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When Christian Couples Need Sabbaticals | Love By Faith with Kyle & Selina Almodovar #109

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2269478/fan_mail/new] We get honest about long-term sabbaticals and why stepping down can be one of the most loving things we do for our marriage, our family, and our spiritual life.  We share our own burnout seasons, what we wish we did sooner, and how to build a rhythm of rest that keeps us connected to God and each other.  • why a sabbatical works like a fast from what is draining you  • our 2020 reset after renovation and nonstop pressure  • why grief and overload often require a bigger pause  • how we returned to church slowly and stayed off leadership for a season  • the best seasons to take a sabbatical: newlywed transition, new baby postpartum, loss, job change, moving  • why rest does not make you less of a leader but a better one  • how to test a real 24-hour Sabbath and listen for God’s restoration  • why true rest comes from Christ, not just time off  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2269478/supporters/new] 🌱 One-Time Offering CashApp: $LoveByFaithPodcast Venmo: @LoveByFaithMinistries 🌱 Become a Monthly Supporter [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2269478/supporters/new] THANK YOU for following, sharing, and leaving us a great review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our Website: https://lovebyfaithministries.com [https://lovebyfaithministries.com] Instagram: @lovebyfaithministries [https://instagram.com/lovebyfaithministries] | @selinaalmodovar [https://instagram.com/selinaalmodovar] | @kyle.almodovar [https://instagram.com/kyle.almodovar] YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lovebyfaithministries [https://youtube.com/@lovebyfaithministries] 🌿 FREE DOWNLOAD: The Love By Faith Playbook! 📖 This is a FREE one-stop shop of evergreen digital resources (with new plays loaded each season!) to help you and your partner tackle common relationship struggles and set a strong foundation built to last. Free Download HERE: https://lovebyfaithministries.com/couples-playbook [https://lovebyfaithministries.com/couples-playbook] FOR PARTNERSHIPS, SPONSORSHIPS & COLLABS... info@LoveByFaithMinistries.com *Disclaimer: We are ambassadors or affiliates for many of the brands we reference on the channel, including Amazon Associates, Buzzsprout, Epidemic Soun...

SABBATH: The Sabbath Reset | Love By Faith with Kyle & Selina Almodovar #108

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2269478/fan_mail/new] We get practical about building a weekly Sabbath reset that helps our marriage rest, reconnect, and worship together. We share how we define “real rest,” why Sabbath is obedience, and how a simple plan can protect peace for the whole week.  • Sabbath as worship and a weekly spiritual reset  • why disobedience to rest leads to drift and burnout  • how our Sabbath styles differ and why that’s normal  • Kyle’s ideal Sunday rhythm with church, fellowship, family, and a real reset  • Selina’s ideal Sabbath with quiet, self-care, reading, and low-pressure connection  • writing individual “ideal Sabbath” statements before merging a shared plan  • choosing a grounding scripture that keeps God at the center  • building a list of shared Sabbath activities that actually restore us  • creating a Sabbath no-fly list to protect boundaries and avoid resentment  Be sure to download the Love By Faith Couple's Playbook [https://lovebyfaithministries.com/couples-playbook/] for the newest resource, "The Spectacular Sabbath Setup"!  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2269478/supporters/new] 🌱 One-Time Offering CashApp: $LoveByFaithPodcast Venmo: @LoveByFaithMinistries 🌱 Become a Monthly Supporter [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2269478/supporters/new] THANK YOU for following, sharing, and leaving us a great review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our Website: https://lovebyfaithministries.com [https://lovebyfaithministries.com] Instagram: @lovebyfaithministries [https://instagram.com/lovebyfaithministries] | @selinaalmodovar [https://instagram.com/selinaalmodovar] | @kyle.almodovar [https://instagram.com/kyle.almodovar] YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lovebyfaithministries [https://youtube.com/@lovebyfaithministries] 🌿 FREE DOWNLOAD: The Love By Faith Playbook! 📖 This is a FREE one-stop shop of evergreen digital resources (with new plays loaded each season!) to help you and your partner tackle common relationship struggles and set a strong foundation built to last. Free Download HERE: https://lovebyfaithministries.com/couples-playbook [https://lovebyfaithministries.com/couples-playbook] FOR PARTNERSHIPS, SPONSORSHIPS & COLLABS... info@LoveByFaithMinistries.com *Disclaimer: We are ambassadors or affiliates for many of the brands we reference on the channel, including Amazon Associates, Buzzsprout, Epidemic Soun...

SABBATH: Symptoms Of Missing The Sabbath In Marriage | Love By Faith with Kyle & Selina Almodovar #107

