The Divine Worth Podcast

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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In this powerful and inspiring episode, life coach Karen Papin sits down with two remarkable women who have transformed their understanding of service, vulnerability, and divine worth through their experiences with spinal cord injuries. Jill McAuley, a quadriplegic injured in a car accident at 18, and Jamie Moore, who became paralyzed at age 5 from an accidental gunshot wound, share profound insights about how allowing others to serve us is actually a form of service itself.

Both women discuss their journeys from questioning their identity and worth after their accidents to discovering deeper truths about their divine nature. They explore the challenges of accepting help, overcoming the "burden" mindset, and finding purpose through vulnerability. Their friendship, which began as college roommates at BYU, demonstrates the beautiful connections that can form when we allow others into our struggles.

Key Takeaways:

• Allowing others to serve you is serving them - When we receive help, we give others the opportunity to experience the joy and blessings that come from service
• Divine identity is unchanging - Our worth isn't defined by our physical abilities or circumstances, but by our eternal identity as children of God
• It's okay to take your turn - Everyone will need help at some point in life; accepting assistance is part of the human experience
• Vulnerability creates connection - Being open about our needs allows for meaningful relationships and community building
• We rob others of blessings when we refuse help out of pride - Service is a two-way blessing that benefits both giver and receiver
• Trials can be both the worst and best things that happen to us - Like Adam and Eve's experience, our limitations can become pathways to God's greatest gifts
• Simple acts of service matter - Even small gestures like smiling or asking about someone's day can make a significant impact

Resources Mentioned

• Dents in My Armor Podcast - Where Jill previously shared her story

Scripture References:

• Mosiah 2:17 - "When ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God"
• Doctrine & Covenants 58:3-4 - About God's design and glory following tribulation

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Re-broadcast of The Dents in My Armor Podcast with Dr. Lee Burdge and Jenny Webb, featuring guest Karen Papin

In this episode, life coach Karen Papin shares her journey from being a child who struggled speak publicly to becoming a podcast host and coach who helps women of faith overcome fear and self-doubt. Karen opens up about her experience of being paralyzed by fear when asked to speak in church, and how that crushing moment became the catalyst for her growth and faith.

Through personal stories and scriptural insights, Karen reveals how she learned to reframe fear as an indicator rather than an obstacle, and how consistent spiritual preparation through prayer and scripture study became the foundation for conquering anxiety. She discusses the difference between fear and the "spirit of fear," and shares practical tools for turning fear into faith.

Key Takeaways:

• Fear is an indicator, not a problem - It signals you're about to step outside your comfort zone and grow
• Reframe your "what ifs" - Instead of focusing on what could go wrong, ask "What if it goes well? What if this is exactly what God wants me to do?"
• The difference between fear and the spirit of fear - God hasn't given us the spirit of fear, but of power, love, and sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7)
• Divine identity anchors us - When we remember we are beloved children of God, our potential becomes limitless
• Keep your focus on the Savior - Like Peter walking on water, we can overcome fear when we focus on Christ rather than the storms around us

Scriptures Referenced:

• 2 Timothy 1:7 - "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind"
• Proverbs 3:5-6 - "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding"
• Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me"
• Matthew 14:24-33 - Jesus walking on water and Peter's faith
• Alma 32 - Planting seeds of faith
• Ether 12 - Moroni's weakness with writing turned to strength

Resources Mentioned:

• Free 7-Day Email Course: "Recognizing God's Love" - focuses on gratitude and seeing evidence of Heavenly Father's love
• Personalized Fear to Faith Meditation: Available at karenpapin.com/meditation
• Karen's Social Media: Instagram @karenpapin for the "Faith Over Fear" video series
• The Dents in My Armor: Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

Connect with Karen:

• Website: karenpapin.com
• Instagram: @karenpapin
• Podcast: The Divine Worth Podcast

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

In this episode, Karen sits down with Susan Hart, a mom of four who shares her transformative journey from deriving her self-worth entirely from her children's successes to discovering her own divine identity and purpose. After nearly 20 years of living her life through her kids, Susan experienced a wake-up call when her son was rejected from his dream college. This moment led her to realize she had lost herself in motherhood and was placing unfair pressure on her children to validate her worth.

Susan opens up about her journey back to herself - how she reconnected with God, rediscovered her passions, started her own editing business, and became a coach to help other moms find their purpose beyond motherhood. Her story is a beautiful example of how we can be devoted mothers while still maintaining our individual identity and divine calling.

Key Takeaways:

• Recognize when you've lost yourself - Living vicariously through your children's achievements creates unhealthy pressure on them and robs you of your own identity
• Partner with God to rediscover your purpose - Prayer and seeking God's guidance helps you discover your unique calling beyond motherhood
• You can be both a devoted mom AND pursue your passions - Schedule time for yourself and rediscover what you used to love - it's not selfish, it's necessary
• Let your children learn through their own experiences - Allow kids to handle challenges and learn from mistakes while they're still in your home
• Take time to be still and listen - Find quiet moments to hear God's voice amidst the chaos of motherhood

Scripture Highlight:

Romans 8:16-18 - "The spirit itself bears witness with our spirit that we are the children of God, and if children then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ..."

Resources Mentioned:The Balanced Mom Facebook Group - "Creating Purpose and Passion Beyond Motherhood"

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In this solo episode, life coach, Karen Papin explores how our limiting beliefs about God can distance us from truly knowing Him and diminish our ability to let His light shine through us. Using the analogy of looking through a smudged window, Karen illustrates how we often focus on our imperfections rather than seeing God's beautiful love that's always present.

Key Takeaways:

• God's love doesn't need to be earned; He loves us unconditionally right now
• Hard times don't mean God is displeased with us or that we've done something wrong
• God blesses everyone, not just others; His atonement is for each of us individually
• Nothing is too small or too big for God to care about; He's in the details of our lives
• We can be honest and vulnerable with God in our weakness, doubts, and struggles
• Our weaknesses are given to help us be humble and turn to God for strength
• God understands our limitations and doesn't expect more than our best each day

Resources Mentioned:

• Free Gratitude Course: karenpapin.com/gratitudecourse
• Episode 20 with Michaela Esplin: https://open.spotify.com/episode/21aw5OaU1KsjaSOS74QbCp?si=tvyEgKUhT0-d-A15FGMUgw
• Scriptures referenced: 2 Nephi 26:24, Romans 5:8-9, Romans 8:38-39, Isaiah 49:15-16, Romans 2:11, 3 Nephi 11:15, Alma 37:6-7, Matthew 10:29-30, Ether 12:23-27, Mark 9:23-24, Mosiah 4:27

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