Raising Godly Girls

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 questions. The middle school years can feel like a whirlwind for both girls and the adults who love them. Yet beneath all the change is a beautiful opportunity for parents to become a steady, Christ-centered presence during one of the most...

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 Girls Podcast , host Natalie Ambrose welcomes back researcher, speaker, and author  Brooks Gibbs  for an honest and eye-opening conversation about bullying in all its modern forms.     Together, they explore the science behi...

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 conversation revealing that their child has been unkind—or worse, has developed a pattern of bullying another girl. While those moments can stir embarrassment, defensiveness, or even shame, they also present a powerful opportunity for discipleship....

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 parents wonder how to prepare their daughters for the complex social dynamics  they'll  inevitably  encounter . While every unkind comment  isn't  bullying, repeated patterns of intimidation, exclusion, or harm can leave lasting wounds if left...

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 purposeful place in God's redemptive story.   In this episode of the  Raising Godly Girls Podcast , Melissa Bearden sits down with author, speaker, and ministry leader Jen Oshman to explore how Scripture answers some of the most important ques...

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 weaknesses. From impatience and exhaustion to self-doubt and overwhelm, every season reminds us just how much we need God's grace. But the good news of the Gospel is this: Jesus  isn't  simply raising our daughters—He's transforming us, too...

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, respectful, and wise. But somewhere along the way,  it's  easy to confuse good behavior with a transformed heart. In this episode, Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden unpack one of Jesus' most familiar parables—the Prodigal Son—and reveal a tr...

Healthy, Gospel-centered relationships  don't  happen by accident—they are built intentionally, season by season, conversation by conversation.   In this heartfelt episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, Natalie Ambrose welcomes author and speaker Willow Weston for a powerful conversation about the lifelong value of Christ-centered relationships in a girl's life. From childhood to adulthood, t...

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 entire family tree. In this powerful episode of the  Raising Godly Girls Podcast , co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose explore what it looks like to parent through a first-generation Gospel focus and trust God to break cycles of s...

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 Godly Girls , co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose tackle the family habits we often "sweep under the rug" when tension arises. From avoiding difficult conversations to repeating unhealthy patterns passed down through generations, t...

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 saturated with comparison and impossible beauty standards, many girls are quietly asking a deeper question beneath body image struggles:  Do I matter?  This weekend edition of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast speaks directly into that ache—wi...

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, reinvent themselves, and create their own truth.  They're  encouraged to build identity through achievement, appearance, influence, and endless self-expression. Yet despite these promises of empowerment, many young women find themselves struggl...

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 , hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose continue  diggin g deeper  on  body image and practical ways to instill a healthy approach for our girls today.    In a time when cultural messages and marketing language are thrown aroun...

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 Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose use the analogy of parenting instincts to recognize oncoming illness in their kids as a framework to approach a girl's body image struggles. While parents are usually  pretty good  at connecting...

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   " Helping Girls Root Their Identity in Christ in a Culture of Pressure with Eric & Eden Geiger," which originally aired on January 10, 2026. "   In this heartwarming Saturday episode, American Heritage Girls Executive Director and Raising G...

How can Christian girls stand firm when culture challenges the very meaning of womanhood?   Over the past several years, conversations surrounding women's sports, privacy, safety, and identity have moved from headlines into everyday life. For many girls and their families, these cultural shifts have raised  difficult questions  about fairness, courage, truth, and what it means to honor God's desig...

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  " How a Family Guides Their Girls to Put on the Armor of God " which originally aired on January 8, 2026.   Melissa Bearden queues up fellow hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose's conversation  by   peer ing  through the lens of Ephes...

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   " Fortifying Your Girl's Faith for Life " which originally aired on January 6, 2026.       Melissa Bearden  queues up  fellow hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose's conversation with an endearing 'dear younger me' chat to give advice...

When a daughter is struggling emotionally, many parents feel  unsure  where to begin. Is this typical girlhood stress? Anxiety? Depression? Something deeper? In today's culture—where girls report rising levels of sadness, loneliness, and mental health challenges—Christian parents need both discernment and hope.   In this powerful episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, Natalie Ambrose sits dow...

Watching your girl battle anxiety, mental health challenges, or spiritual struggles can leave you feeling overwhelmed, isolated, and unsure of what to do next. Many Christian parents carry the weight in silence, believing they should be able to "fix it" on their own. In this encouraging episode, Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden remind parents that they were never meant to walk these difficult...

In a culture where terms like  spiritual warfare ,  demonic oppression , and  spiritual bondage  are often tossed around online without biblical clarity, Christian parents can be left feeling confused, fearful, or unsure of how to respond when a daughter begins to struggle. In this thoughtful conversation, Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden offer a grounded, grace-filled framework for recognizi...

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 daughters who love God first while also faithfully stewarding their role as citizens?   In this episode of the  Raising Godly Girls Podcast , Melissa Bearden sits down with  actress , author, and Constituting America  F ounder Janine Turne...

As America approaches its 25 0 th   birthday, how can Christian families celebrate with gratitude, humility, joy, and a firm understanding of where their true citizenship belongs? In this festive and thoughtful episode of the  Raising Godly Girls Podcast , co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose invite families to reflect on the beauty of both heavenly citizenship and the freedoms we enjoy...

As fireworks light up the sky and American flags wave across neighborhoods this Independence Day weekend, the Raising Godly Girls Podcast invites families to celebrate the United States'  Semiquincentennial  with gratitude, humility, and a Biblical Worldview. In this festive and thoughtful conversation, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose reflect on favorite Fourth of July traditions—fr...

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 world shaped by social media influence, digital comparison, and nonstop opinions, how do we disciple daughters to think  B iblically, lead humbly, and follow Jesus faithfully?   In this powerful conversation, Natalie Ambrose welcomes pastor,...