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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. 326 – Helping Girls Develop a Biblical Worldview in a Culture of Confusion with Dr. Jeff Myers
In this weekend edition of the podcast, AHG Founder & Executive Director Emeritus Patti Garibay welcomes Dr. Jeff Myers, apologist and President of Summit…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 325 – Equipping Girls to Defend the Bible's Toughest Questions
To continue this week on the Raising Godly Girls Podcast's deep dive into Apologetics, hosts Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden tease out the basics of how…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 324 – Why Your Daughter's Faith Needs Apologetics (Now More Than Ever!)
In this Tuesday episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, hosts Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden take on the lofty topic of Christian Apologetics with…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 323 — Raising a Gender-Confident Girl in a Confused Culture with Dr. Kathy Koch
In this Saturday episode, AHG Founder & Executive Director Emeritus Patti Garibay welcomes Dr. Kathy Koch back to the podcast as a returning guest to talk…
Raising Godly GirlsBONUS EPISODE — Giving a Voice to the Most Vulnerable & Relentless Advocacy for Pre-Born Life with Abby Johnson
In this Bonus Episode on Raising Godly Girls, Patti Garibay sits down with Abby Johnson, former Planned Parenthood clinic director and founder of And Then…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 322 — Gender Roles, Modern Family, & the Christian Ethic
This Thursday episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast dives into the often misunderstood world of gender roles and seeks to offer Biblical freedom and joy…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 321 — Teaching a Girl to Embrace God's Design for her Body
On this Tuesday episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, hosts Natalie Ambrose and Melissa Bearden embark upon a journey to understand God's design for…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 320 — How to Nurture a Kingdom Vision in Your Kids with Dr. Esau McCaulley
In this Saturday episode of the podcast, Dr. Esau McCaulley joins host Patti Garibay to talk about a Biblical approach to ethnic diversity in God's Kingdom…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 319 — How the Gospel Binds Multi-Ethnic Christ-Followers Together
In this Thursday podcast conversation, hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose connect the Gospel message to the global unity of the Church by God's…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 318 — Every Tribe, Nation, & Language and a Girl's Heavenly Unity
In this Tuesday episode, hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose dive into the topic of unity in the Church with an eye on heaven throughout the…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 317 — Helping Girls Root Their Identity in Christ in a Culture of Pressure with Eric & Eden Geiger
In this heartwarming Saturday episode, American Heritage Girls Executive Director and Raising Godly Girls Podcast host Rachael Culpepper interviews Erin and…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 316 — How A Family Guides Their Girls To Put On The Armor of God
In this powerful episode, hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose put the Armor of God under the spotlight as a way to empower girls to live out their…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 315 — Identity In Christ & Lifelong Faith
In this Season 3 episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose launch with a fun chat about letters they would write…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 314 — New Year, New Wisdom: A Preview of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast Lineup in 2026
The Raising Godly Girls Podcast now moves into its third season as the calendar rolled over to 2026 this week. AHG Executive Director Rachael Culpepper…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 313 — Intentional & Godly Parenting in 2026
On the first day of 2026, Raising Godly Girls Podcast hosts Natalie Ambrose and Melissa Bearden officially launch Season 3 with a quick recap of Season 2 topic…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 312 — Reflecting on Godly Girlhood: Lessons from 2025
What does it truly mean to be a Godly girl? The same question that closed out 2024 for the Raising Godly Girls Podcast rings in the New Year of 2026. From a…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 311 — Best of Raising Godly Girls: How Making Life Too Easy Hinders a Girl's Character, Mental, and Spiritual Growth with Erin Kunkle
Parenting is full of tension—especially when love tempts us to smooth every bump in our daughter's path. In this "Best of Raising Godly Girls" episode, we…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 310 — Best of Raising Godly Girls: Resilience-Building Parenting Strategies
Parenting with grace and wisdom isn't always easy—but it's always worth it. In this "Best of Raising Godly Girls" episode, we revisit Episode 270…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 309 — Best of Raising Godly Girls: Why Parents Shouldn't Make Life Easy for Their Daughters
Sometimes, the most loving thing we can do for our daughters is…step back. In this "Best of Raising Godly Girls" episode, we revisit Episode 269: "Why Parents…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 308 — Inspiring Your Family's Holiday Decor: Beyond Tinsel & Lights this Christmas
