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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 open communication.

- Introduction to the Serious Couples Series 
- Book recommendation: 101 Questions to Ask Before You Get Engaged 
- Key insights from our personal experiences reading the book 
- Tackling difficult conversations in relationships 
- Real-life examples of essential questions that matter 
- Encouragement to keep the conversation going 

🔗 LINKS TO STUFF MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE! 🔗

Paperback: 101 Questions to Ask Before Getting Engaged by H. Norman Wright

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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 staying engaged with each other as life evolves. 

• Discussing the need for spontaneity in relationships 
• Exploring the difference between spontaneity and randomness 
• Overcoming the comfort zone in marriage 
• Strategies for introducing spontaneous activities 
• Encouragement to build intimacy through shared experiences 
• Importance of spiritual spontaneity 
• Practical brainstorming techniques for couples 
• Emphasizing that comfort can lead to complacency 
• Celebrating the value of breaking routines for growth

🔗 LINKS TO THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE! 🔗

Hamilton: It's Quiet Uptown 

ChatGPT (for writing prompts to get brainstorming ideas for your relationship!)

Christian Dating Adventures: A Couple's Guide by Selina Almodovar

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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 
• Understanding the importance of communication in fixing issues 
• Creating a safe space for expressing feelings 
• The role of faith in navigating relationship challenges 
• Practical steps for couples to assess and improve their connection 
• Highlighting the need for patience and consistency in nurturing love

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Hamilton: It's Quiet Uptown (YouTube)

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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 life and parenting 
• Understanding the connection between daily interactions and intimacy 
• Rethinking societal expectations around romance and physical affection 
• Managing hormonal changes and their impact on desire 
• The importance of scheduling time for intimacy 
• Overcoming shame and fear in the marriage bed 
• Introducing the concept of a '30-day intimacy challenge' 
• Emphasizing communication as the key to connection 
• Practical tips for nurturing love despite busy lives 

Reach out to us and let us know if this episode helped you improve your relationship!

🔗 Links & Apps to Help Christian Couples Get Physically Intimate! 🔗

Article: Best Marriage Apps for Christian Couples

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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 love languages and creating personal traditions that deepen your connection.

• Importance of personalization in gifts
• Exploring love languages for deeper connections
• Shifting traditions from consumerism to personalized celebrations
• Tips for planning quality moments on Valentine’s Day
• Crafting meaningful gestures that resonate with your partner
• The role of communication in understanding love needs
• Creating your own Valentine’s traditions
• Practical ways to celebrate love beyond conventional norms

Thank you for tuning in! Be sure to download our free "Holiday of Love" handout to help guide your Valentine’s Day plans!

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How do you handle it when you don't feel the Holy Spirit at work in your life or marriage?

We explore how to handle those challenging moments when it feels like the Holy Spirit is absent in our lives. Through personal stories, we discuss the importance of perspective, worship, and community in rekindling our connection with God.

• Navigating feelings of spiritual dryness
• Importance of adjusting perspective to receive the Holy Spirit
• Engaging in worship as a connection tool
• Emphasizing community and service in faith
• Steps to create a spiritual atmosphere in relationships
• Introducing the 20-Minute Worship Challenge
• Building faith through small actions and trust in God’s timing
• Encouragement for couples to support each other's spiritual journeys
• Learning from biblical stories like Job’s trials

🎶 Check out Mercy Culture Worship on YouTube!

If you have not downloaded the Love by Faith Couples Playbook, please make sure that you do. It's a free download. We update it with new resources. You're not just getting one handout; you're getting five at this point, and it continues to grow all year long to help you guys learn how to love by faith. It’s the best place to help your relationship thrive. All the links are in the description.

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In this episode, we talk about what happens when the Holy Spirit makes you uncomfortable.

Have you ever felt the nudge of the Holy Spirit pushing you out of your comfort zone, only to find yourself resisting?

Join us as we share heartfelt and humorous tales of navigating these spiritual promptings, from moments where we've had to be the bigger person in tough situations to the laughter-filled adventures of unconventional illness remedies. We reflect on how these experiences have strengthened our faith and relationships, inviting you to continue engaging with us through your questions and feedback.

Our gratitude for the overwhelming support on our Holy Spirit series is immense, and we're excited to offer resources like the vision casting calendar to help integrate spiritual guidance into your life's journey.

