Raising Godly Girls

In this summer season, the Raising Godly Girls Podcast is circling back to listener favorites from the first part of season 3. Today's episode is a replay of "Fortifying Your Girl's Faith for Life" which originally aired on January 6, 2026.  

 

Melissa Bearden queues up fellow hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose's conversation with an endearing 'dear younger me' chat to give advice for their girl selves.  

 

The hosts zoom in on the idea of "fortifying" a girl's faith to go the long haul—"parenting forward" to teach lessons today that will resonate far into the future and into eternity. The Raising Godly Girls Minute in this episode serves as a timeless reminder that Scripture serves as a "nightlight" so guide girls when days seem dark.   

  

Rachael shares the fun opportunity to "start something new" through AHG Patch Programs and resources—for both non-members and AHG Members alike. She also shares a chance for listeners to grab the AHG Thinline ESV Bible as a way to launch girls into a year of reading God's Word.  

 

Two Things to Remember:  

Parenting-Forward is not a Formula—so open your hands in prayer, submit your will and your understanding to God, and do your best to steward this parenting journey daily in the process.    


You can take joy in knowing that God will always be found faithful. Since that is His character and even in the hard seasons, He will always pursue her.    


  

Scriptures Reference in this Episode:  

Mark 8:36-37  


Psalm 119:105  


Proverbs 22:6  



Isaiah 61:1-3  


Jeremiah 31:3  


 

 

To get your copy of the AHG Thinline ESV Bible, visit store.americanheritagegirls.org/products/ahg-thinline-esv-bible   

Visit raisinggodlygirls.com for more encouragement and faith-based parenting tools.  

Learn how to find or start an American Heritage Girls Troop in your community at americanheritagegirls.org.

When a daughter is struggling emotionally, many parents feel unsure where to begin. Is this typical girlhood stress? Anxiety? Depression? Something deeper? In today's culture—where girls report rising levels of sadness, loneliness, and mental health challenges—Christian parents need both discernment and hope. 

In this powerful episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, Natalie Ambrose sits down with licensed counselor and author Dr. Natalie Atwell to talk about recognizing early signs of mental unwellness in girls and responding with both practical wisdom and prayerful confidence. Together, they explore how parents can identify emotional red flags, guide daughters toward emotional maturity, and create homes where struggles are met with grace rather than fear. 

Dr. Atwell also speaks directly to the spiritual dimension of mental health—helping families understand the difference between clinical mental illness and spiritual warfare, and how prayer, Scripture, and wise counseling can work together. If you've ever wondered how to intercede faithfully for a daughter who is anxious, withdrawn, overwhelmed, or battling dark thoughts, this conversation will equip you to lead with courage and compassion. 

You are not alone in this battle—and neither is your daughter. Tune in for Biblical encouragement, practical tools, and renewed confidence to raise a girl who learns to steward her emotions within God's design for her life. 

 

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode: 

 

Psalm 34:18 


2 Timothy 1:7 


Philippians 4:6–7 


2 Corinthians 10:3–5 


James 1:5 


 

To learn more about Dr. Atwell and her work, visit concord-nacounseling.com 

Visit raisinggodlygirls.com for more encouragement and faith-based parenting tools.     


Learn how to find or start an American Heritage Girls Troop in your community at americanheritagegirls.org.

Watching your girl battle anxiety, mental health challenges, or spiritual struggles can leave you feeling overwhelmed, isolated, and unsure of what to do next. Many Christian parents carry the weight in silence, believing they should be able to "fix it" on their own. In this encouraging episode, Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden remind parents that they were never meant to walk these difficult seasons alone—and that prayer is one of the greatest gifts God has given them in the journey. 

As the conversation continues this week's series on mental health and spiritual bondage, Rachael vulnerably shares her family's experience navigating her son's anxiety, while Melissa offers Biblical encouragement for parents facing fear, shame, or uncertainty. Together, they explore how the enemy often uses isolation to keep families from seeking help, while God continually invites His people into community, prayer, and dependence on His power. 

You'll also hear a hope-filled Raising Godly Girls Minute from AHG Founder & Executive Director Emeritus Patti Garibay, reminding parents to distinguish between the voice of the enemy—which produces fear, shame, and anxiety—and the voice of the Good Shepherd, who faithfully leads His children in truth and peace. 

