The Divine Worth Podcast

Do you ever feel like you don't quite fit the ideal? Like everyone else has it together while you're quietly falling short? In this episode, Karen reflects on a lesson she taught based on Elder Ronald A. Rasband's October 2025 General Conference talk, "The Family Proclamation: Words from God." She shares deeply personal experiences — including her struggle with infertility and miscarriage — to remind us that the Family Proclamation isn't a measuring stick. It's a loving invitation. No matter where you are in life, your self worth and confidence are rooted in one simple, powerful truth: you belong to Heavenly Father's family.

5 Key Takeaways

1. You are not behind — you belong. The Family Proclamation points a direction, not a deadline. Your self worth isn't measured by how close you are to the ideal.
2. The ideal is a goal, not a grade. God doesn't expect perfection from the start. He gives us truth and space to grow into it.
3. Christ makes up the difference. On your hardest days, your best is still enough. Confidence comes from trusting that He fills the gap.
4. Pray to know truth for yourself. Whether it's the Book of Mormon or the Family Proclamation, God invites us to seek personal confirmation of His words.
5. Small, consistent steps build great things. Choose just one principle — faith, forgiveness, love — and apply it. Alma 37:6 reminds us that by small and simple things, great things come to pass.

Resources Mentioned

• "The Family Proclamation: Words from God" — Elder Ronald A. Rasband, October 2025 General Conference
• Moroni 10 — Praying to know truth
• Ether 12:27 — God gives us weakness that we may be humble
• Alma 37:6 — By small and simple things are great things brought to pass
• Amos 3:7 — God reveals His secrets to His prophets
• Hymn: Welcome Home (newer Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hymn)
• Quote from President Russell M. Nelson on divine potential
• Quote from President Gordon B. Hinckley: "Do the very best you can."

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What does it truly mean to know your self worth and confidence as a daughter of God? In this powerful episode, Karen sits down with Emily Carolynn Baker — LDS life coach, Montana guide, and mom of four — to explore how our divine identity as spiritual beings is the foundation of unshakeable self worth and confidence. Emily shares her deeply personal journey from people-pleasing and emotional avoidance to discovering that her preferences, emotions, and desires are sacred expressions of who she already is.

5 Key Takeaways

1. Your spiritual identity comes first. You are a spiritual being having a human experience — not the other way around. True self worth and confidence are rooted in that divine identity, not your circumstances.

2. Knowing your preferences matters. If you can't answer "what do I want?", that's a sign to go deeper. Reconnecting with your own desires is a foundational step toward self worth and confidence.

3. Negative emotions are not a spiritual failure. They are rumble strips — guiding you back to yourself. Feeling them fully is how you grow into more of who you already are.

4. Receiving is a spiritual principle. Letting others serve you isn't weakness. It's an essential part of covenant living and restoring balance in your relationships.

5. You are that you are. Like God's declaration in Exodus 3:14, your worth is not determined by others, outcomes, or circumstances. Self worth and confidence come from knowing no outside force gets to define you.

   Resources Mentioned

• Emily Carolynn Baker on Instagram: @emilycarolynnbaker (Carolynn with two N's)
• Emily's mentorship program and free webinars — find details on her Instagram

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Motherhood is beautiful — but it can also be overwhelming, messy, and full of moments where your self worth and confidence take a hit. In this special Mother's Day episode, host Karen Papin shares powerful clips from the She Is Known online experience, featuring conversations with Hayley Clarke, Jackie Swainson, and Rachel Rhien Tucker. Together, they explore how God sees you in every hard, beautiful, imperfect moment of motherhood — and why your self worth and confidence are rooted in something far deeper than what you do or don't get done in a day.

5 Key Takeaways:

1. Stop "shoulding" yourself. Satan uses shame to destroy your self worth and confidence. Focus on what truly matters — not the world's impossible checklist.
2. You can't hide from God. He sees you fully and loves you completely, in your best moments and your hardest ones.
3. Your identity is daughter of God. That core identity never shifts with seasons, roles, or circumstances — and it is the foundation of true self worth and confidence.
4. Your weaknesses are your potential. They are not evidence of failure. God uses them to build your strength.
5. Trust your intuition. God partners with you to know what each of your children uniquely needs. You are not parenting alone.

Resources Mentioned:

• She Is Known Mother's Day Experience: https://karenpapincoaching.thrivecart.com/sheisknown/

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What happens when you do something hard and actually follow through? Your confidence grows. Your self-worth deepens. And your relationship with God transforms.

