Raising Godly Girls

This Thursday episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast dives into the often misunderstood world of gender roles and seeks to offer Biblical freedom and joy in places that have previously been understood as stifling and rigid. Throughout the conversation, hosts Natalie Ambrose and Melissa Bearden maintain anchors in a Biblical Worldview regarding gender and the various roles that girls and women play within the Kingdom of God. 

 

After a fun discussion of 'girls' chores' versus 'boys chores', Melissa and Natalie settle into the contentment and joy God has for girls of all personalities, strengths, and preferences—all aiming to edify and refine God's people and to embrace the world around us for the sake of the pure Gospel message. 

 

The Raising Godly Girls Minute in the middle of this episode opens the door to some great discussion on the color pink and how that can morph and fade for some girls. Melissa shares her mothering journey of teaching her girl to embrace who God made her to be and now relishing in the fruit of that ongoing conversation now that her daughter is in college. 

 

Using Scripture as a guide, Natalie offers three key anchors to guide families' understanding of Biblical femininity and gender roles—especially as girls grow into the next generation of Christian leaders. 

 

 

Three Things to Consider: 

 

Scriptures to Guide a Christian Girl's View of Gender Roles: 

 

Proverbs 31:30—no matter a girl's place on the spectrum of 'girly' to 'tom boy', she can reflect her Lord through a heart that wants to walk with Him.  


Luke 1:46-48—Known as 'The Magnificat' this passage of Scripture showcases Mary's open heart to follow the Lord's command for her life. Your girl can have the same heart to follow God as Mary!  


Galatians 5:22-23—The Fruit of the Spirit passage of Scripture is a great reminder that no matter the strengths, every girl can grow in areas that reflect Christ. 



 

Scriptures Shared in this Episode: 

 

Proverbs 31:30  


Luke 1:46-48  


Galatians 5:22-23  


 

Explore more resources to raise girls rooted in Christ at raisinggodlygirls.com.      To find or start an American Heritage Girls Troop in your area, visit americanheritagegirls.org.

On this Tuesday episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, hosts Natalie Ambrose and Melissa Bearden embark upon a journey to understand God's design for girls' bodies and how we can guide them Biblically in this self-view.  

 

From the Body Positivity Movement to AI modeling trends, Natalie and Melissa begin to unpack the nuances of these cultural messages and their effect on girls. Melissa offers a gentle reminder that Christ-followers do not obsess on lateral comparisons, since that leads to self-loathing and discontentment.  

 

Both hosts share their personal journeys with fashion trends and learning to embrace the bodies God gave them. Melissa's boldness to be present and live in the moment serves as an empowering challenge to many moms and mentors who might shy away from an activity if it means donning a swimsuit! Natalie shares about the value of self-talk and intentionally keeping that in a positive territory and how that serves as a direct example for her middle school aged daughter. 

 

This episode centers on two timeless truths—welcoming God's blessing from Genesis 1:31 and embracing that His design for our bodies is indeed "very good" and having the wisdom to reject a cultural fashion trend when it is rooted in deception. Natalie offers listeners a kind reminder that the 'very good' blessing is from a Creator who is infinitely good Himself. 

 

Two Things to Consider: 

 

Embrace the Embrace—if God the Masterful Artist has created a girl's body as 'very good' then she should embrace her body's unique and good design.  


Reject Trends Rooted in Deception—since the trend machine is designed to keep girls self-loathing and clamoring after the next thing, guide her to shift her thinking into a more contented mindset. 


 

 

Scriptures Referenced in this Episode: 

 


Genesis 1:31 


Psalm 139:13-16 


Proverbs 16:31 


2 Corinthians 10:5 


Genesis 3:6 


Genesis 21:6 


Judges 4 


 

Explore more resources to raise girls rooted in Christ at raisinggodlygirls.com.      To find or start an American Heritage Girls Troop in your area, visit americanheritagegirls.org.

In this Saturday episode of the podcast, Dr. Esau McCaulley joins host Patti Garibay to talk about a Biblical approach to ethnic diversity in God's Kingdom. This episode serves as an invitation to lift our eyes beyond my world and to behold the breathtaking beauty of God's design for humanity, and how His Church should lead in that design. 

