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Ep. 387 – Ask then Hush: Connecting with Your Girl through Better Listening
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- Raising Godly Girls
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- Jun 23, 2026
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Summary
How do we create the kind of relationship where our daughters truly believe , "I can tell my mom anything"? In this heartfelt episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast , co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden explore the powerful connection between asking good questions, listening well, and building lasting trust with your girl. As part of this week's series on communication and connection, Rachael and Melissa unpack the difference between simply gathering information and genuinely cultivating relationship . In a world filled with constant noise, quick reactions, and endless distractions, girls desperately need safe spaces where they are known, heard, and deeply loved. This episode encourages parents to slow down, ask thoughtful questions, and create open bridges of communication that reflect the grace and gentleness of Christ. Melissa shares how intentional conversations with her daughters over the years have shaped deeper trust and connection, while Rachael candidly reflects on the temptation many parents face to jump too quickly into "lesson mode" instead of allowing space for girls to process, think, and share from the heart. Listeners will also hear wisdom from Patti Garibay in this week's Raising Godly Girls Minute, focused on the spiritual discipline of listening—both to others and to the voice of God. Patti reminds families that while today's culture emphasizes being heard, Scripture consistently calls believers to become attentive listeners, willing to pause the noise and lean into quiet moments with the Lord. This conversation beautifully explores how healthy parent-child communication mirrors the heart of God Himself. From Genesis 3 to Romans 8, the episode highlights the truth that God's questions are not rooted in condemnation, but in loving pursu…