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Raising Godly Girls
For over 30 years, American Heritage Girls® has come alongside families and youth ministry leaders in offering Christ-centered, girl-focused character development. Through the Raising Godly Girls® Podcast, presented by American Heritage Girls, listeners get to tap into the advice that seasoned AHG leaders have gleaned over three decades of ministering to girls. Plus, hear from industry experts with solutions to a broad range of issues impacting today's girls. Get Biblically-sound and actionable…
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- Raising Godly Girls
Ep. 442 – The Growing Issue of Explicit Content in Today's Girls' Lives
Pornography isn't just a boys' issue anymore—and Christian parents need wisdom, discernment, and courage to talk about it with their daughters. In this episode…
- Raising Godly Girls
Ep. 441 – What are the Truly Scary Things Christian Parents should be Concerned About this Halloween?
Halloween may be filled with costumes, candy, and spooky decorations, but there are some very real dangers parents need to be talking about long after October…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 440 – Adoption and Intentional Faith: Trusting God in Every Step with Lauren McAfee
What does it look like to live with intention when life doesn't go according to plan? In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, Melissa Bearden sits…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 439 – Faithful to God's Vision for Vulnerable Kids: Teaching Your Girl How to Support & Love through Action
What does it mean to become an agent of God's grace and love in the life of a vulnerable child? Adoption can be a beautiful picture of the Gospel, but not…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 438 – Has the Family Pro-Life Stance Changed in Modern Times? Understanding a Biblical Perspective
What does it mean for a Christian family to truly live out a Biblical view of the sanctity of life? In a culture where conversations about life, abortion…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 437 – From Blind Spots to Belonging: How Christians Can Serve Vulnerable Families with Debbie Sceroler
What happens when Christians learn to see the families who are often overlooked? In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, Rachael Culpepper sits…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 436 – When Divorce Shakes the Foundation: Guiding Girls through a Family's Toughest Seasons
What does a girl need most when her parents are walking through divorce? In this episode of Raising Godly Girls, Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden turn…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 435 – How God's Design for Biblical Communities Protects Single Moms, Their Girls, and the Marginalized
What does it look like for Christians to create a true place of belonging for families walking through seasons of hardship, loss, or instability? In this…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 434 – Standing Firm: Fortifying Unshakable Faith on Secular Grounds during College with Neil Shenvi
Sending a daughter into the world—especially onto a college campus—can feel both exciting and uncertain for Christian parents. In a culture where faith is…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 433 – When Your College Daughter Brings Home Anti-Christian Ideas
What happens when your daughter's faith is tested after she leaves home? On this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, Rachael Culpepper and Natalie…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 432 – Leading Your Analytical Girl through Tough Faith Questions
What happens when your daughter starts asking big questions about her faith? On this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, Rachael Culpepper and Natalie…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 431 – Chosen Before Birth: A Mother-Daughter Journey of Purpose, Conviction, and Life with Marlene & Hannah Strege (Part 3 of 3)
What does it mean to value life in a culture shaped by rapidly changing science and medical technology? In this powerful final episode of our three-part…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 430 – Chosen Before Birth: How a Courageous Pro-Life Mom Gave Me a Story with Hannah Strege (Part 2 of 3)
What if your life story began before you were even born? In this powerful episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, Patti Garibay sits down with Hannah…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 429 – Chosen Before Birth: A Story of Life, Infertility, and Redemption with Marlene Strege (Part 1 of 3)
What does it truly mean to be pro-life in today's world? In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, Patti Garibay sits down with Marlene Strege for a…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 428 – Bold & Focused: Raising Girls to Lead with Truth and Courage with Alexandra Gaiser
What does it look like to raise a girl who is both bold in her convictions and wise in how she uses her voice? In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls…
Raising Godly GirlsBONUS EP. – Making Peace with What You Can't Control with Lysa Terkeurst
What happens when the things we most desperately want to change are the very things we cannot control? For mothers, the desire to protect our daughters, fix…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 427 – Consistent Parenting, Taking the Edges Off a Strong-Willed Girl's Personality & Good Leadership
What do you do when your strong-willed daughter pushes back, challenges your opinion, or seems determined to turn every disagreement into a battle? On this…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 426 - Cultural Hot Takes & Guiding Your Opinionated Girl
