True Girl

What do fainting goats and a Bible verse in Psalm 30 have in common? Well, they'll both help you understand why, even when life feels really hard, Jesus is making everything sad come untrue.

Have you ever sung praise to God when you really didn't feel like it? Dannah and Staci take a night walk under the stars and talk about what it means to sing in the dark—and why God sometimes calls us to do just that.

Sometimes life is sad. We suffer. So we're going to follow a map . . . to joy! Real joy doesn't mean pretending to be happy all the time. What does it mean? Dannah Gresh and Staci Rudolph dig into Psalm 30 to find out!

I hope you're joining us for the Kindness Challenge from Dannah Gresh and Staci Rudolph! They're back to read notes from some of the girls who have participated, and they'll talk about the motivation for kindness.

One study showed that about 50% of girls experience “relational aggression” every month. That needs to stop, and that's why Dannah Gresh and Staci Rudolph have a special challenge for you to work on with your mom.

If prayer ever feels difficult or you're not sure what to say, this step will show you how simple and powerful it can be. Dannah Gresh will help us.

Truth isn't just about knowing right from wrong; it's about knowing who is right—Jesus. Dannah Gresh will help us explore what it means to truly know the truth

We're taking a closer look at Scripture with the second step of the 4Z Method of Bible Study—Zoom In! . . . just like a detective examines clues.

This mini-season is all about studying your Bible! Dannah Gresh takes you to John 8 to learn about the first step in the 4-Z Method of Bible study.

Have you ever gotten so angry that you felt like you couldn't stop your yelling. The good news is that, with God's help, you don't have get that far.

Hardly anyone would say they think too much about themselves. But sometimes we really do! Find out why that has to change.

Today Dannah Gresh and Staci Rudolph look at faithfulness.

Dannah and Staci talk about how you can let God's grace shine through your actions and make a lasting impact on others!

Dannah and Staci are going to look at what the Bible says about kindness and how we can learn to be more kind.

Dannah Gresh and Staci Rudolph talk about what to do when you're tempted to do complain about waiting.

Have you ever felt stressed or anxious? Today, Dannah Gresh and Staci Rudolph are serving up the perfect recipe to calm your heart and help you stay steady.

When you hear the word “joy,” what do you think about? Flowers and sunshine? Christmas? Those are wonderful, but you can have joy even when life is difficult.

While Dannah Gresh and Staci Rudolph make a batch of banana bread, they dive into Galatians 5:22 to learn all about love. There's more to it than you think.

Do you have a favorite kind of fruit? You may want to grab some of it, because this season is all about fruit!

In this season we've talked about what it means to flourish. But what are some practical steps we can take to do that? And is it up to us?

Does it ever feel like you're growing more slowly than other people around you? Maybe not physically, but spiritually?

Dannah and Staci are going to show us that with God's help, we can bend but not break when the storms of life come.

Girls face lots of different kinds of struggles. But God's Word teaches us that no matter what difficulties come our way, we can grow stronger every day.

The archeological findings of Esther's home, Susa, have provided some of the most thrilling evidence that the Bible really is accurate.

The King's Gate is where we'll gather today for the True Girl podcast.

In this season of the True Girl podcast, Dannah Gresh and Staci Rudolph are "Finding Esther" and helping us virtually explore her ancient home.

Do you know about all the archeological findings that support the historical accuracy of the book of Esther?

Corrie ten Boom was full of courage. Where did she learn that? Her own family taught her, because they all worked together to help people, even when risky.

Helen Roseveare was a doctor who served the Lord in a country that had cruel leaders who did not want her to help the people.

Today's episode is about Maria Fearing. Just because Maria's last name has the word “fear” in it doesn't mean that word describes her!

Have you ever been on a boat? Betsey Stockton was on a boat . . . but not for an afternoon, a day, or a week. She was on a ship for five months! Why?

If your church sings from a hymnal, many of those songs were written by Fanny Crosby. Her life story is going to teach you so much about having joy in the hard.

This reading is called "Amy Carmichael: The Brown-Eyed Girl Who Learned to Pray" by Hunter Beless and illustrated by Heloise Mab.

Dannah Gresh and Staci Rudolph are on their way home. They're ready to get back, but they're still having good conversations and listening to the best playlist

Did you know that the Bible is full of stories of crazy people? Yep, that's right! That sounds funny, but Dannah and Staci explain there's a good crazy.

What does it mean to delight in God? And what does that have to do with going on a hike? Dannah and Staci talk about that in this episode.

Have you ever wondered if being a girl is a good thing? Well, it is! Dannah and Staci explain why.

Have you ever struggled to understand your value? Lots of girls do. But God's Word tells you something really important to help you with that.

Staci's in charge of the playlist today on the bus! She and Dannah are going to listen to a song that reminds us that we can show God's love to others.

God's Word tells us His followers to live a life that looks different from the world—to stand out!

Dannah Gresh and Staci Rudolph experience a little bit of suffering and talk about harder things they've known in life.

If you've ever been camping, you know that you always end up needing something you didn't pack. Our needs are great opportunities to practice faithfulness.

If you've ever felt like your days are just repeating themselves, then this episode is for you.

Have you ever done the right thing but not as soon as you were supposed to do it? Staci Rudolph is experiencing the same kind of thing.

Ever wake up on the wrong side of the . . . camping tent? Staci Rudolph has. Dannah Gresh has some advice for how to respond to tough days.

Learn how to become a girl of faithfulness as you study the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus!! And hey, we're going camping so grab your hiking boots!

Dannah Gresh and Staci Rudolph look closely at Ruth's story to find what part God had in it. And they get a good workout while they're doing it!

The destination for today's adventure is Dannah's favorite. It includes yummy smoothies and fun music! Oh, and they'll learn about loyalty lesson #4.

Today you'll visit somewhere Staci has always wanted to go! While you're there, Dannah and Staci talk about loyalty lesson #3.

Have you ever felt really lonely? Ruth did too, and today Dannah and Staci are going to talk about what she did to fight that loneliness. It's what you can do,

Join Dannah and Staci over a cup of tea to look at Ruth 1. We'll also discuss loyalty lesson #1!