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Love By Faith

Kyle & Selina Almodovar

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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 t ...
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Send us a text 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 g…
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Send us a text 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 …
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Send us a text 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 iden…
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Send us a text 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 bles…
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Send us a text 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 differ…
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Send us a text 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 co…
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Send us a text 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 a…
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Send us a text 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 em…
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Send us a text 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 an…
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Send us a text 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, spiritua…
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Send us a text 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 …
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Send us a text 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 in…
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Send us a text 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 heal…
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Send us a text 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 understan…
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Send us a text 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. Lear…
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Send us a text 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. • Na…
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Send us a text 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 …
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Send us a text 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, surrende…
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Send us a text 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-ca…
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Send us a text 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 festi…
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Send us a text In our last episode of the year, we discuss navigating holiday challenges while looking back at our 2024 podcast season to recap strengthening marriages. Reflecting on another whirlwind year, we open up about the trials and triumphs that have fortified our marriage in 2024. As holiday traditions bring us comfort, we ponder whether pr…
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Send us a text Wives, respect your husbands. Even when you don't want to. Unlock the secrets to a healthier marriage by embracing the transformative power of unconditional respect. Inspired by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs' renowned book "Love and Respect," our latest episode tackles the emotional depth of respect in marital relationships. Join us as we co…
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Send us a text When a wife seems to lose her will to love, how can husbands better love their wives? Discover practical advice on rekindling relationships through genuine connection, patience, and humility. Join us as we uncover the secrets to nurturing love amidst the chaos, exploring the pivotal roles of trust, friendship, and faith. In this seri…
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Send us a text Ladies, understand the power of encouragement for your man in this episode! What if the simple act of encouragement could transform your relationship and leave a lasting legacy of love and support? Discover how ladies can wield this powerful tool by listening to personal stories and engaging scenarios that reveal the immense impact o…
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Send us a text Ever wonder what can help wives stay attracted to their husbands? Join us for our milestone 50th episode of "Love by Faith" as we share personal stories and insights on navigating attraction beyond the honeymoon phase. We explore the importance of faith, the everyday quirks that endear us to our partners, and the graceful transition …
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Send us a text Discover how grace can help your husband, transform your marriage, and unlock deeper connections. Tune in to explore the essence of being a supportive partner by embracing faith and trust in both God and each other. We break down practical insights for identifying blind spots in our roles as helpers and share exciting updates on our …
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Send us a text Ladies, what if the key to a fulfilling relationship is to desire your man and see him as a reward rather than a responsibility? Celebrate with us as we mark the one-year anniversary of the Love by Faith podcast by challenging traditional romance roles and sharing our excitement about our newly launched website, Lovebyfaithministries…
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Send us a text Can you really strengthen your relationship with romance? Discover the simplicities of this question as we embark on a heartfelt journey through romance, relationships, and the many gestures that shape them. Amidst personal anecdotes and a touch of humor, we explore the transformative power of compliments, small surprises, and the la…
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Send us a text Guys, what if you could navigate empathy and emotional waves in women? In our latest episode, we wanna equip you with the tools to see through your partner's eyes, especially when it comes to the ever-changing nature of women. We dive into the intricate dynamics of relationships, highlighting the importance of empathy and communicati…
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Send us a text Ever wondered how maturity shapes men's lives and relationships? Join us on a journey through embracing men's maturity in relationships, as we unravel how it impacts everything. Drawing from personal stories and cultural touchstones like Robin Williams' character in "Mrs. Doubtfire," we explore the role of partners in nurturing matur…
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Send us a text What makes a man truly captivating to women of faith? Our latest episode promises to reveal the transformative power of spiritual leadership in relationships. We explore how a man passionately devoted to his faith can lay a solid foundation for enduring partnerships, discussing not just the allure of such fervor but the necessary ste…
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Send us a text What if unlocking your true potential meant redefining your identity beyond mere interests? Explore this provocative question and more as we kick off a new season dedicated to redefining male identity, potential, and purpose by helping men rise to their truest and fullest selves through faith and perseverance. This episode is packed …
