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BY FAITH episodes

  • 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.

    34 min
  • 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-based insights, and offer actionable steps for prioritizing what truly matters. Listeners are encouraged to let go of distractions and make intentional space for prayer, worship, and a closer walk with Christ.

    17 min
  • 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 journey!

    28 min
  • 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: deception.  With practical steps rooted in Scripture, she equips listeners to identify the lies they've been agreeing with, call them out by name, and take back the ground they've surrendered to the enemy. This episode is a reminder that Satan only has the power we give him through our agreement and today, we're withdrawing it

    21 min
  • 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 versus being committed to a local church. Through Scripture and personal reflection, Kyia unpacks why lasting spiritual growth requires consistency, accountability, and community. If you’ve ever felt spiritually unstable or disconnected, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to go deeper and get planted where God has called you.

    23 min
  • 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 comparison can be misleading, and how learning to follow Jesus personally brings both freedom and intimacy with God.

    18 min
  • 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 holding back, staying present, and choosing unity revealed deeper truths about marriage, faith, and love.

    13 min
  • 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 freedom. This conversation invites listeners to rethink what it means to follow Jesus daily—with honesty, obedience, and trust.

    9 min
  • 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 understanding of God’s character. This conversation is an invitation to trust God not because the plan makes sense, but because He is good.

    15 min
  • 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 to walk through uncertainty rather than around it.

    Kyia shares how marriage has required real change and sacrifice, and why surrender has proven to be so worth it. She speaks honestly about anxiety, control, and the quiet invitation to find safety at Jesus’ feet in real time, not just after things feel resolved.

    Rooted in the truth that God doesn’t create junk, this episode is a reminder that growth doesn’t mean losing yourself, it means becoming more anchored in Him. Through reflection and testimony, Kyia points listeners back to a God who speaks, listens, and remains near in every season of change.

    23 min

About BY FAITH

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Welcome to the BY FAITH Podcast! 

My name is Kyia Stammer and I am your host for this show! After listening to each episode, I want you to feel encouraged, seen, and eager to spread…