 

Dr. McCaulley's work involves serving as a founding pastor, podcaster, author, and public theologian—on top of being a husband and father. Esau unpacks his motivation for the many facets of his work—from God's covenant with Abraham through to the Holy Spirit's work in the world today. Esau passionately reminds us that diversity isn't something we should be afraid of—it's something we should embrace, because God's Word does. 

 

Hear Dr. McCaulley's compassionate wisdom to guide childhood paths case by case into alignment with God's heart. Esau reminds that kids mirror parents, so when Christian parents speak respectfully about others—whether alike or different from their family—this serves as a Christ-like example to the kids.  

 

Through personal story, Patti shares about diversity encompasses differing abilities as well as racial background. 

 

Esau shares how his local church body uses the vehicle of community outreach and service to extend God's heart to embrace and love. He reminds that God's compassion is implicitly connected to evangelism and spreading the Gospel. Both Esau and Patti agree that children can lead all of us through eyes of childlike faith—pure, innocent, and passionate.  

 

Dr. McCaulley and Patti land the conversation by unpacking God's perspective on justice and fairness and how that plays out in our daily life as Christians.  

 

 

Scriptures Referenced in this Episode: 

 

Genesis 12 



Revelation 5:9 


Romans 1:16-17 


Ephesians 2:4-5 


Mark 10:14 


Luke 18:1-8 


 

To learn more about Dr. Esau McCaulley and his work, visit esaumccaulley.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.

In this Thursday podcast conversation, hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose connect the Gospel message to the global unity of the Church by God's design.  

 

Both Rachael and Natalie share personal stories of how God opened their eyes to the work of diverse unity He was doing in tiny churches, large church bodies, rural and urban settings alike. For both the hosts and for Christian girls, it's important for this growth to be personal—to let God show each of us that His Good News is truly extended to all. 

 

Both Old and New Testament passages of Scripture show that God has always intended for His Church to bear His image to every corner of the Earth. 

 

As we raise girls in a culturally diverse time, it's important to guide them to the whole story of history—even the difficult parts. It is through these stories that we can lead girls to love God's desire for unity and to work to speak on behalf of those who might not have a voice otherwise. Want to make this an ongoing part of your family life? Practice Biblical hospitality and see how the Lord opens your heart and your eyes to His beautiful tapestry of humanity!  

 

Three Things to Consider: 

 

It's important to tell the stories of Freedom Seekers  


Which means...we must teach the whole story of our country's history, even the bad parts  


Open the Doors of Your Family's Heart & Home to Invite the Hope & Unity of the Gospel that Binds Us Together  


 

 

Scriptures Referenced in this Episode: 


 

Acts 17:26-28 


Ecclesiastes 4:12 


Romans 10:12-13 


1 Corinthians 15:16-20 


John 13:34-35 


 

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.

In this Tuesday episode, hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose dive into the topic of unity in the Church with an eye on heaven throughout the conversation. During an era where culture is steeped in division, it's vital that Christians pursue unity—after all the Gospel message is extended to all! 

 

Natalie walks listeners through Old and New Testament passages where the global nature of God's design is under the spotlight. Ultimately, Rachael and Natalie land on the foundation that though people tend to be tribal in nature—preferring to gravitate to others who are "like us"—God's intention is for His image bearers to spread out and shine His light. Rachael reminds listeners that since God values diversity, so His followers should too. 

 

Hear how Rachael offers practical ways to raise a girl who has the full picture in mind and who grows to love all peoples regardless of race. From language translation apps to praying your way across the map, there are countless ways to raise a daughter who loves all God's people groups.  

 

The American Heritage Girls Ministry has tons of ways to instill a framework for global unity—AHG Badges, connections to aligned ministries like Operation Christmas Child, and more! 

 

Three Things to Consider: 

 

Any day is a great day to prepare your girl for the amazing diversity she will see in heaven!  


Let a map be your family's guide to learn about various people groups, languages, customs, and cultures so you can intentionally pray for the Gospel to reach each person.   


 

Scriptures Referenced in this Episode: 

 

Genesis 11 



Genesis 22 


Acts 1:8 


James 2:8-9, 12-13 


Revelation 5:9 


 

 

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.