Ep82: The Art of Trusting God with Jenedy Paige

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: 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 Ready to go deeper in your own journey of self worth and confidence? 📖 Grab your FREE Divine Worth Scripture Cards to keep God's truth about your worth close every day:👉 www.karenpapin.com/scripturecards 🍬 Join the 30 Day No Sugar Challenge and take a powerful step toward strengthening both your body and spirit:👉 https://karenpapincoaching.thrivecart.com/30-day-no-sugar-challenge/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit karenpapin.substack.com/subscribe