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Love By FaithSay It Like You Mean It: Going Deeper into Effective Communication | Love By Faith with Kyle & Selina Almodovar #073Send us a textKyle 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 misunderstandings• The "What did I just say?" technique confirms messages are received correctly • Speaking directly and honestly builds trust when partners know it comes from love• Communication triggers like raised voices, cold shoulders, or crying can instantly derail conversations• Vulner...2025-05-0631 minLove By FaithSPRING CLEANING: Raising Two Under Two | Love By Faith with Kyle & Selina Almodovar #072Send us a textIn 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 close together"• How having children 18 months apart strengthened our marriage through necessity• Setting realistic expect...2025-04-2939 minLove By FaithSPRING CLEANING: Missing The Blessings in Front of Us | Love By Faith with Kyle & Selina Almodovar #071Send us a textIn 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 too much at the big picture makes us miss the small blessings for today• Marriage as clay that God shapes througho...2025-04-2234 minLove By FaithSPRING CLEANING: When Self-Sabotage Holds Your Relationship Back | Love By Faith with Kyle & Selina Almodovar #070Send us a textIn 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 and second-guessing good relationships• Women tend to project too far into the future, creating anxiety about making the "right" choice• Men typically resist change...2025-04-1539 minLove By FaithSPRING CLEANING: The Unexpected Damage of Over-Criticizing | Love By Faith with Kyle & Selina Almodovar #069Send us a textThis 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 disrespected or undervalued• Criticism often stems from our own insecurities and desire for control when we feel other areas of life are chaotic• Repeated criticism creates a fight-or...2025-04-0842 minLove By FaithSPRING CLEANING: Friends of the Opposite Sex | Love By Faith with Kyle & Selina Almodovar #068Send us a textNavigating 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, revealing potential hidden intentions• Work "spouses" create dangerous emotional connections that should be reserved for your actual spouse• Group settings are preferable for personal conversations with opposite-sex friends• When someone is spiritually on fire for God, their attrac...2025-04-0133 minLove By FaithSPRING BREAK : A Prayer for the Guys (BONUS "Mini-Sode"!) | Love By Faith with Kyle & Selina Almodovar #067Send us a textWhat 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 challenges• Special acknowledgment of men searching for purpose and direction• Reminder that God works behind the scenes in our lives• Brief announcement about new content coming in April2025-03-2505 minLove By FaithSPRING BREAK : A Prayer for the Ladies (BONUS "Mini-Sode"!) | Love By Faith with Kyle & Selina Almodovar #066Send us a textWhen 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 strengthen their identity within marriage• She prays for women in serious dating relationships to have clarity about their relationship's future• Encouragement for women to have the boldness to address relationship problems lovingly2025-03-1806 minLove By FaithSERIOUS COUPLES: Preparing for Marriage | Love By Faith with Kyle & Selina Almodovar #065Send us a textIn 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.• Biblical blueprint for marriage including finances, roles, and expectations• Servant leadership transforms how husbands can lead by serving their wives• Understanding submission as a willing, loving choice rather than loss of identit...2025-03-1130 minLove By FaithSERIOUS COUPLES SERIES: 101 Questions to Ask Before Getting Engaged | Love By Faith with Kyle & Selina Almodovar #064Send us a textHere'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 in...2025-03-0434 minLove By FaithLOVE, SEX, FLOWERS & CHOCOLATE: Embracing Spontaneity to Deepen Connection | Love By Faith with Kyle & Selina Almodovar #063Send us a textIn 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 marriag...2025-02-2534 minLove By FaithLOVE, SEX, FLOWERS & CHOCOLATE: Reviving Withering Relationships | Love By Faith with Kyle & Selina Almodovar #062Send us a textThis 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...2025-02-1834 minLove By FaithLOVE, SEX, FLOWERS & CHOCOLATE: The S*X Episode | Love By Faith with Kyle & Selina Almodovar #061Send us a textThis 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...2025-02-1137 minLove By FaithLOVE, SEX, FLOWERS & CHOCOLATE: Creating Meaningful Valentine's Traditions | Love By Faith with Kyle & Selina Almodovar #060Send us a textFor 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 • T...2025-02-0433 minLove By FaithHOLY SPIRIT: What to Do When You Don't Hear the Holy Spirit | Love By Faith with Kyle & Selina Almodovar #059Send us a textHow 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...2025-01-2832 minLove By FaithHOLY SPIRIT: When the Holy Spirit Makes You Uncomfortable | Love By Faith with Kyle & Selina Almodovar #058Send us a textIn 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...2025-01-2137 minLove By FaithHOLY SPIRIT: Casting a Holy Spirit-Led 2025 for Couples | Love By Faith with Kyle & Selina Almodovar #057Send us a textIn 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 necessit...2025-01-1432 minLove By FaithEmbracing New Opportunities in 2025! | Love By Faith with Kyle & Selina Almodovar #BONUS "Mini-Sode"!Send us a textWhat 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...2024-12-3104 minLove By FaithMerry Christmas Eve Y'all! Finding Love & Connection During the Holidays | Love By Faith with Kyle & Selina Almodovar #BONUS "Mini-Sode"Send us a textMerry 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...2024-12-2404 minLove By Faith2024 Wrap-Up: Holiday Challenges & Strengthening Marriages | Love By Faith with Kyle & Selina Almodovar #054Send us a textIn 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 pre-wrapping gifts or binge-watching Hallmark movies is the true path to a serene Christmas morning. Our podcast has evolved from sharing personal stories to offering practical advice, and we dive into what that t...2024-12-1735 minLove By FaithLove & Respect: How Wives Can Respect Their Husbands (Even When They Don't Want To) | Love By Faith with Kyle & Selina Almodovar #053Send us a textWives, 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 confront the challenges faced by many wives who struggle with this concept, especially during trying times. Discover how empathy and understanding your partner's viewpoint can solidify your marriage's foundation, guiding you through those tough conversations with love and r...2024-12-1034 minLove By FaithLove & Respect: How Husbands Can (Better) Love Their Wives | Love By Faith with Kyle & Selina AlmodovarSend us a textWhen 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 series, we reflect on personal journeys that illustrate the transformative power of embracing God's way in relationships. Inspired by the wisdom of Dr. Emerson Eggerichs' "Love and Respect," we discuss how unconditional love can...2024-12-0332 minLove By FaithFor the Ladies: The Power of Encouragement for Your Man | Love By Faith with Kyle & Selina AlmodovarSend us a textLadies, 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 of positive communication and ultimately an open door of encouragement for your man. We draw from biblical teachings to illustrate how words can breathe life into your partnership, fostering a nurturing dynamic where both...2024-11-2636 minLove By FaithFor the Ladies: Helping Wives Stay Attracted to their Husbands | Love By Faith with Kyle & Selina Almodovar #050Send us a textEver 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 from initial butterflies to deeper connections. It's about shifting our focus from mere physical appeal to appreciating the subtleties that make our partners unique.Our conversation doesn't stop at emotional connections. We...2024-11-1936 minLove By FaithFor the Ladies: Embracing Grace to Help Your Husband | Love By Faith with Kyle & Selina Almodovar #049Send us a textDiscover 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 projects, including a sneak peek at our new website, LoveByFaithMinistries.com, and a prayer book for wives slated for release in 2025. You’ll also hear about how we’re crafting content that speaks to both sing...2024-11-1232 min