4 Speeches for Bakers

September 4, 2025 • Blog Post

Whether you’re a seasoned sourdough artist or just here for dessert, these BYU speeches serve up more than recipes—they’re packed with spiritual insight, compassion, and a dash of self-reflection. From cake-making courage to forgiving with flour, these messages remind us that the Lord can teach through even the most ordinary ingredients.

“The Allegory of the Wedding Cake” by Peggy S. Worthen

“The Allegory of the Wedding Cake” by Peggy S. Worthen “When we decide to act in the face of uncertainty, to take the leap of faith and make the cake, the cake is not what is important. It is the fact that we had the courage and faith to make the cake in the first place that matters.”

Sister Worthen compares life’s uncertain leaps of faith to baking a complex wedding cake. You’ll have the ingredients but no guarantee of success. Will you proceed with faith or fear?

“On Measuring Flour and Forgiveness” by Madison U. Sowell

“On Measuring Flour and Forgiveness” by Madison U. Sowell “We metaphorically ‘measure flour’ in an attempt not to be overgenerous in our mercy. At the same time we pray that God will throw a bag of flour at our feet—that is, that he will be boundless in his mercy toward us.”

How generous are we with forgiveness? This talk uses the image of “measuring flour” to caution against withholding mercy while hoping for God’s abundance. We must forgive in order to be forgiven; God will take care of justice.

“‘Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread’” by D. Todd Christofferson

“‘Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread’” by D. Todd Christofferson “The Lord’s invitation to seek our daily bread at our Heavenly Father’s hand speaks of a loving God, aware of even the small, daily needs of His children and anxious to assist them, one by one.”

With reassurance, Elder Christofferson reminds us that God knows our needs—physical and spiritual. God will provide for us as we choose daily to seek Him and serve others.

“Of Cookies and Judgments” by Peggy S. Worthen

“Of Cookies and Judgments” by Peggy S. Worthen “Our mortal existence is designed to help us experience and overcome all kinds of feelings. They may not arise over a bag of cookies, but they can be overwhelming nonetheless.”

Through a cookie-related mishap, we learn the cost of harsh judgment and the importance of giving others (and ourselves) the benefit of the doubt.

It’s often the simple ingredients—daily effort, humility, faith, and kindness—that bring the richest results. These talks remind us that spiritual growth can rise quietly through our routines, our mistakes, and even our meals. So the next time you’re baking, pause to consider: what is God teaching you in the process?

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