Join us for this powerful episode of the Divine Worth Podcast featuring special guest Kristen Walker Smith (@kristenwalkersmith), creator of the One Minute Scripture Study podcast, BYU Education Week speaker, EFY teacher, and Deseret Book Masterclass teacher.

In this conversation, Kristen shares her deeply personal journey of learning to trust God after losing her father to cancer at age seven. She opens up about her struggles with OCD, how it limited her life for seven years, and the profound spiritual insights she gained through this trial. Kristen reveals how these challenges ultimately strengthened her relationship with the Savior and expanded her capacity to help others.

This episode explores:

• The journey of recognizing your divine identity as a child of God
• How to develop trust in God even through painful experiences
• Finding purpose in our trials and seeing them as opportunities for growth
• Overcoming comparison and embracing gratitude
• Recognizing our unlimited divine potential

Why This Matters: Understanding our divine worth and potential can transform how we view our trials and ourselves. As Kristen beautifully illustrates, even our deepest struggles can become pathways to profound spiritual connection and service to others.

Action Step: Take a moment today to reflect on a current challenge in your life. Ask yourself, "How might this difficulty be bringing me closer to the Savior?" Then practice gratitude for what you have and for the blessings others receive, transforming comparison into celebration.

Resources Mentioned:

• Scripture: Moses 1:6-18 (Moses' divine identity)
• Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (Paul's thorn in the flesh)
• Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21 (Elijah asking "how long halt ye between two opinions")
• Connect with Kristen at kristenwalkersmith.com or @kristenwalkersmith on Instagram

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In this solo episode, host Karen Papin explores the divine process of seeking truth and understanding our divine worth through the lens of Doctrine & Covenants 9:8. She shares personal insights about how starting her podcast answered her prayers in unexpected ways and breaks down a powerful three-step process for discovering truth: study, ask, and feel.

Key takeaways:

- Learn how to apply the pattern of "study it out, ask if it's right, and feel the confirmation" to understand your divine worth

- Understand why preparation and personal study are essential for receiving divine answers

- Discover how to overcome barriers that prevent you from feeling God's love

- Explore the connection between the law of creation (See, Say, Feel, Do) and seeking truth

Small and Simple Action:

Make a commitment to study your worth by reading at least one scripture verse daily or choosing one scripture weekly about love, worth, faith, or overcoming weaknesses.

Resources Mentioned:

- Divine Worth Scripture Cards: karenpapin.com/scripture cards

- Divine Worth Journal by Karen Papin (available on Amazon)

- Referenced Scriptures: D&C 9:8, Mark 4:39, Isaiah 55:8, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 46:10

In this powerful episode of the Divine Worth Podcast, host Karen Papin welcomes Jackie Swainson, a master certified trauma-informed and ethical practice coach who specializes in helping midlife women gain clarity, grow, and feel empowered to blend the lessons of their past with the possibilities of their future.

Jackie shares her remarkable journey of discovering God's love and the Church as a young adult, and how that foundation has carried her through life's challenges – from family struggles to personal trials. Through authentic storytelling and deep insights, she reveals how maintaining a strong connection with the Savior has shaped her understanding of self-worth and helped her navigate difficult seasons, including caring for parents with dementia and supporting loved ones through various life choices.

This episode explores essential topics for women of all ages, including:

• Finding peace and purpose in midlife transitions
• Processing difficult emotions through journaling and mindful practices
• Transforming our relationship with the sacrament into a deeply personal spiritual experience
• Embracing our divine worth while accepting ourselves exactly where we are
• Creating an atmosphere of gratitude and self-acceptance in daily life

Listeners will be particularly moved by Jackie's practical wisdom about serving others authentically and her perspective on how small acts of kindness can profoundly impact both the giver and receiver.

Take Action Today: Start a simple practice of leaving positive, affirming messages on your mirror using a dry erase marker. Write phrases like "Hello, gorgeous!" or "I am a daughter of God" to remind yourself of your divine worth each day.

Resources Mentioned:

• The Chosen (TV Series)
• Book of Mormon
• Jackie's weekly newsletter and blog atjackieswainsoncoach.com
• Instagram:@jackieswainsoncoach
• Facebook:Everyday Greatness

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In this episode of the Divine Worth podcast, we’re joined by LeAnn Austin (@leannaustincoaching) to explore the powerful connection between mind, body, and spirit—and how it shapes our divine worth.

LeAnn shares her personal journey of strengthening this connection and how prioritizing her spirit each morning has transformed her daily life. We dive into the challenges of perfectionism, the importance of self-love, and how embracing our divine worth allows us to love God and others more fully.

Why does this matter? Because when we truly understand and embrace our worth, we break free from limiting beliefs and step into the confidence God desires for us.

💡 Simple Action Step: When seeking to love another, get curious and ask, "What about them do I not understand?"

✨ Resources from LeAnn Austin:

Also, if fear is holding you back, check out Karen Papin’s Personalized Fear to Faith Meditation—a powerful tool to help you move forward with confidence and faith.

Tune in now and start deepening your connection with your divine worth!

In this episode of Divine Worth, we’re joined by Bonnie Wiscombe (@bonniewiscombe) to discuss a topic so many of us wrestle with: humility and self-worth. Bonnie shares her journey of understanding that humility is not the same as self-criticism and how embracing her God-given potential allows her to honor Him.

We dive into key insights, including:

Action Step: When you feel a prompting from the Lord that feels big, start small. Ask yourself, "What is the first right step?" It might be to just learn about what you feel called to do.

