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Keep it Simple

by La Leta Williams

Why some marriages and relationships fail while sharing transparent moments from the podcaster and author.

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Episodes

  1. Keep It Simple: Didn't Know This Was Goodbye

    With parents having medical challenges, and friends going home to be with the Lord; it's easy to get side tracked thinking 'you have time'. With that being said, laugh, learn and enjoy life because all that matters in the end is a relationship with Christ and others [peacefully]. Have a great day.

  2. Keep It Simple: God Answers Prayer!

    Simply providing a praise report [follow-up] to the prior episode. God is good;)

  3. Keep it Simple: Insecurity [the enemy of progress]

    Have you ever tried to help someone who requested it only to feel like you were pushing a car with four flat tires because their foot was on the breaks? What the heck! Why would someone [in their ever loving mind] ask for help only to purposely 'pump the breaks' in the process??? This Keep it...

  4. Keep it Simple: Does Misery REALLY Love Company?

    We've all heard the comment 'misery loves company' but I have actually seen people become hermits because of misery. Does that apply to them or does misery love pride, attention or power? This Keep it Simple episode exposes if misery likes or hates you. Enjoy!

  5. Keep it Simple: Why Me

    Have you ever had a life that was so hard yet, now that you've come through - it can be challenging not to reflect on 'why couldn't I have enjoy life sooner'. Or, why did it have to happen to me in the first place! Well, this Keep it Simple series episode encourages you to properly let go of the...

  6. Keep it Simple: I'm too Grown for That [When you've had enough.]

    Have you ever had an eureka moment? That moment when you realize you'd rather die than settle? I.e., settle for someone who wants you but doesn't want to 'put in the work.' Or they want you to clear up your issues while ignoring theirs? [Women have a bad habit of that one!] Or [drumroll please]…

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  7. Keep it Simple: Live and let Live

    Although the past can be a teacher, should it be your standard of living? What do you do when it seems that the past is repeating itself. Do you assume and respond or do you simply ask for clarification? This Keep it Simple episode encourages you to ask rather than assume. They may surprise you.…

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  8. Keep it Simple: Beyond Boundaries (Grief)

    Have you ever tried to 'man up' to keep people from knowing that a job, relationship or plan did not 'come together' with a happy end? We know that to be strong, you have to conquer some ideas including the idea of someone or something completing you. Outside of God (for the Bible Believer)…

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  9. Keep it Simple: Beyond Boundaries Talk (Talk is Cheap!)

    We all know when we come to the end of one year, there are those who have asperations for change in the new year. That's a great time, but not if it's just talk. Everyone eventually comes to the point where they can clearly see that, "talk is cheap" and they have to put movement to their feet....

  10. Keep it Simple: What is the Motive!

    We all grown, so what I got to say shouldn't apply to you especially forty and above. Have you ever in life tried to persuade someone that you were checking up on them or showing up unannounced out of concern repeatedly? Yet, the real motive was that you were trying to find/catch them doing...

  11. Keep it Simple: The Soft Approach (It's not as gentle as it seems)

    Well, well, well, what do you know? You finally got that big pay check with an increase. Check! You've finally got your stuff in order. Check! You've finally paid off that huge debt and your family member is now physically free. You've been so used to fighting to stay strong in the Word that now,...

  12. Keep it Simple: Closure (I finally got it!)

    Remember when you wondered about your first love? The love of your life? How they were doing? Where they were at and most importantly, if they felt the same way about you and if they were happy in life? Well, look no further because the author and podcaster got a surprise call from (drum roll...

  13. Keep it Simple: Is it too Good to be True? (Is it you?)

    I had a dream about him last night and it felt so real. It was my insecurities he could feel although his touch was surreal. Is it too good to be true? Is it you? This dream I had made me want to reach out to him to find if he was sending me subluminal messages! Lol! I need help! This Keep it...

  14. Keep it Simple: Dream Big (Enjoying the desires of dreams coming true)

    Gone to the gym? Check! Eating right? Check! Taking time to enjoy the day or your accomplishments? Not so! We all have areas in our life where we know we are to "tone that" or "fix that", but what do you do when you've realized you have reached a long term goal. Do you celebrate that feat or do…

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  15. Keep it Simple: The Gift that Keeps on Giving (Being Yourself)

    Have you ever been criticized for being the life of the party? Being intelligent? Super attractive or physically fit? We understand those scenarios because they deal with the outward appearance, but what about being criticized for being balanced Spiritually? Trick question, huh? Not quite. This...

  16. Keep it Simple: He was the Perfect Guy (but not for me)

    Have you ever met the one people said would be a perfect fit for you, but you did not think so? Well, this Keep it Simply episode is talking about a time when a former friend tried to play 'match maker'. It was an epic fail, then 'caught feelings' only to find that he really was not the perfect…

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  17. Keep It Simple: If I've Only Loved You More (Hind Sight)

    Some of you may be weary of the various views shared about the one I loved. From tears to realizations to finally looking back seeing that hind sight is 20/20. Having the opportunity to view everything from the current perspective, I clearly see that I should have loved you more. Not in a...

