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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…
Episodes
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 385 – Godly & Faithful: Celebrating the Christian Dads in Our Lives
Father's Day has a way of bringing out the little things that matter most—inside jokes, favorite meals, family traditions, and the quiet, faithful presence of…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 384 – Solid Christian Families Start with Solid Christian Dads
As Father's Day approaches, this heartfelt episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast celebrates the incredible gift of Christian dads and the powerful role…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 383 – Financially Faithful Girls: Stewardship, Spending, and Godly Wisdom with Matt Bell
Money is one of the most practical—and spiritual—areas of our lives, yet it's often one of the least intentionally taught within the home. In this episode of…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 382 – From Lemonade Stand to Lead: Giving Your Girls Ways to Practice Godly Money Habits
In this inspiring episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose explore how to nurture an entrepreneurial spirit…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 381 – Why You're the Most Accurate Predictor of Your Girl's Adult Money Habits Someday
In this practical and heart-checking episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose kick off a brand-new series on…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 380 – Why Genesis Matters: Helping Girls Build a Foundation of Faith
What does the Book of Genesis have to do with modern motherhood, science classes, dinosaur questions, and raising confident Christian girls in today's culture?…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 379 – Ways Your Girl Can Steward the Environment Biblically
In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden continue their Genesis series with a conversation that feels…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 378 – Helping Your Girl Understand the Importance of 'In the Beginning, God'
In this thought-provoking episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden kick off a powerful new series centered on…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 377 – When Faith Meets Fatigue: Hope for Strong Women Leaders with Ann E. Thompson
Leadership is a gift, but it can also be exhausting. Many Christian women today are carrying a heavy load: leading at work, serving in ministry, managing a…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 376 – Modeling Servant Leadership in Your Family
Welcome back to Raising Godly Girls, the podcast where we equip and encourage you to raise daughters with courage, character, and Christ-centered confidence…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 375 – Faith-Fueled Leadership in Your Girl
What does leadership look like for the next generation of Christian girls and women? In this empowering episode of Raising Godly Girls, Rachael Culpepper and…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 374 – Gratitude & Responsibility: The Heart of Memorial Day with Tim Barton of Wallbuilders
Memorial Day is more than a long weekend—it is a sacred invitation to remember. In this special episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, Natalie Ambrose…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 373 – Connecting Your Family to Your Community through Patriotism
What does it look like for neighbors to truly come together—linking arms, sharing life, and building something meaningful right where God has placed them? In…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 372 – Passing Along a Biblical Worldview of Memorial Day to Your Girl
As Memorial Day approaches, many families begin to reflect on what it truly means to love and honor our country. In this meaningful episode of Raising Godly…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 371 – Faithful & Fierce: Sustaining Ministry & Life without Burnout with Melissa Mashburn
For many Christian women, vocational ministry is both a calling and a weight they carry daily. In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, host Melissa…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 370 – When Home & Ministry are Mixed Arenas for Your Family
In this heartfelt episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Melissa Bearden and Natalie Ambrose open an honest, encouraging conversation about what…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 369 – Setting a Sustainable Example for Your Girl as a Modern Working Mom
What does it look like to faithfully navigate work, motherhood, and calling—all at the same time? In this honest and encouraging episode of Raising Godly…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 368 – Christian Motherhood, Faith, and God's Faithfulness with Rebecca St. James
In this special Saturday episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, we pause to celebrate Christian motherhood in all its forms—the visible and the unseen…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 367 - Celebrating God's Design for Supported Motherhood
Mother's Day is here—and while it's a time to celebrate, many moms are quietly carrying more than anyone realizes. In this special Mother's Day week episode of…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 366 – The Holy High Five that All Christian Moms Need
Motherhood is no small calling—and if you've ever felt the weight of it, you're not alone. In this special Mother's Day week episode of the Raising Godly Girls…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 365 – Raising Adventurous Girls: How God Uses Creation, Curiosity, & Courage with Hudson Wild
In today's digital-first world, many girls are growing up more anxious, more indoors, and more disconnected from God's creation than ever before. In this…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 364 – It's Not Only Up to Your Girl to Save the Planet
In a culture where climate concerns are rising—especially among the next generation—how can parents guide their girls to respond with truth instead of fear? In…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 363 – Your Family's Joy & Adventure in Discovering Your Local Outdoors
Spring has sprung—and with it comes a fresh invitation to step outside, slow down, and rediscover the beauty of God's creation. In this episode of the Raising…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 362 — When Mom Feels Overwhelmed: Editing Life with Godly Intention with Jamie Erickson
If motherhood has ever felt like too much—too busy, too heavy, too lonely—you are not alone. And more importantly, you were never meant to carry it all by…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 361 – Embracing the Art of Presence in Your Family's Special Calendar Moments
What if saying "no" could actually be one of the most faithful "yeses" you offer your family? In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, Rachael…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 360 – When Moms Move into Calendar Triage Mode, May is Here
For many families, May doesn't just arrive—it hits. Hard. In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 359 – The Adventure of Faith & Curiosity in Christian Parenting with Ryan & Selena Frederick
This week on Raising Godly Girls, Patti Garibay sits down with Ryan and Selena Frederick, founders of Fierce Marriage, Fierce Parenting, and Fierce Families…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 358 – Embracing Your Outdoors & Cultivating Curiosity in Your Girl
What if one of the most powerful ways to grow your girl's faith… is simply to step outside? In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 357 – Igniting the Lost Art of Boredom in Your Girl
What if one of the greatest gifts we could give our daughters isn't more entertainment—but a little more boredom? In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 356 – Keeping Faith on Fire: Preparing Girls for College & Beyond with Jeannie Banter
As Christian parents prepare their high school daughters for college, many wonder how to help their faith endure in a challenging culture. In this episode of…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 355 - Launching Your Girl into Adulthood with Confidence
