In this episode, our host Kyia Mochitani celebrates six months of marriage! She reflects on how being a wife has been different than she expected, in the most refining and meaningful ways. Drawing inspiration from The Excellent Wife, Kyia talks about the shift from expectation to growth, the daily choice of love, and how marriage shapes character, faith, and selflessness in real life.

The Book I refer to is The Excellent Wife - A Biblical Perspective (Expanded Edition) by Martha Peace

In this episode, our host Kyia takes listeners inside her experience running the Boston Marathon, sharing the physical, mental, and spiritual journey behind one of the most iconic races in the world. From the discipline it took to qualify, to the energy of race weekend, to the emotional highs and lows of race day, she walks through every moment with honesty and depth.

She opens up about the pressure, the unexpected challenges, and the internal battles she faced along the course, from the excitement of the Wellesley College Scream Tunnel to pushing through the infamous Heartbreak Hill. More than just a race recap, this episode explores what endurance really looks like when things don’t go as planned.

Rooted in her faith, Kyia shares how she leaned on God in the hardest miles, the truths she had to remind herself of, and the lessons this race revealed about identity, perseverance, and surrender. Whether you’re a runner or simply in a season that requires endurance, this episode offers encouragement to keep going...even when it hurts.

In this episode, Kyia and her husband Jake explore how regularly reading the Bible impacts not just spiritual growth, but also mental health, emotional stability, and everyday decision-making. They walk through key Scriptures and explain how God’s Word actively transforms the heart and renews the mind.

Listeners will leave this episode encouraged and equipped with simple, practical ways to build consistency in their own quiet time regardless of where they’re starting. Whether you’ve struggled to stay disciplined or are looking to deepen your relationship with God, this conversation is a reminder that real transformation begins with small, daily choices.