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Raising Godly Girls

Raising Godly Girls

By: American Heritage Girls
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 For nearly 30 years, American Heritage Girls® has come alongside families and youth ministry leaders in offering Christ-centered, girl-focused character development. Through the Raising Godly Girls® Podcast, presented by American Heritage Girls, listeners get to tap into the advice that seasoned AHG leaders have gleaned over three decades of ministering to girls. Plus, hear from industry experts with solutions to a broad range of issues impacting today's girls. Get Biblically-sound and actionable tips from fellow parents, volunteers, and thought leaders on how to raise up a girl after God's own heart.2024 Christianity Parenting & Families Relationships Spirituality
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  • Ep. 300 — Helping Your Daughter Beat Holiday Greediness

    Ep. 300 — Helping Your Daughter Beat Holiday Greediness
    Nov 27 2025
    As Christmas draws near, excitement fills our homes—along with the endless catalogs, wish lists, and the subtle temptation to want more. In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, hosts Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden wrestle honestly with the tension every family feels: how do we help our daughters avoid holiday greediness and instead cultivate grateful, generous hearts? Through personal stories and biblical wisdom, they explore how the desire for "just one more thing" can take root even in the sweetest child—and how God gives parents the tools to gently guide their girls toward contentment. Rachael and Melissa take listeners back to their own childhood Christmases—where innocence, wonder, and excitement sometimes gave way to comparison or selfishness. They remind us that these moments aren't failures but opportunities. Opportunities to help our girls understand the difference between healthy desire and a heart consumed with having more. Through Patti Garibay's "Greedy Christmas" devotion, moms are encouraged to simplify traditions, model self-control, and anchor the season in the joy that comes from thoughtful, meaningful giving. The episode also equips moms with practical, faith-filled strategies for shaping their daughter's heart: reframing the Christmas list, creating space for gratitude, and gently redirecting attention away from abundance and toward the Giver of every good gift. Rachael and Melissa highlight how modeling contentment in our own habits—whether through budgeting, slowing down, or choosing simplicity—sets a powerful example for the next generation. And as always, the conversation returns to the truth that generosity isn't about what we can afford, but about reflecting the heart of Christ. Listeners will also hear how American Heritage Girls reinforces these lessons year-round. Through badges, service projects, and Troop community life, girls learn that generosity, stewardship, and humility are practiced virtues—shaped not by Christmas morning, but by a Christ-centered lifestyle. This episode empowers moms to help their daughters resist the cultural pull toward more and embrace the lasting joy of being a cheerful giver. Three Takeaways from This Episode Contentment Over Consumption — Help your daughter practice gratitude and resist the pressure to pursue "more." Thoughtful Gift-Giving — Tools like the four-gift rule teach budgeting, stewardship, and generosity. Generosity From the Heart — Joy grows when girls give with love, reflecting God's character rather than the world's expectations. Scripture References Luke 12:15 – "Be on guard against all greed…" 2 Corinthians 9:7 – "God loves a cheerful giver." Explore more resources to raise girls rooted in Christ at raisinggodlygirls.com. Find or start an AHG Troop at americanheritagegirls.org.
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    28 mins
  • Ep 299 — Cultivating a Spirit of Generosity in Your Daughter This Holiday Season

    Ep 299 — Cultivating a Spirit of Generosity in Your Daughter This Holiday Season
    Nov 25 2025
    The Christmas season is filled with twinkling lights, festive excitement, and no shortage of gift lists—but in the middle of the holiday rush, how do we help our daughters understand that generosity is more than presents under a tree? In this heartfelt episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, hosts Rachael Culpepper, American Heritage Girls Executive Director, and Melissa Bearden explore what it truly means to cultivate a generous heart—one rooted in gratitude, compassion, and the character of Christ. Through stories from their own girlhood Christmases, Rachael and Melissa reflect on simple moments of kindness that shaped their understanding of giving. Together, they unpack the truth that generosity flows not from abundance, but from love—and that the greatest gifts we give our daughters are opportunities to serve, bless others, and reflect God's heart for the world. With insights from American Heritage Girls Founder & Executive Director Emeritus Patti Garibay's "Divine Generosity" devotion, this episode reminds us that God Himself is the model of sacrificial giving, offering His Son as the greatest gift of all. Listeners will discover practical ways to spark meaningful conversations about generosity, from redefining what "giving" really looks like to letting girls take the lead in blessing someone this season. Rachael and Melissa also share how the American Heritage Girls Program helps cultivate year-round generous living through service, community engagement, and Christ-centered character development. Whether you're navigating a busy December calendar or longing to bring deeper spiritual meaning back into your family's traditions, this episode will encourage you to slow down, refocus, and lead your daughter toward a joy that lasts far longer than wrapped gifts or glittering décor. A Few Things to Remember God is the ultimate Giver—and our generosity reflects His heart. True giving isn't about the size of the gift, but the love behind it. Girls learn generosity by watching us—our joy, our sacrifice, our willingness to bless others. Download the free Raising Godly Girls Guide to Joyful Giving at Christmas a family resource filled with activities, Scriptures, and conversation prompts to help you nurture a spirit of generosity this season. Explore more tools for raising girls who love and serve the Lord at raisinggodlygirls.com. Find or start an AHG Troop at americanheritagegirls.org.
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    26 mins
  • Ep 298 — Finding Gratitude in Life's Deserts and Gardens with Kat Armstrong

    Ep 298 — Finding Gratitude in Life's Deserts and Gardens with Kat Armstrong
    Nov 22 2025
    Gratitude feels easy when life is full of blessings, but what about when the season you're in feels more like a desert than a garden? With financial uncertainty, relational strain, and a world heavy with unrest, many parents are wondering how to practice thanksgiving when joy feels hard to find. Yet Scripture calls us to "give thanks in all circumstances" (1 Thessalonians 5:18)—a command that feels impossible apart from God's presence. In this heartfelt Thanksgiving weekend episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, host ad American Heritage Girls Founder & Executive Director Emeritus of American Heritage Girls Patti Garibay welcomes Bible teacher, author, and ministry leader Kat Armstrong for a conversation that speaks directly to parents walking through both deserts and gardens of life. Kat, the creator of the Storyline Project Bible studies and author of The In-Between Place, shares how the biblical imagery of deserts and gardens has shaped her faith and why it resonates so deeply with believers who are longing to see God's hand in both hardship and abundance. Together, Patti and Kat explore how parents can model gratitude for their daughters even in difficult seasons, what it looks like to lead with both honesty and hope, and why thanksgiving is more about the steadfastness of our Savior than the state of our circumstances. Kat also offers practical ways families can hold onto hope when they feel stuck in a desert, and how unexpected moments of God's provision can turn barren ground into flourishing life. If you've ever wondered how to show your children what gratitude looks like in the midst of struggle—or how to nurture a spirit of thanksgiving that lasts beyond the holiday season—this episode will encourage and equip you. You'll walk away with renewed perspective and the assurance that God's presence is faithful, whether you're in a desert or a garden. Scripture Referenced in This Episode: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Isaiah 43:19 Psalm 23:1–3 Philippians 4:6–7 John 15:5 Learn more about Kat Armstrong and her resources at katarmstrong.com. Explore more tools 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 mins
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