# Ep. 361 – Embracing the Art of Presence in Your Family's Special Calendar Moments Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/raising-godly-girls-6731376/ep-361-embracing-the-art-of-presence-in-your-family-s-special-calendar-moments Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/raising-godly-girls-6731376/ep-361-embracing-the-art-of-presence-in-your-family-s-special-calendar-moments.md Podcast: [Raising Godly Girls](https://stenobird.com/podcast/raising-godly-girls-6731376) Published: 2026-04-23T09:30:00+00:00 Episode link: https://ebb0f27d-dacc-4406-a713-2d8d6299d512.libsyn.com/ep-361-embracing-the-art-of-presence-in-your-familysspecial-calendar-moments Audio file: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ebb0f27d-dacc-4406-a713-2d8d6299d512/Ep_361.mp3?dest-id=4263543 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/raising-godly-girls-6731376/episodes/ep-361-embracing-the-art-of-presence-in-your-family-s-special-calendar-moments Duration seconds: 1152 ## Resource What if saying "no" could actually be one of the most faithful "yeses" you offer your family? In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast , Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose continue the conversation around navigating the busy " Maycember " season with intention and peace. As calendars fill with celebrations, commitments, and end-of-year milestones, many moms feel the pressure to do it all—and do it perfectly. But is that really what matters most? Through honest reflections and practical encouragement, Rachael and Natalie unpack the art of a kind, well-placed "no." Together, they explore how embracing a quality-over-quantity mindset can transform your family's experience—not just in May, but in every season. When we filter our " yeses " through an eternal perspective, we begin to see that protecting our time, energy, and presence isn't selfish— it's wise stewardship. In a grounding Raising Godly Girls Minute , Patti Garibay reminds us that every moment—mundane or monumental—is lived in the presence of God. Whether you're folding laundry, driving to practice, or celebrating a milestone, inviting the Lord into those spaces changes everything. His presence shifts our focus from performance to purpose. This episode offers simple but powerful ways to stay rooted in what matters: creating meaningful memories, stepping fully into your daughter's life moments, and intentionally giving glory back to God. Because long after the decorations are packed away and the calendar clears, what your girl will remember most is not what you did—but how you showed up. Three Things to Remember: Invest in the memory , not the perfection . Ask yourself what your girl will remember 10 years from now—and focus your energy there. Step into the moment, mama . Don't just capture the memor… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/raising-godly-girls-6731376/episodes/ep-361-embracing-the-art-of-presence-in-your-family-s-special-calendar-moments/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/raising-godly-girls-6731376/ep-361-embracing-the-art-of-presence-in-your-family-s-special-calendar-moments.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.