Ep. 434 – Standing Firm: Fortifying Unshakable Faith on Secular Grounds during College with Neil Shenvi
Ep. 434 – Standing Firm: Fortifying Unshakable Faith on Secular Grounds during College with Neil Shenvi  
Podcast: Raising Godly Girls
Published On: Sat Oct 10 2026
Description: Sending a daughter into the world—especially onto a college campus—can feel both exciting and uncertain for Christian parents. In a culture where faith is often questioned and Biblical truth is challenged, how can we prepare our girls to stand firm with confidence, clarity, and grace?  In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, Patti Garibay welcomes apologist, author, and former academic Neil Shenvi for a thoughtful and timely conversation about strengthening a young woman's faith before she steps into higher education. Drawing from his background in scientific research and his work engaging cultural worldviews, Neil offers practical insight into the intellectual and spiritual challenges many students encounter on today's secular campuses.  Together, Patti and Neil explore how parents can equip their daughters with a strong Biblical foundation—one that helps them navigate conversations around race, gender, identity, and truth through the lens of Scripture. They also discuss how to discern a college's underlying worldview, why worldview formation matters long before move-in day, and how Christian families can thoughtfully prepare girls to engage culture without compromising their convictions.    This episode also highlights an encouraging reminder: while the pressures of culture may feel overwhelming, God is faithful. When girls are rooted in His Word and grounded in His truth, they are not only able to withstand challenges—they can become thoughtful, courageous ambassadors for Christ in the world around them.    If you are raising a daughter who is approaching high school graduation or preparing for college, this conversation will equip you with wisdom, perspective, and hope for the journey ahead.    Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:    Colossians 2:6–8  Romans 12:2  2 Corinthians 10:5  1 Peter 3:15  Ephesians 6:10–11  Psalm 119:105    For more information on Dr. Neil Shenvi's work and his new book, visit shenviapologetics.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 americanheritagegirls.org.