{"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. 385 – Godly & Faithful: Celebrating the Christian Dads in Our Lives","slug":"ep-385-godly-faithful-celebrating-the-christian-dads-in-our-lives","published_at":"2026-06-18T09:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/raising-godly-girls-6731376/ep-385-godly-faithful-celebrating-the-christian-dads-in-our-lives","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/raising-godly-girls-6731376","url":"https://ebb0f27d-dacc-4406-a713-2d8d6299d512.libsyn.com/ep-385-godly-faithfulcelebratingthe-christian-dads-in-our-lives","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ebb0f27d-dacc-4406-a713-2d8d6299d512/Ep_385.mp3?dest-id=4263543","summary":"Father's Day has a way of bringing out the little things that matter most—inside jokes, favorite meals, family traditions, and the quiet, faithful presence of a dad who loves his family well. In this special Father's Day week episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden celebrate the powerful role Christian fathers play in shaping the hearts and faith of their daughters. From chess games and sports afternoons to songs, gummy candy, and chicken fried steak, this conversation is packed with warmth, encouragement, and practical ways to honor the Godly dads in our lives. As culture continues to question and diminish Biblical fatherhood, this episode compassionately points listeners back to the heart of God the Father—the One who is faithful, trustworthy, and healing. Melissa and Rachael reflect on the deep impact a loving father can have on a girl's identity, security, and understanding of God's design for family. Through honest conversation and personal stories, they remind families that Christian dads matter deeply, and their consistency, guidance, and presence leave a lasting spiritual legacy. You'll also hear wisdom from AHG Founder & Executive Director Emeritus Patti Garibay in this week's Raising Godly Girls Minute as she shares the beauty of a strong father-daughter bond and the Biblical importance of integrity in fatherhood. Whether your family celebrates Father's Day with big adventures or quiet traditions, this episode offers encouragement to cherish the faithful men who lead with courage, humility, and love. Plus, the Raising Godly Girls team shares meaningful #girldad gift ideas your family can create this Father's Day—from homemade \"Dad's Day Coupons\" and gratitude videos from the kids to the timeless gift of a bra…","meta_description":"Father's Day has a way of bringing out the little things that matter most—inside jokes, favorite meals, family traditions, and the quiet, faithful presenc…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1470,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/raising-godly-girls-6731376/episodes/ep-385-godly-faithful-celebrating-the-christian-dads-in-our-lives/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-385-godly-faithful-celebrating-the-christian-dads-in-our-lives.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}