What does confidence have to do with covenants—and how does the temple help us discover our truest selves?

In this deeply personal and spiritually rich conversation, Carol Ashcraft—BYU-Idaho math educator and temple worker—shares her journey of discovering covenant confidence. From a denied thesis proposal on confidence to powerful impressions at the temple, Carol reflects on how the Savior gently leads us toward becoming who we truly are.

We discuss:
• Why confidence is more than self-assurance—it’s spiritual trust
• How the temple magnifies our time and recalibrates our lives
• Overcoming fear or anxiety about temple worship
• Why approaching God now matters
• How every act of faith—especially the small ones—makes room for miracles

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt unsure, unqualified, or unseen. Covenant confidence reminds us that the Lord doesn’t just accept our loaves and fishes—He multiplies them.

Show Notes/References:

• Elder Ulisses Soares, "Covenant Confidence through Jesus Christ"

• Dallis Jenkins, "Fives Loaves and Two Fishes"

• Elder David A. Bednar, "Patterns of Like: Spirit of Revelation"