The Divine Worth Podcast

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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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

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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/

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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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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/

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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

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