In this episode of Where We Gather, I’m joined by Karen Papin, host of the Divine Worth Podcast and certified life coach, for a powerful conversation about overcoming fear and anxiety through faith in Jesus Christ.

Together, we explore two familiar scripture stories - Peter walking on water and Jesus calming the storm - and look at them through a personal, lived-experience lens. Karen shares her journey with anxiety, fear, and learning to trust the Savior enough to step out of the boat, even when the wind and waves never fully disappear.

We talk about what it really means to keep our eyes on the Savior, how Christ meets us immediately when we begin to sink, and why fear doesn’t mean a lack of faith but rather an invitation to come closer to Jesus Christ. This conversation gently challenges common “stay in the boat” assumptions and reframes faith as both staying with Christ and sometimes courageously stepping toward Him.

If you’re navigating fear, anxiety, uncertainty, or spiritual stretching, this episode offers reassurance, scripture-based insight, and simple invitations to act that can strengthen your discipleship, trust in the Lord, and confidence before God.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Overcoming fear and anxiety through faith in Jesus Christ
• What Peter walking on water teaches us about trust and focus
• How Christ shows up in the middle of life’s storms
• The role of weakness in spiritual growth (Ether 12:27)
• Learning to pause, be still, and listen for the Savior’s guidance

🎧 You’ll walk away encouraged to trust that Jesus Christ is in the boat with you, aware of the storm, and powerful enough to calm it.

Resources mentioned:

Matthew 14

Mark 4

The Divine Worth Podcast w/Karen Papin

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