Raising Godly Girls

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 episode of Raising Godly Girls , Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden explore how the Church can better welcome and support vulnerable families— including single-parent families, families experiencing divorce or the loss of a spouse, foster fami...

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 often questioned and B iblical truth is challenged, how can we prepare our girls to stand firm with confidence, clarity, and grace?   In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast , Patti Garibay welcomes apologist, author, and former acade...

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 Ambrose continue a week of conversations about apologetics, higher education, and helping Christian girls navigate the complex world of ideas they will encounter in high school, college, and beyond. As daughters launch into young adulthood, t...

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 Ambrose launch a week of conversations focused on apologetics and helping girls navigate the questions, doubts, and competing worldviews they will inevitably encounter — especially during the high school and college years. For analytical,...

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 pro-life series, the Raising Godly Girls Podcast invites Christian families into a thoughtful, hope-filled conversation about embryo adoption, the sanctity of life, and God's faithfulness from the very beginning.   Host Patti Garibay sits down wit...

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 Strege—known as the world's first adopted embryo—for a deeply personal conversation about life, identity, and God's sovereign design. Hannah's story is a living testimony that every life is created with purpose, value, and intention, even in c...

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 deeply personal and thought-provoking conversation about infertility, adoption, and the often-overlooked ethical questions surrounding in vitro fertilization (IVF). As reproductive technologies continue to advance, Christian families are...

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 Podcast , Natalie Ambrose sits down with attorney and advocate Alexandra Gaiser of Alliance Defending Freedom for a powerful conversation about raising daughters who are prepared to lead with truth, courage, and grace. In a world where cultural...

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 what hurts, and help their stories turn out well can easily become an exhausting pursuit of control. But what if true peace doesn't come from finally getting everything under control—it comes from knowing Who is?   On this special bonus episod...

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 episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden put consistency under the spotlight and explore how parents can lead strong-willed girls without breaking their spirit—while helping them develop the wisdom, resi...

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 Girls Podcast, Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden explore why these bite-sized cultural opinions can be so appealing to girls—and how parents can help their daughters develop something far more lasting: Biblical wisdom, charact...

In a culture increasingly defined by division, how can Christian parents teach their daughters to think biblically about race, identity, justice, and unity? On this episode of Raising Godly Girls, Patti Garibay welcomes public theologian, author, speaker, and seminary professor Dr. Krista Bontrager for an honest and hope-filled conversation about raising girls who can engage difficult cultural con...

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 teach their daughters when to stand firm on essential Biblical truth—and when to graciously let something go?   On this episode of Raising Godly Girls , Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden take a "flip the script" approach to conflict, ex...

In a culture that rewards outrage, celebrates division, and often encourages people to cancel rather than reconcile, how can Christian families teach girls to pursue Biblical unity? While conflict is inevitable, the Gospel offers a better way—one marked by grace, humility, truth, and the unshakable bond believers share in Christ.   In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast , co-hosts Rach...

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 inspiring conversation with Izabella McMillon, whose life was transformed after receiving an Operation Christmas Child shoebox as a young girl growing up in Romania. What began as a simple gift became a doorway to the Gospel— and ultimatel...

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 create opportunities to serve together, they're not only meeting practical needs, they're also building lasting memories, strengthening family bonds, and teaching daughters what it looks like to live with the heart of Christ.   In this episode...

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 heart doesn't develop by accident—it grows as girls learn to see needs, respond with compassion, and understand that every act of kindness can point others to Christ.   In this episode of Raising Godly Girls, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Na...

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, entrepreneurial dreams, or creative passions fit into God's bigger story. Is art just a hobby? Can business ownership honor the Lord? And how can young women balance calling, faith, marriage, and motherhood without losing sight of what matters most?...

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 someone who simply loves serving people, parents have the incredible opportunity to nurture those God-given strengths while helping their daughters remember that every talent is ultimately a gift from the Lord.   In this episode of Raising God...

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 episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, Melissa Bearden and Natalie Ambrose shine a spotlight on the entrepreneurial spirit in Christian girls—and explore how parents can help their daughters discover and steward the gifts, passions, and talen...

Family devotionals often begin with the  best of  intentions—but somewhere between busy schedules, distracted kids, and the pressures of everyday life, they can  quickly feel  overwhelming or inconsistent.     In this episode of the  Raising Godly Girls Podcast , Melissa Bearden sits down with author, Bible teacher, and  The Gospel Coalition  leader Melissa Kruger to talk about what it really look...

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 into young adulthood, the way families spend time in God's Word naturally changes. The mission, however, never does.   In this episode of the  Raising Godly Girls  podcast, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose encourage parents to...

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 whether  you're  "doing it right," take heart: God  isn't  looking for perfection.  He's  inviting families to faithfully open His Word together, one small step at a time.   In this episode of  Raising Godly Girls , co-hosts Rachael Culpepper an...

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 different vision for womanhood—one rooted not in comparison or cultural pressure, but in courage, compassion, wisdom, and faith.     In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast , Patti Garibay welcomes author , coach, and speaker Kaitlyn...

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 family is learning how to navigate a brand-new season together. How can parents shepherd their girls with grace while helping siblings, dads, and the whole family understand what's happening?   In this episode of Raising Godly Girls , co-hos...