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When we have faith that something is done, why doesn't it always work out the way we think it should? Well, my friend, That's pride. And pride is no good. This week, we talk about how to balance faith and pride. Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at  https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeBytes https://...

The bad news is that nothing is Guaranteed": "We live our lives assuming that something's guaranteed, that tomorrow is guaranteed, or that my belief is guaranteed, or that my job is guaranteed, or that my friendships are guaranteed. And they're not. Nothing is guaranteed. Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com...

You may know people (or even be one) who choose a word to focus on for the year. What if you outgrow the word during the year? What if you have a hard time thinking of a word to direct your entire year? What if your word is discouraging rather than inspring? This year, I'm trying something new--I'm coming up with a word of the day. Each day, I'll consider what I have ahead of me to...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of Chocolate Cake Bytes, where we explore the intricacies of living a gospel-centered life. In today's episode, host Ken Williams is joined by returning guest Julia from Southern California. Together, they dive into the transformative power of aligning one’s life with divine will, discussing how being open to inspiration and practicing daily repentance...

After last week's New Years tradition, this week I share an update of how the year ended, and my plans to make 2025 my best year yet. Join me! We deserve the best! Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at  https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeBytes https://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/ Check out my ne...

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Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at  https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeBytes https://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/ Check out my new podcast: The Unstuck Career podcast at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/listen

I heard a new phrase this week. Quiet Wealth. It's not loud. It's not obvious. It's not obnoxious. And it's not something you buy with money. What quiet wealth do you have? Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at  https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeBytes https://www.instagram.com/chocolateca...

It's Thanksgiving week, which means that a lot of the world is in Gratitude mode. I'm no exception. But I'm approaching my own gratitude a little bit differently this year. And, I invite you to think of gratitude a bit differently this year. Be grateful for you. You've earned it. Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakeb...

Brett is back!  After another conversation together, Brett comes back to talk about the Brother of Jared story. God answered the brother's prayer with three different types of answers, after chastening him for three hours. What was God teaching him? What is God teaching us? What could we be, do, or have if we simply asked? Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You can e...

First-time co-host Brett is a member of my church congregation. Recently, we were talking about faith, and I asked him to come on the podcast to share some of his insights. Something he said during a Sunday lesson caught my attention: He explained that when he truly feels like he is demonstrating faith, he can just belive that 'it is done." This week, we explore what it means to believe...

This week, we bring back the former Elder (Kyler) Lopez, who has recently finished his mission (So, I guess he's now just Kyler) He asked the question about what it means to be born again. He's a polyglot and wanted to share some insights. So, here he is. Discussing being "Born New" Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You can email me at ken@chocolateca...

What kind of plan would you create if you were in charge of everything? Would you make it impossible for your children to return to live with you? Or would you set things up so that they had every opportunity to do things, to get things right? I believe that our Heavenly Parents want us to return to live with them; therefore, things are working out in our favor. Things will work out. And that mean...

This week, I share some thoughts about how God communicates with us as individuals, and how He works with His prophets. As we better understand prayer, maybe that will help us better communicate with (and hear) God in our lives. Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at  https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeBytes h...

This week, Julia returns to help us discover what it looks like for God to answer (or to not answer) our prayers. We discuss what we should pray for, and what we should look for in our answers from Him. We'd love to hear your thoughts. Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at  https://www.facebook.com/Chocolat...

An old friend and former co-host is back! Mark joins this week to discuss Godly Sorrow, guilt, shame, and other "requirements" for the repentance process. Is Godly Sorrow from God? Let me know your thoughts. Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at  https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeBytes https://www....

Annette is back, and this week we discuss forgiveness. Many times when we think of forgiveness, we imagine a transactional experience: "Repent and be forgiven." Is forgiveness transactional? With each other? With God? We discuss our thoughts on the transactional nature of God Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and f...

I was talking to someone yesterday, and we discussed the struggles of a mutual acquaintance. We're all going through tough times, so my message to you is the same as my message to her. You are better than you know. Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at  https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeBytes https://ww...

When we're feeling low, we tend to isolate ourselves. When others feel low, they do the same thing. We put ourselves in a box. We don't let anyone else in. When you're struggling, get out of the box. Open it up. Let the light in. Let others know your struggles. Get out of the box. Elder Stevenson's talk I reference is at  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-confer...

I've recently started teaching a gospel study class for young adults in my area (Institute), and my first teaching experience brought some interesting questions from the students. One question was, "Is it possible to exhaust the number of repentance opportunities we have?" This week, I share my thoughts about how many times is too many. Please share this episode with someone who nee...

When we make mistakes (which is part of the plan and not a mistake in and of itself), we can forgive ourselves. This will eliminate (or at least reduce) the shame and guilt we feel. But, what can we look to for motivation or encouragement to improve? To stop making mistakes? to be and do better? This week, Carissa joins the discussion. Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Y...

This week, Carissa, Annette, and Ken discuss how to develop a loving relationship with each child, from the parent, child, and sibling perspectives Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at  https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeBytes https://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/ Check out my new podcast: The Unstuc...

Kaden, a young man in my stake, visits the podcast this week. He recently competed in a cross country meet and was chatting with friends afterwards.  What is faith for a high school senior? This week's discussion with Kaden may help answer the question Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at  https://www.face...

I was on a call when I was reminded, "This is supposed to be fun." And I wasn't having fun. So, if it's supposed to be fun, and I wasn't having fun, what was I missing? I'll ask you the same question. If you're not having fun, what are you missing? Let me know your thoughts. Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You can email me at ken@choc...