Raising Godly Girls

• Ep. 296 — Raising Girls Who Choose Gratitude—Even When They Don't Feel Like It

  The turkey might still be thawing, the pies may or may not be homemade, and your kids might not be feeling especially thankful—but this Thanksgiving, the Raising Godly Girls Podcast invites you to look beyond the checklist and rediscover the heart of gratitude.  Join Rachael Culpepper, Executive Director of American Heritage Girls, and Melissa Bearden for a thoughtful and faith-filled conversation about what it means to raise daughters who choose gratitude even when it doesn't come naturally. With honest reflections, Biblical insight, and a few laughs along the way, Rachael and Melissa unpack how gratitude is not just a seasonal feeling—it's a spiritual discipline rooted in nearness to God.  Drawing from James 4:8 and Luke 14, they remind moms that gratitude grows when we draw near to the Lord and accept His invitation to the table of thanksgiving. From small car-ride conversations to setting the Thanksgiving table together, you'll learn simple, tangible ways to help your daughter practice gratitude that lasts longer than the leftovers.  Plus, hear from AHG Founder & Executive Director Emeritus Patti Garibay in a special Raising Godly Girls Minute—a timely reminder to turn expectations into invitations, and holiday stress into holy celebration.  Whether you're hosting family or sneaking an extra slice of pie in peace, this episode will encourage you to keep "the first things first" and model what it means to live thankful, even when you don't feel like it.    Three Things to Remember:  Gratitude is a choice, not a feeling. Choosing thankfulness (even in difficult seasons!) draws your heart closer to God.  Extend intentional invitations. Invite your daughter into moments of gratitude through small acts of connection and love.  Model resilient thanksgiving. Let your own steady gratitude remind her that joy isn't dependent on circumstances, but on Christ's unchanging goodness.    Scripture Referenced in This Episode:  James 4:8 – "Come near to God and He will come near to you."  Luke 14:15–24 – The Parable of the Great Banquet: God's open invitation to come and celebrate at His table.  1 Thessalonians 5:18 – "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."  Psalm 100:4 – "Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise."    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. 

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• Ep. 295 — Raising Daughters to Love God, Family, and Freedom with Debbie Kraulidis (Moms for America)

  In a culture that often questions Biblical truth, diminishes family values, and redefines freedom, parents face a critical calling—to raise daughters who love God wholeheartedly, cherish their families, and honor the freedoms that flow from faith. How do we help our girls hold fast to timeless truth when the world is constantly shifting?  In this inspiring episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, host Rachael Culpepper, Executive Director of American Heritage Girls, sits down with Debbie Kraulidis, Vice President of Moms for America and host of the Moms for America Podcast. Together, they explore how faith, family, and freedom work hand in hand to shape girls who live with conviction and courage.  Debbie shares how her work empowers mothers across the nation to raise daughters with strong moral compasses—girls who are grounded in Scripture, devoted to their families, and confident in their role as Christ-centered leaders in their homes, communities, and country. Rachael and Debbie discuss the vital role moms play in cultivating resilience, discernment, and love of liberty in their daughters, helping them navigate cultural pressures with grace and truth.  This conversation will remind you that freedom isn't merely an American understanding of a political concept—it's a spiritual one. As 2 Corinthians 3:17 declares, "Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." Our daughters can walk boldly in that truth, reflecting Christ's light in a world that desperately needs it.  Learn more about Debbie Kraulidis and Moms for America at momsforamerica.us.  Explore more faith-based parenting tools at raisinggodlygirls.com   Discover how to find or start an AHG Troop in your community at americanheritagegirls.org. 

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• Ep. 294 — Homefront Heroes: Gospel Ways to Support Military Families

