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  • Ep. 245 — God’s Design for Discipleship Starts in Your Living Room

    Ep. 245 — God’s Design for Discipleship Starts in Your Living Room
    2025/07/22
    What if the most powerful place to disciple your daughter isn’t a classroom, a church, or a camp—but your own living room? In this practical and heartfelt episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, hosts Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden invite you to recenter your family life around God’s original design for discipleship: one that starts at home, in the rhythms of everyday parenting. In a culture where spiritual formation is often outsourced to Sunday school or youth group, Scripture calls parents to be the first and most enduring voice of truth in their children’s lives. But let’s be honest—between laundry piles, dinner prep, and constant to-dos, that kind of intentionality can feel overwhelming. Today’s episode encourages you to shift your mindset, embrace holy interruptions, and trust that God is present and powerful in your home—even in the mess. You’ll hear honest stories about motherhood, homeschooling, and discipleship through dinnertime devotions, tough conversations, and the daily chaos of real life. Rachael and Melissa unpack how Deuteronomy 6 isn’t just theory—it’s a roadmap for forming your girl’s faith through consistency, curiosity, and connection. You’ll leave this episode reminded that you don’t need to be a trained theologian to raise a girl who knows, loves, and lives for Jesus. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why your home is the most formative place for faith and worldview development How to transform ordinary moments—like bedtime, car rides, and family meals—into discipleship opportunities Practical, age-appropriate tools to help your girl own her faith, ask big questions, and grow in Biblical literacy Encouragement for busy moms feeling the weight of spiritual responsibility—and the grace to know God works through your willingness, not your perfection How American Heritage Girls supports and amplifies home discipleship through Christ-centered community Scriptures Referenced: Deuteronomy 6:6–7 – “Impress [God’s commands] on your children…” Mark 10:14 – “Let the little children come to Me…” Proverbs 22:6 – “Train up a child in the way she should go…” 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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    32 分
  • Ep. 244 — Multigenerational Ministry: God’s Faithfulness from Backstage to Center Stage with Katie & Kim Miller (Sight & Sound Theatres)

    Ep. 244 — Multigenerational Ministry: God’s Faithfulness from Backstage to Center Stage with Katie & Kim Miller (Sight & Sound Theatres)
    2025/07/19
    What does it look like when a family answers God’s call—together? In this inspiring weekend episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, host Patti Garibay, American Heritage Girls Founder & Executive Director Emeritus, sits down with Kim and Katie Miller of Sight & Sound Theatres, a mother-daughter duo living out a vibrant legacy of multigenerational ministry. From backstage beginnings to center stage moments, their story is a testimony to the power of faithful families saying “yes” to God—again and again. With roots in rural Pennsylvania and a passion for Bible-centered storytelling, the Miller family’s journey began with one man’s vision and has grown into one of the most impactful theatrical ministries in the world. Kim, daughter of Sight & Sound’s founders and now Ministry Coordinator, shares how that vision took shape in the early years and what it’s meant to pass the torch to the next generation. Katie, her daughter and Director of Brand Development, offers her own reflections on growing up surrounded by purpose and how she personally embraced her role in the ministry legacy. Together, they unpack the beauty and complexity of serving as a family—what it means to disciple intentionally, live faithfully in both public and private moments, and nurture a daughter’s identity in Christ while inviting her into the bigger story God is writing. Whether you’re raising girls in the pews, behind the scenes, or at the kitchen table, you’ll walk away encouraged by their honesty, wisdom, and generational faithfulness. Learn more about Katie & Kim’s work with Sight & Sound Theatres and upcoming showings of NOAH nationwide, visit sight-sound.com 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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    40 分
  • Ep. 243 — A Legacy of Ministering in Your Family

    Ep. 243 — A Legacy of Ministering in Your Family
    2025/07/17
    Ministry isn’t a job title—it’s a way of life. In this powerful Thursday episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose unpack what it means for families to embrace ministry as both a calling and a legacy. Whether you're a family of pastors, faithful volunteers, or simply parents trying to serve Jesus through everyday moments, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to let your family’s light shine brightly in the world. Through heartfelt stories—from Rich Mullins’ radical generosity to the everyday acts of preschool volunteering and neighborhood service—Rachael and Natalie illustrate that ministry can happen anywhere: around the kitchen table, in the car, at a church workday, or even in the checkout line. You'll be reminded that a Kingdom impact doesn’t require a pulpit, just a posture of obedience. You’ll also hear from AHG Founder & Executive Director Emeritus Patti Garibay in a special Raising Godly Girls Minute that paints a picture of young girls ministering to hospital patients through simple, Spirit-led acts of compassion. It’s a moving reminder that no one is too young—or too ordinary—to be used by God. This episode dives into two vital heart postures every family can adopt: a willingness to let God multiply their influence and a readiness to make sacrifices for His Kingdom. Whether you’re serving in a formal church role or quietly discipling your daughter at home, your life of faithfulness can ripple into eternity. Scriptures Referenced: Matthew 25:34–40 – “Whatever you did for the least of these…you did for Me.” Proverbs 19:21 – “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” Acts 1:8 – “You will be My witnesses…to the ends of the earth.” Deuteronomy 7:9 – “He is the faithful God, keeping His covenant of love to a thousand generations…” 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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    27 分
  • Ep. 242 — Bridging the Generational Gap with Your Girl

