In this episode, Karen welcomes Elise Palm, a relationship therapist and sexology student 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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If this episode resonated with you and you're ready to dive deeper into embracing your divine worth, we'd love to have you join the Divine Worth Membership. Each month, we explore topics that help you trust God even when you feel unqualified, let go of perfection, and find faith in your purpose. You'll leave each session with renewed confidence in who you are as a daughter of God and deeper connections with other women of faith.

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Divine Confidence Roadmap: s a personalized assessment and coaching experience that helps you identify your limiting beliefs, clarify your divine identity, and create an actionable strategy for giving from abundance instead of empty—complete with a customized roadmap PDF and personal video walkthrough ($129).⁠https://karenpapincoaching.thrivecart.com/confidence-roadmap/⁠

Remember: You are of worth, you are loved, and only you can make the difference in this world that you are meant to make.

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.

Do you want to dive deeper into these gratitude prompts?Then check out my free gratitude course called Recognizing God's Love found at https://karenpapin.com/gratitudecourse/

Other Resources

Join the Divine Worth Membership - Go deeper with monthly sessions that help you trust God, let go of perfection, and find faith in your purpose alongside other women of faith:https://karenpapincoaching.thrivecart.com/divineworthmembership/

Get Your Free Divine Worth Scripture Cards:www.karenpapin.com/scripturecards

Order the Divine Worth Journal on Amazon - Search "Divine Worth Journal by Karen Papin" or visit:https://www.amazon.com/Divine-Worth-Journal-Scriptures-Embracing/dp/B0CZDPF4TT/

In this episode, Karen explores the truth that we don't have to do everything perfectly before turning to Christ. She addresses the misconception around "after all we can do" from 2 Nephi 25:23, sharing how our "best" looks different on different days—and that's okay. Through personal stories and powerful scriptures, Karen reminds us that Christ wants to be with us in the messy moments, not just when we have it all together.

5 Key Takeaways:

1. "All we can do" means humility, not perfection - The phrase "after all we can do" isn't about doing everything flawlessly; it's about humbly accepting we need Christ's help and inviting Him into our lives.
2. Christ understands our worst days - According to Alma 7:11-12, Christ experienced all our pains and weaknesses so He could succor us in our hardest moments—not just our best ones.
3. God gives us weaknesses to make us humble - As shown in Ether 12:27, the Lord gives us weaknesses so we'll turn to Him, and when we do, He can make our weak things become strong.
4. Perfectionism is actually Satan's plan - Trying to do everything perfectly before turning to God denies Christ's power and mirrors Satan's plan to force everyone to do everything right without need for a Savior.
5. Christ loves you individually - Just as He invited people one by one to feel the prints in His hands (3 Nephi 11), Christ's love is personal and specific to you, right where you are today.

Resources Mentioned:

Divine Confidence Roadmap - A personalized guide to help you release the pressure of doing it all and give from a place of love again:https://karenpapincoaching.thrivecart.com/confidence-roadmap/

Connect & Continue Your Journey

Join the Divine Worth Membership - Go deeper with monthly sessions that help you trust God, let go of perfection, and find faith in your purpose alongside other women of faith:https://karenpapincoaching.thrivecart.com/divineworthmembership/

Get Your Free Divine Worth Scripture Cards:www.karenpapin.com/scripturecards

Order the Divine Worth Journal on Amazon - Search "Divine Worth Journal by Karen Papin" or visit:https://www.amazon.com/Divine-Worth-Journal-Scriptures-Embracing/dp/B0CZDPF4TT/

In this solo episode, Karen Papin shares personal reflections on staying focused on what truly matters, the power of being present, and finding strength through connecting with God. Drawing from scriptural examples like Nephi building the boat and the Brother of Jared's barges, Karen explores how to receive divine guidance in our daily lives. She also opens up about her grief journey following her brother JD's passing and shares a beautiful perspective on the law of consecration—reminding us that even our smallest contributions matter when combined with others' efforts.

