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!
BY FAITH
Recapping THE Boston Marathon!!! (the good, the bad, and the pain)
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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 the energy of race weekend, to the emotional highs and lows of race day, she walks through every moment with honesty and depth.
She opens up about the pressure, the unexpected challenges, and the internal battles she faced along the course, from the excitement of the Wellesley College Scream Tunnel to pushing through the infamous Heartbreak Hill. More than just a race recap, this episode explores what endurance really looks like when things don’t go as planned.
Rooted in her faith, Kyia shares how she leaned on God in the hardest miles, the truths she had to remind herself of, and the lessons this race revealed about identity, perseverance, and surrender. Whether you’re a runner or simply in a season that requires endurance, this episode offers encouragement to keep going...even when it hurts.
