Raising Godly Girls

What happens when the messages shaping our daughters' ideas about beauty are no longer limited to magazines, television, or the occasional billboard—but are streaming directly onto the screens in their hands? On this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose take an honest look at the cultural influences shaping today's girls' understanding of beauty, modesty, and their own bodies. 

Today's girls are navigating a very different media landscape than many of their parents did growing up. Social media, influencers, streaming platforms, AI filters, and hypersexualized content can create distorted ideas about what is beautiful, desirable, or normal. Rachael and Natalie explore how repeated exposure to these messages can affect a girl's understanding of the imago Dei—the image of God—and what it means to honor the body God has given her. 

But this conversation isn't about fear—it's about faithful parenting. Rather than simply trying to keep every questionable message away from our daughters, parents can become trusted guides who help their girls recognize cultural deceptions and compare them with the truth of God's Word. From delaying smartphone and social media access to slowing the pace of content intake, Rachael and Natalie offer practical ways parents can create space for Biblical truth to take root. 

The goal isn't perfection or total cultural isolation. It's helping our daughters develop a mind so steeped in a Biblical Worldview that they can recognize when a message conflicts with God's design—and eventually bring those questions to us themselves. That kind of ongoing conversation takes consistency, courage, and patience, but it can help girls grow into women who know who they are and Whose they are. 

Listeners will also hear about resources from American Heritage Girls designed to help families navigate these formative years, including AHG Badges and Patches focused on Identity, Personal Care, Fashion, and celebrating girlhood, along with the free Raising Godly Girls Guide to Body Image. These resources give parents practical, truth-anchored ways to talk with their daughters about their bodies, puberty, modesty, beauty, and identity through a Biblical Worldview. 

 

Two Things to Remember: 

Unhitch from the frenzy of content intake by thoughtfully delaying smartphone access and social media for your daughter. 


Keep an ongoing conversation about God's design so that when questionable content appears, you can help your daughter recognize the message and return to the truth of God's Word. 


 

Scriptures Referenced: 


Romans 12:1 


1 Corinthians 6:19–20 


2 Timothy 1:7 


 

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

What does it look like to raise daughters who love Jesus deeply, serve others faithfully, and engage their country with courage and conviction? 

In today's powerful conversation on the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, Melissa Bearden sits down with Dr. Brandy Baxter—veteran, ministry leader, author, and mom—to explore the intersection of military service, Christian leadership, parenting, and patriotism. Drawing from her military background and years in church ministry, Dr. Baxter shares how discipline, mission clarity, and servant leadership have shaped her approach to faith, family, and raising the next generation. 

In a cultural moment where patriotism and faith are often framed in opposition, this episode thoughtfully unpacks how Christian families can honor God first while also loving and serving their country well. Together, Melissa and Dr. Baxter discuss how parents can model courage, resilience, and biblical conviction for their daughters—and how service, whether in uniform, ministry, or motherhood, becomes a sacred calling when rooted in Christ. 

If you desire to raise a daughter who understands both her heavenly citizenship and her earthly responsibility—anchored in truth, shaped by service, and strengthened by faith—this episode will encourage and equip you. 

Join us as we continue the mission of Raising Godly Girls—building women of integrity, leadership, and unwavering trust in the Lord. 

 

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode: 

 

Matthew 5:16 


Romans 13:1 


Colossians 3:23-24 


Philippians 3:20 


2 Timothy 1:7 


Genesis 15:1 


To learn more about Dr. Brandy Baxter and her work, visit brandybaxter.com/  


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What does "civic duty" actually mean—and would your girl know how to answer if you asked her? In a culture where words like citizenship, responsibility, leadership, and service can feel increasingly distant from everyday life, Christian parents have an important opportunity to help their daughters understand what it means to faithfully steward the place God has given them. 

On today's Raising Godly Girls Podcast, Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden unpack the difference between civic duty and civic responsibility and explore why both matter when raising girls with a Biblical Worldview. From obeying the laws of the land to voluntarily stepping into leadership and service, Rachael and Melissa help parents connect everyday citizenship with a deeper calling to seek the good of their communities. And as Veterans Day approaches, they consider how honoring those who have served can become a practical lesson in sacrifice, responsibility, and love of neighbor. 

You'll also hear a Raising Godly Girls Minute from AHG Founder & Executive Director Emeritus Patti Garibay on respecting veterans—and the powerful question every parent should be ready to answer: "What do we do now, Mom?" Rather than stopping at gratitude, families can turn that gratitude into action by attending Veterans Day events, participating in flag ceremonies, serving veterans, listening to their stories, praying for veterans and their families, and looking for meaningful ways to serve within their own communities. 

