In this episode, Karen sits down with Sharla Goettl, author of Covenant Power: Transforming Fear into Faith Through Jesus Christ, to explore how temple covenants can transform our self-worth and confidence. Sharla shares her personal journey of writing this powerful book, including a profound experience during an Elder Bednar training where she learned that anxiety was pride in disguise—a fear that was blocking her from recognizing her divine worth and capability.

Discover how understanding your covenants can address common human fears like betrayal, not being good enough, and not being loved. Through beautiful examples from scripture characters like Nephi, Mormon, and Peter, Sharla reveals how each covenant principle provides solid guarantees that build our self-worth and confidence. She explains that covenants aren't restrictions—they're the very tools God uses to accomplish His work, and as we understand them better, they empower us to become more capable and confident in who we truly are.

This conversation will help you see your covenants as a ladder to becoming your true self and recognizing your immeasurable value in Heavenly Father's eyes.

5 Key Takeaways:

1. God is a Wonderful Coordinator - When we act on spiritual promptings and keep our covenants, God coordinates events in ways we cannot foresee to help us receive what we truly want most, building our confidence in His plan for us.
2. Covenants Address Human Fears - Each temple covenant addresses a specific human fear and provides a guarantee that strengthens our self-worth: obedience addresses fear of losing control, the law of the gospel addresses fear of not being loved, and chastity addresses fear of not being capable.
3. Covenants Are Tools, Not Restrictions - Our covenants are the same principles Heavenly Father used to accomplish His work. They aren't obstacles to overcome but rather empowering tools that increase our capability and confidence.
4. Your Value is Immeasurable - The fact that God's work and glory is to bring about our eternal life means our value is equal to the price Christ paid—His life. Understanding this transforms our self-worth and confidence.
5. Prophets Introduce Us to Our True Selves - Through prophets and our covenant relationship with God, we're introduced layer by layer to who we really are, discovering our divine worth and true identity as children of heavenly parents.

Resources Mentioned:

• Book: Covenant Power: Transforming Fear into Faith Through Jesus Christ by Sharla Goettl (available on Amazon and Cedar Fort website)
• Book: Spiritual Resilience by Sharla Goettl
• Scripture: Moses 1:39 - "This is my work and my glory—to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man"
• Website: sharlagoettl.com
• Instagram: @authorsharlagoettl

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As Sharla beautifully shared, your covenants are your ladder to becoming who you're meant to be. When you understand the power available through your covenants, your self-worth and confidence will flourish in ways you never imagined possible.

In this episode, Karen sits down with life coach Heather Rackham to explore the profound connection between understanding our divine identity and building unshakeable self worth and confidence. Heather shares her personal journey of discovering God's love through losing her younger brother at age eight, raising her own children, and navigating a faith transition that required her to fundamentally reimagine her relationship with Heavenly Parents.

Through vulnerable storytelling, Heather reveals how she transformed from viewing God as austere and demanding to understanding Him as a loving parent who is here to prove us to ourselves—not the other way around. This shift revolutionized her self worth and confidence, enabling her to step into uncomfortable spaces, build a thriving coaching business, and help others on their own faith journeys.

Listeners will discover how the beliefs we hold about ourselves—like Heather's deep-seated feeling that she "doesn't belong"—can silently sabotage our ability to live in our fullness. But more importantly, they'll learn practical tools for recognizing these limiting beliefs and developing the self worth and confidence to challenge them with loving curiosity rather than shame.

5 Key Takeaways

• We're here so God can prove us to ourselves, not to prove ourselves to God. This reframing shifts us from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance, building genuine self worth and confidence as we recognize that God already knows our capabilities and is helping us discover them.
• Trust is three-dimensional: "I trust them, they trust me, I trust me." Heather's powerful mantra reveals that true self worth and confidence require not just trusting God, but also trusting ourselves—a dimension many of us neglect in our spiritual practice.
• Repentance is chiseling away everything that isn't authentically you. Like Michelangelo revealing David from marble, the process of gaining new perspectives helps us remove the false beliefs and layers that hide our divine nature, strengthening our self worth and confidence in who we truly are.
• Our emotions aren't mutually exclusive—we can hold multiple feelings simultaneously. Even in grief, we can experience peace and joy. This understanding helps us navigate life's challenges while maintaining self worth and confidence through difficult seasons.
• Living in your fullness helps others live in theirs. When we embrace our divine worth and develop genuine self worth and confidence, we give others permission to do the same. Your personal growth isn't selfish—it's actually the most effective way to serve those around you.