What happens when your strong-willed, opinionated girl discovers the world of "hot takes," rage bait, memes, and unpopular opinions? On this episode of the…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 425 – Equal in the Gospel: Teaching Girls Unity in a World Obsessed with Racial Division with Krista Bontrager
In a culture increasingly defined by division, how can Christian parents teach their daughters to think biblically about race, identity, justice, and unity? On…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 424 – The Other Perspective: Common Ground in the Face of Deep Divisions in Your Family & Community
What does it look like to pursue Biblical unity in a world that seems to reward outrage, polarization, and constant disagreement? And how can Christian parents…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 423 – Why the New Testament Cares a Lot About Your Girl's Unity with Other Christians
In a culture that rewards outrage, celebrates division, and often encourages people to cancel rather than reconcile, how can Christian families teach girls to…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 422 – Gospel in a Shoebox: Raising Girls with a Heart for the World with Izabella McMillon
What if something as simple as a shoebox could change a life forever? In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, Patti Garibay shares a powerful and…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 421 – Infusing Fun in Serving Together as a Family
Serving others doesn't have to feel like another item on the family to-do list—it can become one of your family's greatest joys. When parents intentionally…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 420 – Igniting a Passion in Your Girl for Serving Others
As girls settle into the rhythms of a new school year, one of the greatest gifts parents can give is a heart that delights in serving others. But a servant's…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 419 – Creative Calling: Using God-Given Giftings for His Glory with Katie Guiliano
Creativity is not accidental—it reflects the very nature of our Creator. But in today's culture, many girls struggle to see how their artistic gifts…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 418 – Practical Ways Your Family can Support Your Entrepreneur Christian Girl
Every girl has been uniquely created by God with gifts that can bless others and bring Him glory. Whether she's a creative thinker, a natural strategist, or…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 417 – Empowering Your Girl to Pursue Her Passions
What does it look like to raise a girl who is creative, courageous, resilient, and willing to step into the opportunities God places before her? On this…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 416 – Faith in the Small Things: Building Lasting Family Devotional Rhythms with Melissa Kruger
Family devotionals often begin with the best of intentions—but somewhere between busy schedules, distracted kids, and the pressures of everyday life, they can…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 415 – Discipleship that Grows Up as the Family Does
Family discipleship doesn't stay the same through every season of parenting—and that's a good thing. As children grow from toddlers to teens and eventually…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 414 – The Real Reason Why Devo Time with Your Girl Feels Tough
Family devotions often sound wonderful in theory—but in real life, they can feel messy, inconsistent, and anything but peaceful. If you've ever wondered…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 413 – Raising Fierce-Hearted Middle School Girls: Faith, Courage, & Identity in Christ with Kaitlyn Cey
In today's culture, girls are constantly being told who they should be, what success looks like, and how they should define strength. But God offers a very…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 412 – How the Family Adapts in the Middle School Years
The middle school years are filled with change—and not just for your daughter. As her emotions, body, friendships, and independence begin to shift, the entire…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 411 – The Sacred Stage: Your Girl's Middle School Years
Why do the middle school years feel so hard—for girls and for the parents raising them? Friendship drama. Puberty. Growing independence. Big emotions. Endless…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 410 – Beyond the Hurt: Understanding & Responding to the New Era of Bullying with Brooks Gibbs
Bullying today looks very different than it did just a generation ago—and parents of girls are feeling the weight of navigating it all. In this episode of the…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 409 – How Your Family can Lead a Girl Out of Bullying Patterns
What should you do when you discover your own daughter is the one hurting someone else? No parent wants to receive the phone call, text message, or…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 408 – How to Parent Your Godly Girl when She is Targeted by Bullying
When does unkind behavior cross the line into bullying—and how can Christian parents respond with both wisdom and grace? As a new school year begins, many…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 407 – Grace for Every Story: Women in God's Redemptive Plan with Jen Oshman
In a culture that constantly asks girls to define themselves on their own terms, the Bible offers a far more hopeful and life-giving truth: every girl has a…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 406 – How Mothering can Model a Redeemed Life in Your Family
What if one of God's greatest redemption stories is unfolding in your own motherhood? Motherhood has a way of exposing both our greatest joys and our deepest…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 405 – God's Redemption in Every Girl's Story
Is your daughter learning to follow Jesus—or simply learning to follow the rules? Many Christian parents long to raise daughters who are kind, obedient…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 404 – Gospel Relationships, Hard Conversations & Healing Joy with Willow Weston