The Christmas season has a way of filling our homes with warmth and wonder—but what if your holiday décor could do more than make your home look festive? What…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 307 — Best of Raising Godly Girls: How to Support Your Daughter Through Suicide, Self-Harm, and Mental Health Struggles with Dr. Jessica Peck (Dr. Nurse Mama)
The holidays can be a season of joy, but for some families, they come wrapped in worry, fear, and unseen struggles. In this "Best of Raising Godly Girls"…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 306 — Best of Raising Godly Girls Podcast: Helping a Family Navigate Self-Harm
As the holiday season draws near—a time filled with lights, celebration, and connection—this special "Best Of Raising Godly Girls" episode steps into one of…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 305 — Best of Raising Godly Girls: Recognizing Girls' Mental Health Signals
As we enter a season filled with celebration, gatherings, and full calendars, this special "Best Of" episode invites moms to slow down and become intentionally…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 304 — Rooted in the Word: Helping Your Girl Grow a Faith That Lasts a Lifetime with Trillia Newbell
As this year winds to a close and new year soon begins, many of us will soon be making resolutions to start fresh—but there's one commitment that carries…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 303 — Planting Seeds of Faith Now That Will Grow All Through the Year
As the year draws to a close and families begin to look toward January with fresh hope, this episode invites moms to consider the quiet, powerful work God is…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 302 — Helping Your Girl Develop a Regular Bible Study Rhythm in the New Year
When the Christmas season eventually winds down and the New Year comes into view, many moms begin thinking about fresh starts, renewed rhythms, and the kind of…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 301 — Living the Gospel Through Service This Christmas with Gracie O'Loughlin (Operation Christmas Child)
The world says Christmas is about what we receive—but the Gospel tells a different story. This Christmas season, American Heritage Girls Founder & Executive…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 300 — Helping Your Daughter Beat Holiday Greediness
As Christmas draws near, excitement fills our homes—along with the endless catalogs, wish lists, and the subtle temptation to want more. In this episode of the…
Raising Godly GirlsEp 299 — Cultivating a Spirit of Generosity in Your Daughter This Holiday Season
The Christmas season is filled with twinkling lights, festive excitement, and no shortage of gift lists—but in the middle of the holiday rush, how do we help…
Raising Godly GirlsEp 298 — Finding Gratitude in Life's Deserts and Gardens with Kat Armstrong
Gratitude feels easy when life is full of blessings, but what about when the season you're in feels more like a desert than a garden? With financial…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 297 — Teaching Gratitude Over Selfishness This Thanksgiving
It's Thanksgiving Day—and between the turkey, the pie, and the endless sink of dishes, it's easy for even the most grateful heart to slip into grumbling. But…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 296 — Raising Girls Who Choose Gratitude—Even When They Don't Feel Like It
The turkey might still be thawing, the pies may or may not be homemade, and your kids might not be feeling especially thankful—but this Thanksgiving, the…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 295 — Raising Daughters to Love God, Family, and Freedom with Debbie Kraulidis (Moms for America)
In a culture that often questions Biblical truth, diminishes family values, and redefines freedom, parents face a critical calling—to raise daughters who love…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 294 — Homefront Heroes: Gospel Ways to Support Military Families
Military life isn't just about the soldier who serves—it's about the family who serves alongside them. From surprise deployments to frequent moves and long…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 293 — Freedom's Price: How to Teach Your Kids About God and Country
Freedom is one of the most beautiful blessings we enjoy—but it's also one of the most misunderstood. In this Raising Godly Girls Podcast episode, hosts Melissa…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 292 — Discerning Truth from Falsehood When Parenting in Today's Culture with Roger Marsh (My Family Talk Radio)
In a world overflowing with headlines, hashtags, and hot takes, truth can be hard to find. Every day, parents face the challenge of sorting through conflicting…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 291 — Holding Fast to Biblical Truth in an Age of Relativism
Ep. 291 — Holding Fast to Biblical Truth in an Age of Relativism When your girl starts asking hard questions—about right and wrong, fairness, love, or…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 290 — Teaching Your Faith-Filled Girl the Skill of Discernment
In a world that tells our girls to "trust their feelings" above all else, how can we teach them to discern truth from deception? Join hosts Rachael Culpepper…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 289 — Rooted in God's Design Why Girls Need a Biblical Perspective on Marriage and Family with Katy Faust (Them Before Us)
What does it look like to raise girls who see marriage and family not as cultural constructs—but as part of God's unchanging design? In this powerful…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 288 — Legislative Advocacy as Christian Families
