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
172 episodes
We’re Exposing the Lies About Love You’ve Been Told (With Jake Stammer)
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 ha...
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Episode 72
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54:21
Part 2: A women's perspective of being on the receiving end of betrayal, mistrust, addiction
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 71
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39:55
Bottom line is if you (or someone) has done this, you may be a bad friend
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. Throug...
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Season 2
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Episode 70
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25:07
The Story We Never Thought We’d Share: How Porn Almost Broke Us
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 s...
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Season 2
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Episode 69
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44:54
What does it mean to 'train' for the Kingdom w/ founder of Kingdom Athlete Kellie Schiller
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 navigat...
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Episode 69
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36:49
3 year podcasting anniversary...am I continuing on for a 4th??
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 sea...
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Season 2
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Episode 68
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28:55
We Don’t Split Everything 50/50 — Here’s Why It Actually Works (Ft. Jake Stammer)
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 shap...
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Season 2
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Episode 68
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43:55
This could be the very reason as to why you have so much to do, yet never get anything done
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, o...
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Episode 67
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23:23
A honest chat about waiting, church, and singleness with Mattie Anderson
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 experience...
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Season 2
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Episode 65
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1:15:38
The Pressure to Have It All Figured Out in Your 20s and Why That’s a Lie
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 th...
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Season 2
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Episode 66
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24:52
Things are changing between us.... Feat. Jake Stammer
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...
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Episode 64
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49:51
What planning a wedding has made me realize about the way I look at my body and myself
Planning a wedding is supposed to be joyful—but no one warned me how deeply it would challenge the way I see my body. Between dress fittings, comments from others, and the pressure to “look perfect,” I started realizing how much shame I’d carri...
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Episode 63
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36:52
To the people who want to say no to drugs, drinking, and ungodly things but are scared of missing out and other people's opinions this is for you
In this episode, our host Kyia Mochitani talks about being the only Christian in the room and it isn’t always easy. Kyia opens up about the real tension of standing firm in your faith when everyone else is going in a different directio...
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Episode 62
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25:31
Strides of Faith: How a Family Built a Business on God’s Plan (with Christian and May Granadosin)
In this episode, Kyia sits down with Christian and May—the mother and son from Strides of Faith, a faith-based apparel brand that’s all about taking bold steps in the direction God is calling you. Together, they share what i...
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Episode 61
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50:55
We never had the 'I knew you were the one moment' but here is how we found out (with Jake Stammer)
In this episode, our host Kyia Mochitani invites her fiancé Jake Stammer on the podcast to share the quiet truth behind their love story: they never had a single, crystal-clear moment when they knew they were meant to be. Instead, thei...
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Season 2
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Episode 60
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46:02
Christian propaganda that we are not falling for in 2025
In this episode, our host Kyia Mochitani takes on ten common misconceptions about Christianity that are still floating around in 2025—and shuts them down with biblical truth. She breaks each lie down and backs it up with Scripture. Kyia reminds...
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Season 2
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Episode 59
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23:16
What if your early 20s weren’t for ‘partying’—but for laying a purposeful foundation that lasts
In this episode, our host Kyia Mochitani invites a dear friend Andre Flores on the podcast to talk about all things business, Jesus, and purpose. Andre is the owner of AF Soccer Club, a soccer training program dedicated to coach and mentor play...
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Episode 58
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56:34
holy girl summer is IN, hot girl summer is OUT
In this episode, out host Kyia Mochitani walks us through a simple yet powerful daily checklist to help you stay connected to Jesus every single day of summer. Whether you're traveling, working, or just trying to stay grounded, this is your gui...
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Episode 57
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26:23
Why you keep failing and the simple fix
In this episode, our host Kyia Mochitani shares practical wisdom on building sacred daily habits, overcoming barriers to consistency, and embracing the power of small, faithful actions. With scripture-backed insights and personal stories of tra...
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Season 2
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Episode 56
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28:29
The Hard Truth About Chasing a Calling Without Losing Your Soul (Burnout)
In this episode, our host Kyia Mochitani dives into the real and raw topic of burnout. She talks about how to avoid it while staying faithful to God's calling. She explores examples from the Bible and shares her own personal stories, Bibli...
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Season 2
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Episode 55
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30:29
I used to try and control Jake and decided to change before it was too late...here is how I did it (w/ Jake Stammer)
In this episode, our host Kyia Mochitani invites her future husband Jake Stammer to the podcast to welcome listeners into an honest conversation about the struggle between wanting the best for your partner and learning to love them exactly as t...
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Season 2
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Episode 54
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58:37
The cost of being too nice
In this episode, our host Kyia Mochitani talks about how she was recently hit by a car and how that uncovered a lot of alarming tendencies that she did not know she struggled with. With that being said, Kyia talks a lot about people pleasing an...
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Episode 53
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25:55
Here is how I PR'D my marathon time by 30 minutes!!!! (and race recap)
In this episode, our host Kyia shares her remarkable journey to breaking the sub-3 marathon barrier with an impressive 2:54 finish time. Listen as she takes you through her meticulous training approach and how she tackled the challenging course...
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Episode 52
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27:37
WHY IS IT SO HARD LIVING A GODLY LIFE IN TODAYS WORLD?? W/ JAKE STAMMER
In this episode, our host Kyia Mochitani invites her soon-to-be husband Jake Stammer to the podcast to talk about how living a godly life is tough in today's world!!! They talk about the things that make it tough and all of the hardships they h...
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Season 2
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Episode 51
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44:13
My running journey / how running is so spiritual to me
In this episode, our host Kyia Mochitani talks about how she went from struggling with exhaustion and an unhealthy mindset to discovering the joy of endurance. This episode dives into Kyia’s journey as a runner and how God has used every mile t...
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Episode 50
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36:36