Jenae Nelson, Ph.D, is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Brigham Young University. She also collaborates with MIT Sloan School of Management to evaluate and study programs aimed at cultivating socioemotional skills in future leaders. Jenae has worked as a remote researcher for Baylor University and Harvard University. Jenae studies the science of character strengths and spirituality to build resilience and well-being in teens and adults. Her research provides insight into practical tips and practices for individuals and families to become more grateful and generous. Jenae pioneered research on indebtedness (to God and humans) and how it leads to more profound conversion and religious commitment, more charitable giving, and well-being.

In addition to her professional research, Jenae shares with us how her biological father found her when she was a teenager and how that connection led to a divine connection with her Heavenly Father. Jenae teaches about the power of transcendent indebtedness toward God and how gospel living is a means for overcoming obstacles, including challenges with mental health.

Jenae's work has been featured in Christianity Today, BYU Magazine, Music & the Spoken Word, Meridian Magazine, and the Church News.

Show Notes

More of Janae's work and research can be found here:

https://jenaemnelson.wixsite.com/jenaemnelson/blank-5

Happify: https://www.happify.com/

App for iOS:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/happify-for-stress-worry/id730601963

App for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.happify.happifyinc&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1

 "My Peace I Give Unto You" by Deiter F. Uchtdorf:

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2023/03/04-my-peace-i-give-unto-you?lang=eng

Scriptural References:

Mosiah 2:10-27

Matthew 11:28-30