In this episode, Karen shares what she learned from her 30-day no sugar challenge — and why it was never really about the sugar. After her 8-year-old daughter was diagnosed as pre-diabetic, Karen was motivated to make real changes. What she discovered along the way was a powerful lesson in self-worth, confidence, and what it truly means to partner with God in your goals.

5 Key Takeaways:

1. Self-trust builds confidence. Every time you follow through, your belief in yourself grows stronger.
2. Identity shifts are more powerful than willpower. Focusing on who you are becoming matters more than white-knuckling through cravings.
3. Your cravings are emotional signals. When you pause and turn to God instead of sugar, your self-worth stops depending on temporary fixes.
4. A whole-soul approach works. Mind, body, spirit, and community all strengthen your confidence to keep going.
5. God is your greatest partner in goals. When you invite Him in, He prepares a way and gives you strength you didn't have alone.

Resources Mentioned:

• 📖 Alma 37 — "Counsel with the Lord in all thy doings"
• 📖 1 Nephi 3:7 — Nephi's commitment to follow through
• 🎯 Karen's 30 Day No Sugar Challenge
• 🌸 She Is Known — A Mother's Day Experience

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Do you ever struggle to feel like you are enough? In this episode, Karen sits down with Abby Harding — wife, mom, Christian author, content creator, and host of the Strive Podcast — to talk about the journey of building genuine self worth and confidence from the inside out. Abby shares her story growing up in Orange County, navigating comparison culture, returning home from a mission, and how her faith helped her rediscover her identity and confidence. This conversation is warm, honest, and packed with truth that will remind you of who you really are.

5 Key Takeaways

1. Self worth starts early. Children begin questioning their worth as young as age seven, often shaped by what they hear at home. Be mindful of how you talk about yourself around your kids.

2. Knowing yourself builds confidence. When you are clear on who you are — your values, your likes, your opinions — outside comparison loses its power over your self worth.

3. Your worth is not tied to your obedience. As Sister Renlund teaches, your worth is constant and given by God. Nothing you do or don't do can change it.

4. Give yourself grace in transitions. Life changes — like returning from a mission or a spiritual high — can shake your confidence. Rest, process, and be kind to yourself in those seasons.

5. Pray for reminders of God's love. When you actively ask God to show you His love, your eyes open to how He sees you — and that transforms your self worth and confidence from the inside out.

Resources Mentioned

• The Strive Podcast by Abby Harding — wherever you listen to podcasts
• Born to Shine: Ignite Your Heavenly Light by Abby Harding — available on Amazon
• Doctrine & Covenants 25 — Abby's favorite divine worth scripture
• "Turn On Your Light" — talk by Sister Eubank, 2017
• Connect with Abby on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @_abbyharding_

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Have you ever felt like you didn't belong anywhere? If you've been struggling with your self-worth and confidence, this episode is for you. In this powerful episode of the Divine Worth Podcast, host and life coach Karen Papin sits down with Phylicia Aquino — the self-proclaimed "sassy saint" — for a raw, emotional, and deeply inspiring conversation about what it truly means to rebuild your self-worth and confidence after hitting rock bottom.

Phylicia shares her remarkable journey from a military childhood marked by racial identity struggles, to losing herself in destructive choices, to experiencing a miraculous spiritual awakening that restored her self-worth and confidence completely. Her story is living proof that no matter how far you've fallen, God sees your worth — even when you can't. If you've ever questioned whether you are lovable, enough, or worthy of good things, this conversation will speak directly to your heart and begin to rebuild your confidence from the inside out.

5 Key Takeaways:

1. Your self-worth is not determined by where you fit in. Phylicia's struggle with racial identity shook her self-worth and confidence to the core — but God's truth is louder than any label others put on you. He says, "You're not different. You're mine."

2. God never stops pursuing you. No matter how dark the path, your self-worth in God's eyes never changes. He is always reaching out His hand, ready to restore your confidence and call you back home.

3. True love rebuilds your confidence. Real love — from God and from those who care for us — shows up in our worst moments, refuses to let go, and reminds us of our self-worth when we've forgotten it completely.

4. Stillness is where God restores your self-worth. When we quiet the distractions and choose to be still, that's when God can speak truth to our self-worth and confidence and remind us of who we truly are and what we were created for.