  18. Keep it Simple: It's not the end of the World!

    Anyone who has been around for an extended amount of time knows that there are some things that will make us feel like it's the end of the world. It may be the conclusion of a relationship, the death of a loved one, or a tragedy in the work place. This Keep it Simple series episode encourages you...

  19. Keep it Simple: When a Real Man Loves a Woman

    This Keep it Simple series episode takes a look at Adam and how God assisted him with getting prepared before Eve was ever created (outside of him). We hope this Keep it Simple episode encourages the men to go to the University of Her to excel in getting to know your lady. You can thank me later ;-)

  20. Keep it Simple: He was all Together Lovely (Sharing a story about us without tears)

    Remember when I shared the story about my first love with tears in my eyes? Now healed, I'm able to share the details of our love story come true with dry eyes knowing that he went on and is apparently truly loved. This Keep it Simple series episode was recorded to give you more information on…

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  21. Keep it Simple: The True Story of This is Us [Praying thru pain]

    [Disclaimer: Please do not listen if you are already sad, because you will cry a river or get mad!] This Keep it Simple series episode is a heartfelt recording of the author and podcaster sharing in tears (in some segments) the one that got away. It is about the one who loved her, they both moved...

  22. Keep it Simple: No Substitutions

    Have you ever found yourself in a situation where the original document, electronics or relationship gets faulty? When that happens (based upon your budget or situation) we tend to grab something else to try to make something short term long-term just because it seemed to work. I remember seeing...

  23. Keep it Simple: Eve (You're all together lovely)

    For those who are Bible believers and those who are not you may be familiar with the story about Adam and Eve. For this new year, I have decided to go to the beginning starting with Eve and working back to Genesis Chapter 1. This Keep it Simple series episode is to expose God's blueprint for how…

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  24. Keep it Simple: Momma's Not Always Right

    A penny saved is a penny earned is excellent advice. But what about what's good for the goose is good for the gander? We have heard our parental figures say a number of things throughout our childhood and adulthood, but were all of those things really valuable in our walk with life? This Keep it...

  25. Keep it Simple: Learning to Forget (Let it go!)

    Nothing is worse than being around a person who keeps bringing up everything you have ever done or said to them. But wouldn't you think it would be just as annoying for you to constantly beat yourself up over the things you have done wrong? This Keep it Simple series episode encourages you to get...

  26. Keep it Simple: A Woman's Downfall (Logic)

    God has gifted ladies with a wonderful gift to be able to accomplish a plethora of things at a moment's notice. But like any weapon it can also be a double-edged sword especially when a woman overthinks herself into a serious problem that may hurt her as well as others. This Keep it Simple series...

  27. Keep it Simple: Impatience (Will cost you)

    We've all experienced moments of impatience when we're hungry or standing in line because we need to use the restroom, Etc. We don't necessarily consider that being impatient we consider that being in a hurry because our stomach or our bladder is calling our name. But what if you find yourself...

  28. Keep it Simple: Grow up Already! (Laugh at adversity)

    In this day and age, we all would think that everyone who is grown is truly grown. I am not referencing teenagers who develop early. I am talking about men and women who still act like children when it comes to interacting with other adults. This Keep it Simple series episode is not for the super...

  29. Keep it Simple: Sad (When we are determined to do things our way.)

    Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you're trying to force something to happen even if people are not on board? What was the outcome? Were you really happy when you had to force people to do things your way even if it required manipulation? This Keep it Simple series episode is...

  30. Keep it Simple: Something Stinks! (Is it moi?)

    We've all at one point or another seen a social media meme regarding people who exit our life because they're jealous, not on our level, or just a flat-out hater. But what if people are exiting our life because we are the Tyrant, the hater, or the downright bitter one. This Keep it Simple series...

  31. Keep it Simple: Good Guys (They don't cry)

    Hello everyone! This Keep it Simple series episode is giving a shout out to all of the Jewish, African-American, Caucasian, the Native American, Latino, the Arabic, Asian (etc.) good guys we appreciate by starting a Keep it Simple series episode for the next 30 days talking about the authors...

  32. Keep it Simple: Big Bertha (The back alley chick/it's not what you think)

    Picture this...a guy goes to a club, dances with his girlfriend, takes her home; and goes through the alley and knocks on big Bertha's door because he's ashamed to be seen with her in public. Sounds terrible doesn't it? But what do you do when you are shun in public but they want to cry on your...

  33. Keep it Simple: Breaking Up (With someone I never dated)

    Picture this Michigan 1999. You are in a room minding your own business and then you lock eyes with someone. The two of you are drawn to each other like moths to a flame. There is a connection and old boy is letting you know that there is an interest but never makes his move. Bummer! What…

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  34. Keep it Simple: If it Feels Right (Do it?)

    In this day and age we've all had the opportunity to just binge on movies, work, food and entertainment until the pandemic hit. We are all familiar with songs that encourage us to follow our heart and it do what feels right. Has it ever crossed your mind that just because it feels right doesn't...