But civic responsibility requires more than knowing how to be a good citizen. Rachael and Melissa talk about helping girls understand the purpose of laws and government, the importance of civic literacy, and the Biblical tension that arises when human laws conflict with God's Word. They also explore what it looks like to prepare a girl for the sacrifice, courage, training, and perseverance that leadership requires. Whether God calls her to military service, public leadership, community service, or simply faithful citizenship in her everyday life, your girl can learn that leadership is not about gaining power or a platform—it's about following God's lead and serving others well. 

Raising Godly girls means preparing them not only to know where they live, but to understand how they can faithfully serve where God has placed them. This week, help your daughter see citizenship through a Biblical Worldview—and begin building the courage, wisdom, responsibility, and willing heart she'll need to lead well. 

 

Two Things to Remember: 

It's good to obey the law of the land, but connect your girl's identity as a Christ-follower to why we are called to live responsibly as citizens. 


If your girl steps into leadership—or even military service—build her courage and faith, because leadership involves risk and sacrifice. God can use a willing life to bless others. 


 


Scriptures Referenced: 

Jeremiah 29:7 


John 15:13 


 

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

What does your girl see when she sees someone in military uniform? A stranger? A hero? Someone to thank? Or perhaps an opportunity to understand what it means to serve, sacrifice, and lead? 

With Veterans Day approaching, Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden are taking a closer look at the important place veterans hold in our communities—and how Christian parents can help their girls develop a heart of reverence and respect for those who have served. From learning about the six branches of the United States Military to understanding the sacrifices made by servicemen, women, and their families, this conversation gives parents practical ways to help girls recognize the courage and commitment behind the uniform. 

But honoring veterans is about more than saying, "Thank you for serving." Rachael and Melissa explore what a Biblical Worldview teaches us about military service, peace, protection, citizenship, and leadership. As parents, we can help our girls understand that while war was never part of God's original design, sin means conflict is a reality—and God calls His people to serve faithfully wherever He places them. Girls can learn to appreciate the courage required to protect others while also developing wisdom about what it means to follow and honor leadership. 

The conversation also moves beyond the uniform. Veterans continue serving in churches, workplaces, neighborhoods, and families, bringing valuable leadership, discipline, teamwork, and a deep understanding of service into their communities. Through everyday encounters with veterans, participation in parades and ceremonies, family stories, and intentional prayer, parents can teach their daughters to recognize sacrifice and respond with gratitude. 

This Veterans Day, invite your girl into a deeper understanding of what it means to honor those who have served. Help her understand the calling, respect the sacrifice, and follow wise leadership with a willing heart. Because raising Godly girls includes teaching them not only to love their country, but to steward their citizenship with courage, wisdom, gratitude, and a heart surrendered to God. 

 

Three Things to Remember: 

Help your girl understand a military serviceman or woman's calling to defend the nation against enemies foreign and domestic. 


Give honor to each veteran for their unique sacrifice. 


Respect and follow wise veteran leadership with a willing heart. 



 

Scriptures Referenced" 

Joshua 1:9 


Romans 12:10 


 

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

In today's digital world, conversations about pornography, sexual integrity, and healthy relationships can feel overwhelming for parents—but avoiding them isn't an option. As girls encounter increasingly sexualized messages through social media, entertainment, advertising, and online culture, they need parents who are prepared to respond with both Biblical truth and Christ-centered grace. 

In this episode of Raising Godly Girls, AHG Founder & Executive Director Emeritus Patti Garibay welcomes author, speaker, and homeschooling mom Greta Eskridge for an honest, hope-filled conversation about equipping girls to navigate a hypersexualized culture. Drawing from her years of ministry and the heart behind her book It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn, Greta offers practical wisdom for helping families build a foundation of sexual integrity rooted in God's design rather than fear or shame. 

Together, Patti and Greta discuss how pornography and sexualized media shape a girl's understanding of identity, beauty, relationships, and self-worth. They explore why these conversations should begin earlier than many parents expect, how to establish healthy technology boundaries, and how the Gospel offers lasting hope and healing for girls who have already been exposed to explicit content. Greta also closes the conversation by praying a beautiful prayer of courage and hope over parents navigating these important discussions. 

No parent will have every answer, but God faithfully equips mothers and fathers to shepherd their daughters with wisdom, compassion, and truth. This encouraging conversation will remind you that protecting your girl's heart isn't simply about guarding against harmful influences—it's about pointing her toward the freedom, healing, and abundant life found in Jesus Christ. 

 

Scriptures Referenced in this Episode: 

Psalm 119:9-11 


Philippians 4:8 


Romans 12:1-2 



1 Corinthians 6:18-20 


1 John 1:9 


 

To read Greta's new book, listen to her podcast, and learn more about her work, simply visit gretaeskridge.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.