5. Your trials are building your confidence, not breaking you. Phylicia wouldn't trade her pain because it shaped her into the woman God always saw — a warrior, a source of joy, and never-ending love. Your struggles are not destroying your self-worth; they are refining it.

Favorite Scripture Shared:Doctrine & Covenants 31:5 — "Therefore, thrust in your sickle with all your soul and your sins are forgiven you... for the laborer is worthy of his hire."

Connect with Phylicia Aquino:Follow her on Instagram: @sistaaquino

Resources & Links:

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What does it truly mean to be strong? In this powerful episode of the Divine Worth Podcast, host and life coach Karen Papin sits down with artist, athlete, and speaker Jenedy Paige — known as the "Art Ninja" — for a deeply moving conversation about self worth and confidence, faith, and discovering what you're truly capable of when you trust God's plan for your life.

Jenedy shares her remarkable journey from a teenager with zero art training to a celebrated oil painter, and from a complete beginner to a six-time American Ninja Warrior competitor. But beyond the physical feats, this episode dives into the heart of true inner strength — the kind rooted in knowing your identity as a daughter of God. Whether she's talking about grieving the loss of her young son, learning to paint through divine inspiration, or hosting an empowering event for 500 women, Jenedy's story is a testament to what happens when we stop telling ourselves what we can't do and start letting God show us what we can.

If you've ever struggled with self worth and confidence, doubted a prompting from God, or wondered if He really sees you in your pain — this episode is for you.

5 Key Takeaways:

1. God's belief in you shows up in what He asks you to do. Jenedy shares how God's persistent promptings — like applying to American Ninja Warrior with zero experience — are actually evidence of His belief in our potential. When we feel resistance to a good thing, that's often a signal it's coming from Him. True self worth and confidence grow when we say yes to those uncomfortable callings.
2. Obedience is about becoming, not just doing. After years of competing and never being aired on TV, Jenedy learned that God wasn't interested in a marketing campaign — He was transforming her into a stronger, more faithful person. The task was never the point; becoming was. This reframe is foundational to building lasting self worth and confidence.
3. Take action to show your faith. Jenedy's advice for overcoming fear of a God-given prompting is simple: take the first step. Sign up. Book the appointment. You don't need the whole plan — just enough faith to move your feet. Each action builds momentum and reinforces your self worth and confidence along the way.
4. Strength means knowing who you are. When asked what it means to be strong, Jenedy's answer cuts right to the core: strength is knowing you are a child of God. That identity is the foundation of all self worth and confidence — and it looks different for every person. Strength isn't one-size-fits-all; it's personal, divine, and expansive.
5. Journaling bridges prayer and scripture into real transformation. Jenedy emphasizes that writing is just as vital as prayer and scripture study. Journaling helps you identify what to pray about, record how God shows up, and synthesize spiritual experiences into lasting testimony — especially in the dark seasons when you need to remember His faithfulness most.

Resources Mentioned:

• Jenedy Paige's website: jenedypaige.com
• Instagram: @JenedyPaige
• Strong Women Experience: strongwomenexperience.com
• Online painting classes: Patreon (search Jenedy Paige)
• Scripture referenced: Helaman 5:12 — the foundation on the rock of the Redeemer
• Scripture referenced: Matthew 10:29–31 — the sparrow scripture
• Book referenced: Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis

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In this special Easter episode, life coach Karen Papin shares personal reflections on the significance of Easter and how it relates to our divine worth. Drawing from her experience finding peace in scripture after her younger brother Sam's passing, Karen explores how Christ's atonement, suffering, and resurrection demonstrate the immeasurable worth of each individual. The episode concludes with a guided Easter meditation that invites listeners to visualize themselves as witnesses to key moments in the Savior's final days.

Key points:

• Christ's sacrifice demonstrates our inherent divine worth regardless of whether we accept it
• The empty tomb is proof that we are not meant to remain in brokenness
• Christ suffered not only for our sins but also for our pains, afflictions, and infirmities
• Because of Easter, we can trust that we are never alone and that our mistakes don't define us
• Christ sees beyond who we are now to who we are becoming

Questions to Ponder

• Where have I been doubting my worth?
• How does the atonement and resurrection of Christ speak to that doubt?
• What would it look like to live today like I truly believed I was worth it?