  Military life isn't just about the soldier who serves—it's about the family who serves alongside them. From surprise deployments to frequent moves and long separations, military families carry unique burdens that most civilians may never fully understand. In this week's heartfelt episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, hosts Melissa Bearden and Natalie Ambrose invite listeners to pause and consider what it really means to live out the Gospel by serving the "homefront heroes" in our communities.  With Veterans Day fresh in our hearts, Melissa and Natalie open an honest conversation about how to support military families in both spiritual and practical ways. Drawing from John 15:13, they explore how Christ modeled the greatest act of love—laying down His life for His friends—and how believers can reflect that same sacrificial love toward those who sacrifice for our nation's freedom every day.  You'll hear personal reflections, stories from AHG Members connected to the military, and wisdom from American Heritage Girls Founder & Executive Director Emeritus Patti Garibay's Raising Godly Girls Minute. Together, these voices remind us that supporting military families isn't just patriotic—it's profoundly Biblical.  Whether through prayer, friendship, or hands-on service, this episode will inspire you and your daughter to become the hands and feet of Jesus to families who serve and sacrifice.  Three Things to Remember This Week  Extend Gospel compassion: Look for ways to connect with and encourage military families in your church or community—especially during seasons of deployment or transition.  Serve practically and prayerfully: Simple acts like helping with a household repair or offering childcare can lighten heavy burdens and reflect Christ's love in action.  Teach your daughter to honor sacrifice: Help her understand that service and freedom are gifts—reminding her that true freedom is found in Christ alone.    Scripture References in This Episode  John 15:13 – "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends."  Galatians 6:10 – "Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers."  Romans 12:10 – "Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves."  Philippians 2:4 – "Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others."  Learn more about how American Heritage Girls honors our nation's heroes through programs like the U.S. Military Heroes Badge at americanheritagegirls.org.  Explore more Gospel-centered parenting resources at raisinggodlygirls.com. 

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• Ep. 293 — Freedom's Price: How to Teach Your Kids About God and Country

  Freedom is one of the most beautiful blessings we enjoy—but it's also one of the most misunderstood. In this Raising Godly Girls Podcast episode, hosts Melissa Bearden and Natalie Ambrose unpack the true meaning of freedom from a Biblical Worldview perspective and explore how to help your daughter see both the cost and the calling behind it.  As our nation pauses to honor Veterans Day, Melissa and Natalie remind listeners that freedom is not just a national treasure—it's a Gospel truth. Drawing from Galatians 5:1 and John 15:13, they invite parents to teach their daughters that the liberty we celebrate as Americans mirrors an even greater liberty purchased for us in Christ. Through faith-filled storytelling, discussion about military chaplains, and reflection on American Heritage Girls Founder & Executive Director Patti Garibay's Raising Godly Girls Minute, this episode points families toward gratitude, humility, and spiritual clarity in an age of confusion about what "freedom" truly means.  From honoring veterans in your community to helping your daughter understand the weight of sacrifice and the joy of service, this episode equips parents to cultivate both patriotism and discipleship—reminding us that true freedom is found not in doing what we want, but in living for the One who set us free.  Three Things to Remember This Week  Freedom isn't free. Use everyday moments—like Veterans Day ceremonies—to remind your girl of the sacrifices made for her freedom, both earthly and eternal.  Anchor her view of liberty in Scripture. Teach her that freedom without Christ leads to confusion, but freedom in Christ leads to love and service.  Model a heart of gratitude and honor. Let your family's actions toward veterans, leaders, and neighbors reflect a deep respect for God's gift of freedom.    Scripture References in This Episode  Galatians 5:1 – "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free."  Galatians 5:13 – "Do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love."  John 15:13 – "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends."  Philippians 2:3–4 – "In humility value others above yourselves… look to the interests of others."  Exodus 32:32 – Moses' intercession as a model of sacrificial leadership.    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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• Ep. 292 — Discerning Truth from Falsehood When Parenting in Today's Culture with Roger Marsh (My Family Talk Radio)

  In a world overflowing with headlines, hashtags, and hot takes, truth can be hard to find. Every day, parents face the challenge of sorting through conflicting narratives while helping their daughters make sense of it all. When everyone claims to have "the facts," how do we stay grounded in what's actually true—and teach our girls to do the same?  In this insightful episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, host Rachael Culpepper, Executive Director of American Heritage Girls, sits down with veteran broadcaster, ordained minister, and My Family Talk co-host Roger Marsh for a candid conversation about raising discerning daughters in a media-saturated world. Drawing from decades of experience in Christian broadcasting, Roger introduces his "ABC's of Media Engagement"—Analysis, Balance, and Clarity—a practical framework that helps families filter information through a Biblical lens.  Together, Rachael and Roger unpack how to help girls develop a critical eye toward what they see and hear, how to spot deception in the digital age, and how to rely on God's Word as the ultimate standard for truth. They remind parents that discernment isn't just about identifying what's false—it's about cultivating a heart that seeks wisdom, integrity, and the mind of Christ.  Whether your daughter is scrolling social media, researching for school, or just trying to understand the world around her, this episode will equip you to guide her toward the kind of truth that never changes—God's truth.  Learn more about Roger Marsh and My Family Talk Radio at familytalk.org. 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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