In this deeply personal episode, Karen shares her journey through grief following the passing of her brother JD, who had myotonic dystrophy. After taking three weeks off from the podcast to process this loss, she opens up about how the Savior's promise that His "yoke is easy and burden is light" has carried her through this difficult time. Karen reflects on losing her second brother and how her faith in Jesus Christ and the power of His resurrection brings peace, knowing that her brothers are together in heaven teaching others the gospel.

Key Takeaways:

• The Savior lightens our burdens - Even in grief, Christ's promise that His "yoke is easy and burden is light" brings peace and comfort
• The Lord provides strength for hard things - God helps us through overwhelming challenges when we put our faith and trust in Him
• Healthy grief processing is essential - Writing, movement, scripture study, crying, and accepting support from others helps us work through difficult emotions
• "To whom shall we go?" - Even when church is hard during trials, that's where we connect with our Savior and find the strength we need
• Trials strengthen us through Christ - The hard things we endure make us stronger when we rely on the Lord and allow Him to guide us

Scriptures referenced:

• Matthew 11:29-30 (Take my yoke upon you)
• Doctrine and Covenants 98:1-3 (Fear not, let your hearts be comforted)
• John 6:67-69 (To whom shall we go?)
• Philippians 4:13 (I can do all things through Christ)

Podcasts mentioned:

• Dents in My Armor Podcast
• Latter Day Ladies Podcast
• Inklings with Emily Bell Freeman
• Magnify Podcast

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In this special episode of the Divine Worth podcast, Karen Papin reflects on a year of transformative conversations and personal growth. Join Karen as she reviews the invaluable lessons learned from hosting the podcast and shares her journey of faith and self-discovery.

Key Takeaways:

Trust in the Lord's timing and guidance is a lifelong journey.

Confidence is rooted in our connection with God and serving others.

Broken crayons still color; our imperfections do not diminish our worth.

God answers prayers in unexpected ways, often through others.

Embracing our divine worth allows us to be a light to the world.

Resources Mentioned:

Episode 51 with Marla Gale on being an advocate for your children.

Episode 12 with Sonrisa Hasselbach on Satan fighting our worth.

Episode 3 with Becca Obeng: broken crayons still color.

Episode 7 with Jamie Heslop: Love our enemies including the natural person within us.

Episode 8 with Ashli Carnicelli: You are not a surprise to God.

Episode 11 with Lynnette Sheppard: the Lord wants us to trust ourselves.

Episode 14 with Celeste Porter: Just 2% better

Episode 17 with Lee Burdge: Dancing on the waves with the Savior

Other Divine Worth Resources:

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In this conversation, Karen Papin sits down with Marla Gale, founder and executive director of the We Are Creators Conference and creator of the Instagram account @marlalovesjesus. Marla shares her raw and real journey of discovering God's love and belief in her through some of life's most challenging moments, including high-risk pregnancies, marriage struggles, and the daily trials of motherhood.

This episode will transform how you view trials, miracles, and your own divine worth. Marla's vulnerable stories of trusting God's voice—even when doctors disagreed—and finding peace in the midst of uncertainty will inspire you to see God's hand more clearly in your own life.

5 Key Takeaways

1. Trials are Evidence of God's Confidence in You - God doesn't bring us to experiences He doesn't believe we can handle with His help. Every trial is a "Red Sea moment" where we get to witness His power and grow in capability.
2. Miracles Often Look Like Peace - The biggest miracles aren't always dramatic healings or interventions, but rather the peace we feel during uncertainty and the daily strength to keep going when we shouldn't be able to.
3. Your Worth is Constant and Unchanging - Nothing you do or don't do can alter your divine worth. It was given to you by God and remains great in His sight regardless of your decisions or circumstances.
4. Gratitude Journals Help Us See God's Hand - Recording small daily miracles and tender mercies trains our eyes to recognize God's presence in the "manna moments" of life.
5. Temple Worship Solidifies Our Understanding of Worth - Spending time with God in the temple and scriptures creates an inner confidence that makes others' opinions—both praise and criticism—less likely to stick.