Our stories include personal experiences of delivering prophetic words and the humility required to convey them. We also confront the ongoing struggle with self-control and humility, sharing how the Holy Spirit has guided us to choose patience and love over sharp retorts within our families. Through these reflections, we hope to encourage you to lean on spiritual guidance as you navigate your own path of personal growth and relationship building when following the Holy Spirit gets a bit uncomfortable.

🔗IMPORTANT LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE!🔗

James 1:4 | But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. (NKJV)

1 Corinthians 14 | Chapter that focuses on the spiritual gifts of tongues and prophesy

Proverbs 18:21 | Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
And those who love it will eat its fruit. (NKJV)

"Yo Mama Jokes" 

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In this episode, we share how to cast a Holy Spirit-led 2025 for couples!

We start this episode by sharing how couples explore the significance of the Holy Spirit in nurturing their relationships and how to invite divine guidance into their shared lives. Through personal stories and practical strategies, we emphasize prayer, surrender, and collaboration in vision casting for the future.

• Understanding the Holy Spirit's role in relationships
• Importance of having a shared vision as a couple
• Personal experiences of feeling guided by the Holy Spirit
• The necessity of surrendering personal plans for divine direction
• Practical ways to invite the Holy Spirit into daily life
• Writing down shared goals to enhance unity
• Building a community of support through shared spiritual experiences

Join us as we explore the essential role of the Holy Spirit in aligning our life plans with spiritual guidance. We share our unique approach to planning the year, from vacations to financial goals, ensuring that every step aligns with our spiritual vision. We emphasize the importance of communication, realistic budgeting, and setting achievable goals, supported by prayer and reflection. And we're thrilled to announce that our planning framework, complete with templates and prayer prompts, will soon be available in our playbook to help you on your journey. Embrace this transformative journey and discover how the Holy Spirit can revolutionize your relationships and personal growth.

Don't forget to download the couple's playbook for tools and resources to help you on this journey!

🔗 LINKS to things mentioned in this episode! 🔗

"Holy Spirit Activate" skit

Scriptures to Digest:
Acts 1:8 (ESV): "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

Habakkuk 2:2 (ESV): "And the Lord answered me: 'Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it."

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What if 2025 is the year you finally redefine your priorities and embrace new opportunities?

Join Kyle and Selina as they bid farewell to 2024 and share their heartfelt reflections and aspirations for the upcoming year. Kyle is excited to channel the energy he once dedicated to his studies into ministry, marriage, health, and self-care. Meanwhile, Selina is determined to amplify the social media presence of Love by Faith Ministries, promising fresh episodes and series that aim to strengthen the community and create lasting impact.

As we stand on the brink of a new year, our cherished community is at the heart of our journey. We’re eager to hear how Love by Faith has influenced your life in 2024 and what you’re hopeful for in 2025.

Whether it's engaging through Instagram, YouTube, or joining our email list, your feedback is the driving force behind our growth. Let's continue to nurture a supportive space for love, faith, and personal development together. Happy New Year, and get ready for an exciting new chapter with us!

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Merry Christmas Eve Y'all! Join us in our special Christmas Eve "mini-sode" as we dish out our Christmas tips on finding love & connection during the holidays! 

Picture this: amidst the chaotic joy and gift-wrapping marathons, we find a way to pause and connect, sneaking a quiet moment with loved ones before diving back into the festivities. 

Our special Christmas Eve "mini-sode" is all about embracing the magic of Christmas Eve with a sprinkle of our whimsical sweater collection and heartfelt traditions. 

We’re inviting you to our Noche Buena feast, a cherished celebration filled with roast pork, rice, and a delightful parade of desserts like tembleque and flan con queso. It's a celebration where we unite with family, sharing stories, laughter, and the warmth of holiday cheer. 

While you’re busy making merry, don’t forget to capture the meaningful moments and foster a deeper connection with your partner!

We share our tips on making holiday preparations a team effort, ensuring that everyone feels included and appreciated—whether it's wrapping gifts together or sneaking away for a peaceful devotional under twinkling lights. 

This episode isn't just about our traditions; it's a call to make time for love by faith, nurturing moments that matter. Let’s set the tone for a loving holiday, reminding ourselves to pause, regroup, and fully enjoy each other’s presence. Before we go, make sure to check out our recommended podcast episodes that perfectly align with the spirit of the season, and don't forget to hit like share, and subscribe to stay connected with us through this magical journey.

Remember LOVE BY FAITH will return with ALL NEW EPISODES in 2025!

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