Scriptures:

John 15:13, Mosiah 14:4-5, Alma 7:11-12, Matthew 26:8, Revelation 21:4

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Do you struggle with self-worth and confidence? Have you ever been told you're "too much" — too loud, too passionate, too bright? In this beautiful and uplifting conversation, host Karen Papin sits down with marriage and relationship coach Michelle Bacca Llamas to talk about what it truly means to embrace your divine identity and let your light shine — even when others are uncomfortable with it. Michelle shares her deeply personal journey of rediscovering her self-worth and confidence after losing herself in her first marriage, and how surrendering her will to God has helped her step boldly into who He needs her to be. If you've ever dimmed your light to make others comfortable, this episode is for you.

5 Key Takeaways

1. You are not "too much" — you are exactly who God needs you to be. When others are uncomfortable with your light, it's often a reflection of their own struggle with self-worth and confidence, not a flaw in you. Instead of dimming your light, use it to help others find theirs.

2. His love has always been there. Even when we don't recognize it, God is consistently present in our lives — carrying us through the hard seasons. Building self-worth and confidence starts with trusting that you are never alone.

3. Grace is a powerful tool. We are far too quick to shame ourselves when we make mistakes. Michelle reminds us that the Atonement is meant to be used — give yourself grace, take your mess to the Lord, and let Him unravel it.

4. Stop dismissing your divine qualities. When someone gives you a compliment, resist the urge to deflect. Practice saying "thank you" and then learning to actually believe it. Your self-worth and confidence grow as you stop dismissing what Heavenly Father says about you.

5. Be still with Him. One of the simplest and most powerful tools for recognizing your worth is stillness. Take a few minutes each day to be still — not just quiet, but present with God — and let Him remind you of your divine identity.

Resources Mentioned

• Scripture featured: Doctrine & Covenants 93:12–13 — "He received not of the fullness at first, but continued from grace to grace."
• Connect with Michelle Bacca Llamas:
• Facebook: Michelle Llamas, LLC
• Instagram: @baccamichelle

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What happens to your self worth and confidence when the unthinkable occurs? In this powerful episode, host Karen Papin sits down with Ashlee Boyson — mother of seven, author, and speaker — who shares her remarkable journey of rebuilding self worth and confidence after her husband was murdered in 2011. Ashlee opens up about discovering his infidelity in the same devastating moment, navigating a painful second marriage, and how God used every broken piece of her story to reveal her true, unshakeable worth. If you have ever tied your self worth and confidence to another person's opinion of you, this episode will speak directly to your soul.

5 Key Takeaways

1. Your self worth and confidence cannot come from another person. Ashlee learned through heartbreak, betrayal, and loss that when we attach our worth to how others see us, we are left empty every time. True self worth and confidence are rooted in how God sees us — and that never changes.

2. Hiding your story keeps you stuck. Many of us shove our pain under the rug hoping it will disappear, but healing begins when we are willing to acknowledge our story with honesty. Sharing her story — first through a blog, then through speaking — became the most freeing thing Ashlee ever did for her self worth and confidence.

3. God's answers to our prayers don't always look the way we expect. Like the Jaredites, sometimes God says "you tell me," sometimes He gives clear direction, and sometimes He simply asks us to trust Him. Each response is designed to build us, not break us.

4. Tell your children the truth. Ashlee made the courageous choice to share age-appropriate truth with her kids after tragedy struck. Rather than protecting them with lies, she protected their ability to know and own their story — and they have thanked her for it.

5. Small, simple daily habits protect your self worth and confidence. Ashlee's grounding routine — one verse of scripture, a prayer, and a few lines in a journal — may seem modest, but done consistently it creates the spiritual foundation needed to fight off the negative thoughts that erode self worth and confidence every day.

   
   

   Resources Mentioned

• Ashlee's books – Moments We Stand (a three-part series chronicling her journey through murder and the murder trial) and her children's grief book Quite — all available on Amazon
• Ashlee's website: momentwestand.com
• Ashlee on social media: search Moments We Stand
• Scripture referenced: 1 Samuel 16:7 — "The Lord looketh on the heart."
• Book of Mormon references: 1 Nephi 1:1 (Nephi on afflictions and being highly favored)

Ready to Go Deeper?

If this episode stirred something in you and you are ready to truly step into your self worth and confidence, here are three ways to keep growing:

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You are of worth. You have a purpose. The Lord loves you — and only you can make the impact on this world that you are meant to make.