What happens when everything you've built your identity around is taken away? For Carrie Yost — mom of seven, farmer's wife, and now an emerging songwriter — a sudden autoimmune illness stripped away her coaching, her community roles, her photography business, and her sense of self. But out of that darkness came something she never expected: a calling to write music that speaks directly to the soul. In this episode, Carrie shares how God showed up for her through the people around her, how she went from knowing almost nothing about music to producing deeply moving songs heard across the country, and how true self worth and confidence aren't built on what we do — but on who God knows we can become.

5 Key TakeawaysSelf worth and confidence aren't found in your accomplishments. When Carrie lost her health, her roles, and her sense of purpose, she discovered that her worth was never tied to what she could do. Real self worth and confidence are rooted in God's view of you — not the world's.

God shows up through other people. When Carrie couldn't feel the Spirit during her depression, Heavenly Father kept sending friends, neighbors, and strangers with meals, prayers, and encouragement. Those acts of service were His love made visible — a powerful reminder that we are never truly alone.

Weakness can be the perfect breeding ground for your purpose. Carrie's illness humbled her in every possible way — and that humility made space for God to redirect her life toward something she never would have chosen on her own. Sometimes what feels like loss is actually preparation.

Line upon line is enough. Carrie didn't need to know the whole plan. She just needed to take the next step — learn one chord, write one song, trust one person. God filled in the gaps as she showed up with willingness. Building true self worth and confidence often works the same way — one small act of courage at a time.

Standing up for what you believe takes courage — and it's worth it. Inspired by President Nelson's call for women to testify boldly, Carrie pushed past her fear of public criticism to share her faith online. As soon as she did, God amplified her message in ways she never could have orchestrated herself. Your voice and your story matter more than you know.

Resources Mentioned

• 🎵 Carrie Yost's Music – Find her songs including No Orphans of God, Each Fallen Sparrow, Learn in the Dark, and Call to Stand: https://www.youtube.com/@CarrieYostMusic
• 🌐 Carrie's Website: carrieyostmusic.com
• 📘 Carrie on Facebook & Instagram – Search Carrie Yost Music
• 📖 Psalm 139:14 – "I am fearfully and wonderfully made" (Hebrew: Yare — made with holy intention)
• 🎶 "Wonderfully Made" by Angie Killian & Katie Higley

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