Raising Godly Girls

What if one of the most powerful ways to grow your girl's faith… is simply to step outside? 

In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose invite you into a refreshing conversation about rediscovering curiosity, wonder, and connection with God through the beauty of the natural world. In a culture where answers are instant and screens often replace exploration, it's easy for curiosity to fade into convenience. But God's design for girlhood tells a different story—one filled with discovery, awe, and hands-on wonder. 

As the seasons shift and the sunshine calls, this episode serves as a gentle nudge to embrace the outdoors—not just as a place for activity, but as a sacred classroom where girls can encounter their Creator. Through a meaningful Raising Godly Girls Minute, Patti Garibay reminds us that time outside isn't just refreshing—it's transformational, offering real benefits for the body, mind, and spirit. 

Rachael and Natalie unpack a beautiful progression that unfolds when girls engage with God's creation: curiosity leads to respect, respect grows into wonder, and wonder naturally overflows into praise. Whether it's turning a simple walk into a scavenger hunt, observing the tiniest details in nature, or simply slowing down long enough to notice God's handiwork, these moments matter more than we often realize. 

You'll walk away encouraged to create space for your girl to explore, ask questions, and engage her senses—trusting that God will meet her there in powerful and personal ways. 

Because when a girl learns to see the world with curiosity, she begins to see the Creator more clearly. 

 

Three Things to Remember 

Curiosity is the starting point. Encourage your girl to explore, ask questions, and engage with the world around her—hands-on and screen-free.  


Time in creation builds connection. The more your girl experiences God's world, the more her respect and love for Him will grow.  


Wonder leads to worship. As curiosity grows into wonder, guide your girl to respond with praise for the beauty and brilliance of God's creation. 


 

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode 

Genesis 1:1  


Psalm 19:1  


Job 38–41  



Romans 1:20 


 

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What if one of the greatest gifts we could give our daughters isn't more entertainment—but a little more boredom? 

In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose kick off a week of conversations centered on the wonder and curiosity of girlhood. From childhood daydreams and backyard adventures to the quiet moments that spark imagination, this episode invites parents to rediscover something our culture has nearly forgotten—the beauty and purpose of boredom. 

In a world filled with constant noise, screens, and stimulation, many girls are losing the ability to sit in stillness, wonder, and create. Yet those very moments—when a mind begins to wander, when curiosity awakens, when creativity is sparked—are essential to a girl's emotional, cognitive, and spiritual development. Boredom isn't something to avoid; it's something to embrace. 

Through a thoughtful Raising Godly Girls Minute, listeners are reminded that girls are uniquely designed in the image of a creative God. When we remove the constant stream of entertainment, we create space for our daughters to explore, imagine, problem-solve, and even hear the gentle voice of the Lord. 

Rachael and Natalie offer practical encouragement for parents navigating the familiar cry of "I'm bored!"—helping reframe it not as a problem to solve, but as an opportunity to grow. With a little intentionality, boredom can become the doorway to deeper connection, stronger resilience, and a more vibrant faith. 

As you listen, be encouraged: the small, quiet moments of girlhood—the ones that seem ordinary—are often where God does His most beautiful work. 

 

Three Things to Remember: 

 

Get ahead of the boredom. Have simple, creative options ready and encourage your girl to take initiative in creating her own fun.  


Respond with excitement, not frustration. Reframe boredom as an opportunity to grow creativity, resilience, and imagination.  


Boredom is better together. Encourage your girl to connect with friends—shared creativity often leads to deeper relationships and joyful discovery.  


 

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode: 

 

Genesis 1:27  



Psalm 19:1  


Ecclesiastes 3:11 


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Learn how to find or start an American Heritage Girls Troop in your community at americanheritagegirls.org.

As Christian parents prepare their high school daughters for college, many wonder how to help their faith endure in a challenging culture. In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, Natalie Ambrose speaks with Jeannie Banter, Chaplain and Associate Dean of Student Spiritual Life at Asbury University, about faith formation during the college years. 