1. Start Your Day with Divine Direction - Ask Heavenly Father what's most important to focus on each day or hour. This practice helps you align with what truly matters rather than chasing distractions.

2. Joy Happens in the Present - Being present allows us to connect deeply with God, our loved ones, and ourselves. It's in these moments of stillness that we find peace, even amid life's storms.

3. Gratitude Is Healing - When we allow ourselves to feel our emotions and be present with them, we open ourselves up to see all the ways God is showing His love and blessing us, even in hard times.

4. Go to Church for Jesus, Not Just People - When our relationship with Christ is our foundation, we can stand strong through judgment and difficulties, and our hearts naturally turn outward in love for others.

5. The Beauty of the Law of Consecration - You don't have to do everything. Give what you can in each moment, and trust that as we combine our efforts—even small ones—great things happen. Sometimes all you can do is grieve, and that's giving your all.

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Ready to dive deeper into embracing your divine worth and potential?

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Get your free Divine Worth Scripture Cards at www.karenpapin.com/scripturecards to carry daily reminders of your worth.

Order the Divine Worth Journal on Amazon by searching "Divine Worth Journal by Karen Papin" or visit https://www.amazon.com/Divine-Worth-Journal-Scriptures-Embracing/dp/B0CZDPF4TT/

Remember: You are of worth. You are loved. And only you can make the difference in this world that you are meant to make.

This was the conversation I (Karen) needed to have. In this conversation, I sit down with positive intelligence coach Lori Petersen to explore how women can reconnect with their divine worth even amid life's challenges. Lori shares her personal journey from perfectionism and the "three strikes you're out" mentality to learning that her worth comes from God's love, not from checking all the boxes. Through beautiful metaphors of sailboats and storms, Lori reveals how the Savior can be our anchor when the winds and waves of life threaten to overwhelm us.

5 Key Takeaways:

1. The Savior in Your Boat: When life feels out of control, remember that with the Savior in the boat with you, the winds and waves cannot sink you—and those very winds are what propel your sailboat forward in growth and progression.
2. The Power of Presence: Taking just 10-20 seconds to engage your five senses can shift your brain from fight-or-flight mode to a place of clarity, gratitude, and connection with God.
3. Gratitude as a Tool, Not a Burden: It's okay to feel difficult emotions first. Process your anger, discouragement, or despair—then gently move toward gratitude when you're ready. Sometimes we need to "sit there for a minute."
4. Check Your Heart's Condition: Throughout your day, notice whether your heart feels open and expanded or closed and hardened. This simple awareness can transform your interactions and your ability to feel God's love.
5. Music as Divine Communication: Pay attention to songs that come to your mind when you wake up or throughout the day—they may be messages from your Heavenly Father supporting and guiding you.

Resources Mentioned:

Hymns Referenced:

• "How Firm a Foundation" (particularly verse 3)
• "Master, the Tempest Is Raging"

Other Resources:

• "Joseph: King of Dreams" (2000 animated film) - song "You Know Better Than I"
• "A Heart Like His" by Virginia H. Pearce
• Scripture: Isaiah 41:10 - "Fear not, for I am with thee..."

Connect with Lori Petersen:

• Email: [email protected]
• Schedule a free discovery session: https://calendly.com/lori-positiveintelligence/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lori.a.petersen
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loripetersen484/

Ready to dive deeper into your divine worth journey?

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Order the Divine Worth Journal on Amazon to document your journey—search "Divine Worth Journal by Karen Papin" or visit: https://www.amazon.com/Divine-Worth-Journal-Scriptures-Embracing/dp/B0CZDPF4TT/

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Julie Thompson (@julia.and.jesus), a mom of six, and digital creator who has learned to see God's hand through some of life's most challenging trials. In this vulnerable and powerful episode, Julie shares how she navigated intense family conflictsand church struggles that left her feeling misunderstood and isolated. Discover how God guided her through unexpected paths—including temple service and communications school—that didn't seem to make sense at the time but proved tobe exactly what she needed. Julie's story is a testament to the power of remembering who we are as daughters of God, even when others try to define us differently.