    Ep. 242 — Bridging the Generational Gap with Your Girl
    2025/07/15
    “Mom, it’s not the 1900s anymore.” If you’ve ever heard a variation of this phrase from your daughter, you’re not alone. While each generation brings its own slang, styles, and standards, the gap between “then” and “now” can either divide us—or become fertile ground for discipleship. In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose lean into the tension many families feel across generations, offering insight, laughter, and wisdom to help you connect more deeply with your daughter. This conversation is part of our special week on Multi-Generational Ministry, and today’s episode explores how parents can resist the pull of presentism—the assumption that today’s ideas are inherently better—and instead practice humility, curiosity, and Christlike love across generational lines. You’ll hear stories about misunderstood YouTube trends and lively car conversations that became spiritual breakthroughs, plus practical tools for navigating those head-to-head moments with grace instead of frustration. You’ll also hear a thought-provoking Raising Godly Girls Minute from American Heritage Girls Founder & Executive Director Emeritus, Patti Garibay, reminding us that while younger and older generations may approach the world differently, unity is possible when all are rooted in the pure Gospel of Jesus. When your daughter knows she’s both seen and guided, she’s more likely to extend the same grace back to you—and to her generation. If you’re parenting a Gen Z or Gen Alpha girl and wondering how to build trust, foster understanding, and grow in faith together, this episode offers a refreshing, Gospel-centered perspective on what it means to bridge the generational divide in your home. Scriptures Referenced: Mark 12:30–31 Deuteronomy 7:9 Titus 2:1–8 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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    24 分
  • Ep. 241 — The Question Every Burned-Out Mom Needs to Answer with Sherri Crandall (The MomCo)

    Ep. 241 — The Question Every Burned-Out Mom Needs to Answer with Sherri Crandall (The MomCo)
    2025/07/12
    Motherhood is a sacred calling—but it can also be exhausting. From sleepless nights to emotionally draining days, moms often give everything to everyone else… leaving themselves running on empty. In this heartfelt and hope-filled episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, host Patti Garibay, Founder & Executive Director Emeritus of American Heritage Girls, welcomes Sherri Crandall, Vice President of Global Ministries and Leadership Experience at The MomCo, to unpack the one powerful question every burned-out mom must answer: What do you want Me to do for you? (Mark 10:51). Drawing from a recent Barna Group study with The MomCo revealing that 50% of Christian moms long for support from their church in the area of mental wellness, this episode leans into the truth that asking for help isn't weakness—it's wisdom. Together, Patti and Sherri discuss the stigma moms feel around needing support, the Gospel’s invitation to release guilt and shame, and how to create space for real, vulnerable community in our homes, churches, and hearts. Through Biblical wisdom, relatable stories, and encouraging guidance, Sherri equips moms to take their first steps toward healing and renewal—spiritually, emotionally, and relationally. From practical ways to model vulnerability to your daughter to the importance of honest prayer and soul-care, this conversation reminds listeners that Jesus sees you, knows your needs, and gently asks, What do you want Me to do for you? If you’re a mom feeling weary, unseen, or overwhelmed, this episode is your invitation to exhale, reflect, and receive. You’re not alone—and you don’t have to carry it all alone. To learn more about Sherri and her work with The MomCo, visit themom.co 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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    33 分
  • Ep. 240 — Brave Enough to Ask: Teaching Daughters Biblical Dependence