Resources Mentioned

• Come Follow Me (scriptures referenced from Moses 1:4 and current week's study)
• Doctrine and Covenants (referenced regarding "you are my child")
• Hebrews 12:27 ("things which cannot be shaken")
• Latter Day Saint Life Coach Directory - Email: ldslifecoaches.com
• Heather's podcast with Latter Day Life Coaches

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In this episode, guest Bob Smith shares his journey from checking all the boxes of LDS life while feeling empty inside, to discovering true connection with himself, his relationships, and God. Bob opens up about growing up in a chaotic home that left him feeling small and powerless, and how years of marriage revealed that what was missing wasn't more doing—it was his authentic presence. He introduces his "Become the Captain" method, which combines vision, tools, and emotional healing to help LDS men step into their divine power and create genuine intimacy in their marriages. Bob's story reminds us that the longest journey we make is the 13 inches from our head to our heart, and that healing and transformation are absolutely available to each of us.

5 Key Takeaways

1. Doing More Isn't the Answer - You can read scriptures, attend church, serve in callings, and check all the boxes, but if you're not present and connected to yourself, you'll still feel empty. What matters most is bringing your authentic self to your relationships.

2. Complete the Emotional Circuit - True healing requires experiencing both the difficult emotions AND the resolution emotions. We can't just jump to positive thinking—we must allow ourselves to fully process negative emotions and then experience the completion (comfort, pride, nurturing) to truly move forward.

3. Alignments Create Assignments - Who you surround yourself with is more important than what you do. Finding the right coach, mentor, or community aligned with where you want to go will naturally lead to the right actions and faster progress.

4. All Problems Are Emotional Problems - The only reason we avoid doing something is because of how we believe it will make us feel. Recognizing this helps us understand that emotional healing is the key to moving forward in any area of life.

5. Shaking Reveals What Remains - Like Hebrews 12:26-27 teaches, God shakes us to remove what isn't truly us, so that our authentic, powerful self can emerge. Marriage and challenges are opportunities for this refining process to reveal who we've always been underneath.

Resources Mentioned

• Become the Captain Program - Bob Smith's coaching program for LDS men
• Website: becomethecaptain.com
• Email: [email protected]
• Hebrews 12:26-27 - Bob's favorite scripture about shaking and remaining

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Join host, Karen Papin for a conversation with guest, Bekah Sorensen, an LDS singer and songwriter who shares original music and reimagined hymns to testify of the Savior's love. In this episode, Bekah opens up about her journey with music, including the physical challenges that have affected her voice, and how these limitations have deepened her understanding of divine worth. She shares insights about offering our "breadcrumbs and fish heads" to the Lord, trusting Him to magnify our imperfect offerings, and discovering that our worth isn't tied to our talents or abilities—but to whose we are. This conversation will remind you that you are enough, simply because you are His.

5 Key Takeaways

1. Your Best is Enough - God doesn't always ask for what we think is our "perfect" best. Like the loaves and fishes, He can work miracles with our "breadcrumbs and fish heads"—whatever we can offer Him in the moment, even when it feels inadequate.

2. Choose to Believe - In moments of faith struggle or doubt, we can choose what we believe and choose to remember what we've felt and experienced with the Spirit. Our questions are welcome, but we can anchor ourselves in truth while we seek answers.

3. Identity Beyond Talents - Our worth isn't tied to our abilities, accomplishments, or even our God-given talents. Our divine worth comes solely from being His—being children of Heavenly Father. That identity is constant, even when everything else changes.

4. Less Can Be More - Sometimes removing the "excess" in our offerings—whether in music, service, or other areas—leaves room for the Spirit to do His work. Simplicity can create space for divine connection.

5. Keep Asking - Don't just ask Heavenly Father once what He thinks of you—keep asking until you feel and understand His love. Write down those experiences, because we tend to forget during difficult trials. He is anxious to tell you how much He loves you.

