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Something I heard in passing has been on my mind recently. In what ways do we limit God? Do we? If so, How and Why? Annette joines the conversation to discuss our thoughts on what it means to counsel with the Lord so that we can be better at not putting limits on Him. Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at  https...

This week, we listen to a digital fireside that I did for the Turtle House family last month. I love the idea of practicing self-love, but what does that mean--and how do we do it? I don't know what will work for you, but I think it's an imporotant part of the human experience. I'd love to hear your thoughts. ken@chocolatecakebytes.com Please share this episode with someone who need...

Annette is back, and we're talking about the idea that you can't continue to learn when you think you know everything. I'm not sure we've landed on answers, so share with us what you think. You can reach me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com 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.faceb...

Favorite co-host Annette joins the conversation, where we talk about an unlikely topic: Sensory deprivation floats. Annette turned me on to these during my recent visit to Richmond.  It certainly is a unique experience, and I'm learning a few things as I float a couple of times a week.  Do you have experiences from intentionally being still? I'd love to hear them. Email me at ken@chocola...

Does perfectionism keep you from doing things? From starting new things, or from having new experiences? It does for me. So I'm working through it. Come along with me 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...

In this episode, I talk about perfectionism. Specifically, my own. And we address my lack of perfectionism. And my bad attitude recently. Do you suffer from perfectionism, or a bad attitude, or lack of awareness, or anything else?  Let's commiserate.  Reach out to me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and share  your story. Want to be on the podcast to discuss your ideas? I'd love to have you...

This is a different episode. This time,  I am speaking to myself,  saying the things I needed to hear.  Thoughts?  Share with me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com 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:...

What gives us hope? How does hope affect our ability to cope? How do we as individuals provide hope to others? Back with us is favorite co-host, Annette, with her insight and wisdom. Check out the rat study here: https://worldofwork.io/2019/07/drowning-rats-psychology-experiments/ And the PDF to the article here: https://www.aipro.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/phenomena_sudden_death.pdf And D...

I think the culture of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can be a bit tricky. I have been pondering this question for a few days, and I have seen a few things recently that have helped to shape my answer. Whether it's Pride Month, or Family Drama, or Faith Transitions, Who do you want to be? Share your thoughts with me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com Please share this episode with...

We are commanded to "Be ye therefore perfect." But perfection will elude us for the duration of our lives. We also have been taught that we learn from our own experience. Thinking of how I have learned many things, my most poignant lessons come from my mistakes. From getting things wrong. So, is it OK to make mistakes? Is it OK that we are sinners? or should we set our personal bar at a...

I think many times we imagine that "Men are that they might have joy" somehow supersedes "There must needs be opposition in all things." I don't think so. I think opposition is a natural part of this (and maybe even the next) life. What do you think? Share your thoughts with me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You c...

A lot of us grew up (or raised our kids) talking about the need to be nice. So, I started wondering if being nice was the same thing as being kind. Whenever I have a question like that, I reach out to Annette to get her opinion. Listen in as we discuss the difference between being nice and being kind. What are your thoughts? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out to me at ken@chocolatecakebyte...

If you believe in God, or any kind of Supreme entity, do you enjoy and appreciate His creations? All of them? Including YOU? Would love to hear your thoughts. Email me at ken@chocolateckebytes.com 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/chocola...

Yes, you're right. Easter has passed, but that doesn't change the fact that I've been thinking about  what Easter means to me. We can acknowledge and celebrate the sacrifice of Jesus Christ any time--not just on Easter. So,  here are my thoughts. Share yours with me at ken@chocolateckebytes.com Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You can email me at ken@choc...

We're back with Annette, favorite sister and co-host! A conversation we had in the car has become the focus of this week's topic: how should we approach Fence Laws? A fence law is something that is designed to protect us and keep us safe, but has the potential of sidetracking us and focusing on the less important. How have Fence Laws affected your relationship with the Savior? Please sha...

This week, Kristi is back with her husband, Jeff. Jeff is an advocate for the "Five Second Rule," where you act on thoughts, impressions, inspiration, or promptings within five seconds. Otherwise, you might talk yourself out of doing something good. Jeff teaches what the rule is and how it has changed his life. Have something you want to share? Reach out to me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.c...

While I was getting my private pilot license many years ago, I learned from Jim, my flight instructor, that I needed to trust my instruments. "You can't trust your body. Your body will lie to you. You HAVE to trust your instruments. If you don't trust your instruments, you WILL die." That sounded ominous. But it was true. It still is. Fortunately, we have instruments--outside p...

I recently recorded a digital fireside about Loving Yourself and Loving Others. The thoughts that came up for me connected well with last week's discussion on accepting things as they are, so I thought I would share. First, Love Yourself. Find out who you are, and embrace it. That makes it easier to love others. Yeah, that's a shortcut. So listen for more insights. Please share this epis...

This week, we talk about how having imperfect bodies can affect our experience in this life. Having unrealistic expectations can reduce our experience, and can intensify our dissatisfaction. Thoughts? Agree? Disagree? Reach out to me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at  https://ww...

This week, we dig into a different way to understand scriptures. Meet Kristy Ford. Kristy and I were chatting recently, and she told me about something that has changed the way she understands the scriptures. She dives deep into the meaning of a word. This week, we discuss how a deeper understanding of words can enhance our experience in scripture study. Have thoughts or insights to share? Reach o...

Favorite Co-host Annette, along with favorite co-host daughter, Allison, combine forces to discuss Faith and Certainty. The relationship between faith, knowledge, and certainty is complex, so we spend a few minutes deconstructing what the difference is between faith and certainty Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow...

Who gets to decide whether something is "good" or "evil?" Is a "bad" experience, if it makes us better, "bad," or is it "good?" This week, Annette joins in the discussion to expand on what we think about Good and Evil, and whether EVERYTHING that is Good comes from God. Kim Martin's story: https://youtu.be/-DIIgm6xABQ Please share your thought...

Once again, we talk with Annette, and we discuss how having agency (our own, and the agency for whom we have stewardship) impacts our individual struggle--and the struggle of others. Have thoughts or suggestions? Reach out to me at ken @chocolatecakebytes.com. Would love to hear your ideas. Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com...

Favorite Co-host Annette brings an interesting comment: sometimes we make our own hard things become God's will. Meaning that we decide that it is God's will that we experience specific hard things. We discuss what we think that means and how that might play into our lives. Would love to hear your thoughts.  Ken@chocolatecakebytes.com Please share this episode with someone who needs to h...

Happy New Year! It's that time when we start thinking about goals, and this year, I'm shifting how I'm approaching my 2023 goals. Instead of DOING, I'm focused on BECOMING. How will this change my experience? Would it change yours? I'd love to hear your thoughts...ken@chocolatecakebytes.com Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You can email me at ke...