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Raising Godly Girls

American Heritage 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 tips

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Ep. 413 – Raising Fierce-Hearted Middle School Girls:...

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2026/08/22

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 Cey for a meaningful conversation about raising girls who are confident in their identity in Christ

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Ep. 412 - How the Family Adapts in the Middle School...

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2026/08/20

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-hosts Natalie Ambrose and Melissa Bearden explore the unique challenges—and incredible opportunities—of

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Ep. 411 – The Sacred Stage: Your Girl's Middle School...

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2026/08/18

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 formative seasons of a daughter's life. In this back-to-school episode, Natalie Ambrose and

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Ep. 410 – Beyond the Hurt: Understanding & Responding...

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2026/08/15

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 behind childhood aggression and unpack what families need to know about in-person bullying, relational

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Ep. 409 - How Your Family can Lead a Girl Out of...

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2026/08/13

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. In this episode, Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose encourage Christian parents to respond with

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Ep. 408 - How to Parent Your Godly Girl when She is...

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2026/08/11

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 unaddressed. In this timely episode, Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose equip Christian parents to

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Ep. 407 – Grace for Every Story: Women in God's...

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2026/08/08

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 questions girls are asking today about identity, purpose, and belonging. Together, they discuss what it

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Ep. 406 - How Mothering can Model a Redeemed Life in...

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2026/08/06

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. In this encouraging episode, Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden continue the week's

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Ep. 405 - God's Redemption in Every Girl's Story

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2026/08/04

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 truth we often overlook: both sons needed the Father's grace. Whether your girl tends to be a

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Ep. 404 - Gospel Relationships, Hard Conversations &...

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2026/08/01

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, the voices that surround our daughters—parents, mentors, friends, and church community—help shape their

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Ep. 403 – Learning to Change the Family Tree with a...

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2026/07/30

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 sin, dysfunction, and unhealthy patterns for the sake of future generations. Natalie reflects on the

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Ep. 402 – Why Sweeping Conflict Under the Rug Packs...

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2026/07/28

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, they explore how parents can choose a different path—one marked by honesty, humility, and healing through

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Ep. 401 – SUMMER REPLAY: Helping Your Daughter...

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2026/07/25

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—with truth, tenderness, and Gospel hope.  Host Melissa Bearden welcomes best-selling author and Bible

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Ep. BONUS - The Lies Young Women Were Sold About...

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2026/07/24

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 struggling with anxiety, insecurity, loneliness, and a deep sense of exhaustion. In this

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Ep. 400 – SUMMER REPLAY: Nurturing a Healthy Body...

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2026/07/23

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 digging 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 around 24 hours a day, seven days a week, girls are bombarded by plenty of ways to think about their bodies, but none

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Ep. 399 – SUMMER REPLAY: Why Body Image Reflects a...

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2026/07/21

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 symptoms to oncoming illness in their kids, it's not always as clear when body image issues surface in

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Ep. 398 – SUMMER REPLAY: Helping Girls Root Their...

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2026/07/18

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 Godly Girls Podcast host Rachael Culpepper interviews Erin and Eden Geiger. The conversation surrounds the

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Ep. BONUS - Raising Strong Girls in a Culture That...

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2026/07/17

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 design for women. In this special BONUS episode recorded live at the 2026 TPUSA Women's Leadership

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Ep. 397 – SUMMER REPLAY: How a Family Guides Their...

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2026/07/16

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 peering through the lens of Ephesians 6, that famous passage in Scripture known as the Armor of God, to fit a girl's heart for strength and

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Ep. 396 – SUMMER REPLAY: Fortifying Your Girl's Faith...

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2026/07/14

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 for their girl selves. The hosts zoom in on the idea of "fortifying" a girl's faith to go the

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