5 Key Takeaways:

1. God Provides Specific Answers in Unexpected Ways - When Julie desperately sought direction during family crisis, God led her to temple service and communications school—answers that seemed illogical at first but addressed her exact needs in profound ways.
2. The Power of Temple Worship During Trials - Regular temple attendance (4-5 hours weekly) became Julie's anchor, helping her remember her true identity when others were spreading liesabout her and providing divine confirmation of her worth.
3. Remember Your Divine Identity - Going through scriptures with the word "remember" helped Julie recognize that we all came from a loving Heavenly Father, and that rememberingthis truth is essential to making choices aligned with who we really are.
4. You Are Not the Thoughts in Your Head (or Theirs) - Drawing from Sister Tamara Runia's conference talk, Julie learned to separate her identity from both her own negative thoughts and others' false perceptions of her.
5. Covenant Keepers Are the Elect - Being "elect" isn't about status or titles—it simply means keeping covenants with our Savior through baptism, temple ordinances, and ongoingpromises.

Resources Mentioned:

Scriptures: Doctrine &Covenants 25 (especially verses 3, 12, and 15)

Book: Atomic Habits (conceptof "putting in votes for who you are")

Conference Talk: SisterTamara Runia's April 2024 General Conference talk

Connect with Julie:

• Instagram: @julie.and.jesus
• Text group: Text JESUS to 435-414-9090
• Instagram: @agreatforceforgood

Ready to deepen your understanding of your divine worth?

Join the Divine Worth Membership for ongoing support,community, and resources to help you embrace your identity as a daughter ofGod: ⁠karenpapincoaching.thrivecart.com/divineworthmembership

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Julie Thompson (@julia.and.jesus), a mom of six, and digital creator who has learned to see God's hand through some of life's most challenging trials. In this vulnerable and powerful episode, Julie shares how she navigated intense family conflicts and church struggles that left her feeling misunderstood and isolated. Discover how God guided her through unexpected paths—including temple service and communications school—that didn't seem to make sense at the time but proved to be exactly what she needed. Julie's story is a testament to the power of remembering who we are as daughters of God, even when others try to define us differently.

5 Key Takeaways:

1. God Provides Specific Answers in Unexpected Ways - When Julie desperately sought direction during family crisis, God led her to temple service and communications school—answers that seemed illogical at first but addressed her exact needs in profound ways.
2. The Power of Temple Worship During Trials - Regular temple attendance (4-5 hours weekly) became Julie's anchor, helping her remember her true identity when others were spreading lies about her and providing divine confirmation of her worth.
3. Remember Your Divine Identity - Going through scriptures with the word "remember" helped Julie recognize that we all came from a loving Heavenly Father, and that remembering this truth is essential to making choices aligned with who we really are.
4. You Are Not the Thoughts in Your Head (or Theirs) - Drawing from Sister Tamara Runia's conference talk, Julie learned to separate her identity from both her own negative thoughts and others' false perceptions of her.
5. Covenant Keepers Are the Elect - Being "elect" isn't about status or titles—it simply means keeping covenants with our Savior through baptism, temple ordinances, and ongoing promises.

Resources Mentioned:

• Scriptures: Doctrine & Covenants 25 (especially verses 3, 12, and 15)
• Book: Atomic Habits (concept of "putting in votes for who you are")
• Conference Talk: Sister Tamara Runia's April 2024 General Conference talk
• Connect with Julie:
• Instagram: @julie.and.jesus
• Text group: Text JESUS to 435-414-9090
• Instagram: @agreatforceforgood

Ready to deepen your understanding of your divine worth?

Join the Divine Worth Membership for ongoing support, community, and resources to help you embrace your identity as a daughter of God: karenpapincoaching.thrivecart.com/divineworthmembership

Get an exclusive preview of the Divine Worth Summit in this special episode! Host Karen Papin shares powerful clips from 20 incredible speakers who will help you discover and embrace your divine worth. From overcoming fear and self-doubt to understanding your unique purpose, this episode offers a taste of the transformative content waiting for you at the summit. Each speaker shares vulnerable, authentic insights about seeing yourself through God's eyes and stepping into your divine potential.