Mentioned in this episode:

Book that gave Bonnie the insight into humility not being self-criticism: Confronting the Myth of Self Esteem

How to connect with Bonnie:

Instagram: @bonniewiscombe

Website: https://www.bonniewiscombe.com/

Also, don’t forget to grab your free Divine Worth Scripture Cards to keep God’s love and belief in you at the forefront of your mind. Download them here: karenpapin.com/scripturecards.

In this solo episode of The Divine Worth Podcast, I honor my younger brother Sam, who taught me profound lessons about love, joy, and God's awareness of us. Sam, who passed away 25 years ago continues to inspire me even decades after his passing.

We explore:

This episode is a reminder of how the people and experiences in our lives are divinely placed to teach us, shape us, and show us God's love. Reflect on those lessons and consider the ways you can inspire others with your unique story.

Action Step: Take a moment to reflect on the people and experiences in your life that have shaped you. How have they shown you God’s love? Write down one lesson you’ve learned and consider how it has impacted who you are today.

Discover Divine Confidence: If this episode resonated with you, explore the Personalized Fear to Faith Meditation—a powerful tool to quiet your mind, connect with God, and align with your divine capacity that is specific to you. Overcome fear, strengthen your faith, and step into God’s calling with confidence. Learn more at this link.

Share this episode with someone who needs a reminder of their divine worth. See you next time on The Divine Worth Podcast!

Have you ever struggled to see yourself as God sees you? Jennie Moss from @thelatterdayladies shares how learning who she truly is and why she is here not only saved her but gave her the confidence to lead with love instead of fear. Her insights about recognizing the Savior’s role in our lives and how it helps us remove limiting beliefs are a must-hear for anyone yearning to feel worthy and confident in their divine purpose.

What You'll Gain

A Small and Simple Action
Recognize the words that the Lord uses to describe you in your patriarchal blessing. So if it's handmaiden, if it's Divine daughter, if it's beloved, like whatever those words are, take three of them and then make them into a sentence about yourself. Like I'm a beloved divine daughter of God and saying it to yourself over and over you start recognizing and your spirit feels the truth of that sentence.

How to connect with Jennie

https://thelatterdayladies.com/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheLatterdayLadies?ref=seller-platform-mcnav

Are you ready to embrace your divine worth? Check out the Divine Worth Journal by Karen Papin, available on Amazon here. This journal is a perfect companion for your journey, offering prompts and guidance to help you feel closer to God and live with faith and confidence.

Listen now and begin to see yourself through God’s eyes—because when you do, you’re unstoppable!

In this episode of the Divine Worth podcast, we sit down with Hayley Clark (@thehayleyclark) to explore the power of recognizing that God not only trusts us but truly believes in us. Hayley shares her inspiring journey from feeling lost in young motherhood to founding a thriving swimsuit business—Honeymark—rooted in modesty, functionality, and inspired ideas.

Hayley reflects on how the Lord prepared her step by step, drawing parallels to Nephi building the ship. She explains how her experiences, skills, and even trials led her to where she needed to be, emphasizing that God invests in who we are becoming, not just what we are doing in the moment.

By listening, you’ll gain:

Hayley shares a small and simple action that has made a profound difference in her life: recognizing the seemingly ordinary ways God shows His trust in us and moving forward with faith, even when the next step is unknown.

Discover how your unique path is preparing you for something extraordinary!

How to connect with Hayley Clark

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehayleyclark

Honeymark website: https://honeymark.co/

Also, don’t forget to check out the Divine Worth Journal—your companion for embracing God’s love and discovering your divine worth. Available on Amazon or through this link: Divine Worth Journal.

Let this episode inspire you to trust in God’s belief in you as you continue your own journey.

In this episode, Michaela Esplin (@simply.striving) shares her powerful journey of overcoming limiting beliefs that kept her stuck spiritually and emotionally. She opens up about how these beliefs affected not only her personal growth but also her relationship with God. Michaela discusses a pivotal moment when her son, born with a rare syndrome, taught her profound lessons about divine worth, confidence, and trusting God's plan.

Through Michaela's story, you'll learn:
✨ How to identify and address limiting beliefs about yourself and God
✨ The importance of shifting your mindset to recognize God's blessings
✨ Steps to build confidence in your divine identity and worth

The small and simple action Michaela highlights is the practice of actively recognizing God's hand in your life, shifting your perspective to focus on His blessings, even in trials.

Correction: In this episode I mention an article in the Ensign called Hope: The Misunderstood Sister. I mistakenly say that it was a conference talk by Elder Uchtdorf but it was actually an Ensign article by Larry Hiller.

Where to find Michaela:

https://www.instagram.com/simply.striving

https://simplystriving.co/

Looking to deepen your connection with God and embrace your divine worth? Explore the Divine Worth Journal by Karen Papin, available on Amazon. This beautiful journal provides prompts and space to guide your journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. Find it here.

As we reflect on the Savior’s birth, this episode invites you to pause and embrace the profound love and belief that God has for you. Through a guided meditation rooted in scripture, you’ll experience a moment of stillness and connection with your divine worth and potential.

Why is this important? So often, we struggle to see ourselves as God sees us—worthy, loved, and capable of great things. This meditation uses His words to help you rediscover that truth and draw closer to Him.

By listening, you’ll:

The small and simple action for this episode: Listen to the meditation :-)

Ready to take this practice even further? Explore my Divine Worth Journal, available on Amazon. This journal features over 52 scriptures designed to remind you of your divine worth and help you embrace your God-given purpose. Get your copy here: Divine Worth Journal by Karen Papin.

You are of worth. You have a purpose. The Lord loves you, believes in you, and has placed you here for a reason. Join me next time as we continue to explore divine worth and potential. Don’t forget to share this episode and leave a review—it helps others discover the podcast and its message of hope and love.