Healthy, Gospel-centered relationships don't happen by accident—they are built intentionally, season by season, conversation by conversation. In this heartfelt…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 403 – Learning to Change the Family Tree with a Gospel Future in Mind
For many Christian families, following Jesus means more than attending church or embracing a set of values—it means courageously changing the trajectory of an…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 402 – Why Sweeping Conflict Under the Rug Packs Emotional Baggage for Your Girl
Conflict is inevitable in family life—but what if the way we handle it today shapes the legacy our daughters carry into tomorrow? In this episode of Raising…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 401 – SUMMER REPLAY: Helping Your Daughter Embrace God's Design for Her Body with Lisa Whittle
This week, the Raising Godly Girls Podcast has been strolling down Season 3's hall of fame, taking another listen to your favorite episodes. In a culture…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. BONUS – The Lies Young Women Were Sold About Freedom, Success, and Identity with Alex Clark
What if the freedom our culture promises isn't freedom at all? Today's girls are growing up in a world that constantly tells them to define themselves…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 400 – SUMMER REPLAY: Nurturing a Healthy Body Image Amid Mixed Cultural Messages
Summer is rolling along, and the Raising Godly Girls Podcast continues a fun week of fan-fave replays! On this Thursday episode originally aired in May 2026…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 399 – SUMMER REPLAY: Why Body Image Reflects a Deeper Spiritual Issue in Girls
As we march through summer 2026, the Raising Godly Girls Podcast is circling back to fan faves of Season 3's first half. In this episode from May 2026, hosts…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 398 – SUMMER REPLAY: Helping Girls Root Their Identity in Christ in a Culture of Pressure with Eric & Eden Geiger
In this summer season, the Raising Godly Girls Podcast is circling back to listener favorites from the first part of season 3. Today's episode is a replay of…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. BONUS – Raising Strong Girls in a Culture That Erases Boundaries with Riley Gaines
How can Christian girls stand firm when culture challenges the very meaning of womanhood? Over the past several years, conversations surrounding women's…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 397 – SUMMER REPLAY: How a Family Guides Their Girls to Put on the Armor of God
In this summer season, the Raising Godly Girls Podcast is circling back to listener favorites from the first part of season 3. Today's episode is a replay of…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 396 – SUMMER REPLAY: Fortifying Your Girl's Faith for Life
In this summer season, the Raising Godly Girls Podcast is circling back to listener favorites from the first part of season 3. Today's episode is a replay of…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 395 – Not Alone in the Battle: Faith, Prayer, and Girls' Mental Wellness with Dr. Natalie Atwell
When a daughter is struggling emotionally, many parents feel unsure where to begin. Is this typical girlhood stress? Anxiety? Depression? Something deeper? In…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 394 – Parenting Through Spiritual Bondage
Watching your girl battle anxiety, mental health challenges, or spiritual struggles can leave you feeling overwhelmed, isolated, and unsure of what to do next…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 393 – Mental Health Struggles or Spiritual Oppression: Recognizing the Signs in Your Girl
In a culture where terms like spiritual warfare, demonic oppression, and spiritual bondage are often tossed around online without biblical clarity, Christian…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 392 – Faith, Freedom, and the Future: Preparing Girls for America's Next Chapter with Janine Turner
In a time when conversations about patriotism can feel complicated and even divisive, many Christian families are asking an important question: How do we raise…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 391 – Level-Up Your Family's 4th to Celebrate America's 250th
As America approaches its 250th birthday, how can Christian families celebrate with gratitude, humility, joy, and a firm understanding of where their true…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 390 – Sparking a Love in Your Girl for the Nation God Gave
As fireworks light up the sky and American flags wave across neighborhoods this Independence Day weekend, the Raising Godly Girls Podcast invites families to…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 389 – Raising Curious, Courageous, Christ-Centered Girls with Dr. J.R. Briggs
As parents, we long to raise girls who are thoughtful, grounded, and confident in Christ—not swept away by every cultural trend or viral "hot take." But in a…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 388 – The Many Faces of Active Listening: Unlocking Your Family's Connection Together
What does it look like to truly listen to your girl in a world filled with constant distractions, busy schedules, and endless noise? In this encouraging…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 387 – Ask then Hush: Connecting with Your Girl through Better Listening
How do we create the kind of relationship where our daughters truly believe, "I can tell my mom anything"? In this heartfelt episode of the Raising Godly Girls…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 386 – Rock-Solid Dads: Celebrating Christian Fatherhood with Andy Dalton
In a culture that often minimizes the role of fathers, Scripture paints a very different picture—one of strength, servant leadership, and spiritual legacy. In…