Love By Faith

Love By Faith

Join us, Kyle & Selina Almodovar, as we help Christian couples lean on their faith to create fruitful relationships! We’re not perfect people by any means. But by trusting in God, we learned what it takes to build a friendship, relationship, and marriage that has stood the test of time. With a keep-it-real style, we’re gonna talk to you about EVERYTHING we’ve been through, are going through, and have overcome, all by learning how to lean on God and each other in order to help you learn how to love by faith. IG: @lovebyfaithministries | @SelinaAlmodovar | @solutionary_k YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lovebyfaithministries Website: https://lovebyfaithministries.com

Episodes

June 24, 2025 45 mins

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Kyle and Selina explore how partners can effectively support each other through anxiety by understanding different responses and creating practical strategies for mental wellness. They share personal experiences that illuminate the contrast between Kyle's tendency to push through anxiety and Selina's need for space and decompression.

• Creating a "code word" to signal when anxiety is takin...

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Anxiety is born from fear and our desire to control situations beyond our reach. In this episode, we confront anxiety at its source-- fear vs. control-- and share about breaking the cycle of anxiety. 

We explore how anxiety impacts marriages, attacks individuals, and stems from feeling overwhelmed by life's uncertainties.

• Anxiety fundamentally comes from fear – fear of outcomes, others' reactions, ...

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Anxiety manifests differently for men and women, affecting relationships in unique ways that require understanding and patience. In this episode, Kyle and Selina talk openly about what men and women are REALLY anxious about!

• Men often experience performance-based anxiety related to success, accomplishment, and providing
• Image anxiety affects men significantly, from caring about yard appearance to comp...

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Kyle and Selina open up about their personal experiences with anxiety in marriage, sharing how it manifested differently for each of them and revealing the spiritual dimensions of anxiety attacks.

• Anxiety often shows up during major life transitions like moving into a new home or changing cities
• Selina experienced debilitating panic attacks that prevented her from functioning normally
• Kyle inter...

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Creating a communication plan requires understanding each other's preferences, timing, and needs to foster deeper connection and avoid common pitfalls that lead to frustration.

• Weekly planning meetings to handle logistics and free up daily interactions for meaningful connection
• Understanding women's hormonal cycles and how they impact communication needs
• Learning when and how to approa...

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Kyle and Selina dive into the complex world of communication triggers & pitfalls, examining how fear, spiritual gaslighting, and misunderstandings create barriers in relationships. 

They share personal stories and practical insights to help couples navigate these challenges and build healthier communication patterns.

• Exploring the gap between what's said and what's heard through the "doorm...

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Kyle and Selina explore going deeper into effective communication in their new series "Say It Like You Mean It," sharing personal examples of miscommunication and strategies to improve marriage dialogue.

• Communication requires intentionality – couples can't assume understanding without explicit conversation
• There's no such thing as over-communication; clarity prevents misunderstand...

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In this episode, we share our experience of raising two under two! The parenting good, bad, and ugly when two young kids decide to have two young kids!

We dive deep into one of our most challenging life seasons - having two children under the age of two and share what it was truly like, from sleep deprivation to finding personal identity amid constant demands.

• The reality behind the advice to "have kids...

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In this episode, we discuss how couples are missing the blessings in front of us.

Kyle and Selina explore how couples often overlook common blessings because they fixate on what they lack in their relationship.

• Tendency to forget we once prayed for a spouse while now feeling desperate for the next best thing
• Recognition that blessings exist throughout all seasons, whether high or low
• How looking ...

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In this episode, Kyle and Selina discuss when self-sabotage holds your relationship back and how to press into new blessings and higher milestones courageously. 


Kyle and Selina dive deep into the fears and insecurities that prevent couples from taking their relationships to the next level, exploring how self-sabotage manifests differently for men and women.

• Fear of rejection often leads to overthinking...

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This episode focuses on the unexpected damages of over-criticizing your partner!

Our words can either build up or tear down our partners, and constant criticism can transform from constructive feedback into relationship poison that leaves lasting damage on both people and their marriage.

• The issue isn't always about the specific complaint (like dishwashers or comforters) but what they represent—feeling ...

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Navigating relationships with friends of the opposite sex requires clear boundaries and intentional communication, especially after marriage.

• Setting boundaries with opposite-sex friends becomes crucial when married or in a committed relationship
• Including your spouse in all communications with opposite-sex friends builds trust and transparency
• Some friendships naturally dissolve after marriage,...

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What began as an attempted solo episode transforms when Kyle unexpectedly returns for his forgotten coffee, resulting in playful banter and a heartfelt prayer specifically for men in the audience.

• Kyle takes over the show after returning for his coffee
• Spontaneous prayer focused on men's spiritual needs and challenges
• Prayer emphasizes God as "our sword and shield" in daily challe...

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When Kyle rushes off to work post-podcast, Selina turns the unexpected moment into a special bonus prayer session specifically for women listeners. She offers encouragement and spiritual guidance for wives and women in serious relationships.

• The prayer focuses on communication challenges, finding rest in busy seasons, overcoming anxiety and fear
• Selina specifically addresses wives seeking to strengthe...

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In this episode, we review "Preparing for Marriage" and recap how this book helped us prepare for the meaning of marriage during a season when it's often overlooked. 

Preparing for marriage requires more than planning a wedding - it demands intentional investment in your relationship's foundation through continuing education, spiritual growth, and honest conversations about expectations.

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Here's a book recommendation that will help serious couples learn how to leave, cleave, and clean out their closets one question at a time!


The conversation dives into essential questions that every serious couple should consider before tying the knot. By exploring the book "101 Questions to Ask Before You Get Engaged," we share our insights and personal experiences to highlight the importance of op...

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In this episode, we talk about bringing spontaneity into our relationships to deepen connection. 


Spontaneity in relationships adds excitement and depth, moving couples beyond their comfort zones and routines. We discuss the distinction between spontaneity and randomness, providing practical tips for integrating spontaneous moments into marriages, balancing comfort with novelty, and emphasizing the importance of s...

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This episode focuses on reviving withering relationships. Using the metaphor of flowers and plants as representations, Kyle and Selina emphasize the importance of nurturing, communication, and faith in love. 

Listeners are encouraged to assess their relationships, communicate openly, and seek God’s guidance for revitalization and healing. 


• Exploring the connection between flowers and relationships 
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This is the episode that was the most challenging to produce... welcome to the s*x episode!

This episode focuses on the challenges couples face in maintaining intimacy amid life's distractions. We discuss practical strategies to foster deeper connections in relationships, the dynamics of communication, and the importance of understanding each other's needs.

• Exploring the frustrations of married lif...

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For couples, February is typically all about love, sex, flowers, and chocolate. In this episode, dive into this season, helping couples create meaningful Valentine's traditions. 

Join us in an all-new series, "Love, Sex, Flowers & Chocolate" as we embrace a new kind of love this Valentine's Day by moving past commercial gestures. Learn how to love intentionally through understanding personal lov...

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