Chocolate Cake Bytes

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@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeByteshttps://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/Check out my new podcast: Bad Boss Podcast athttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/bad_boss_podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts

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 to enhance the stories (and doctrines) that are taught in the scriptures. Give his music a listen. It will help bring the scriptures to life.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/ChocolateCakeByteshttps://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/Check out my new podcast: Bad Boss Podcast athttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/bad_boss_podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts

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.https://www.solareclipsetimer.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/ChocolateCakeByteshttps://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/Check out my new podcast: Bad Boss Podcast athttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/bad_boss_podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts

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/ChocolateCakeByteshttps://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/Check out my new podcast: Bad Boss Podcast athttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/bad_boss_podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts

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 https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeByteshttps://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/Check out my new podcast: Bad Boss Podcast athttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/bad_boss_podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts

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.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeByteshttps://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/Check out my new podcast: Bad Boss Podcast athttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/bad_boss_podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts

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/ChocolateCakeByteshttps://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/Check out my new podcast: Bad Boss Podcast athttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/bad_boss_podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts

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, subscribe, and give us a review. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeByteshttps://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/Check out my new podcast: Bad Boss Podcast athttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/bad_boss_podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts

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/2014-11-0010-the-refiners-fire?lang=engPlease like, share, subscribe, and give us a review. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeByteshttps://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/Check out my new podcast: Bad Boss Podcast athttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/bad_boss_podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts

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 twoPlease like, share, subscribe, and give us a review. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeByteshttps://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/Check out my new podcast: Bad Boss Podcast athttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/bad_boss_podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts

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 https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeByteshttps://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/Check out my new podcast: Bad Boss Podcast athttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/bad_boss_podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts

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 expectations we can (should?) have of Him.Thougths? Please share. ken@chocolatecakebytes.comPlease like, share, subscribe, and give us a review. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeByteshttps://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/Check out my new podcast: Bad Boss Podcast athttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/bad_boss_podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts

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 is our take. The short answer is no. The long answer is no. So how do we survive it?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/ChocolateCakeByteshttps://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/Check out my new podcast: Bad Boss Podcast athttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/bad_boss_podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts

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 email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeByteshttps://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/Check out my new podcast: Bad Boss Podcast athttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/bad_boss_podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts

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 like, share, subscribe, and give us a review. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeByteshttps://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/Check out my new podcast: Bad Boss Podcast athttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/bad_boss_podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts

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 you soon.In the meantime, there's still time to visit the Giving Machines in many places. Or give online at  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/light-the-world/giving-machines 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/ChocolateCakeByteshttps://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/Check out my new podcast: Bad Boss Podcast athttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/bad_boss_podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts

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-machinesAlso, if there's not one close by, find a cause that resonates with you and give.It truly is a blessing to give.Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!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/ChocolateCakeByteshttps://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/Check out my new podcast: Bad Boss Podcast athttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/bad_boss_podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts

It's that time again, when we start thinking about <groan> 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 has made a big difference for me. Maybe it'll make a difference for you, too...?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/ChocolateCakeByteshttps://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/Check out my new podcast: Bad Boss Podcast athttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/bad_boss_podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts

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, subscribe, and give us a review. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeByteshttps://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/Check out my new podcast: Bad Boss Podcast athttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/bad_boss_podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts

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.comPlease like, share, subscribe, and give us a review. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeByteshttps://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/Check out my new podcast: Bad Boss Podcast athttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/bad_boss_podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts