{"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. 395 – Not Alone in the Battle: Faith, Prayer, and Girls' Mental Wellness with Dr. Natalie Atwell","slug":"ep-395-not-alone-in-the-battle-faith-prayer-and-girls-mental-wellness-with-dr-natalie-atwell","published_at":"2026-07-11T09:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/raising-godly-girls-6731376/ep-395-not-alone-in-the-battle-faith-prayer-and-girls-mental-wellness-with-dr-natalie-atwell","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/raising-godly-girls-6731376","url":"https://ebb0f27d-dacc-4406-a713-2d8d6299d512.libsyn.com/ep-395-not-alone-in-the-battle-faith-prayer-and-girls-mental-wellness-with-dr-natalie-atwell","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ebb0f27d-dacc-4406-a713-2d8d6299d512/Episode_395_Natalie_Atwell.mp3?dest-id=4263543","summary":"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 B iblical 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 ameri…","meta_description":"When a daughter is struggling emotionally, many parents feel unsure where to begin. Is this typical girlhood stress? Anxiety? Depression? Something deeper…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1883,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/raising-godly-girls-6731376/episodes/ep-395-not-alone-in-the-battle-faith-prayer-and-girls-mental-wellness-with-dr-natalie-atwell/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-395-not-alone-in-the-battle-faith-prayer-and-girls-mental-wellness-with-dr-natalie-atwell.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}