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Raising Godly Girls

Raising Godly Girls

By: American Heritage Girls
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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 from fellow parents, volunteers, and thought leaders on how to raise up a girl after God's own heart.2024 Christianity Parenting & Families Relationships Spirituality
Episodes
  • Ep. 391 - Level-Up Your Family's 4th to Celebrate America's 250th

    Ep. 391 - Level-Up Your Family's 4th to Celebrate America's 250th
    Jul 2 2026
    As America approaches its 250th birthday, how can Christian families celebrate with gratitude, humility, joy, and a firm understanding of where their true citizenship belongs? In this festive and thoughtful episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose invite families to reflect on the beauty of both heavenly citizenship and the freedoms we enjoy as Americans during this historic Semiquincentennial celebration. Kicking off with some lighthearted America 250 trivia, Natalie and Rachael set the stage for a conversation that blends family fun, Biblical Worldview, and meaningful reflection on our nation's history. From the U.S. Constitution to the First Amendment's protection of religious liberty, this episode encourages families to rediscover the founding principles that shaped our nation while keeping Christ firmly at the center. Rachael shares memories of visiting the National Archives as a child and how mentors in her life helped her understand the importance of ordering her identity rightly—heavenly citizenship first, earthly citizenship second. Together, she and Natalie discuss the importance of helping girls learn not simply what to think about culture, government, and history, but how to think through those issues with wisdom, humility, and Biblical discernment. Listeners will also hear wisdom from Patti Garibay in this week's Raising Godly Girls Minute, where she unpacks the blessing of religious freedom and encourages girls to boldly live out their faith in today's culture. Patti reminds families that Christian girls can confidently praise God among the nations and publicly reflect His truth with courage and grace. This episode also offers practical and joy-filled ways families can celebrate America's 250th birthday together. From exploring local Semiquincentennial events and trying recipes from the Revolutionary era to intentionally bringing neighbors and communities together, the conversation highlights how Christians can choose unity over fear and gratitude over division. Plus, the team shares exciting ways American Heritage Girls is helping families celebrate this national milestone through special Semiquincentennial resources, alliances, and activities designed to strengthen both faith and community. Whether your family is watching fireworks, gathering around the grill, attending a local parade, or simply reflecting on God's providence throughout our nation's history, this episode will encourage you to celebrate with joy, wisdom, and a deeper perspective on what it truly means to be citizens of heaven living faithfully on earth. Three Things to Remember: Leverage local and state Semiquincentennial events to make meaningful family memories. Create a hands-on understanding of 1776 by trying historical foods and traditions together. Choose unity over fear by intentionally bringing neighbors and community together this weekend. Scriptures Referenced in this Episode: Psalm 57:9 Philippians 3:20 Jeremiah 29:7 Matthew 5:14-16 1 Peter 2:16-17 Visit raisinggodlygirls.com for more encouragement and faith-based parenting tools.  Learn how to find or start an American Heritage Girls Troop in your community at americanheritagegirls.org.   
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    26 mins
  • Ep. 390 - Sparking a Love in Your Girl for the Nation God Gave

    Ep. 390 - Sparking a Love in Your Girl for the Nation God Gave
    Jun 30 2026
    As fireworks light up the sky and American flags wave across neighborhoods this Independence Day weekend, the Raising Godly Girls Podcast invites families to celebrate the United States' Semiquincentennial with gratitude, humility, and a Biblical Worldview. In this festive and thoughtful conversation, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose reflect on favorite Fourth of July traditions—from bike parades and lightning bugs to snow cones, fireworks, and late-night summer memories—and explore how Christian families can cultivate a healthy, God-honoring love for country in the next generation. What does patriotism look like through the lens of Scripture? How can parents help girls understand both the blessings and the brokenness of America's history while keeping their ultimate citizenship anchored in Heaven? This episode unpacks the beauty of raising girls who value freedom, pray for their nation, and thoughtfully engage with culture while holding tightly to Biblical truth. You'll also hear a powerful Raising Godly Girls Minute from Patti Garibay on teaching patriotism with wisdom, honesty, and gratitude. Plus, Rachael and Natalie offer practical ways to make this milestone Fourth of July meaningful for your family—from exploring the stories behind beloved patriotic songs to helping girls understand the deeper meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance and the importance of praying for national leaders. American Heritage Girls also shares ways girls can grow in faith-filled citizenship through the Heritage Badge Frontier, including badges like Our Flag, Dawn of Our Country, Citizenship & Government, and Freedom Seekers. Whether your family is gathering around a backyard barbecue, heading to a parade, or watching fireworks under the stars, this episode offers encouragement for Christian parents seeking to raise daughters who love God first and steward their earthly citizenship with courage, responsibility, and grace. Three Things to Remember: Healthy patriotism is rooted in gratitude, humility, and a Biblical Worldview. Christians are called to pray faithfully for their nation and leaders. Helping girls understand the meaning behind America's symbols and traditions builds deeper appreciation and responsibility. Scriptures Referenced in this Episode: Psalm 90 Isaiah 11:11–12 Jeremiah 29:7 1 Timothy 2:1–2 Visit raisinggodlygirls.com for more encouragement and faith-based parenting tools.   Learn how to find or start an American Heritage Girls Troop in your community at americanheritagegirls.org.      
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    29 mins
  • Ep. 389 – Raising Curious, Courageous, Christ-Centered Girls with Dr. J.R. Briggs

    Ep. 389 – Raising Curious, Courageous, Christ-Centered Girls with Dr. J.R. Briggs
    Jun 27 2026
    As parents, we long to raise girls who are thoughtful, grounded, and confident in Christ—not swept away by every cultural trend or viral "hot take." But in a world shaped by social media influence, digital comparison, and nonstop opinions, how do we disciple daughters to think Biblically, lead humbly, and follow Jesus faithfully? In this powerful conversation, Natalie Ambrose welcomes pastor, author, and mentor Dr. J.R. Briggs to explore Biblical parenting rooted in curiosity, unhurried presence, and meaningful questions. Together, they discuss how servant leadership—modeled perfectly in the life of Jesus Christ—shapes the way we guide our daughters. They also address how families can cultivate discernment in the age of influencers, mentor the next generation of Christian leaders, and create space for authentic faith formation at home. Whether you're parenting a middle schooler navigating a growing social network or a high schooler preparing for adulthood, this episode offers practical wisdom for Christian parents seeking to raise girls with theological depth, critical thinking skills, and Gospel-centered courage. Because raising Godly girls doesn't begin with louder voices—it begins with faithful presence, wise questions, and a life anchored in Christ. Scriptures Referenced in this Episode: 1 Thessalonians 4:11 1 Kings 19:12 Psalm 27:14 To learn more about Dr. J.R. Briggs and his work, visit jrbriggs.com Visit raisinggodlygirls.com for more encouragement and faith-based parenting tools.  Learn how to find or start an American Heritage Girls Troop in your community at americanheritagegirls.org. 
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    42 mins
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