    Ep. 240 — Brave Enough to Ask: Teaching Daughters Biblical Dependence
    2025/07/10
    She’s smart. She’s capable. She’s independent. But is she brave enough to ask for help? In a culture that idolizes self-sufficiency and pushes girls to “be your own hero,” many daughters are quietly drowning under the weight of silent struggles—too afraid to reach out for fear of being seen as weak, too used to hearing that needing others is a flaw. But what if asking for help isn’t weakness at all? What if it’s wisdom? This week on the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden dive into one of the most countercultural lessons a parent can teach their daughter: how to embrace Biblical dependence. With honesty, humor, and Scripture, they unpack how girls today are wrestling with anxiety, control, and perfectionism—and how learning to ask for help might just be the freedom they’ve been praying for. Drawing from Isaiah 41:10 and Galatians 6:2, this episode encourages moms to model courageous vulnerability and practical interdependence. Through personal stories, faith-based parenting tips, and a powerful RGG Minute from American Heritage Girls Founder & Executive Director Patti Garibay on the link between anxiety and control, this conversation will help you identify where your daughter needs support—and how you can help her ask for it with confidence. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to normalize asking for help in everyday moments with your daughter Practical ways to teach her to discern what’s hers to carry—and what belongs in God’s hands Why modeling your own dependence on God and community is essential in her discipleship How AHG equips girls to grow through mentorship, community, and Christ-centered leadership Scriptures Referenced: Isaiah 41:10 – “I will strengthen you and help you…” Galatians 6:2 – “Carry each other’s burdens…” James 1:5 – “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God…” When your daughter learns that strength isn’t found in doing it all alone—but in leaning on Christ and His people—she will walk through life with resilience, grace, and godly wisdom. So let’s model that truth boldly. Let’s raise girls who are strong enough to admit when they’re not okay, wise enough to ask for help, and faithful enough to believe that God will answer. 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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    26 分
  • Ep. 239 — Biblical Truths for Overwhelmed Moms

    Ep. 239 — Biblical Truths for Overwhelmed Moms
    2025/07/07
    You’re doing all the things—but you’re worn thin. And beneath the smiles, the sports pickups, the dinner prep, and the late-night laundry, you wonder: Am I the only one who feels like I can’t keep up? In this honest and hope-filled episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden speak directly to the weary heart of the overwhelmed Christian mom. Together, they unpack the invisible load modern mothers carry—and the dangerous lie that asking for help is a form of spiritual failure. But the Bible tells a different story. From Moses to the early Church, God’s Word is rich with examples of leaders who were never meant to go it alone. Through personal stories—including Rachael’s life-changing health scare and Melissa’s practical advice on why you should always say yes to a Meal Train—this episode offers permission to release the pressure and embrace God’s provision through community. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why asking for help is not weakness—but Biblical wisdom (Galatians 6:2, Exodus 18) Three simple ways to begin asking for help today, grounded in Scripture How overcommitment, lack of rest, and self-reliance may be affecting your daughter’s discipleship Practical rhythms for sustainable motherhood, including prayerful yeses and sharing the load How American Heritage Girls provides not only support for your daughter—but sacred sisterhood for you Scriptures Referenced: Galatians 6:2 – “Carry each other’s burdens...” Exodus 18:17–18 – “What you are doing is not good…” James 1:5 – “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God...” Proverbs 11:14 – “In an abundance of counselors there is safety.” John 15:13 – “Greater love has no one than this…” You were never meant to carry it all alone, mom. God sees your exhaustion—and He’s already provided help through His Word, His Spirit, and His people. May this episode remind you that surrender is strength, dependence is discipleship, and asking for help is one of the holiest things you can model for your girl. 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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    23 分
  • Ep. 238 — Equipping the Next Generation to Defend Their Faith and Religious Liberty with Rick Green (Patriot Academy)

    Ep. 238 — Equipping the Next Generation to Defend Their Faith and Religious Liberty with Rick Green (Patriot Academy)
    2025/07/05
    What does it really mean to be free to follow Jesus in today’s culture? In this powerful weekend episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, host Melissa Bearden sits down with Rick Green—America’s Constitution Coach and the visionary founder of Patriot Academy—to unpack the vital topic of religious liberty and how families can raise girls who are ready to defend their faith with courage and clarity. As Americans celebrate Independence Day, this conversation is both timely and timeless. With more than 80% of Americans agreeing that religion is losing influence in public life, it’s more important than ever to prepare our daughters to stand firm in Biblical truth and understand their God-given—and Constitutionally protected—right to religious freedom. Rick shares from his years of experience educating young leaders, training millions through his Constitution programs, and raising up the next generation through Patriot Academy. Together, Melissa and Rick explore what religious liberty actually means, how young girls can be equipped to face cultural pressures, and why it’s critical for Christian parents to start these conversations early. They also highlight how AHG Alumna Hannah is carrying out this mission through her work at Patriot Academy, offering a beautiful picture of how faithful citizenship begins in the home and grows into leadership in the world. Whether you’re already passionate about civic engagement or wondering where to start, this episode offers practical steps and deeply rooted encouragement for parents raising daughters to boldly live out their faith in every sphere—from the classroom to the Capitol, from social media to Sunday morning. Learn more about Rick and his work with Patriot Academy at patriotacademy.com 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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    28 分