Chocolate Cake Bytes
Chocolate Cake Bytes is a Latter-day Saint culture discussion. Chocolate cake represents everything that is good, and Chocolate Cake Bytes are the nuggets of understanding that has made my life better. And I'd like to share some chocolate cake bytes with you.
Episodes
240 episodes
How Imperfect Moments Reveal God’s Deep Love for Us
This week, I'm diving into something a little more personal as I sift through old memories and rediscover moments that shaped my journey. Ever wonder about the artifacts and stories you leave behind? As I archive photos, report cards, and even ...
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Episode 238
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13:20
Is Life a Test or a Journey of Becoming?
This week, I’m joined by Sarah as we dive deep into the idea of “life as a test.” Why does this phrase feel so heavy, and is there a better way to view our existence? We wrestle with gospel culture, expectations, and the pressure to get everyth...
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Episode 237
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42:26
Making Decisions When There’s No Perfect Answer: Lessons from Pioneers and Everyday Life
This week, I'm digging into the tricky world of decision-making, and I want to know—how do you decide if you’ve made the “right” choice? Whether you’re choosing where to live, what glasses to buy, or reflecting on the monumental choices faced b...
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Episode 236
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14:41
How Questions Can Transform Your Spiritual Perspective
This week on Chocolate Cake Bytes, I invite you to dive into the sweet and sometimes surprising layers of questions that shape our journey in the gospel. We’ll talk about the gifts we’re given—some churchy, some not so much—and how asking deep,...
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Episode 235
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12:12
Rethinking Forgiveness and Repentance: Understanding Our Relationship with God
This week, I'm diving into a topic that I wrestle with often—what does it really mean to repent, and how does it connect to forgiveness? After wrapping up my teaching term with Pathways Institute, where we explored Neil Anderson's "The Divine G...
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Season 1
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Episode 234
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12:08
Choosing Your Experience: Reflections on Waiting, Family, and Making Any Day Amazing
This week, I share a slice-of-life experience fresh from becoming a grandfather—again. What do you do when the day unfolds in unexpected ways, and how do you decide what kind of experience you'll have? From waiting in the hospital with a bag of...
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Season 1
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Episode 233
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9:59
Strengthen your Spiritual Confidence
This week, I dive into a question that’s sparked discussion both in my YSA Institute class and in my own study: What’s the real difference between doctrine, policy, practice, and commandments—and why does it matter for our faith? From stories i...
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Season 1
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Episode 232
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12:38
Rewrite the Rules of Your Life
In this reflective solo episode, Ken dives into the powerful idea that “nothing changes until something changes”—and that “something” is usually us. Drawing from personal experience, client conversations, and scriptural insight from the Book of...
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Season 1
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Episode 231
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9:19
Finite Kisses, Infinite Joy
In this reflective and hope-filled episode, Ken reframes the notorious “Quitters Day” and the shame that can trail failed resolutions. Drawing from personal experiences and recent conversations with clients, he reminds listeners that missing go...
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Episode 231
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10:09
Embracing Your Identity: Becoming What You Want Without Waiting
This week, we're diving into what it really means to be “created in the image of God”—and how that understanding could radically change the way you see yourself and your place in the world. I share insights from a powerful conversation with Bis...
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Episode 230
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10:07
Exploring Detours on the Road to Forgiveness
This week on Chocolate Cake Bytes, we’re diving deep into the sweet (and sometimes complicated) process of repentance and forgiveness. Have you ever thought of repentance as a checklist or as a punishment for your mistakes? You're not alone—and...
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Episode 229
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51:48
The Difference between Knowledge and Wisdom
This week, we’re diving deep into something that sounds simple at first—knowledge vs. wisdom—but turns out to be a lot messier (and way more fun) than you’d guess. Have you ever found yourself tangled up between what you know and what you can a...
