Chocolate Cake Bytes

Welcome to another uplifting episode of Chocolate Cake Bytes with your host, Ken Williams! 

In this special Friday edition, Ken dives into a thought-provoking conversation about our universal “addiction” to being right—and why seeking agreement from others can sometimes do more harm than good. Through personal stories, including everything from chocolate milk debates with his kids to overcoming major setbacks and family challenges, ...

Welcome to another episode of Chocolate Cake Bytes with your host, Ken Williams! 

This week, Ken shares a personal update about his journey toward delivering a TEDx talk and reveals how his family’s tradition of sharing homemade chocolate cake every Sunday is making a bigger impact than he ever imagined. Drawing inspiration from both scientific research and heartfelt experiences, Ken explores the incredible benefits of purposeful ki...

This week has us discussing divine signs.

But probably not the way you're thinking about it.

What if you take a "divine sign" as a reminder that you are loved? That you are of great worth?

And you can choose your sign.

Hearts. Unicorns, Red wagons, Purple trucks. A clock that says 11:11.

Doesn't matter. 

Just use it to remember how deeply loved you are.

Because you are.

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This week, fan-favorite Brett returns to share insights on how embracing an abundance mindset can transform our relationship with God and our decision-making process. 

Join Ken and Brett as they dive into a thought-provoking conversation about prayer, agency, and the confidence to trust in God's abundant plan for us. They discuss personal experiences, the lessons learned from mistakes, and how to seek what we truly want by list...

Welcome back to another episode of Chocolate Cake Bytes with your host, Ken Williams. This week, we're diving into a thought-provoking conversation with our guest, Justin. 

Join us as we explore the complexities of saying "no," a topic that resonates both in our personal lives and within religious and work cultures. 

Justin shares a candid real-life scenario where he found himself unable to say no, leading to an unexpe...

As spring brings its fresh beginnings, we delve into a heartfelt exploration about being one of God's favorites, inspired by Elder Hirst's recent general conference talk. 

Join us as Ken shares his personal journey of seeking to become a better version of himself and how he discovered that it's possible to have many "favorites" in life.

Reflecting on his experiences teaching young students and working with th...

In this episode of Chocolate Cake Bytes, host I'm joined by the fan-favorite guest, Annette, for a thought-provoking conversation about the nature of prayer and our complex relationship with deity. 

We delve into how cultural perceptions often liken God to Santa Claus, where being "good" results in being "blessed." We discuss traditional teachings and explore how the principles of agency and belief impact pe...

Welcome to another episode of Chocolate Cake Bytes with your host Ken Williams. 

This week, we're diving into a thoughtful conversation about the concept of mortality and its role in our lives, inspired by Elder Hales' talk, "Mortality Works," from the LDS General Conference. Ken explores the challenges life throws our way and the divine purpose behind them. He discusses the distinction between immortality and et...

Welcome to another delightful episode of the Chocolate Cake Bytes podcast. 

In this week's installment, fan-favorite co-host, Annette takes us on a meandering yet meaningful journey of conversation. Together, we tackle the unpredictability of communication, the lessons life teaches that might differ from the ones we intend to learn, and the complexities of personal relationships—be it with family or the divine. 

Sprinkled with h...

Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of Chocolate Cake Bytes. In this week's episode, we welcome back guest Julia for a timely and impactful discussion about the nature of hate and its relevance in both personal and gospel contexts. 

We delve into how emotions such as fear and resentment can brew into hate, particularly in today's polarized social and political climate. We explore the difference between conflict an...

In this episode, Brett and I dive deep into sustaining faith even when results aren't visible. We explore personal stories of facing doubts, finding purpose, and the incredible power of belief. 

Brett shares how his unwavering faith led him to homeownership and how trusting in the process brings unexpected opportunities. We discuss balancing action with divine guidance and why embracing God's timing is crucial. Tune in to ...

During a recent Podfest adventure, I bumped into James Malinchak, and we later recorded a podcast (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2443605/episodes/16547609-defeat-fear-of-failure-with-james-malinchak-ep-125.mp3)

James taught me about "Possibility Blindness" and I have been fascinated ever since.

Check out this example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNSgmm9FX2s

What opportunities are you missing out on because you're not l...

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.

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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.

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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 accomplis...

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 can lead to meaningful success and ...

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!

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