Whether your daughter is facing a current struggle or you simply want to strengthen your own prayer life before difficult days come, this episode offers practical encouragement to pray boldly, trust God's authority, persevere faithfully, and lean into the support of your Christian community. You are not alone, and your prayers matter. 

 

Three Things to Consider: 

Don't allow fear or shame to isolate you. God often provides encouragement, wisdom, and practical help through the body of Christ. 


Pray boldly, believing that God is able to accomplish far more than what seems possible. His authority is greater than any struggle your daughter may face. 


Remain steadfast in prayer. Whether healing comes quickly or unfolds over time, continue entrusting your daughter to the Lord and inviting others to pray alongside you. 


 

Scriptures Referenced: 

Titus 1:2 


John 10:27 


Matthew 6:10 


Mark 9:14–29 


1 Thessalonians 5:17 



 

Visit raisinggodlygirls.com for more encouragement and faith-based parenting tools.    

Learn how to find or start an American Heritage Girls Troop in your community at americanheritagegirls.org.

In a culture where terms like spiritual warfare, demonic oppression, and spiritual bondage are often tossed around online without biblical clarity, Christian parents can be left feeling confused, fearful, or unsure of how to respond when a daughter begins to struggle. In this thoughtful conversation, Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden offer a grounded, grace-filled framework for recognizing signs that a girl may need compassionate spiritual support alongside professional mental health care. 

Rather than fueling sensationalism or fear, this episode explores what Scripture teaches about spiritual bondage and the importance of approaching every situation with wisdom, discernment, and Christlike compassion. Together, Rachael and Melissa discuss the difference between cultural confusion and genuine spiritual concerns, the dangers of shame surrounding mental health, and practical signs that may indicate it's time to seek help from trusted pastors, Christian counselors, or mental health professionals. 

You'll also hear a powerful Raising Godly Girls Minute from AHG Founder & Executive Director Emeritus Patti Garibay, reminding families that shame never comes from the Lord. Through the story of Mary Magdalene, parents are encouraged to pursue healing, prayer, and hope, knowing that Jesus offers peace to weary minds and hearts. 

Whether you're walking through a difficult season with your daughter or simply want to be equipped for future conversations, this episode will encourage you to lead with  Biblical truth, compassionate discernment, and confidence that God desires restoration and healing for every family. 

 

Three Things to Consider: 

Spiritual discernment begins with biblical truth, not fear or sensationalized conversations on social media. 


Mental health challenges and spiritual struggles both deserve compassion, wisdom, and the support of trusted Christian professionals. 


If your daughter is fixating on lies that oppose God's truth, reacting with hostility toward the Gospel, or experiencing breaks from reality, don't carry the burden alone—reach out to your church, community, and qualified counselors for help. 


 

Scriptures Referenced: 

Romans 12:1–2 


Luke 8:1–3 (Mary Magdalene) 


 

Visit raisinggodlygirls.com for more encouragement and faith-based parenting tools.    


Learn how to find or start an American Heritage Girls Troop in your community at americanheritagegirls.org.

In a time when conversations about patriotism can feel complicated and even divisive, many Christian families are asking an important question: How do we raise daughters who love God first while also faithfully stewarding their role as citizens? 

In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, Melissa Bearden sits down with actress, author, and Constituting America Founder Janine Turner for a timely and meaningful conversation about faith, freedom, and the responsibility of citizenship. As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, this discussion invites families to reflect on the blessings of liberty, the importance of understanding our nation's history, and the role the next generation will play in shaping its future. 

Together, Melissa and Janine explore how parents can guide their daughters through today's cultural tensions with wisdom and grace—helping them engage thoughtfully without losing sight of their identity in Christ. They also discuss why so few nations endure for centuries, what has sustained the United States thus far, and how Christian families can intentionally prepare girls to be leaders who value truth, humility, and service. 

This episode also highlights the importance of civic education and the growing need for Christians to step into roles of leadership and public service. When girls understand both their faith and their freedoms, they are better equipped to live with purpose and influence in the world around them. 

If you're looking for a balanced, faith-filled approach to raising daughters who are grounded in truth and prepared to engage their culture, this conversation will leave you encouraged and equipped. 

 

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode: 

Matthew 22:21  


Romans 13:1–2  


Micah 6:8  


Philippians 3:20  


1 Peter 2:13–17  


Jeremiah 29:7 


 

To learn more about Constituting America, visit constitutingamerica.org 

 


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.