Ep48: The Spiritual Widow: Finding Hope When Your Spouse Loses Faith with Dr. Elizabeth Nielson

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 theirsFinding your identity and divine worth during periods of spiritual lonelinessThe power of personal revelation and deepening your relationship with ChristHow trials can become tools for serving and strengthening othersThe role of scripture study, prayer, and General Conference in building spiritual resilienceResources 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 NelsonRelief Society Declaration (personalized as affirmation statements)Personal revelation worksheet (available free at prosperstronger.com)Prosper Stronger PodcastProsper Stronger Facebook group for LDS womenReady to embrace your divine worth? Get your free Divine Worth Scripture Cards at www.karenpapin.com/scripturecards and find the Divine Worth Journal on Amazon by searching "Divine Worth Journal by Karen Papin" or visit: https://www.amazon.com/Divine-Worth-Journal-Scriptures-Embracing/dp/B0CZDPF4TT/