Best Ken Chocolate Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 158: Developing a Loving Relationship with Each Child 53:57

2h ago53:57

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This week, Carissa, Annette, and Ken discuss how to develop a loving relationship with each child, from the parent, child, and sibling perspectives Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a review. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeBytes https://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakeby…

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Ep. 157: What is Faith? A High School Perspective 47:00

1h ago47:00

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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 like, share, subscribe, and give us a review. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.co…

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Ep. 156: Are We Having Fun Yet? 14:26

6d ago14:26

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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 like, share, subscribe, and give us a review. You can email me at k…

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Ep. 155: What does Faith Feel Like? 50:43

4d ago50:43

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A question hit me the other day. When we talk about having faith, we can sometimes kind of describe what that means. What faith is. But I've never heard anyone talk about what if feels like in our body to have faith. What does faith feel like? This week, early childhood friend Julia joins in the conversation. Please like, share, subscribe, and give…

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Ep. 154: Should I Counsel with the Lord? Or Council? 14:37

11d ago14:37

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We've discussed before that Dad's favorite scripture was Alma 37:37, "Counsel with the Lord in all thy doings, and He will direct thee for good..." What is counselling with God? And how is it different from having a council with Him? Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a review. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at…

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Ep. 153: Why Pray? 13:52

21d ago13:52

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While listening to another podcast, I started wondering why we pray for other people. What are we trying to accomplish? Are we trying to change God's plan? Are we trying to change the lessons that the other person might be in the middle of learning? When we pray (for ourselves or others), what should we be praying for? Please like, share, subscribe…

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Ep. 152: Stop Talking about Justice 17:56

25d ago17:56

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Last week opened a new perspective for me regarding Mercy. And, after giving a talk in church last Sunday, I've been thinking a lot more about mercy vs. justice. And I've concluded that we don't need to concern ourselves with justice. Ever. That's already been resolved. It's taken care of. It's complete. Not our problem. Mercy, however, IS our prob…

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Ep. 151: Mercy, Forgiveness, and More 55:30

1M ago55:30

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What is Mercy? Can Mercy exist without Grace? How does Forgiveness connect with Mercy? This week, Annette and Ken discuss all this and more Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a review. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeBytes https://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/ Che…

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Ep. 150: But What if I Make a Mistake? 18:23

2M ago18:23

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This week we discuss how to get past making mistakes. Life will not look perfect for any of us, and misakes are normal, natural, and expected. But, when we make mistakes, sometimes, we aren't very kind to ourselves. (or others!) I share some thoughts on how to deal with making mistakes. Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a review. You can e…

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Ep. 149: I Forgive You. And I Forgive Me. 57:07

2M ago57:07

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This week, we have a new voice joining the podcast! A friend from 40+ years ago, Julia, joins Ken and Annette to discuss forgiveness. How do we forgive? Why? What about forgiving ourselves? We discuss some ideas that maybe are new and consider whether there is even anything to forgive. Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a review. You can em…

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Ep. 148: Remember the Captivity. What is Holding You Captive? 49:25

2M ago49:25

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This week, Favorite daughter Allison and her husband, Justin, get in on the discussion. Alma 5 in the Book of Mormon reminds us to "remember the captivity of your fathers." Allison, Justin, and I discuss why it's important to recognize what's holding you captive and how you can learn from it. Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a review. You…

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Ep. 147: Judge Not. But Others Are Judging You 47:18

3M ago47:18

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What should we do when we feel judged? Can we feel the judgement of other people? What about judging others? Why, or why not? Annette and I share thoughts and ideas about judging others Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a review. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeBytes htt…

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Ep. 146: I Say Unto You, Repent! 52:46

3M ago52:46

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What is my obligation to call you to repentance? I'm not talking about my obligation to teach my children, or how I should function in my stewardship. I'm talking about two adults. One is making a mistake, and the other knows about it. What is the obligation we have to call each other out on our sins? Annette joins this week to share her thougths. …

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Ep. 145: Shame on Me 21:45

3M ago21:45

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This week is a solo episode with Ken sharing his thoughts on shame and spiritual manipulation. I think we see elements of shame and spiritual manipulation too much, and, frankly, I don't think we realize we are doing it. Do you agree with my assessments? No? I'd love to hear. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com Please like, share, subscr…