  35. Keep it Simple: Oh, How I Love Him!

    Have you ever received multiple directives to carry out with insecurity and apprehension only to find at the end of the day that those directives had you shine brighter than the evening star? Have you ever questioned why you were doing what you were doing for so long and it seemed as if you were...

  36. Keep it Simple: Opinions (When you're tempted to feel insecure.)

    Have you ever been in a situation where you made up your mind that you were finally going to pursue that dream you've always had only to be confronted with someone who appears to be doing better than you at the same thing you decided you would start doing? This Keep it Simple series episode is...

  37. Keep it Simple: How bad do you want it?

    With everything that's going on in the world it's very easy to get distracted if you're not laser focused on your goal. With so many distractions how does a person remain focused? This Keep it Simple series episode from the CEO of God-Given University Publishing, LLC encourages you to zero in on...

  38. Keep it Simple: Try (It's better than not)

    Picture this imagine giving a parent and old school Walkman or an AKA cassette player for them to listen to tapes rather than them just sitting around being bored. What do you do when you find out the person did not use it because they were afraid to try and it only had three buttons? This keep…

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  39. Keep it Simple: Now God! (Nothing can stop God during a pandemic!)

    We've all been tempted at some point to get stuck in a rut looking at all of the tragedy and terrible things that's taking place during a pandemic, yet the author is challenging you to look at the blessings and the benefits God has in store for you and has shown you during a pandemic. Some people...

  40. Keep it Simple: Catfished! (When you finally get what you thought you wanted.)

    Ladies have you ever saw someone who resembled a Greek god that you were sure will be a blessing in your life if you got with them? Fellas have you seen that woman who look like a goddess that you just had to have? This Keep it Simple series episode is created to help you evaluate if a person's...

  41. Keep It Simple: Pinky Promise (Pinky Swear)

    How do you explain a covenant to someone who has no idea what that word means? Let's face it, even those who have heard that word have a pretty hard time defining it. How would you explain it to a child or an unbeliever? Even the author of this podcast had a hard time defining the word covenant.…

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  42. Keep it Simple: What Goes Around Comes Around (You reap what you sow)

    Have you ever found yourself in a situation where someone criticized or even lack understanding regarding what you have went through, but you find as time goes on they're placed in the exact same situation and actually does worse than you? Well, this Keep it Simple series episode talks about the...

  43. Keep it Simple: Set the Atmosphere (thermostat or a thermometer)

    In today's society we have a habit of either conforming to those we are in the company of or we may be a part of an elite group that actually sets the atmosphere and the temperature like a thermostat. This Keep it Simple series episode provides the listeners with what the author did recently to…

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  44. Keep it Simple: Common Courtesy (Apparently all adults don't know this!)

    Picture this, you're at a Festival event. Everyone is enjoying themselves and someone takes photographs of you when you're not looking your best and you don't even know that they have taken your picture. It's one thing for someone to take random pictures at an environment where anyone is prone to...

  45. Keep it Simple: Unhappy (Circumstances or perception?)

    If you have ever been in the company of someone who was not happy, those with a heart generally do their best to help them out of their aweful mood. But what do you do when the person you are trying to help maintains that terrible attitude year after year or worse yet, what if the person with…

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  46. Keep it Simple: Healed (Have you moved on properly from your ex.)

    Girl I can't stand them! Man she crazy! I wouldn't have anything to do with them!!! If you have ever found yourself saying any of the above or worse welcome to the "not healed from past relationships club". This Keep it Simple series episode was created to help you evaluate your past…

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  47. Keep it Simple: Come And Talk To Me (The art of communication)

    🎶Come and talk to me. I really want to know you come and talk to me. I really want to show you.🎼🎵 If that song rings a bell for you Jodeci fans, then yes, this is a small snippet of their song Come And Talk To Me. No pun intended but people really don't do that because it's easier to take the...

  48. Keep it Simple: Obsessed (When you have gone too far)

    Have you ever thought about something over and over again until it seems like a broken record that would not stop? Did you wake up and go to bed constantly thinking about a particular person or thing that if you obtained it you would live happily ever after? It's one thing to like a person...but...

  49. Keep it Simple: Learning to Forget (forgiving properly)

    Let's face it. All of us at one point in our lives thought that when we forgive a person we automatically had to engage and interact with them as if nothing ever happened. However there is another side to forgiveness. The person actually has to change and put forth an effort and the work to…

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  50. Keep it Simple: Regrets In A Good Way (When the tables have turned in your favor!)

    Did you know that at one point in my life I actually wanted to be a police officer and then an actress? Did you know that one of my older brothers denied that I was his sister when we were in high school in front of a room full of people? Did you know that the author was denied a relationship…

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Why some marriages and relationships fail while sharing transparent moments from the podcaster and author.

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La Leta Williams

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Why some marriages and relationships fail while sharing transparent moments from the podcaster and author.

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