Every day, our daughters are surrounded by cultural messages that claim to be empowering, positive, or even "spiritual." From TikTok reels to Pinterest mantras to influencer hashtags, the slogans sound harmless — " Good vibes only," "She believed she could, so she did," "Trust the universe." But as Christian parents, we have to ask: what's really behind those words? Are they pointing our girls toward God's truth—or leading them into deception? In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast , hosts Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden expose the subtle lies hidden in today's social media trends. With insight from American Heritage Girls Founder & Executive Director Patti Garibay, they discuss how the enemy uses the same old playbook he's used since the Garden of Eden—just packaged now in hashtags, aesthetics, and trending content. From horoscopes and crystals to "manifesting" dreams, what looks trendy and harmless can actually distort a girl's view of God when left unchecked. Rather than responding with fear or panic, Rachael and Melissa share practical ways moms can disciple their daughters through these cultural messages. You'll hear tools to help your girl ask the right questions , test cultural claims against Scripture , and gain confidence in her identity as a child of God. The goal isn't to raise daughters who hide from culture—but to raise daughters so rooted in truth that they can spot the counterfeit before it takes root. Scripture References: 1 John 4:1 — "Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God." 2 Corinthians 10:5 — "We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." Ephesians 6:11 — "Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes." John 8:32 — "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." 3 Key Truths to Remember: Trendy ≠ Truth — Just because a message is popular online doesn't mean it aligns with God's Word. Spot the Counterfeit — Teach your daughter to ask: " Where's the lie? How does this oppose God's design?" Truth Sets Her Free — When she anchors in Scripture, she can confidently declare: "I am a child of God; the enemy has no power over me." At American Heritage Girls, programs like the Faith Awards and Troop life give girls exactly this kind of grounding. Whether through structured studies, Godly mentorship, or simply time spent unplugged and away from cultural noise, A merican Heritage Girls equips girls to recognize lies and replace them with the light of Christ. Moms, this episode will help you step into those daily discipleship conversations with confidence. Explore more resources to raise girls rooted in Christ at raisinggodlygirls.com . To find or start an American Heritage Girls Troop in your area, visit americanheritagegirls.org .
