealistic, but unbiblical. She unpacks the myth that your twenties are for arriving and reminds listeners that they’re actually for becoming.Through powerful biblical examples like Moses, David, and even Jesus, Kyia paints a picture of a God who doesn’t rush growth, but deeply values process, preparation, an...
In this episode, our host Kyia Mochitani invites her fiancé Jake stammer to discuss what has been changing in this season of change. They talk about how they are adapting with Jake starting a full-time job, Kyia diving deeper into creative work, and both of us figuring out how to stay close through it all. They open up about the real stuff—missed expectations, different daily schedules, learning how to cheer each other on even when our worlds look completely different. Jake and Kyia also sha...
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