Resources Mentioned

• Isaiah 43:1-5 - Marla's favorite divine worth scripture about God knowing us by name and being with us through trials
• "You Are Special" by Max Lucado - Children's book referenced for its analogy about worth and how time with our Creator makes others' opinions less sticky
• President Russell M. Nelson's teachings on seeking miracles and "pervasive peace"
• Tamara Runia's General Conference talk on divine worth and how worth isn't tied to obedience
• We Are Creators Conference - Marla's conference for LDS content creators

Connect with Marla

• @marlalovesjesus - Marla's Instagram account

• We Are Creators Conference

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In this episode of the Divine Worth podcast, life coach Karen Papin sits down with accomplished author and illustrator Fay A. Klingler to explore the journey from knowing intellectually that God loves us to truly feeling that love in our hearts. Fay shares her vulnerable story of overcoming negative self-talk and discovering her divine worth through faith, prayer, and the power of positive affirmations. From her experiences with betrayal recovery to finding courage in life-threatening situations, Fay's insights offer hope and practical tools for anyone struggling to believe in their own value.

This conversation between Karen Papin and Fay Klingler provides both heartfelt storytelling and actionable wisdom for embracing your divine worth.

5 Key Takeaways:

1. There's a difference between knowing and feeling God's love - Many people intellectually understand that God loves them but struggle to feel that love emotionally in their hearts.
2. Satan targets our self-worth - Negative thoughts and comparisons are often influenced by Satan, especially for those who are naturally more gentle or sensitive souls.
3. Pray specifically for help feeling your worth - Ask Heavenly Father two specific questions: "Do you love me?" and "Will you help me to feel inside my own value?"
4. Daily recognition of God's hand is essential - Make it a practice to identify how Heavenly Father showed His love for you each day, as these moments can easily be overlooked without intentional reflection.
5. Positive affirmations paired with prayer are powerful - Write realistic, present-tense affirmations (using "I am" statements) and ask God to help you live them, then watch for confirming experiences.

Books by Fay A. Klingler:

• My Day Reader - Daily affirmations with supporting scriptures
• Shattered: Six Steps from Betrayal to Recovery - National bestseller on betrayal recovery
• A Woman's Power - About the power women have but often don't utilize
• I Am Strong, I Am Smart - Children's book about grandmother-granddaughter connections
• Finding Rena's Voice - Children's book about overcoming fear of singing
• Grandparenting book (over 400 ideas, Deseret Book bestseller)

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In this episode of the Divine Worth Podcast, host and life coach Karen Papin sits down with Stacey Chadwick, a woman-centered life coach who has been helping moms and teens create balanced, fulfilling lives rooted in faith, family, and fitness since 2018. Stacey opens up about her personal journey of discovering and maintaining her divine worth through two major life challenges: navigating her husband's pornography addiction early in their marriage and coping with the unexpected loss of her father in 2022.

This deeply personal conversation explores how understanding our identity as children of God transforms every aspect of our lives, providing peace, connection with Christ, and the ability to shine light for others even in our darkest moments.

Key Takeaways

1. Divine Worth vs. Divine Potential: Divine worth is your inherent value as a child of God that never changes regardless of circumstances, while divine potential is your capacity to grow and develop godly characteristics through your connection with Him.
2. The Power of the Triangle Relationship: The strongest marriages and relationships are built like a triangle - both individuals connecting upward to God first, which then strengthens their connection to each other.
3. Your Body is a Temple: Understanding that your physical body is literally the temple of the Holy Ghost changes how you care for yourself - not for appearance or vanity, but to glorify God and serve others with energy and vitality.
4. Trauma Responses Are Normal: PTSD triggers from difficult experiences don't mean you haven't made progress - they're your body's safety mechanism, and understanding this helps you respond with compassion toward yourself.
5. Grace and Divine Timing: God has placed you here "for such a time as this" with unique talents and gifts. Giving yourself grace while striving to reach your divine potential allows God's grace to work in your life.