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Season 1
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Episode 228
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43:15
Reset Your Focus: Identity Shifts for an Intentional 2026
This week, we’re talking about how to create the most powerful shift you can make when kicking off a new year: your identity. In this special New Year’s episode, I share the exact process that’s helped me move out of the “passenger seat” and in...
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Episode 227
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26:09
Reflect, Reset, and Win
This week on Chocolate Cake Bytes, I’m inviting you into a conversation that could transform your entire year ahead. As 2025 winds down and we glance into the promise of 2026, I’m sharing a straightforward process that’s shifted my own mindset ...
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Season 1
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Episode 226
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14:27
What If the Adversary’s Plan Is Just Changing the Rules?
Are you ready to wrap up another year? This week on the podcast, I'm reflecting on what it means to approach a new year and asking some deep questions about our understanding of the plan of salvation. We've all heard lessons about the "plan of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 225
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11:10
Does God Really Love Us If He Doesn’t Fix Everything?
This week on Chocolate Cake Bytes, I get real about one of the trickiest questions in our faith: If God truly loves us, why doesn't He just fix things? You know those moments—the ones filled with heartbreak, pain, or just plain unfairness—when ...
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Season 1
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Episode 224
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12:58
What Changes When We Relentlessly Pursue a Christlike Life?
This week, we kick off the Christmas season and get personal about Thanksgiving traditions. What did you do to celebrate, and what makes your holiday unique? I'd love to hear what makes Thanksgiving special.But the heart of this week's c...
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Season 1
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Episode 223
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8:21
Fear Not: Decoding Faith, Agency, and God’s Promises
In this week’s episode of Chocolate Cake Bytes, Ken welcomes back fan-favorite guest Kammi for a soulful and thought-provoking conversation on fear—what it is, why it matters, and how it shows up in our everyday lives. Can you really “fear not”...
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Season 1
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Episode 222
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56:15
Recognizing Blessings Even When We Forget to Ask
This week on Chocolate Cake Bytes, Ken takes us on a journey into the unexpected sweetness of unasked prayers. Have you ever wondered if some of your deepest wishes—ones you’ve never dared to put into words—might still find their way into your ...
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Season 1
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Episode 221
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11:17
Unraveling Gospel Concepts that have Worldly Definitions
This week on Chocolate Cake Bytes, we visit with Kammi for an episode that will have you rethinking the language of self-growth and spirituality. What do we really mean when we talk about abundance, authenticity, or manifesting? And how do the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 220
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47:31
Faith is Not a Feeling
In this week’s episode, Ken dives solo into a sweet subject—faith. Is faith really just about feelings, or have we misunderstood what it means to believe? Drawing from scripture, chocolate milk cravings, and even some TEDx talk wisdom, Ken Will...
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Season 1
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Episode 219
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22:55
How Faith and Agency, and Asking God's Permission
This week on Chocolate Cake Bytes, Ken reflects on the delicate balance of living authentically as a Latter Day Saint in a diverse world. What does it really mean to let faith shape your actions without being pushy or preachy? Ken shares a cand...
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Season 1
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Episode 218
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12:05
Success Starts with Small Wins
In this week's episode, Ken takes us behind the scenes of success and personal impact, using the parable of the talents as a springboard for deeper reflection. How can we truly apply its lessons to our everyday lives? Ken shares stories from hi...
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Season 1
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Episode 217
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7:24
From Scarcity to Abundance: Changing Our Mindset with Heavenly Help - Ep. 216
This week on Chocolate Cake Bytes, Brett returns to join Ken Williams for an episode that flips the script—in more ways than one! Brett takes the hosting reins, inviting Ken to step into the hot seat as they explore what it means to truly trust...
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Season 1
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Episode 216
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46:49
Are We Meant to Suffer? Ep. 215
This week on Chocolate Cake Bytes, Ken brings his friend Kaelynn to the table for a candid, no-holds-barred look at suffering, trust, and divine purpose. Are we meant to suffer? Is there a master plan that pain fits into, or are we sim...
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Season 1
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Episode 215
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50:03