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  • Ep. 276- Parenting Through a Prodigal Testimony

    Ep. 276- Parenting Through a Prodigal Testimony
    Oct 2 2025
    Every parent has a story. For some, it’s a story of steady faith passed down through generations. For others, it’s a testimony of wandering, stumbling, and finding God’s grace in unexpected places. No matter which story you carry, your testimony is one of the most powerful tools God has given you to disciple your daughter. In this episode, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose unpack the beauty and challenge of parenting through your own testimony. Natalie vulnerably shares about her years of struggle and redemption, while Rachael reflects on the grace of a “tame” testimony. Together, they remind parents that every story is a story of God’s faithfulness—and that sharing authentically with your daughter can point her to the goodness of Jesus in both the mundane and the miraculous. You’ll hear a Raising Godly Girls Minute from American Heritage Girls Founder & Executive Director Emeritus, Patti Garibay, on why no testimony is “boring” when it highlights the steadfast love of God across generations. Plus, Rachael and Natalie offer practical encouragement for breaking off shame, funneling your fears through Scripture, and modeling the same Gospel that continues to transform your own heart. Scripture Referenced in This Episode: Micah 7:20 1 Corinthians 1:9 Romans 8:1 2 Corinthians 5:17 Matthew 3:8, 11 If you’ve ever wondered how much of your story to share with your daughter, or feared that your past disqualifies you from leading her in faith, this conversation will anchor you in truth: God uses every testimony for His glory, and your girl needs to see His story alive in you. Explore more resources to raise girls rooted in Christ at raisinggodlygirls.com. To find or start an AHG Troop in your area, visit americanheritagegirls.org.
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    19 min
  • Ep. 275 — When Your Daughter Goes Wayward from Her Christian Faith

    Ep. 275 — When Your Daughter Goes Wayward from Her Christian Faith
    Sep 30 2025
    Every Christ-following parent dreams of raising a daughter who clings tightly to her faith. But what happens when she doesn’t? What if she begins to question, rebel, or even walk away from the truth you’ve poured into her? In this week’s episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose step into one of the hardest realities of Christian parenting: the prodigal season. With honesty and grace, they talk about what it looks like to parent with firm love while keeping the door open with compassion and forgiveness. Drawing from the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15 and reminders throughout Scripture, Rachael and Natalie encourage moms to: Address sin with truth and grace, not avoidance or outbursts. Speak to their daughter’s identity in Christ, rather than letting her mistakes define her. Pray persistently, trusting that God is faithful to pursue her heart even when she has turned away. This conversation is both sobering and hope-filled. If you are in a season of heartbreak over your daughter’s choices, you’ll be reminded that you are not alone—and that God equips you with wisdom, love, and endurance to walk through it. Because at the end of the day, your daughter’s story is still being written, and God is the author who never gives up on His children. Scripture References: Luke 15:11–32 John 8:11 (“Go and sin no more”) Colossians 3:12 Matthew 5:14–16 Jude 1:1 1 Peter 5:6–7 Explore more resources to raise girls rooted in Christ at raisinggodlygirls.com. To find or start an AHG Troop in your area, visit americanheritagegirls.org.
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    26 min
  • Ep. 274 — Supporting Your Daughter When Burnout Feels Overwhelming with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

    Ep. 274 — Supporting Your Daughter When Burnout Feels Overwhelming with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
    Sep 27 2025
    Burnout isn’t just an adult problem—it’s showing up in the lives of our daughters at alarming rates. Between heavy academic loads, endless extracurriculars, and the pressure to be “perfect” online and in real life, girls today are carrying stress that leaves them weary in body, mind, and spirit. On this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, host Rachael Culpepper, Executive Director of American Heritage Girls, sits down with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, physician, international speaker, and bestselling author of Sacred Rest. Together, they unpack how burnout is shaping this generation of girls—and how moms can step in with both wisdom and grace. Dr. Saundra shares practical ways to recognize the warning signs of burnout, the dangerous link between perfectionism and exhaustion, and why rest is not a luxury, but a God-designed necessity. Rachael and Dr. Saundra also explore the different kinds of rest beyond sleep—social, emotional, creative, and spiritual—and how each one can help restore your daughter’s resilience. If you’ve ever wondered how to support your girl when she’s running on empty, this conversation will give you hope and direction. Because at the heart of it all is the reminder Jesus gives us: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). Scripture References: Matthew 11:28 Learn more about Dr. Saundra’s work at ichoosemybestlife.com. Explore more resources to raise girls rooted in Christ at raisinggodlygirls.com. To find or start an AHG Troop in your area, visit americanheritagegirls.org.
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    24 min
  • Ep. 273 — A Home That Rests: Building Sabbath Rhythms for Your Family