 

Jeannie shares insights from her experience walking alongside students, including a firsthand look at the Asbury University Outpouring, a revival in 2023 that took the world by storm. Natalie and Jeannie will discuss what it reveals about God's work among today's young adults. Together, they discuss how parents can equip girls with spiritual resilience, Biblical truth, and confidence in Christ before they leave home. 

 

This encouraging conversation offers wisdom and hope for families longing to see their daughters' faith not only survive—but thrive—through college and beyond. 

 

 

Scriptures Referenced in this Episode: 

 

Acts 2 


 

To learn more about Jeannie's team and their ministry work, visit asbury.edu and explore their Spiritual Life page. 

 

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In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden talk honestly about what it looks like to launch a daughter from the nest and walk alongside her through those early adult years. Melissa shares about the surprising joys and challenges of sending her daughter off to college—including the simple gift of a FaceTime call that brightens even the hardest days when miles separate your family. 

 

For many parents, this stage brings new questions. What happens to your role once your daughter leaves home? How can you continue guiding her while also giving her the freedom to grow? And perhaps most importantly, how can you help her hold firmly to her faith as she encounters new worldviews and experiences for the first time? 

 

During this episode, listeners hear a thoughtful Raising Godly Girls Minute from AHG Founder & Executive Director Emeritus Patti Garibay, reflecting on the meaning of "higher education" from a Christian perspective. Whether a girl pursues a university degree, career training, missions, or another calling, the ultimate goal remains the same—seeking the Lord and setting her mind on things above as she follows His plan for her life. 

 

Rachael and Melissa also share encouragement for parents navigating this transition. Even as daughters grow into adulthood, they still need the same steady presence of a loving parent. The relationship may shift, but the foundation of trust, wisdom, and faith that has been built over the years continues to guide the journey forward. 

 

As girls step into independence, parents have the opportunity to model faith, maintain loving standards, and keep prayer at the center of the relationship—no matter how many miles may separate them. 

 

Three Things to Consider: 

 

Your relationship may change, but your presence still matters.  


Love doesn't mean abandoning the standards you've set.  


Prayer keeps you connected across any distance.  


 


Scriptures Referenced in This Episode: 

 

Isaiah 55:9 


Colossians 3:2 


Proverbs 15:1 


 

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Learn how to find or start an American Heritage Girls Troop in your community at americanheritagegirls.org.

What does it take to raise girls whose faith actually lasts? 

 

In this special live episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, recorded at the American Heritage Girls 30th Anniversary Convention, Patti Garibay sits down with actress, author, and speaker Alena Pitts Franklin for a powerful conversation about "sticky faith"—the kind of faith that holds steady through high school, college, and beyond. 

 

For many parents, the statistics are sobering: a large percentage of students walk away from their faith after graduation. But this episode offers a hopeful reminder that God is still at work in this generation. From moments like the Asbury revival to the quiet, daily choices of young believers, we are seeing evidence that faith doesn't have to fade—it can grow deeper and stronger. 

 

Alena shares her personal journey of walking with Christ through the pressures of growing up in the spotlight, navigating doubt, and remaining rooted in truth as she steps into adulthood. Together, Patti and Alena explore how girls can stand firm in their faith even when they feel alone, why Christian community is essential, and how spiritual disciplines help build a lasting relationship with Jesus. 

 

This conversation also speaks directly to the challenges girls face today—from social media comparison to cultural confusion—and offers encouragement for both moms and daughters to pursue a faith that is authentic, resilient, and deeply rooted in God's Word. 

 

Whether you're raising a daughter, mentoring a young woman, or listening as a girl yourself, this episode will remind you that God is calling this generation to live boldly for Him—and He is faithful to sustain the faith He begins. 

 

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode: 

 

Matthew 7:24–25  


Colossians 2:6–7  



Hebrews 10:23–25  


Psalm 16:8  


1 Timothy 4:12  


John 15:4–5 


 

To learn more about Alena Pitts Franklin, visit alenapitts.com, and to get her new book God Is, visit forgirlslikeyou.com/product/god-is 

 

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.