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2269478/fan_mail/new] We get honest about what Sabbath really is and why a day packed with chores, parties, and church tasks can still leave a marriage empty. We share the warning signs you’re missing Sabbath and a practical way to rebuild weekly rest around God’s presence and shared family connection.  • defining Sabbath beyond a day off and why it is holy  • spotting symptoms of missing Sabbath, like burnout, depletion, and disconnection  • asking what “work” looks like in real life with kids, chores, and social demands  • why an after-church nap is only partial rest  • how heart posture changes whether an activity restores you  • why couples need shared rest rather than taking turns tagging out  • connecting Sabbath to tithing and trusting God with time  • creating a Sabbath vision and using it to say no  • noticing how busyness and social media pressure can crowd out God’s pace  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2269478/supporters/new] 🌱 One-Time Offering CashApp: $LoveByFaithPodcast Venmo: @LoveByFaithMinistries 🌱 Become a Monthly Supporter [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2269478/supporters/new] THANK YOU for following, sharing, and leaving us a great review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our Website: https://lovebyfaithministries.com [https://lovebyfaithministries.com] Instagram: @lovebyfaithministries [https://instagram.com/lovebyfaithministries] | @selinaalmodovar [https://instagram.com/selinaalmodovar] | @kyle.almodovar [https://instagram.com/kyle.almodovar] YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lovebyfaithministries [https://youtube.com/@lovebyfaithministries] 🌿 FREE DOWNLOAD: The Love By Faith Playbook! 📖 This is a FREE one-stop shop of evergreen digital resources (with new plays loaded each season!) to help you and your partner tackle common relationship struggles and set a strong foundation built to last. Free Download HERE: https://lovebyfaithministries.com/couples-playbook [https://lovebyfaithministries.com/couples-playbook] FOR PARTNERSHIPS, SPONSORSHIPS & COLLABS... info@LoveByFaithMinistries.com *Disclaimer: We are ambassadors or affiliates for many of the brands we reference on the channel, including Amazon Associates, Buzzsprout, Epidemic Soun...

BUILDING MARRIAGE ENDURANCE: Reaching the Mountaintop Without Losing Each Other | Love By Faith with Kyle & Selina Almodovar #106

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2269478/fan_mail/new] In this episode, we talk about reaching the mountaintop without losing each other in the process of building marriage endurance. We wrap our marriage endurance series by talking about what happens when the hard climb finally gives way to a mountaintop season. We share how peace and joy show up at the peak, why success can still wreck a relationship, and how we keep moving with God as our guide.  • how we define a mountaintop season in marriage  • our own mountaintop stories and what they taught us about timing  • peace plus joy as a lasting sign of a healthy season  • Why some couples reach big success, then divorce  • refusing the “I did this” mindset and honoring unseen support  • planting the flag, then asking God for vision  • resting well without getting stagnant  • the true “top” as heaven and why growth continues  • John 14:26-27 and why Jesus’ peace is different from the world’s  Order the book, "Hinds' Feet on High Places" [https://amzn.to/4sNiTXg] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2269478/supporters/new] 🌱 One-Time Offering CashApp: $LoveByFaithPodcast Venmo: @LoveByFaithMinistries 🌱 Become a Monthly Supporter [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2269478/supporters/new] THANK YOU for following, sharing, and leaving us a great review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our Website: https://lovebyfaithministries.com [https://lovebyfaithministries.com] Instagram: @lovebyfaithministries [https://instagram.com/lovebyfaithministries] | @selinaalmodovar [https://instagram.com/selinaalmodovar] | @kyle.almodovar [https://instagram.com/kyle.almodovar] YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lovebyfaithministries [https://youtube.com/@lovebyfaithministries] 🌿 FREE DOWNLOAD: The Love By Faith Playbook! 📖 This is a FREE one-stop shop of evergreen digital resources (with new plays loaded each season!) to help you and your partner tackle common relationship struggles and set a strong foundation built to last. Free Download HERE: https://lovebyfaithministries.com/couples-playbook [https://lovebyfaithministries.com/couples-playbook] FOR PARTNERSHIPS, SPONSORSHIPS & COLLABS... info@LoveByFaithMinistries.com *Disclaimer: We are ambassadors or affiliates for many of the brands we reference on the channel, including Amazon Associates, Buzzsprout, Epidemic Soun...

BUILDING MARRIAGE ENDURANCE: Entering New Seasons Together | Love By Faith with Kyle & Selina Almodovar #105

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2269478/fan_mail/new] As we continue our series on building marriage endurance, in this episode, we talk about how couples become stronger when entering new seasons together.  We talk about how marriage changes when only one of us steps into a new season, and the other has to adjust, support, and stay connected. We share practical ways to build endurance through promotion, grief, waiting seasons, and stable family rhythms so love stays strong instead of turning into resentment.  • entering new seasons together when change starts individually  • supporting a spouse without getting depleted or bitter  • staying intentional about fun, dates, and connection during stress  • navigating waiting seasons when one spouse feels behind  • learning your marriage pace and trusting God’s timing  • practicing contentment through Scripture and steady habits  • building endurance for the next season, not just today  • advice by life stage: newlyweds, parents, singles, dating couples  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2269478/supporters/new] 🌱 One-Time Offering CashApp: $LoveByFaithPodcast Venmo: @LoveByFaithMinistries 🌱 Become a Monthly Supporter [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2269478/supporters/new] THANK YOU for following, sharing, and leaving us a great review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our Website: https://lovebyfaithministries.com [https://lovebyfaithministries.com] Instagram: @lovebyfaithministries [https://instagram.com/lovebyfaithministries] | @selinaalmodovar [https://instagram.com/selinaalmodovar] | @kyle.almodovar [https://instagram.com/kyle.almodovar] YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lovebyfaithministries [https://youtube.com/@lovebyfaithministries] 🌿 FREE DOWNLOAD: The Love By Faith Playbook! 📖 This is a FREE one-stop shop of evergreen digital resources (with new plays loaded each season!) to help you and your partner tackle common relationship struggles and set a strong foundation built to last. Free Download HERE: https://lovebyfaithministries.com/couples-playbook [https://lovebyfaithministries.com/couples-playbook] FOR PARTNERSHIPS, SPONSORSHIPS & COLLABS... info@LoveByFaithMinistries.com *Disclaimer: We are ambassadors or affiliates for many of the brands we reference on the channel, including Amazon Associates, Buzzsprout, Epidemic Soun...