In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden talk honestly about what it looks like to launch a daughter…
Raising Godly GirlsBONUS EPISODE — For Godly Girls: How to Keep Your Faith Strong in High School & College with Alena Pitts Franklin
What does it take to raise girls whose faith actually lasts? In this special live episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, recorded at the American Heritage…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 354 – Building Lasting Faith Muscles: Parenting Through Every Season
In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden launch a week of conversations focused on helping girls…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 353 – Raising Girls Who Rejoice: Walking Holy Week Toward Easter with Phylicia Masonheimer
As families prepare to celebrate Easter, many parents wonder how to help their daughters truly understand and rejoice in the Gospel story—not just on…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 352 – Intentional Easter Celebration Planning for Your Family
On this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose invite families to prepare their hearts for the joy of Easter…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 351 – Balancing the Ache & Hope of Holy Week in Your Parenting
Holy Week is one of the most sacred moments in the Christian calendar—the final days of Lent when believers around the world pause to remember Jesus' journey…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 350 — Strength in the Climb: Discovering God's Power and Purpose Through Adventure for All
The outdoors can be a place of awe, challenge, and discovery—yet for many families, especially those raising daughters with physical, emotional, or…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 349 – Expanding Expectations: Outdoor Activities & Finding the Possible for Special Needs Families
On this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose continue their week of conversations about supporting families…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 348 – Family Activities & The Differently-Abled Child
On this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose begin a week of conversations focused on how families can…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 347 - Holy Ground in the Kitchen: Raising Godly Girls During Lent through Food & Hospitality with Kendall Vanderslice
Food is already at the center of so many homes. It fuels our bodies, gathers our families, and fills our tables with conversation. But what if it could also…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 346 - How Family Fasting can Level Up Your Kids' Faith Journey
Today's RGG Podcast episode takes hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose on a deep-dive journey into the Lenten practice of fasting, including the many…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 345 - The New Era of Family Worship: Liturgical Living at Home
To honor the season of Lent on the Church calendar, Raising Godly Girls Podcast hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose open a conversation about what this…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 344 - Reclaiming Our First Calling: Finding Freedom and Identity as Daughters of the King in Motherhood with Vicki Courtney
Motherhood, marriage, ministry—each of these roles is a beautiful gift from God. But even good gifts can quietly drift into first place in our hearts…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 343 - Modeling for Your Girl What it Looks Like to Release Control as a Biblical Woman
On this Thursday episode, hosts Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden continue unpacking Biblical womanhood, this time through the lens of control and the…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 342 – When Good Things Become Idols in Girlhood
As the Raising Godly Girls Podcast launches another week of insightful Christian parenting conversation, hosts Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden dive into…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 341 – How Self-Forgetfulness Leads to Sacred Freedom with Sharon Hodde Miller
We live in a culture that constantly urges us—and our daughters—to "find ourselves." To chase affirmation. To define our identity by looking inward. But when…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 340 - Freeing Your Girl from the Bondage of Selfish Living
This challenging Thursday podcast episode poses a hope-filled path to Christian parents and listeners: What does it take to free girls from the burden of…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 339 - What Does Humility REALLY Mean for Christian Girls?
In this Tuesday podcast episode, hosts Rachael and Natalie tackle the big question: is it possible for a girl to achieve humility? Through an insightful…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 338 – Shalom in the Home: Finding God's Peace & Purpose with Elizabeth Woodson
In a world filled with noise, pressure, and uncertainty, many families are longing for something deeper than surface-level calm—they're searching for true…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 337 – Making An Environment that Invites Shalom into Your Family's Life
Is your home a place of refuge—or a source of overwhelm? In today's busy world, moms are carrying more than ever. Between mental load, schedules, discipleship…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 336 – How Lone Ranger Parenting Breeds Strife in the Home
In today's parenting conversations, one phrase keeps rising to the surface: mental load. The invisible weight of remembering, managing, anticipating, and…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 335 – Helping Your Daughter Embrace God's Design for Her Body with Lisa Whittle
In a culture saturated with comparison and impossible beauty standards, many girls are quietly asking a deeper question beneath body image struggles: Do I…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 334 – Nurturing a Healthy Body Image Amid Mixed Cultural Messages
On this Thursday episode of the podcast, hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose continue digging deeper on body image and practical ways to instill a…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 333 – Why Body Image Reflects a Deeper Spiritual Issue in Girls
In this episode, hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose use the analogy of parenting instincts to recognize oncoming illness in their kids as a framework…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 332 – Raising a Family Who Loves (and Likes!) Each Other with Jessica Smartt
As February fills our culture with pink hearts and romantic gestures, today's Valentine's weekend episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast invites families…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 331 – Joy as the Key Ingredient for Family Game Night
As Valentine's Day approaches, we're shifting the spotlight from romantic love to one of God's most foundational gifts: the love of family. On today's Thursday…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 330 – When Teaching a Girl Love Starts First in the Home
Valentine's Day often points our attention toward romantic love—but what if this season became an invitation to strengthen the most formative love a girl will…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 329 – Helping Girls Find & Cultivate Belonging in a Lonely World with Dr. Heather Thompson Day
Friendship is one of God's sweetest gifts—and also one of the most tender places in a girl's heart. From playground dynamics to group texts and even church…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 328 – When Your Girl's Friend Drama Spills into the Family
Continuing a week of episodes on Godly friendship, hosts Melissa Bearden and Rachael Culpepper put the friend drama under the spotlight. When boy crazy seasons…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 327 – Key Ingredients for Trusted Friendships in Today's Girls
On this Tuesday episode of the RGG Podcast, hosts Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden launch a week of conversations surrounding friendships—something that…