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Ep. 144: The Natural Man 58:40

3M ago58:40

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My friend Harrison comes into the fray with Fan Favorite Annette to discuss what it means that the Natural Man is an enemy to God. We dig in to the idea of the Natural Man, and how better understanding our own natural men and women can make it easier for us to become who God wants us to be. Thoughts? Reach out to me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com Pl…

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Ep. 143: "We Need to Stop Treating People as Expendable." 51:01

4M ago51:01

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I heard this quote on another podcast, and in true Chocolate Cake Bytes fashion, Annette was totally on board to have a conversation. We end up pulling in references from past weeks' discussions about decision-making. How are we treating people as expendable, and how can we stop? Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a review. You can email me…

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Ep. 142: "A Bad Decision is Better than No Decison" 47:45

4M ago47:45

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In the fourth week of our Decision series, Annette is back, and we discuss whether a bad decision is better--or worse--than no decision at all. And Why? Next week, we will discuss, "Stop Treating People like they are Expendable." Comments on either topic? Reach out to me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a rev…

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Ep. 141: Oh, Say What is Truth? 43:29

4M ago43:29

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Instead of calling this episode "Decisions, decisions, decisons," we decided to talk about What is Truth? Annette and I dicsuss how to know "Big-T Truth" Did we get it right? Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a review. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeBytes https://www.in…

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Ep. 140: Decisions, Decisions 54:44

4M ago54:44

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This is NOT a repeat of last week's conversation. Actually, we bring Annette back for her perspective. I heard someone ask rhetorically if, when we pray about a decision, are we expecting God to decide things for us? We talk about what takes us so long to decide things and what we think God's role is (or should be) when we are making decisions or o…

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Ep. 139: Decisions 20:18

4M ago20:18

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Ken has been thinking a lot about decisions, when he heard someone say he takes a long time to make a decision. What takes a long time? What are we looking for or waiting for? We talk about some ideas and perspecties about the art and process of deciding things. Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a review. You can email me at ken@chocolatec…

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Ep. 138: Music and the Gospel, with Nathan Bradford 46:25

5M ago46:25

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Easter was a few weeks ago, but it's still fresh in my mind. I mentioned on my Easter episode that I had heard some new music published by Nathan R. Bradford (https://linktr.ee/nathanrbradfordmusic for links to his content) and I was impressed. I reached out to Nathan, and he was kind enough to chat. We talk about his process, and how he uses music…

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Ep. 137: Not Something ELSE About the Eclipse!! 11:38

5M ago11:38

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A total solar eclipse is coming! Have you heard about it? Including the conspiracy theories? Well, if you haven't experienced a total (100% totality) solar eclipse, I think you should. Get to the path of totality, if you can. My words won't do it justice. You'll have to experience it yourself. Just like everything else. Trust me. It's worth it. htt…

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Ep. 136: Happy Easter! 11:37

5M ago11:37

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Today (as the podcast is released) is Good Friday. This means that Sunday is Easter. Why is Easter a big deal? More than candy and hard boiled eggs? I share my thoughts this week. Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a review. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeBytes https://w…

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Ep. 135: Toxic Perfectionism 23:45

5M ago23:45

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What is toxic about perfectionism? And how does that have anything to do with pushups? This week I share some of my recent thoughts about integrity, perfectionism, right vs. wrong, and doing 100 pushups in a day. Man, that was hard. Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a review. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at …

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Ep. 134: The Test Is Not the Test 54:11

6M ago54:11

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During a recent conversation with Annette, we discussed the idea that "this life is a test." What if the test is not the test? We (eventually) came full circle on this discussion. We'd love to know what you think... Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a review. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at https://www.faceb…

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Ep. 133: ANOTHER Take on Following God's Plan 15:30

6M ago15:30

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It came up again. "How can I know if I'm following God's plan for me?" Well, can we know? I think so. IF we understand what God's plan is. For me, and for you. Here's my latest take: Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a review. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeBytes https:…

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Ep. 132: How Streaking has Made Me More of Who I Want to Be 22:03

