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Ep. 322 — Gender Roles, Modern Family, & the Christian Ethic

Raising Godly Girls

Release Date: 01/22/2026

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Using Scripture as a guide, Natalie offers three key anchors to guide families’ understanding of Biblical femininity and gender roles—especially as girls grow into the next generation of Christian leaders. 

 

 

Three Things to Consider: 

 

Scriptures to Guide a Christian Girl’s View of Gender Roles: 

 

  • Proverbs 31:30—no matter a girl’s place on the spectrum of ‘girly’ to ‘tom boy’, she can reflect her Lord through a heart that wants to walk with Him. 
     

  • Luke 1:46-48—Known as ‘The Magnificat’ this passage of Scripture showcases Mary’s open heart to follow the Lord’s command for her life. Your girl can have the same heart to follow God as Mary! 
     

  • Galatians 5:22-23—The Fruit of the Spirit passage of Scripture is a great reminder that no matter the strengths, every girl can grow in areas that reflect Christ. 

 

Scriptures Shared in this Episode: 

 

  • Proverbs 31:30  

  • Luke 1:46-48  

  • Galatians 5:22-23  

 

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