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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. 280 — Breaking the Cycle of Shame in Your Daughter’s Life with Brittany Sawrey-Coulson (Trueface)

    Ep. 280 — Breaking the Cycle of Shame in Your Daughter’s Life with Brittany Sawrey-Coulson (Trueface)
    Oct 11 2025
    Shame is one of the enemy’s most powerful tools—it twists mistakes into identity, leaving our daughters believing lies like “I’m not enough, I’ll never measure up, I’ll always be a failure.” Left unaddressed, those inner whispers can grow into heavy chains that shape how a girl views herself, others, and even God. In this powerful conversation, American Heritage Girls Founder & Executive Director and podcast host Patti Garibay is joined by Brittany Sawrey-Coulson, Licensed Professional Counselor and Director of Content at Trueface. With wisdom and compassion, Brittany unpacks the difference between guilt and shame, why negative self-talk begins earlier than we think, and how moms can model grace-filled authenticity that frees their daughters from shame’s grip. Together, Patti and Brittany discuss practical ways parents can help girls replace lies with God’s truth, cultivate safe spaces for honest conversation, and anchor their worth in Christ—not in performance, appearance, or comparison. And if you’re a mom who wrestles with shame yourself, this episode offers hope for your own healing as well as guidance for breaking the generational cycle. Shame doesn’t get the last word—Jesus does. Tune in and discover how to lead your daughter toward freedom, confidence, and a lasting identity rooted in Him. Referenced Scriptures in this episode: Romans 12:2 Proverbs 18:21 John 8:36 Learn more about Brittany and the ministry of Trueface at trueface.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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    38 mins
  • Ep. 279 — What to Say When Your Daughter Struggles with Negative Self-Talk

    Ep. 279 — What to Say When Your Daughter Struggles with Negative Self-Talk
    Oct 9 2025
    We’ve all heard it—those quiet but crushing words our daughters whisper to themselves: “I’m not good enough.” “I always mess up.” “I’ll never get this right.” This negative self-talk may sound small, but it carries weight, planting seeds of shame, doubt, and insecurity that can shape how a girl sees herself, her choices, and even her faith. The enemy uses these whispers to keep our girls bound in fear—but God has already spoken a louder, truer word over them. In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden dive deep into the power of self-talk and how parents can help their daughters combat lies with the truth of Scripture. With honesty and humor, Melissa shares how her own inner critic can sometimes feel like it has a megaphone, while Rachael unpacks how shame twists identity and why parents must first model speaking life over themselves if they want to teach their daughters to do the same. Together, they explore how negative self-talk isn’t just about careless words—it’s about the heart. Drawing from Proverbs and Romans, they remind us that the tongue has the power of life and death, even when it’s turned inward. And they offer practical, grace-filled ways to help your daughter silence her inner critic, from role-playing the lies as silly “characters” to journaling God’s truth, leaving hidden Scripture notes, and creating “Faith Snapshot” albums that capture moments of God’s goodness in everyday life. This Week’s Reminders: Catch the Lies Early: Teach your daughter to notice when her inner critic speaks and name the lies for what they are. Replace Criticism with God’s Word: Equip her with truth-filled tools like Scripture, playlists, and affirmations that reflect her identity in Christ. Empower Independent Truth-Telling: Encourage her to practice speaking God’s truth over herself, even when you’re not there. Scripture Referenced in This Episode: James 1:19 Proverbs 15:4 Proverbs 18:21 Romans 12:2 This episode will encourage you to see negative self-talk not as an impossible battle, but as an opportunity to guide your girl toward resilience and confidence rooted in Christ. By catching lies early, replacing them with God’s Word, and empowering her to practice truth-telling on her own, you can help her build a faith that isn’t shaken by whispers of doubt. Discover more resources to raise confident girls rooted in Christ at raisinggodlygirls.com. Find or start an American Heritage Girls Troop in your community at americanheritagegirls.org.
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    24 mins
  • Ep. 278 — Parenting Through Shame Struggles with Grace and Truth

    Ep. 278 — Parenting Through Shame Struggles with Grace and Truth
    Oct 7 2025
    Shame has a way of whispering lies that drown out truth. For today’s girls, those lies are amplified by comparison, perfectionism, and a culture that magnifies flaws instead of celebrating God’s design. Left unchecked, shame doesn’t just shape how our daughters see themselves—it can entangle whole families in cycles of silence, generational sin, and negative self-talk. But as followers of Christ, we know shame doesn’t get the last word. In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden step into one of the hardest yet most necessary conversations for parents: how to help our daughters battle shame with grace and truth. With vulnerability, Melissa shares how childhood trauma left her searching for comfort in all the wrong places—and how God’s faithful love brought freedom where shame once ruled. Rachael opens up about the weight of generational patterns and the importance of showing our girls that Christ’s redemption runs deeper than family history. Together, they explore why negative self-talk is so powerful, how inherited shame can quietly shape a girl’s identity, and what it means for parents to model speaking God’s truth over their own lives. This episode also offers practical tools—from “lie detector” check-ins to truth journals and worship playlists—that help girls replace the “not enough” lies with the promises of Scripture. And woven throughout is the unshakable hope that God rebuilds what shame has broken, turning burdens into blessings for generations to come. This Week’s Reminders: Truth is the Antidote to Shame — Help your daughter identify lies and replace them with God’s Word. You’re Her Coach, Not Her Constant Companion — Equip her with tools, but let her practice walking in truth on her own. God Redeems Family Stories — Generational shame doesn’t define her future—Christ does. Scripture Referenced in This Episode: 2 Timothy 1:7 Daniel 3 Romans 8:1 Isaiah 61:3 (beauty for ashes) Ecclesiastes 1:9 (“nothing new under the sun”) Moms, you’ll walk away from this episode encouraged not to fear these conversations, but to step into them with honesty, authenticity, and faith. Because when we teach our daughters to name shame and answer it with truth, we give them the confidence to live free in Christ. 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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    30 mins
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