References:

• Conference Talk: "Burying Our Weapons of Rebellion" by Elder D. Todd Christopherson
• Quote: "This Is Our Time" by Elder S. Gifford Nielsen of the Seventy
• Book of Esther: Referenced for the phrase "for such a time as this"

Connect with Stacey Chadwick:

• Instagram: @SheLivesInHarmony
• Website: shelivesinharmony.com

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In this powerful episode of the Divine Worth Podcast, host Karen Papin sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Nielsen to discuss one of the most challenging trials a faithful woman can face - being a "spiritual widow" when a spouse loses their faith. Elizabeth courageously shares her 20-year journey of raising four children in the gospel while her husband stepped away from the church, offering hope and practical guidance for others facing similar struggles.

Key Takeaways:

• How to maintain your faith and testimony when your spouse loses theirs

• Finding your identity and divine worth during periods of spiritual loneliness
• The power of personal revelation and deepening your relationship with Christ
• How trials can become tools for serving and strengthening others

• The role of scripture study, prayer, and General Conference in building spiritual resilience

Resources Mentioned:

• "Gethsemane, Golgotha, and the Garden Tomb" by Andrew Skinner (now compiled as "The Savior's Final Week")
• "A Plea to My Sisters" talk by President Russell M. Nelson (October 2015)
• "Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives" talk by President Russell M. Nelson (April 2018)
• "The Heavens Are Open" by Wendy Watson Nelson
• Relief Society Declaration (personalized as affirmation statements)
• Personal revelation worksheet (available free at prosperstronger.com)
• Prosper Stronger Podcast
• Prosper Stronger Facebook group for LDS women

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Have you ever felt like God is calling you to something that seems meant for someone else—someone more qualified, more confident, or just "more everything"? In this powerful episode, Karen Papin explores the universal struggle of self-doubt and how to overcome the thoughts that keep us from stepping into our divine calling.

Drawing from inspiring examples in the scriptures like Moses, Moroni, Esther, and Mary, Karen shows how even the most faithful people in scripture wrestled with feelings of inadequacy. She shares her own journey of learning to speak publicly and how God helped her transform her weaknesses into strengths through faith and trust.

This episode provides a practical framework for moving from fear to faith by changing how we see ourselves, reframing our thoughts, and taking action from a place of divine confidence.

Key Takeaways

• Self-doubt is universal - Even those in the scriptures like Moses, Moroni, Esther, and Mary struggled with feelings of inadequacy when called by God
• Trust God's vision over your own - Focus on God's perspective of who you are rather than your perceived limitations
• Reframe your thoughts - When self-doubt arises, intentionally choose to think differently and embrace empowering beliefs
• Focus on the next step - You don't need to see the entire plan; just take the next faithful step forward
• Take action from faith - Even small steps taken in faith can lead to great things when aligned with God's vision

Resources Mentioned

• Fear to Faith Program - Available at https://karenpapincoaching.thrivecart.com/feartofaith/
• Divine Worth Summit - Get on the waiting list at karenpapin.com/summit

Scriptures Mentioned

• Exodus 4 (Moses and his calling)
• Ether 12:24-29 (Moroni's struggle with writing)
• Esther 4 (Esther's courage to approach the king)
• Luke 1 (Mary's calling to be mother of Jesus)
• 1 Nephi 3:7 (The Lord prepares a way)

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Join host, Karen Papin, in this inspiring conversation with Becky Squire, a passionate advocate for sharing the gospel online and helping others discover their spiritual gifts. Becky, who has been creating Latter-day Saint content for over seven years, believes that understanding our spiritual gifts is key to building confidence, finding purpose, and strengthening our relationship with God.

In this episode, Becky shares practical insights on recognizing the spiritual gifts we already possess, overcoming self-doubt and comparison, and using our unique abilities to serve others and build God's kingdom. She opens up about her own journey of discovering her gift of listening and how she overcame her introversion to share the gospel online, demonstrating that we all have different but equally important ways to serve.

