BY FAITH
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!
Episodes
214 episodes
the struggle of making time for each other (ft. Jake Stammer)
In this episode, Kyia sits down with her husband Jake for an honest conversation about one of the most underrated parts of a healthy relationship, actually being present with each other. They open up about the moments that made them realize int...
when life feels overwhelming
In this episode, our host Kyia opens up about what it actually feels like when life piles on all at once and why pushing through isn't always the answer. She gets honest about the coping patterns we reach for when we're overwhelmed, the ones th...
what soccer fans are doing that the church should be known for
In this episode, our host Kyia Stammer takes an unexpected look at the 2026 World Cup and discovers that the world's biggest sporting event is full of biblical truth. From Japanese fans quietly cleaning up a stadium after a draw, to underdog na...
permission to rest...for those who need the permission
In this episode, our host Kyia gets honest about one of the hardest things for driven young adults to do...stop. She explores why her generation struggles to slow down, what the Bible actually says about rest and the Sabbath, and how she and he...
Jake wanted to get married at 26, I wanted to at 18...we had a lot to work through (Feat. Jake Stammer)
What happens when two people who love each other are on completely different timelines for a life-changing decision? In this episode, Kyia and Jake get honest about one of the most relatable tensions in relationships, one pe...
so think about this: you're either going into a storm, in a storm, or coming out of one...let's talk about it
In this episode, our host Kyia Stammer explores a truth every believer knows but rarely talks about openly as Christians, we are always in one of three places: heading into a storm, in the middle of one, or coming out the other side. With groun...
why is being known so scary??
In this episode, our host Kyia Stammer invites listeners to slow down and ask a question worth sitting with, what does it actually mean to be known? As social media promises connection and delivers comparison, Kyia explores the biblical truth t...
Jake's POV of 6 months of marriage
In this episode, Kyia's husband, Jake shares his honest perspective on six months of marriage. He begins the episode by reflecting on how love has exposed his selfishness, challenged him to lead with confidence, and taught him that commitment i...
marriage is not what I expected...happy 6 months!!
In this episode, our host Kyia Mochitani celebrates six months of marriage! She reflects on how being a wife has been different than she expected, in the most refining and meaningful ways. Drawing inspiration from The Excellent Wife, Kyia talks...
Recapping THE Boston Marathon!!! (the good, the bad, and the pain)
In this episode, our host Kyia takes listeners inside her experience running the Boston Marathon, sharing the physical, mental, and spiritual journey behind one of the most iconic races in the world. From the discipline it took to qualify, to t...
if you are someone who struggles with reading the Bible, listen to this please (ft. jake stammer)
In this episode, Kyia and her husband Jake explore how regularly reading the Bible impacts not just spiritual growth, but also mental health, emotional stability, and everyday decision-making. They walk through key Scriptures and explain how Go...
did you know God tells us to not think about the 'good ole days'
In this episode, Kyia explores the struggle of dwelling on the past whether through regret, nostalgia, or longing for “better days.” She unpacks the deeper meaning behind Ecclesiastes 7:10. Kyia shares why the past often feels better than it ac...
listen if you feel unseen
In this episode, Kyia dives into the often overlooked but deeply transformative season known as “the secret place.” Speaking to anyone who feels hidden, behind, or stuck in a season of waiting, she unpacks the truth that what feels like a pause...
why do i even run marathons??
In this episode, our host Kyia Stammer shares the deeper meaning behind her love for marathon running and why it goes far beyond fitness. What started as a physical challenge has become one of her most personal and powerful ways of connecting w...
small compromises are leading you to sin...
In this episode, Kyia talks about why small compromises don’t work in her walk with the Lord. She unpacks how “partial obedience” is still disobedience and how subtle, seemingly harmless decisions can slowly distance believers from intimacy wit...
26.2 Miles in Tokyo — The Truth.
Kyia pulls back the curtain on her Tokyo Marathon journey, including the moments she didn’t show online. From preparation to finish line emotions, she reflects on what this race revealed about strength, pressure, and perseverance.
Is Christian minimalism a thing??
In this episode, our host Kyia Stammer explore Christian minimalism and how simplifying life can create space for a deeper relationship with God. They discuss practical ways to declutter physically, emotionally, and spiritually, share Scripture...
Jake's First Solo Podcast Episode
In this episode, our host Kyia hands off the mic to her husband Jake! This is Jake's first time filming a solo podcast episode. He talks about his first ever marathon. Think all things training, hardships, breakthrough, and his couch to 26.2 jo...
Nice try devil!
In this episode, our host Kyia Stammer dives deep into the lies we've believed for far too long, the lies that feel like our own voice but were never ours to carry. Kyia walks listeners through the enemy's oldest and most effective weapon: dece...
Deep Roots in a Shallow World
In this episode, host Kyia talks about what it truly means to be rooted in Christ rather than simply planted for a season. She shares powerful analogies about deep roots, strong foundations, and the difference between being spiritually portable...
God holding you to a different standard, from the world and from other Christians
In this episode, our host Kyia Stammer talks honestly about personal conviction and the tension that comes when God asks something of you that He doesn’t ask of everyone else. She discusses how the Holy Spirit leads individuals differently, why...
Surf City Marathon Recap!!
In this episode, Kyia reflects on her experience running the Surf City Marathon—not to chase a personal record, but to pace her husband through all 26.2 miles. She shares the physical and emotional lessons of running side by side, and how holdi...
Genuinely the hardest thing I have had to do
In this episode, Kyia unpacks what Jesus really meant when He said to deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Him. She reflects on how this call challenges modern culture, why self-denial isn’t self-hatred, and how surrender leads to true...
This Season Forced Me to Trust God
In this episode, Kyia reflects on what it really means to trust God’s plan...especially when clarity is missing. She shares how letting go of control, walking through uncertainty, and embracing obedience has reshaped her faith, marriage, and un...
Why God Let Me Feel Out of Control
In this episode, our host Kyia opens up about the things God is teaching her in her current season—especially what it looks like to loosen her grip on control. She reflects on how God has been gentle, patient, and deeply kind as she’s learned t...