Courageous Girls

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Christianity
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Our motivation is to see a generation of women who are navigating trusted relationships, are confident in who God says He is and who He made them to be and are resiliently moving through the peaks and valleys of life. A generation of women who are rooted in grace and free from the performance-based treadmill we are enticed with every day.

Aug 10

Rooted in Grace with Brittany Sawrey-Coulson

What if the greatest barrier to experiencing God's love isn't our circumstances—but the belief that we have to earn it? Terra Mattson welcomes licensed professional counselor and The Path co-author Brittany Sawrey-Coulson for an honest conversation about the difference between living rooted in grace and getting stuck on the treadmill of performance-based faith. As they explore the subtle messages of shame that tell us we're never enough, Terra and Brittany unpack how God's grace invites us into freedom, authenticity, and a deeper understanding of our identity in Christ. 🔹 Performance vs. grace – How to recognize when we're striving for God's approval instead of resting in His love. 🔹 Breaking the cycle of shame – Why bringing our fears into the light with God and trusted people is key to healing. 🔹 Trusting God's heart – How small steps of vulnerability help us receive the love we've been longing for. 🔹 Modeling freedom for our daughters – Why embracing our own identity and grace creates space for our girls to do the same. Performance tells us to keep striving. Grace reminds us we are already deeply loved. Through personal stories, practical encouragement, and biblical wisdom, this conversation offers hope for every mom who longs to let go of shame, trust God's heart more fully, and model a grace-filled faith for her daughter. Website: trueface.org Instagram: @truefacelife Book: The Path Learn more about the Courageous Girls movement at www.mycourageousgirls.com Follow along on Instagram: @mycourageousgirls Read the book: Courageous by Terra Mattson Download the Courageous Girls App—available on any app store.
Jul 27

The Power of Community with Aimee Eckley

What if the greatest gift we can give our daughters is not a perfect path, but a community of women who help us walk it alongside them? In this episode of Courageous Girls, Terra Mattson sits down with Aimee Eckley to talk about the lasting impact of intentional community, discovering our God-given gifts, and creating spaces where both moms and daughters can grow in faith, confidence, and identity. They explore how Courageous Girls groups become more than just gatherings—they become places where women are seen, encouraged, challenged, and reminded of who God created them to be. 🔹 Discovering our gifts – How community helps us recognize strengths we may have overlooked and calls out the unique ways God has wired us to contribute. 🔹 The power of women modeling faith – Why our daughters need to see a variety of godly women living out their gifts, passions, and purpose. 🔹 Building lasting connection – How intentional conversations, consistency, and shared experiences create deep trust between moms and daughters. 🔹 Starting before we feel ready – Why we don’t need to have everything figured out to begin building meaningful community. The journey of raising daughters is beautiful, challenging, and far too important to do in isolation. As we surround ourselves with women who speak truth, offer wisdom, and point us back to Jesus, we become the kind of community our daughters need to see. May we be women who are willing to start, willing to show up, and willing to trust that God can use our relationships to shape generations. Learn more about the Courageous Girls movement at www.mycourageousgirls.com Follow along on Instagram: @mycourageousgirls Read the book: Courageous by Terra Mattson Download the Courageous Girls App—available on any app store.
Jul 13

Healthy Body, Free Heart with Rachael Gilbert

Body image isn't just about appearance. It shapes how we think about our health, our worth, and the way our daughters learn to see themselves. In this episode, we sit down with Rachael Gilbert to explore what it looks like to steward our bodies without becoming consumed by them. We discuss how our words, habits, and personal healing can help cultivate a healthy, grace-filled view of the bodies God has given us. 🔹 Healthy stewardship over obsession – How to care for our bodies without allowing health, fitness, or appearance to become an idol. 🔹 The power of our words – Why the way we speak about our own bodies influences how our daughters view themselves. 🔹 Healing starts with us – How addressing our own body image struggles creates space for honest, life-giving conversations with our girls. 🔹 Practicing gratitude and grace – Simple ways to model thankfulness, healthy habits, and freedom instead of shame and comparison. As moms, we won't model perfection—but we can model humility, healing, and hope. Let's raise daughters who know their value isn't found in a mirror, but in the God who created them with purpose and delight. Website: https://rachaelgilbert.com/ Learn more about the Courageous Girls movement at www.mycourageousgirls.com Follow along on Instagram: @mycourageousgirls Read the book: Courageous by Terra Mattson Download the Courageous Girls App—available on any app store.
Jun 29