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Send us a text Your favorite couple, Kyle & Selina Almodovar, are coming back with Season TWO of the LOVE BY FAITH podcast! After taking a season break, Kyle and Selina are ready to get back on the couch to talk to you about ways to strengthen your marriage and take your relationship to a deeper level all while focusing on your faith in God! Join u…
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Send us a text In this episode, Kyle and Selina wrap up season one by taking to their most current season: life with kids. Join them as they discuss how you can continue nurturing your relationship as the kids get older. Being pregnant was a tough season. Having a newborn was a crazy season. Now that your kids are getting older, is nurturing and de…
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Send us a text In this episode, Kyle and Selina touch on the crazy, cute tornado of the newborn stage-- how couples can stay connected, how to work together, and what they can do to continue raising their relationship as they now raise a newborn child. You brought home your bundle of joy… now what??? What does it mean for you and your spouse? When …
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Send us a text In this episode, Kyle and Selina share stories and lessons for the sporadic season of pregnancy and how couples can grow and stay connected through it all! When a couple experiences a pregnancy, every rule, expectation, and assumption will go out the window! It is by far one of the most sporadic seasons of your relationship! But one …
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Send us a text In this episode, Kyle and Selina begin a month-long discussion on what it's like to nurture your relationship in the midst of having kids. We could not end this first season of FOUNDATIONS without talking about CHILDREN. It is such a huge part of our lives and while not every listener may have children of their own, knowing how to lo…
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Send us a text In this episode of Love By Faith, Kyle and Selina wrap up their series with a discussion on getting PAST the HARD SEASONS. Together, they share the end portion of a 3-year testimony as they struggled with miscarriage, wavering faith, and how they were both finally able to get out of their "blurs" and heaviness and into a renewed seas…
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Send us a text In this episode of Love By Faith, Kyle and Selina express the key to getting through the tough transitions as they share personal stories of buying a home, renovating, and trying to get pregnant. Last week, Kyle recalled his blurred state as he dealt with the grief and loss of his mother. However, the hard seasons had only just begun…
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Send us a text In this episode, Kyle & Selina Almodovar share their most current experience of getting out of a season of grief & loss and how couples can build a strong foundation, even during the hard seasons. After a two-week break to mourn the loss of Kyle's father, Kyle and Selina start off the newest topic of their 2024 FOUNDATION series, whi…
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Send us a text All month long, Kyle and Selina have shared insights into why incorporating ministry into your marriage can bring a couple closer together if and when it's done with balance. In today's episode, they discuss the practical parts of balancing church ministry with marriage and home life ministries. Sure, joining a ministry can be good f…
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Send us a text Once you begin to have kids, how do you balance ministry life with family life? In this episode, Kyle and Selina share how they went from serving in church ministries as singles and as a married couple, and how they had to relearn what it meant to serve God's children after having kids. Even with all the planning and preparation (and…
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Send us a text What would happen if your ministry is not serving your marriage? In this episode, Kyle & Selina discuss how serving in marriage can change a marriage for the better... or worse. They discuss how ministry can and will affect your marriage, the two ways married couples can benefit from serving in ministries (both within a church settin…
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Send us a text Where does ministry fit into a busy life? And how can ministry affect your relationship? In this episode, Kyle & Selina share how ministry can help couples, how it could hinder them, and what it really means to when they properly approach ministry. As we open up the new series on MINISTRY, we want to share with you how ministry can o…
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Send us a text This episode is all about having the "hard talks". While it's not always easy, Kyle and Selina openly share how choosing to meet conflicts within your relationship head-on can and will ultimately save it. Whether you need to have a talk with your partner about household chores, finances, getting (or not getting) intimate, family, chi…
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Send us a text Conflict resolution in a Godly way is the only way to overcome triggering issues and post-traumatic responses that lead to fighting and arguments within a relationship. In this episode, Kyle and Selina get vulnerable as they dive into what it looked like for them to enter into conflicts and how they could shift from toxic arguments i…
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Send us a text What does it mean to be "an active listener"? Moreso, how can becoming an active listener change the way you engage with each other in your relationship? In this episode, Kyle and Selina go in to share all the various ways couples seem to miscommunicate with each other causing conflict, strife, or worse, a broken relationship. Hear p…
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Send us a text In this episode, Kyle and Selina look back on their earliest communication mishaps and share how they discovered that couples not only speak two different languages but also must learn how to communicate throughout their entire relationship. Communication is one of those things that every couple will always have to work on. Even if y…
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Send us a text What about finances makes a relationship fall apart? In this episode, Kyle and Selina are going to share their thoughts and opinions on the most common factors couples have when finances are their biggest relationship hurdle. They also discuss how FAITH can overcome all of it and keep the relationship strong through their biggest fin…
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Send us a text Managing your money can be challenging for any marriage. In this episode, Kyle and Selina go behind the scenes to share what they do specifically to manage their finances in hopes that YOU can set up a plan to maintain and reach financial wellness within your relationship. While talking about your finances with your spouse can seem d…
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