5 Key Takeaways

1. Trust is a Practice, Not Perfection - Overcoming control issues requires intentionally asking yourself, "How would a trusting person respond?" and developing new neural patterns that default to faith rather than fear.
2. Self-Doubt Affects More Than Just You - When we're consumed by self-doubt and limiting beliefs, we become focused only on ourselves instead of serving and lifting others around us.
3. Your Worth is Unchangeable - Worth and worthiness are not the same thing. Your divine worth cannot dim, cannot be tarnished, and has nothing to do with your performance or achievements.
4. You Are Not a Sunflower - Unlike sunflowers that instinctively turn toward the sun, we must consciously and intentionally choose again and again to turn our faces toward the Savior's light.
5. God Handpicked Your Gifts for a Purpose - Your spiritual gifts, talents, and attributes were specifically chosen by Heavenly Father to help you fulfill the unique mission only you can accomplish in this world.

Get your FREE Divine Worth Scripture Cards at www.karenpapin.com/scripturecards - perfect for daily reminders of your divine identity!

Order the Divine Worth Journal on Amazon - Search "Divine Worth Journal by Karen Papin" or go directly to: https://www.amazon.com/Divine-Worth-Journal-Scriptures-Embracing/dp/B0CZDPF4TT/

What if you could finally silence that voice that tells you you're not enough?

The Divine Worth Summit starts Monday, and it's not just another online event—it's your invitation to see yourself the way God sees you. Imagine having 18 powerful women speak directly into your heart, sharing the exact tools and insights that transformed their own journeys from self-doubt to divine confidence.

This isn't about adding more to your to-do list. This is about discovering WHO YOU ALREADY ARE beneath all the fear, perfectionism, and comparison. The worth you've been searching for? You already have it. Let us show you how to see it.

Your divine potential is waiting. Will you answer the call?

Join us at http://divineworthsummit.com - because the world needs the woman you're meant to become.

In this conversation, guest, Audra Elkington shares her journey of discovering her divine identity through multiple moves, periods of doubt, and ultimately returning to the church after five and a half years away. As a self-described introvert who's lived in 12 homes over 21 years of marriage, Audra opens up about how God has repeatedly shown her that she's more than the "shy girl" she once believed herself to be. From speaking at Time Out for Women to starting her podcast "Where We Gather," Audra's story is a powerful testament to how the Savior helps us see our true worth—even when Satan tries to convince us otherwise. Her insights on finding connection as an introvert, turning weaknesses into strengths, and letting Christ change our identity will inspire anyone struggling to see themselves as God sees them.

5 Key Takeaways

1. Your personality traits aren't flaws to fix, but strengths to harness for good. Even stubbornness can become spiritual resilience when directed toward standing firm in your faith and identity.

2. God places you exactly where you need to be—and places others there for you too. Every season and location in your life has divine purpose, whether you're there to bless others or to receive the blessing yourself.

3. Finding community as an introvert means creating spaces around YOUR interests. Instead of forcing yourself into groups that drain you, invite others into activities that fill your soul while building meaningful connections.

4. Your divine identity cannot be separated from Jesus Christ. Like Jacob becoming Israel or the Lamanites becoming Anti-Nephi-Lehis, true identity change happens when we let the Savior transform us into who we were always meant to be.

   5. Speaking up matters—even if you only reach one person. Your voice has power, and the courage to share your testimony or truth can be the catalyst someone else needs for their own conversion or breakthrough.

• Where We Gather Podcast - Audra's podcast helping listeners liken scriptures to their lives and turn hearts toward Christ

• Patriarchal Blessings - Personal revelation about your divine identity and life mission
• Book mentioned by Karen: "Personality Isn't Permanent" by Dr. Benjamin Hardy

• Connect with Audra on Instagram: @audraelkington

Ready to Transform How You See Yourself?

