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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. 432 – Leading Your Analytical Girl through Tough...

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2026/10/06

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, question-asking girls, those questions can be a powerful pathway toward deeper understanding and a

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Ep. 431 – Chosen Before Birth: A Mother-Daughter...

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2026/10/03

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 with an extraordinary mother-daughter duo: Marlene Strege and Hannah Strege. Decades ago, Marlene and

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Ep. 430 — Chosen Before Birth: How a Courageous...

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2026/10/01

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 circumstances that the world may overlook or misunderstand. As conversations around in vitro

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Ep. 429 – Chosen Before Birth: A Story of...

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2026/09/29

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 psychologist Dr. 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 increasingly being called to consider how a Biblical view of life applies not only in

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Ep. 428 – Bold & Focused: Raising Girls to Lead with...

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2026/09/26

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 conversations are growing louder and more complex, girls are being called to step into leadership

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29:10

BONUS EP. – Making Peace with What You Can't Control...

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2026/09/25

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 episode of Raising Godly Girls, host Rachael Culpepper welcomes bestselling author, Bible teacher, and

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Ep. 427 – Consistent Parenting, Taking the Edges Off...

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2026/09/24

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, resilience, and leadership skills God can use for His Kingdom. Parenting a strong-willed girl can

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Ep. 426 - Cultural Hot Takes & Guiding Your...

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2026/09/22

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, character, and integrity. In a culture where humor, likes, outrage, and social influence can reward the

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Ep. 425 – Equal in the Gospel: Teaching Girls Unity...

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2026/09/19

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 conversations with both truth and grace. With conversations about race and identity reaching girls at

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26:09

Ep. 424 – The Other Perspective: Common Ground in the...

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2026/09/17

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, exploring what it means for Christians to make the Gospel their common ground. From church disagreements

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Ep. 423 - Why the New Testament Cares a Lot About...

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2026/09/15

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 Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden explore what true Christian unity looks like and why it's essential

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Ep. 422 – Gospel in a Shoebox: Raising Girls with a...

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2026/09/12

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 ultimately, a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Together, Patti and Izabella explore how God uses even

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Ep. 421 – Infusing Fun in Serving Together as a Family

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2026/09/10

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 of Raising Godly Girls, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose explore how families can make

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Ep. 420 – Igniting a Passion in Your Girl for Serving...

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2026/09/08

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 Natalie Ambrose explore how parents can cultivate a lifestyle of service in their daughters from the

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Ep. 419 – Creative Calling: Using God-Given Giftings...

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2026/09/05

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? In this inspiring episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, Rachael Culpepper sits down with Katie

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Ep. 418 - Practical Ways Your Family can Support Your...

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2026/09/03

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 Godly Girls, co-hosts Melissa Bearden and Natalie Ambrose continue their conversation about raising

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Ep. 417 - Empowering Your Girl to Pursue Her Passions

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2026/09/01

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 talents God has uniquely given them. Entrepreneurship isn't simply about starting a business. For a

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Ep. 416 – Faith in the Small Things: Building Lasting...

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2026/08/29

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 looks like to build lasting, grace-filled devotional rhythms at home. Together, they offer encouragement for

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Ep. 415 – Discipleship that Grows Up as the Family Does

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2026/08/27

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 embrace the changing rhythms of family devotions without losing sight of the lifelong calling to disciple

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Ep. 414 –The Real Reason Why Devo Time with Your Girl...

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2026/08/25

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 and Natalie Ambrose encourage parents to rethink what successful family discipleship really looks like. From

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