6M ago22:03

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In what feels like a series of random thoughts, this week I talk about becoming, about habits, and about setting regular patterns, or "streaks." I have been using The Streaking App for a couple of months, and it has been game changing for me. Check it out here: https://www.thestreakingapp.com/ Let me know if it helps you! Please like, share, subscr…

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Ep. 131: Belief or Faith 56:23

6M ago56:23

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As a boy, my dad reported that he prayed for years to understand what faith is. And he didn't teach me what he learned. Just that he better understood faith. I have had a hard time understanding how to distinguish belief from faith. So, Annette and I tackle this one. We reference this video: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2014-11-0…

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Ep. 130: Can We Know God's Plan for Us? 37:57

7M ago37:57

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This week, Brendan joins again to discuss what "God's Plan" for us is. We discover that there is a big picture "God's plan" and a nitty-gritty detailed "God's Plan." We talk about the difference and how we can move forward understanding the distinction between the two Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a review. You can email me at ken@choc…

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Ep. 129: Is it Personal Confirmation or Personal Revelation? 57:35

7M ago57:35

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We say we believe in personal revelation. But do we? What is personal revelation, actually? Annette joins again to discuss the difference between Personal Confirmation and Personal Revelation. How do we know what we are feeling? Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a review. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at http…

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Ep. 128: Does God Have a Plan for us? And If So, What Is It? 49:01

7M ago49:01

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We recently talked about expectations we can (should?) have of God. And, we also have talked about whether we have to like God's plan for us. And then Annette wanted to push back on what it means for God to have a plan for us. So, here we are. Annette and Brendan discuss their opinions on God's plan. What it means, and how it relates to expectation…

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Ep. 127: Do I Have to Love God's Plan for Me? 51:39

7M ago51:39

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Life is HARD. And then you die. (OR someone close to you does.) Brendan raises the question, do I have to love God's plan for me? We can assume His plan is perfect. We can assume His plan will take us where we need to go. We can assume His plan will teach us what we need to be and do. But do we have to like it? Do we have to enjoy the process? This…

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Ep. 126: Expectations of God 57:28

7M ago57:28

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Do we have expectations of God? If so, what are they? If not, why not? If we do have expectations of God, are they good expectations? This week, Annette and I spend a lot of time discussing expectations, perfectionism, and wrong choices, asking where personal agency falls in the process. Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a review. You can …

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Ep. 125: Connecting with God through Different Languages 55:16

8M ago55:16

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And...we're back with a conversation! Elder (Kyler) Lopez returns to follow up on the conversation we started several months ago...How do you deepen your connection with God through different languages? There are a couple of ways we tackled this, and maybe one (or more) resonates with you? What topics should we tackle in the coming year? Please lik…

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Ep. 124: Becoming a Better You This Year 15:07

8M ago15:07

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Happy New Year! It's that time again when we talk about goals! No, not really. At this point, I'm more focused on Becoming than Achieving. What do you want to let go? How were you last year that you no longer want to be? And what will you be instead? I share an exercise I went through at the end of the year to mark my Becoming journey. I'll update …

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Ep. 123: Be Generous 9:33

8M ago9:33

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It is fun being generous. This week, I talk about my experience at the North Indianapolis Giving Maching. You can check to see if there's one near you at: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/light-the-world/giving-machines Also, if there's not one close by, find a cause that resonates with you and give. It truly is a blessing to give…

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Ep. 122: Goals. (Again?!) 24:00

8M ago24:00

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It's that time again, when we start thinking about goals. With my dad's recent passing, I've been reviewing some of the things I have learned from him--both good and bad. And I'm learning that the way I have been thinking about goals has been, well, incomplete. This week, we discuss a twist on the traditional approach to SMART goals that ha…

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Ep. 121: Tender Mercies are Wherever You're Looking for Them 16:07

9M ago16:07

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I believe that we find what we are looking for. Therefore, Tender Mercies are wherever you're looking for them. Or, you might find hate, violence, unkindness, and the like. This week, I share my own experience with a tender mercy. Maybe that's what it was, or maybe not. What are you looking for? Whatever it is, you will find it. Please like, share,…