Are you tired of self-doubt drowning out God's voice? The Divine Worth Summit (October 20-24) is your FREE 5-day breakthrough experience with incredible women who will help you finally SEE what God sees when He looks at you.

You're not struggling with self-worth by accident—there's a reason you can't seem to hold onto the truth of who you really are. This summit will equip you with practical tools, powerful testimonies, and life-changing perspectives to break through the lies and step into your divine identity with confidence.

Don't wait another day living smaller than God intended. Claim your free ticket now at divineworthsummit.com and join us for this transformational event!

Free Resources for Your Divine Worth Journey📖 Get your FREE Divine Worth Scripture Cards at www.karenpapin.com/scripturecards - Beautiful cards featuring powerful scriptures about your divine worth to keep God's truth close at hand.

📔 Deepen your journey with the Divine Worth Journal - Available on Amazon! Search "Divine Worth Journal by Karen Papin" or go directly to: https://www.amazon.com/Divine-Worth-Journal-Scriptures-Embracing/dp/B0CZDPF4TT/

In this powerful episode, Sheila Layton shares her remarkable story of faith, loss, and divine love. At just 21 years old, Sheila experienced unimaginable tragedy when her father passed away from alcohol addiction in June 1985, followed by the death of her mother and sister in a car accident just one month later. Despite facing such overwhelming grief, Sheila never questioned God's love for her—a spiritual gift she's carried throughout her life.

From meeting her husband Blair on a blind date three years before the tragedy (which she now sees as divine preparation) to receiving comfort through dreams and tender mercies, Sheila's story demonstrates how God prepares us for our trials and carries us through them. Now, 40 years later, she hosts her own podcast "Beyond Coincidence" and works with a humanitarian organization helping over 200 Haitian children in the Dominican Republic. Her journey from reluctant podcaster to faithful servant shows how God uses our gifts—even the ones we don't initially recognize—for His purposes.

5 Key Takeaways:

1. God prepares us for our trials before they come - From meeting the right spouse to having supportive family members positioned in our lives, divine preparation is often evident only in retrospect.

2. Stepping outside our comfort zone is essential for spiritual growth - Just as physical muscles need resistance to grow stronger, our spiritual development requires us to do hard things we wouldn't choose on our own.

3. God speaks through thoughts, scriptures, and daily experiences - Divine communication often comes as thoughts in our minds, relevant scriptures that speak to our situation, or small "coincidences" throughout our day.

4. Our perceived weaknesses can actually be divine gifts - What others may see as flaws (like talking too much) can be exactly what God needs us to use in His service.

   5. The Lord qualifies whom He calls - When God asks us to do something, He provides the people, resources, and abilities we need to accomplish His work, even when we feel completely unprepared.

• Beyond Coincidence Podcast - Sheila's podcast about seeing God's hand in daily life
• Dominican Starfish Foundation - Humanitarian organization working in the Dominican Republic
• Cardston Alberta Temple - Historical temple mentioned in Sheila's story
• Song: "Walk Tall, You're a Daughter of God" - Meaningful song from Sheila's mother's funeral

Connect with Sheila:

• Instagram: @beyondcoincidence.podcast
• Email: [email protected]

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Divine Worth Journal Available Now! Deepen your journey of self-discovery with the Divine Worth Journal, featuring inspiring scriptures and prompts for embracing your divine identity. Go to: https://www.amazon.com/Divine-Worth-Journal-Scriptures-Embracing/dp/B0CZDPF4TT/

🌟 Ready to Transform Your Life? The Divine Worth Summit is Coming! 🌟Are you tired of feeling invisible, undervalued, or struggling to see your own worth? What if you could spend an entire event surrounded by women who understand your journey and learn from experts who will help you uncover the divine daughter of God you truly are?

The Divine Worth Summit isn't just another conference—it's your invitation to step into your divine identity with confidence, clarity, and unshakeable faith. You'll discover practical tools to silence the inner critic, embrace your God-given gifts, and create a life that reflects your true worth.

Don't spend another day questioning your value. Join hundreds of women who are ready to claim their divine inheritance and live boldly as daughters of the Most High God.

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