Key Takeaways:

• Spiritual gifts are for serving others: They're gifts from God meant to bless others and build His kingdom, not for our own glory
• Everyone has spiritual gifts: God promises in scripture that we all receive spiritual gifts - no exceptions

• Don't overlook common gifts: Gifts like listening, teaching, charity, and humor are often undervalued but incredibly important

• Understanding our gifts builds confidence: Knowing our purpose naturally increases our confidence and helps us lift others

• We can develop new gifts: We can desire and work to develop spiritual gifts we don't currently have

Resources Mentioned:

• Becky's Spiritual Gift Guide: Available at beckysquire.com - includes presentation and PDF with practical tools
• Free Spiritual Gift Quiz: 8-question quiz available on Becky's Instagram and website
• List of 72 Uncommon Spiritual Gifts: Found on Becky's website
• Follow Becky: Instagram @beckysquire and beckysquire.com
• Favorite Divine Worth Scripture: "The worth of souls is great in the sight of God" (Doctrine and Covenants 18:10)

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In this episode, Karen Papin interviews Amy Beck, host of the "New and Everlasting" podcast, who shares her journey of discovering God's love through overcoming fear, shame, and self-doubt. Amy opens up about her struggles with ADHD, perfectionism, and prayer difficulties, and how letting go of guilt actually opened her heart to receive divine love more clearly. Her story demonstrates how God's patience and grace can lead us through our deepest challenges to find our true divine worth.

Key Takeaways

• Releasing shame and guilt helps us to feel God's love more - Amy discovered that stopping the cycle of self-condemnation allowed her to hear God's voice more clearly
• Our struggles can become our greatest teachers - Amy's ADHD diagnosis and mental health challenges led to profound spiritual insights about her identity and relationship with God
• Repentance includes repenting of self-doubt - Amy learned that her lack of belief in herself was something that displeased Heavenly Father and needed to be addressed

• God provides "spiritual bumper pads" during our learning process - Even during Amy's "rebellious phase" of not praying or reading scriptures, she felt God's protective love surrounding her
• True humility involves looking outward, not inward obsession - Amy realized that her self-focused anxiety was actually a form of selfishness, not humility
• Empathy for others starts with empathy for ourselves - Learning to give herself the same compassion she showed others was a crucial step in Amy's healing journey
• Line upon line progression is real - Amy's journey shows how God teaches us gradually, building precept upon precept as we're ready to receive more

Resources Mentioned

• Book: "Loving What Is" by Byron Katie
• Podcast: "New and Everlasting" hosted by Amy Beck
• Scripture: Doctrine and Covenants 45:3-5 (Jesus as our advocate)
• Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12 ("seeing through a glass darkly")
• Study Resource: Seek This Jesus Study by Erin Ropelato

Connect with Amy Beck

• Email: [email protected]
• Social Media: @newandeverlastingpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok

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In this episode, life coach Karen Papin shares her personal FAITH framework for moving from fear to faith when God calls us to step outside our comfort zone. Drawing from her own experience with anxiety and the upcoming Divine Worth Summit, she provides practical guidance for processing fear in a healthy way and taking spirit-led action despite our doubts.

The FAITH Framework:

• F - Find the Root: Identify your deeper "why" and the blessings that come from following God's promptings
• A - Align with Your Divine Identity: Remember you are a child of God, fearfully and wonderfully made, with divine worth and agency
• I - Identify Limiting Beliefs and Replace Them: Get curious about your fears without shame, uncover the truth, and choose empowering thoughts
• T - Trust God and Take Action: You don't need to have it all figured out - take small, spirit-led steps of faith
• H - Hold onto Progress with Hope: Celebrate every small step forward, even when progress feels invisible

Key Takeaways

• Fear is not a sign of weakness but an invitation to look deeper and grow closer to God
• The scriptures are full of faithful people who experienced fear - you're not alone
• We have agency to choose our thoughts and responses to fear
• Faith is built through small and simple steps, not giant leaps
• God has a greater vision of what we can accomplish than we do

Resources Mentioned

• Book: "The Divine Center" by Stephen R. Covey
• Book: "The Places That Scare You" by Pema Chödrön
• Program: Fear to Faith Program - karenpapin.com/feartofaithprogram
• Event: Divine Worth Summit (October)

Scripture References

• Romans 8:16 - "The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God"
• Psalm 139:14 - "I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made"
• 2 Nephi 2:27 - On agency and choosing liberty through Christ
• John 8:32 - "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free"
• 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 - On bringing thoughts into captivity to Christ
• Mosiah 4:30 - On watching our thoughts, words, and deeds
• Alma 37:6 - "By small and simple things are great things brought to pass"

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