We’re tackling one of the most requested and often misunderstood topics—friendship. In this Courageous Girls episode, Terra Mattson shares powerful insights from Chapter 6 of Courageous Girls: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace, unpacking the deeper struggles moms face with friendship and how that shapes what our daughters learn.

As a licensed therapist, executive coach, and founder of Courageous Girls, Terra brings both wisdom and vulnerability as she explores codependency, Christian culture, and the need to model healthy, grace-filled relationships. Together, we reflect on how Jesus sets a better example—one with boundaries, truth, and wholehearted love.

We were never meant to do life alone. In this episode, we unpack Chapter 5 of Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace and dive into the power of true, intentional community. Whether we’ve been burned by friendships in the past or find ourselves longing for deeper connection, God designed us to be known and loved—by Him and by others.

🔹 Why community matters – We heal in relationships, just as we’re wounded in them.

🔹 Breaking the cycle – Overcoming comparison, insecurity, and the fear of being truly seen.

🔹 Leading by example – How to create safe, lasting friendships for ourselves and our daughters.

Terra Mattson shares wisdom from years of counseling, personal stories, and practical encouragement to help us step into the kind of relationships we were made for. Let’s stop settling for surface-level friendships and start building the kind of community that transforms lives!

Our words hold incredible power—shaping the way our daughters see themselves, their worth, and their relationship with God. In this episode, we explore Chapter 4 of Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace with Terra Mattson, unpacking the ways we can speak life and truth into the next generation.

🔹 The power of words – How the messages we receive (and repeat) impact our identity.

🔹 Breaking free from lies – Recognizing and replacing the cultural and personal narratives that distort God’s truth.

🔹 Equipping the next generation – Practical ways to guide our daughters in speaking and believing what is good, true, and beautiful.

Terra shares personal experiences, biblical insights, and tangible tools to help us use our voices to bring healing and confidence—not just for our daughters, but for ourselves. Let’s learn how to speak life and raise a generation of girls rooted in grace!