    Ep. 273 — A Home That Rests: Building Sabbath Rhythms for Your Family
    Sep 25 2025
    We live in a culture that applauds busyness and rewards hustle—but our daughters are quietly paying the price. Exhausted schedules, constant connectivity, and the unspoken demand to always “do more” are burning out today’s girls long before adulthood. In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden pull back the curtain on one of the greatest needs in our homes: true Sabbath rest. Far from being an outdated ritual or just “a Sunday nap,” Sabbath is God’s gift to His people—a rhythm of renewal that restores body, mind, and soul. You’ll also hear American Heritage Girls Founder & Executive Director Emeritus, Patti Garibay, share a powerful Raising Godly Girls Minute reminding us that if God Himself rested after creation, our daughters certainly need space to rest too. Rachael and Melissa then unpack how families can reclaim this rhythm with practical, joy-filled ideas—from setting up a Sabbath Shelf to creating “Selah moments” at the dinner table. Together, they show how Sabbath is not something to squeeze in when everything else is done, but the very starting point for a life of peace, faith, and flourishing. When moms model rest as worship, daughters learn that their worth is not tied to achievement, but to abiding in Christ. This episode will encourage you to build a home where rest isn’t rare—it’s the culture. This Week’s Reminders: God made her for rest Your rest sets the pace Rest is worship Scripture References: Mark 2:27 John 15:4 Genesis 2:2–3 Exodus 20:8–11 Psalm 46:10 Explore more resources to raise girls rooted in Christ at raisinggodlygirls.com. To find or start an AHG Troop in your area, visit americanheritagegirls.org.
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    23 min
  • Ep. 272 — How a Culture of Busyness is Burning Out Our Girls

    Ep. 272 — How a Culture of Busyness is Burning Out Our Girls
    Sep 23 2025
    Today’s girls are growing up in a culture that glorifies hustle—and it’s leaving them exhausted. From academics to athletics, friendships to faith commitments, many daughters are running on empty long before adulthood. Is busyness shaping their identity more than God’s truth? In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden tackle the silent epidemic of burnout among girls. With honesty, humor, and Biblical wisdom, they share how nonstop schedules can rob girls of peace and distort their sense of worth—and how parents can push back with rhythms of rest. You’ll also hear American Heritage Girls Founder & Executive Director Emeritus Patti Garibay deliver a powerful Raising Godly Girls Minute on the “Busy Bee” trap and the freedom that comes with Psalm 46:10: “Be still and know that I am God.” Together, the conversation points to a better way: teaching our girls that rest is not laziness, but obedience. That saying “no” can be an act of trust. And that their value is not measured by their productivity, but by their identity in Christ. If your daughter is running hard—or if your own schedule feels like it’s running you—this episode will help you breathe deeply, hit pause, and rediscover the beauty of a slower, Spirit-led life. This Week’s Reminders: Her schedule should serve her, not control her Rest is a spiritual discipline, not a reward You set the tone she learns to live by Scripture References: Psalm 46:10 Explore more resources to raise girls rooted in Christ at raisinggodlygirls.com. To find or start an AHG Troop in your area, visit americanheritagegirls.org.
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    28 min
  • Ep. 271 — How Making Life Too Easy Hinders a Girl’s Character, Mental, and Spiritual Growth with Erin Kunkle (MAVEN)