   Resources MentionedBekah Sorensen's Music:

   • "I'll Go Where You Want Me to Go" (reimagined hymn) - Available on YouTube
   • "Choose to Believe" (original song)
   • "You Are Mine" (original song - coming soon)

   Connect with Bekah:

   • Instagram: @bekah.sorensen
   • Facebook: Bekah Pence Sorensen
   • Website: bekahsorensen.com (for music and sheet music)
   • YouTube: Bekah Sorensen

   
   Scriptures Referenced:

   • Doctrine & Covenants 19:1-2
   • Moses 1 (Come Follow Me)

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Start your new year from a place of abundance! In this episode, Karen encourages you to carry the Christmas spirit of love and gratitude into your goal-setting process. Rather than focusing on lack and what's missing, Karen talks about the importance of setting identity-focused goals while embracing God's blessings and your inherent worth. Discover how shifting from a scarcity mindset to one of gratitude can transform not only your goals but your entire approach to personal growth.

5 Key Takeaways:

1. Set goals from abundance, not lack - Instead of focusing on what you wish was different, recognize the blessings already surrounding you and build your goals from that foundation of gratitude.
2. Celebrate your progress and strengths - Reflect on what you accomplished last year, the lessons you learned, and the growth you experienced rather than dwelling on unmet goals.
3. Practice present-moment gratitude - Use all your senses to notice the blessings around you right now, from electricity to relationships, to shift into an abundant mindset.
4. Remember you've survived challenges before - Looking back at difficult times reminds you of your capability and resilience to overcome future obstacles.
5. Partner with God in your goals - When you put limits on yourself, you're also limiting God. Trust that He will guide you and help you accomplish more than you imagined possible.

Resources Mentioned:

• Quote from Elder Uchtdorf: "Being grateful in times of distress does not mean that we are pleased with our circumstances. It does mean that through the eyes of faith, we look beyond our present day challenges."
• Upcoming Workshop: Identity-Focused Goals with Grace, Love, and Gratitude - January 14th (exclusive to Divine Worth Membership members)

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In this Christmas episode, Karen Papin shares a personal reflection on celebrating the Savior's birth during her first Christmas without her brother JD. Through an intimate scripture study of Luke chapters 1 and 2, she explores the birth of Christ and what it reveals about God's love and belief in us. Karen walks through the annunciation to Mary, Elizabeth's miraculous pregnancy, and the nativity story, drawing powerful connections between these ancient accounts and our modern struggles with doubt, inadequacy, and fear. This episode is a beautiful reminder that with God, nothing is impossible, and that He provides both divine support and earthly companions to help us through our callings and trials.

5 Key Takeaways

1. God Believes in You - When the angel called Mary "highly favored," it wasn't despite her calling but because of it. When God calls us to difficult things, it's evidence that He believes in our ability to accomplish them.
2. "Fear Not" Means Refocus - The repeated scriptural phrase "fear not" is a gentle invitation to shift our focus from our fears back to the Lord and His power to sustain us.
3. You're Not Alone - Just as God provided Elizabeth as a companion and support for Mary, He provides people and the Holy Ghost to walk alongside us in our trials and responsibilities.
4. Nothing Is Impossible with God - Our self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy don't change the truth that with God's help, we can accomplish what He asks of us.
5. Ponder and Remember - Following Mary's example of keeping things and pondering them in her heart, we should regularly reflect on the Savior's love, His sacrifice, and the blessings in our lives.

Resources Mentioned

• Scripture reference: Luke Chapter 1 (verses 27-48, specifically)
• Scripture reference: Luke Chapter 2 (verses 1-19, specifically)

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In this episode, Karen Papin explores how to transform prayer from a daily checklist item into a powerful tool for connecting with Heavenly Father. She discusses the common obstacles that prevent us from having meaningful prayers—busyness, perfectionism, fear, and emotions—and shares practical strategies to deepen your prayer life. Karen emphasizes that prayer is about building a relationship with God through vulnerability and humility, not just fulfilling a routine. Through scriptural examples and personal experiences, she reminds us that Heavenly Father wants to hear from us throughout the day, in both formal prayers and quiet moments.Key Takeaways:

• Prayer is about connection, not completion - The purpose of prayer is to build a relationship with Heavenly Father, not simply to check it off your to-do list. Ask yourself what meaningful prayer looks like and feels like to you.
• Pray always, in every circumstance - You don't need a quiet, formal setting to pray. Some of the most powerful prayers happen while driving, caring for children, or in the midst of daily activities. Keep a prayer in your heart throughout the day.
• Pause and set intention before praying - Take deep breaths and remind yourself that prayer is an opportunity to connect with Heavenly Father. Visualize Him there with you to make the experience more real and personal.

