{"podcast":{"title":"Raising Godly Girls","slug":"raising-godly-girls-6731376","podcast_index_feed_id":6731376,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/498173/rss","website_url":"https://www.raisinggodlygirls.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/8/a/4/e8a42a2032926e90e5bbc093207a2619/ShowCover-3000x3000_optimized.png","author":"American Heritage Girls","episode_count":408,"summary":"For over 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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T14:22:18.819506+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/raising-godly-girls-6731376"},"episode":{"title":"Ep. 361 – Embracing the Art of Presence in Your Family's Special Calendar Moments","slug":"ep-361-embracing-the-art-of-presence-in-your-family-s-special-calendar-moments","published_at":"2026-04-23T09:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/raising-godly-girls-6731376/ep-361-embracing-the-art-of-presence-in-your-family-s-special-calendar-moments","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/raising-godly-girls-6731376","url":"https://ebb0f27d-dacc-4406-a713-2d8d6299d512.libsyn.com/ep-361-embracing-the-art-of-presence-in-your-familysspecial-calendar-moments","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ebb0f27d-dacc-4406-a713-2d8d6299d512/Ep_361.mp3?dest-id=4263543","summary":"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…","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1152,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"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","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/raising-godly-girls-6731376/ep-361-embracing-the-art-of-presence-in-your-family-s-special-calendar-moments.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}