    Ep. 271 — How Making Life Too Easy Hinders a Girl’s Character, Mental, and Spiritual Growth with Erin Kunkle (MAVEN)
    Sep 20 2025
    As parents, it’s natural to want to smooth the path for our daughters—to protect them from hurt, hardship, and struggle. But when we make life too easy, we may unintentionally rob them of the very opportunities that build strength, character, and faith. In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, host Patti Garibay, Founder & Executive Director Emeritus, is joined by Erin Kunkle, co-founder of MAVEN and a veteran homeschooling mom, to talk about why struggle is not the enemy of growth—it’s the catalyst for it. Erin draws from her experience as a ministry leader, speaker, and mom to highlight how over-helping can hinder a girl’s emotional, mental, and spiritual development. Together, Patti and Erin unpack why “lawnmower parenting” may feel loving in the moment but ultimately leaves girls unequipped for the challenges of life and faith. Instead, they remind us that it’s through perseverance, problem-solving, and dependence on Christ that our daughters become resilient young women who pursue truth, goodness, and beauty. Scripture References in this Episode: Romans 5:3–4 — “Suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” James 1:2–4 — “Consider it pure joy… because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” Hebrews 12:11 — “No discipline seems pleasant at the time… later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace.” Proverbs 22:6 — “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” If you’ve ever wrestled with knowing when to step in and when to step back, this episode will encourage you to trust God’s design, embrace the power of perseverance, and equip your daughter to thrive—even when life gets hard. To learn more about Erin’s work and the MAVEN ministry, visit maventruth.com. Explore more resources to raise girls rooted in Christ at raisinggodlygirls.com. To find or start an AHG Troop in your area, visit americanheritagegirls.org.
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    38 min
  • Ep. 270 — Resilience-Building Parenting Strategies

    Ep. 270 — Resilience-Building Parenting Strategies
    Sep 18 2025
    Every parent wants to protect their daughter—but when does protecting cross the line into preventing her from growing? On this week’s Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose dive into the challenge of “lawnmower parenting” and how stepping back actually strengthens our daughters for the road ahead. Through honest stories and Biblical encouragement, Rachael and Natalie share what it looks like to let our girls face healthy adversity, build resilience, and learn to trust God’s leadership in their own lives. From kindergarten battles over hair bows to navigating playground conflicts and tough conversations with teachers, they remind us that ease doesn’t build strength—resistance does. You’ll also hear a special Raising Godly Girls Minute from American Heritage Girls Founder & Executive Director Emeritus Patti Garibay about how adversity strengthens trees—and girls. Together, we’ll explore why our instincts to intervene, though good, must sometimes yield to God’s greater plan for our daughters’ growth. Scripture References: Isaiah 55:8–9 Proverbs 16:3 If you’ve ever wrestled with when to step in and when to step back, this episode will encourage you to parent with courage, humility, and trust in God’s sovereignty. Explore more resources to raise girls rooted in Christ at raisinggodlygirls.com. To find or start an AHG Troop in your area, visit americanheritagegirls.org.
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    25 min
  • Ep. 269 — Why Parents Shouldn’t Make Life Easy for Their Daughters

    Ep. 269 — Why Parents Shouldn’t Make Life Easy for Their Daughters
    Sep 16 2025
    As parents, our hearts want the very best for our girls. We long to shield them from failure, hardship, and pain. But what if our desire to protect is actually preventing them from growing into the young women God created them to be? In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose dive into the parenting pitfalls of “helicoptering” and “lawnmowing”—those tendencies to hover or clear every obstacle out of our daughter’s path. Together, they wrestle with the tension between loving our girls well and trusting the Lord to use challenges, disappointments, and even failures to build godly character. You’ll hear real-life parenting stories, Biblical wisdom, and encouragement from American Heritage Girls Founder & Executive Director Emeritus Patti Garibay in this week’s Raising Godly Girls Minute. The truth is, resilience grows when girls are allowed to stumble, problem-solve, and experience God’s faithfulness firsthand. Parenting is not about writing their story—it’s about trusting the One who already has. Scripture References: Matthew 7:9–11 Hebrews 12 If you’ve ever struggled with when to step in and when to step back, this episode will help you release the pressure, pry your hands open, and lean on God’s sovereignty as you raise your daughter with courage and faith. Explore more resources to raise girls rooted in Christ at raisinggodlygirls.com. To find or start an AHG Troop in your area, visit americanheritagegirls.org.
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    26 min