What does it really mean to engage in legislative advocacy as a Christian family—and why should it matter to you as a parent? In this thought-provoking episode…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 287 — Stewarding Your Divine Domain as Parents
Who really has the final say in raising your kids—parents, the government, or the culture around us? In this week's episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 286 — Weird Influences: What's Really Messing with Your Girl's Mind with Dr. Natalie Atwell
As Halloween approaches, culture puts darkness on display in costumes, decorations, and entertainment. But the truth is, not all darkness wears a costume…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 285 — The Hidden Messages in Social Media Every Christian Mom Should Watch For
Every day, our daughters are surrounded by cultural messages that claim to be empowering, positive, or even "spiritual." From TikTok reels to Pinterest mantras…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 284 — The Unseen Battle: Discerning the Spiritual Influences Shaping Our Girls
As Halloween approaches, culture bombards our daughters with images of fear, darkness, and death—often disguised as harmless fun. But behind the costumes…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 283 — Raising Daughters who Have Courage to Overcome Obstacles with Kirthana Fanning
Courage is not the absence of fear—it's choosing faith in the midst of fear. In this week's episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, American Heritage Girls…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 282 — Your Family and the Everyday Heroes of Tomorrow
What makes an everyday hero? It's not fame, recognition, or a grand stage—it's a willingness to step into hard moments with faith and courage, even when fear…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 281 — Why the Key to Courage Isn't the Absence of Fear in Your Girl
Every girl will face fear—whether it's speaking up in class, standing up to a bully, trying something new, or stepping into leadership. But the true measure of…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 280 — Breaking the Cycle of Shame in Your Daughter's Life with Brittany Sawrey-Coulson (Trueface)
Shame is one of the enemy's most powerful tools—it twists mistakes into identity, leaving our daughters believing lies like "I'm not enough, I'll never measure…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 279 — What to Say When Your Daughter Struggles with Negative Self-Talk
We've all heard it—those quiet but crushing words our daughters whisper to themselves: "I'm not good enough." "I always mess up." "I'll never get this right."…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 278 — Parenting Through Shame Struggles with Grace and Truth
Shame has a way of whispering lies that drown out truth. For today's girls, those lies are amplified by comparison, perfectionism, and a culture that magnifies…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 277 — Standing in the Gap: A Parent's Prayer for their Prodigal Child with Dr. James Banks
Ep. 277 — Standing in the Gap: A Parent's Prayer for their Prodigal Child with Dr. James Banks Few things break a Christ-following parent's heart more than…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 276 — Parenting Through a Prodigal Testimony
Every parent has a story. For some, it's a story of steady faith passed down through generations. For others, it's a testimony of wandering, stumbling, and…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 275 — When Your Daughter Goes Wayward from Her Christian Faith
Every Christ-following parent dreams of raising a daughter who clings tightly to her faith. But what happens when she doesn't? What if she begins to question…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 274 — Supporting Your Daughter When Burnout Feels Overwhelming with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
Burnout isn't just an adult problem—it's showing up in the lives of our daughters at alarming rates. Between heavy academic loads, endless extracurriculars…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 273 — A Home That Rests: Building Sabbath Rhythms for Your Family
We live in a culture that applauds busyness and rewards hustle—but our daughters are quietly paying the price. Exhausted schedules, constant connectivity, and…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 272 — How a Culture of Busyness is Burning Out Our Girls
Today's girls are growing up in a culture that glorifies hustle—and it's leaving them exhausted. From academics to athletics, friendships to faith commitments…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 271 — How Making Life Too Easy Hinders a Girl's Character, Mental, and Spiritual Growth with Erin Kunkle (MAVEN)
As parents, it's natural to want to smooth the path for our daughters—to protect them from hurt, hardship, and struggle. But when we make life too easy, we may…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 270 — Resilience-Building Parenting Strategies
Every parent wants to protect their daughter—but when does protecting cross the line into preventing her from growing? On this week's Raising Godly Girls…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 269 — Why Parents Shouldn't Make Life Easy for Their Daughters
As parents, our hearts want the very best for our girls. We long to shield them from failure, hardship, and pain. But what if our desire to protect is actually…
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 268 — Guiding Girls Through Big Emotions with Michelle Nietert
If there's one thing every parent of girls knows, it's this: emotions can run deep, wide, and loud. From tearful meltdowns to dramatic outbursts, our…