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Ep. 120: Focus on the Right Things 17:49

9M ago17:49

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In a truly spontaneous and raw episode, I share some insights that I am gaining as I navigate the conflicts that have interrupted my focus on my personal goals. Have any thoughts on how to achieve goals or focus on changing priorities as urgent things interrupt the plan? I'd live to hear them at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com Please like, share, subscr…

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Ep. 119: Ministering with Chocolate Cake 1:07:22

9M ago1:07:22

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This week, I'm sharing an interview I did with Latter Day Lights. Check them out here: https://www.latterdaylights.com/podcast/ I share the entire Chocolate Cake story--how I started sharing cake and why I continue. Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a review. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at https://www.faceb…

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Ep. 118: Counsel with the Lord 25:21

9M ago25:21

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My dad's favorite scripture is Alma 37:37, which starts, "Counsel with the Lord in all thy doings, and He will direct the for good." What does that mean? How do we counsel with God? And what should we expect to happen? And what happens when we do in our actual lives? In what feels like a series of random thoughts, I share some things that have been…

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Ep. 117: Today I'm Grateful for... 20:12

10M ago20:12

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Seventeen years ago today, Marcene was in an accident that changed our lives. We learned what we were capable of. We learned to recognize God's hand in our difficulties. And we welcomed Baby Eddison into our lives. Today, I re-read the summary of events that I wrote the day after. What are you grateful for? Please like, share, subscribe, and give u…

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Ep. 116: Think Celestial! 54:32

10M ago54:32

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After the October, 2023 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I heard a lot of talk about President Nelson's talk, "Think Celestial." Some was from raving fans. Some was from people who didn't love it. Me? Somewhere in the middle. So I wanted to dig into it and explore what it means to me. And Annette was willing. H…

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Ep. 115: Lay your Burdens at His Feet 25:59

10M ago25:59

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What does it mean to Lay our Burdens at the feet of the Savior? What burdens should we be willing to place in His care? How do we do it? I've been thinking about this recently, as I'm preparing for a Turtle House fireside to be given later this year. Here are my thoughts. Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a review. You can email me at ken@…

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Ep. 114: Be Ye Therefore Perfect 26:32

11M ago26:32

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I've been thinking a lot about what it means to be perfect. This podcast isn't perfect. I dropped my phone, so the audio isn't perfect. I say "So,..." too many times. So my script isn't perfect. I missed an episode last week, so my schedule isn't perfect. What's the goal? Share your thoughts. I shared mine... Please like, share, subscribe, and give…

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Ep. 113: Conflict vs. Contention: What would Jesus Do? 1:01:45

11M ago1:01:45

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New co-host Alisha Coakley visits us from Texas. She is preparing some thoughts for a Turtle House fireside coming up: "I'm in Conflict. What would Jesus Do?" We had a fun discussion, but, as always, we probably asked more questions than we answered. What are your thougths? Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a review. You can email me at ke…

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Ep. 112: What is Grace? 18:38

11M ago18:38

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To be fair, I have no idea. And a 17 minute monologue will not come anywhere close to answering the question. But it does ask a few questisons I've been thinking about. Shouldn't we understand grace better? How can we learn? Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a review. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at https://…

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Ep. 111: Coincidence? 15:17

11M ago15:17

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What is a coincidence? Do coincidences even exist? Or are we just witnessing divine guidance? Tell me your thoughts. ken@chocolatecakebytes.com Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a review. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeBytes https://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/…

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Ep. 110: Can We be Better at Receiving? 50:23

11M ago50:23

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Annette is back! This week, we discussed what it means to receive, and should we be better at receiving? We love to serve and to give. But sometimes we struggle with receiving. How can we receive better? Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a review. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at https://www.facebook.com/Choc…

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Ep. 109: Becoming More Christ-Centered 53:14

12M ago53:14

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Past guest Elder (Kyler) Lopez returns with a couple of questions. We didn't take the time to tackle both, but we did consider: "How do we make our prayers more Christ-centered?" And, I think, the real question is "How do we make ourselves more Christ-centered?" We discuss, with a few tangents, some thougths and approaches we can take. And as alway…

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