Resources Mentioned:

• Scriptures Referenced:

• 3 Nephi 20:1 (Book of Mormon)
• Doctrine and Covenants 10:5
• Mosiah 23:12 (Book of Mormon)
• Moroni 7:9 (Book of Mormon)
• Alma 37:36-37 (Book of Mormon)

• Biblical Stories: Daniel in the lion's den, Alma the Elder and his people in captivity

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Join Karen Papin in conversation with Lynzi Clyde, host of the Why I Stay podcast, as they explore the profound difference between knowing and feeling God's love. Lynzi shares her vulnerable journey from being a fiercely independent achiever to learning to slow down, be present, and truly internalize divine love. This conversation will resonate with anyone who has struggled with the need to "do it all" while learning to let God in.

Discover why presence matters, how slow growth refines us, and practical ways to move from intellectual understanding to heartfelt experience of your divine worth.

5 Key Takeaways:

1. Know vs. Feel: There's a crucial difference between intellectually knowing God loves you and actually feeling His love—and learning to feel it requires vulnerability and openness.
2. The Power of Presence: Being fully present in one moment at a time (rather than constantly multitasking or seeking the next thing) opens our hearts to feel God's love and find joy in the journey.
3. Slow Growth Has Purpose: God allows us to experience slow, gradual growth because it refines us, teaches us to be present, and creates lasting transformation that quick fixes cannot achieve.
4. Write Down God's Love: Actively recording moments when you feel God's love helps you internalize His care for you and provides reminders during difficult times.
5. Love Leads to Action: When we allow ourselves to feel God's love and let it fill our hearts, it naturally propels us forward to good works and sharing that love with others (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17).

Resources Mentioned:

• Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

• Connect with Lynzi Clyde:https://www.instagram.com/whyistaypodcast
• Lynzi's Why I Stay Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4nsI2zsgzUAIEsI6ikkYYi

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In this episode, Karen welcomes Elise Palm, a relationship therapist from Norway, who shares her powerful journey of discovering divine worth through seasons of depression, service, and relationships. Elise opens up about moving to Alaska as a teenager and falling into a deep depression where she couldn't feel love for anyone—including herself. Through accepting a calling to serve as young women's class president, she experienced God's love flowing through her in ways she never thought possible. Elise also shares vulnerable insights about her first relationship where she struggled with feeling "not worth it," and how Heavenly Father eventually showed her the kind of love she truly deserved. With practical wisdom from her work as a therapist, Elise offers actionable tools for strengthening marriages and embracing the truth that we are daughters and sons of God.

5 Key Takeaways

1. God's love can flow through service even when we feel numb - During depression, Elise discovered that serving others became a conduit for experiencing divine love, which eventually helped her relearn to love herself.
2. Learning to be loved is just as important as learning to love - We need both experiences: understanding how to give love AND how to receive it. Without learning to receive, we become resentful and unable to recognize our own worth.
3. Vulnerability requires courage but creates connection - Asking for what you need in relationships ("I just want you to say 'that sucks'") helps your partner know how to respond and deepens intimacy.
4. The companionship inventory transforms marriages - Weekly check-ins asking "How did you feel loved this week?" and "What's one goal for our relationship?" create intentional connection and growth (found in Preach My Gospel).
5. Your divine identity is your strongest defense - Like Moses declaring "I am a son of God," knowing who we are as children of God gives us confidence to resist temptation and refuse to settle for less than we deserve.

Resources Mentioned

• The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman
• Preach My Gospel (Companionship Inventory tool)
• Moses 1:13 - Elise's favorite divine worth scripture
• Connect with Elise Palm:

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Re-broadcast from last Thanksgiving. In this episode KarenPapin shares a powerful gratitude meditation.

Gratitude is a powerful tool for joy and connection, nomatter our circumstances. Through this guided gratitude meditation, you'll take a moment to reflect, breathe, and uncover the beauty and peace already present in your life.

Action Step: Commit to identifying and writing downthree things you’re grateful for each day this week. See how this practice helps you feel closer to God and recognize His hand in your life.

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