Ep. 358 – Embracing Your Outdoors & Cultivating Curiosity in Your Girl
Ep. 358 – Embracing Your Outdoors & Cultivating Curiosity in Your Girl  
Podcast: Raising Godly Girls
Published On: Thu Apr 16 2026
Description: What if one of the most powerful ways to grow your girl's faith… is simply to step outside?  In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose invite you into a refreshing conversation about rediscovering curiosity, wonder, and connection with God through the beauty of the natural world. In a culture where answers are instant and screens often replace exploration, it's easy for curiosity to fade into convenience. But God's design for girlhood tells a different story—one filled with discovery, awe, and hands-on wonder.  As the seasons shift and the sunshine calls, this episode serves as a gentle nudge to embrace the outdoors—not just as a place for activity, but as a sacred classroom where girls can encounter their Creator. Through a meaningful Raising Godly Girls Minute, Patti Garibay reminds us that time outside isn't just refreshing—it's transformational, offering real benefits for the body, mind, and spirit.  Rachael and Natalie unpack a beautiful progression that unfolds when girls engage with God's creation: curiosity leads to respect, respect grows into wonder, and wonder naturally overflows into praise. Whether it's turning a simple walk into a scavenger hunt, observing the tiniest details in nature, or simply slowing down long enough to notice God's handiwork, these moments matter more than we often realize.  You'll walk away encouraged to create space for your girl to explore, ask questions, and engage her senses—trusting that God will meet her there in powerful and personal ways.  Because when a girl learns to see the world with curiosity, she begins to see the Creator more clearly.    Three Things to Remember  Curiosity is the starting point. Encourage your girl to explore, ask questions, and engage with the world around her—hands-on and screen-free.   Time in creation builds connection. The more your girl experiences God's world, the more her respect and love for Him will grow.   Wonder leads to worship. As curiosity grows into wonder, guide your girl to respond with praise for the beauty and brilliance of God's creation.    Scriptures Referenced in This Episode  Genesis 1:1   Psalm 19:1   Job 38–41   Romans 1:20    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 americanheritagegirls.org.