Raising Godly Girls

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 in places that have previously been understood as stifling and rigid. Throughout the conversation, hosts Natalie Ambrose and Melissa Bearden  maintain  anchors in a Biblical Worldview  regarding  gender and the various roles that girls an...

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 girls' bodies and how we can guide them Biblically in this self-view.      From the Body Positivity Movement to AI modeling trends, Natalie and Melissa begin to unpack the nuances of these cultural messages and their effect on girls. Melissa off...

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.  This episode serves as an invitation to lift our eyes beyond my world and to behold the breathtaking beauty of God's design for humanity , and how His Church should lead in that design.     Dr. McCaulley's work involves serving as a foundi...

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 design.      Both Rachael and Natalie share personal stories of how God opened their eyes to the work of diverse unity He was doing in tiny churches, large church bodies, rural and urban settings alike. For both the hosts and for Christian girls, ...

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 conversation. During an era where culture is steeped in division,  it's  vital that Christians pursue unity—after all the Gospel message is extended to all!     Natalie walks listeners through Old and New Testament passages where the global nature of...

In this heartwarming Saturday episode, American Heritage Girls Executive Director and Raising Godly Girls Podcast host Rachael Culpepper interviews Erin and Eden Geiger. The conversation surrounds the many ways God forms a daughter's identity in Christ through a parent's ongoing journey of faith with the Lord. Rachael invites listeners to take in today's episode with their teen girls to spark at-h...

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 faith in a confident way. Using a girl's identity in Christ as a "nametag ",  this episode connects the "who and Whose they are" ideas together for girls.      Rachael breaks down the Armor of God into three sections showing Christian parents...

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 to themselves as girls and what they wished they knew about being a Christian girl growing up.     The hosts zoom in on the idea of "fortifying" a girl's faith to go the long haul —" parenting forward" to teach lessons today that will resona...

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 reflects on 2025 highlights including Saturday guests like Kirthana Fanning, Sherri  Seligson , Vic Cles c eri, and Sherri Crandall.      Rachael casts vision for the Raising Godly Girls and American Heritage Girls ministry in the coming year, gai...

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 highlights, including  Loneliness  and  Isolation, the Camp Experience,  H onoring  Differently-Abled  Girls ,  Loving  W ithout Compromise, Parental Rights, Cancel Culture, Intergenerational Ministry, and Biblical Femininity.       In an i...

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 foundation rooted in Christ, to a Biblical Worldview active in a girl's life, and finally a thriving daily relationship with the Living God, Godly girlhood is timeless and yet oh so relevant to today's girls. Hear Melissa's favorite Raising Go...

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 revisit Episode  271 :  "How Making Life Too Easy Hinders a Girl's Character, Mental, and Spiritual Growth"  featuring AHG Founder & Executive Director Emeritus Patti Garibay and Erin Kunkle, co-founder of MAVEN Ministries. Originally aired Sept...

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:  "Resilience-Building Parenting Strategies,"  originally aired on September 18, 2025. Natalie Ambrose and Rachael Culpepper share faith-filled insights for parents learning to step back, trust God's guidance, and help their daughters grow into resil...

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 Shouldn't Make Life Easy for Their Daughters,"  originally aired on September 16, 2025. Natalie Ambrose and Rachael Culpepper explore the pitfalls of "helicopter" or "lawnmower" parenting and offer a faith-filled perspective on building res...

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 if it could become a beautiful, daily reminder of the Gospel for your family—and especially for your girl? In this special Christmas message, American  Heritage  Girls Founder & Executive Director Emeritus Patti Garibay invites listeners t...

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" episode, we revisit Episode 223:  "How to Support Your Daughter Through Suicide, Self-Harm, and Mental Health Struggles"  with Dr. Jessica Peck, also known as "Dr. Nurse Mama." Originally aired on May 29, 2025, this episode offers practical, fait...

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 the most tender topics facing families today: how to navigate self-harm with wisdom, compassion, and Christ-anchored hope. In this replay of Episode 222, originally aired on May 29, 2025, listeners revisit a powerful, heartfelt conversation...

As we enter a season filled with  ce lebration ,  gatherings, and full calendars, this special "Best Of" episode invites moms to slow down and become intentionally attuned to the inner world of their girls. In this replay of one of our most listened-to conversations, hosts revisit Episode 221:  Recognizing Girls' Mental Health Signals , a heartfelt and faith-forward discussion designed to help par...

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 eternal impact: growing deeper in God's Word. In this inspiring episode,  host Patti Garibay, American Heritage Girls Founder & Executive Di r e c t o r   E m e ritus ,   sits down with  author and Bible teacher  Trillia  Newbell  to explore ho...

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 already doing beneath the surface. Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose explore how the seeds of faith planted today can flourish throughout 2026—not because of our perfect consistency, but because of God's unwavering faithfulness. Drawing f...

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 spiritual habits they want to cultivate in their homes. In this week's episode, Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose invite you to breathe deeply, slow your pace, and look ahead with intention—specifically toward your daughter's 2026 Bible...

The world says Christmas is about what we receive—but the Gospel tells a different story. This Christmas season,  American Heritage Girls Founder & Executive Directo r   Patti Garibay  sits down with  Gracie O'Loughlin , Director of Strategic Partnerships & Promotions at  Operation Christmas Child ,  to talk about what it truly means to  live the Gospel through service.  From the joy of packing sh...

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 Girls Podcast , hosts  Rachael Culpepper  and  Melissa Bearden   wrestle honestly with the tension every family feels: how do we help our daughters avoid holiday greediness and instead cultivate grateful, generous hearts? Thr...

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 our daughters understand that generosity is more than  presents  under a tree? In this heartfelt episode of the  Raising Godly Girls Podcast , hosts  Rachael Culpepper , American Heritage Girls Executive Director,   and  Melissa Bearden  expl...

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 uncertainty, relational strain, and a world heavy with unrest, many parents are wondering how to practice thanksgiving when joy feels hard to find. Yet Scripture calls us to "give thanks in all circumstances" (1 Thessalonians 5:18)—a command that fe...