Start Your Day Differently with Tara Beth Leach

We live in a world that is constantly competing for our attention. Before our feet hit the floor, our minds can already be filled with notifications, responsibilities, worries, and endless distractions. But God gently invites us into something different—a daily rhythm of beginning with Him. In this episode of Courageous Girls, we sit down with pastor, author, and teacher Tara Beth Leach to talk about cultivating meaningful time with God and why the first moments of our day can shape everything that follows. Drawing from her book The Great Morning Revolution, Tara Beth shares how a season of grief, caregiving, and spiritual exhaustion led her to rediscover the life-giving practice of meeting with God each morning. Together, we explore how quiet time isn’t about checking a spiritual box or striving for perfection—it’s about creating space to be present with God, receive His grace, and allow His voice to guide our hearts through every season. 🔹 Beginning with God, not distraction – Why the first moments of our day matter and how small, consistent rhythms can transform our spiritual lives. 🔹 Grace over guilt – How to release unrealistic expectations and embrace simple, sustainable practices that help us stay connected to God. 🔹 The power of daily spiritual habits – A practical look at Tara Beth’s GREAT framework: Gratitude, Reflection, Exaltation, Asking, and Trusting. 🔹 Modeling faith for the next generation – Why our daughters learn as much from what they see us practice as from what we teach them. 🔹 Trusting God in every season – How surrendering our plans, fears, and uncertainties to God helps us walk with greater peace and confidence. With honesty, wisdom, and deep encouragement, Tara Beth reminds us that meaningful time with God doesn’t require perfect circumstances or endless hours. Whether you have five minutes or fifty, God is always inviting you to take the next faithful step. As we learn to begin our days with Him, we discover that His presence is enough—and that His mercies truly are new every morning. Website: https://tarabethleach.com/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/TaraBethLeach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarabeth82/ Learn more about the Courageous Girls movement at www.mycourageousgirls.com Follow along on Instagram: @mycourageousgirls Read the book: Courageous by Terra Mattson Download the Courageous Girls App—available on any app store.
Jun 15

Sacred Sisterhood: Why Women Need Women with Natalie Runion

Relationships with other women can be some of the greatest gifts in our lives—and some of the places where we've experienced the deepest wounds. From gossip and comparison to jealousy, competition, and church hurt, many of us carry stories that make friendship feel complicated. But what if God has something better for us and for our daughters? In this episode of Courageous Girls, we sit down with Natalie Runion, author of I Don't Even Like Women (and Other Lies That Get in the Way of Sacred Sisterhood), to talk about the challenges and beauty of building meaningful relationships with other women. Natalie shares her own journey from avoiding women's ministry to discovering that God often uses other women to bring healing, wisdom, and transformation into our lives. Together, we explore how moms can model healthy friendships for their daughters, navigate gossip and conflict with grace, and create communities where women of all ages can flourish together. 🔹 Moving beyond gossip – Why gossip is often rooted in a desire to belong, and how we can become women who build trust, safety, and connection instead of division. 🔹 Understanding jealousy and comparison – How insecurity, social media, and a scarcity mindset fuel competition, and how God's truth frees us to celebrate one another. 🔹 Raising daughters with empathy – Why it's important to look beyond labels like "mean girl" or "drama queen" and help girls understand the deeper hurts and needs behind difficult behavior. 🔹 The gift of sacred sisterhood – How women need women at every stage of life, and why multi-generational friendships can become a powerful source of encouragement, wisdom, and faith. With honesty, humor, and biblical wisdom, Natalie reminds us that we were never meant to navigate life alone. God often works through the voices, prayers, and presence of other women to strengthen us and our daughters. As we learn to pursue connection over comparison and grace over judgment, we create space for the kind of sisterhood that reflects the heart of God and leaves a lasting legacy for the next generation. Website: natalierunion.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/raisedtostay Learn more about the Courageous Girls movement at www.mycourageousgirls.com Follow along on Instagram: @mycourageousgirls Read the book: Courageous by Terra Mattson Download the Courageous Girls App—available on any app store.
Jun 1

Grace Around the Table with Dina Deleasa-Gonsar

We live in a world where motherhood often feels like pressure, performance, and perfection—but God invites us into something far more meaningful: faithful presence in the everyday moments. In this episode of Courageous Girls, we sit down with Dina Deleasa-Gonsar—known online as Dish It Girl—to talk about girl mom life, faith, food, and the sacred work happening around our tables. From navigating postpartum depression and anxiety after an unexpected early delivery, to learning how to surrender control and trust God with her daughter’s story, Dina shares honestly about the beauty and tension of motherhood in today’s world. Together, we explore how mealtime can become more than just another task to survive—it can become a place of connection, healing, discipleship, and grace for both moms and daughters. 🔹 Grace over perfection – Why motherhood was never meant to look Pinterest-perfect, and how God meets us in the messy middle. 🔹 Raising girls with courage – How to navigate boundaries, identity, and cultural pressures while helping daughters know their worth in Christ. 🔹 The ministry of the table – Why gathering together, even imperfectly, creates lasting connection and spiritual legacy in our homes. 🔹 Letting God carry the weight – How surrender, prayer, and honest conversations help moms release fear and trust God with their daughters. With warmth, vulnerability, and wisdom, Dina reminds us that the small things matter deeply—whether it’s painting nails, sharing a simple meal, apologizing after a hard moment, or praying through our fears as moms. Let’s raise daughters who know they are deeply loved by God, and become women who believe that we are the right mamas for the job too. Website: www.dishitgirl.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/dinamdeleasagonsar YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/dishitgirl/videos Instagram: www.instagram.com/dishitgirldina/ Learn more about the Courageous Girls movement at www.mycourageousgirls.com Follow along on Instagram: @mycourageousgirls Read the book: Courageous by Terra Mattson Download the Courageous Girls App—available on any app store.
May 18

When Trust Feels Hard with Alena Pitts-Franklin

We live in a world where identity is constantly shaped by comparison, performance, and what we can figure out on our own—but God invites us into something deeper: knowing who we are by first knowing who He is. In this episode of Courageous Girls, we sit down with Alena Pitts-Franklin to talk about grief, faith, and the journey of discovering God’s character in the middle of life’s hardest moments. After losing her mom suddenly at 14, Alena shares honestly about wrestling with God—loving Him, yet struggling to trust Him—and how that tension ultimately led her into a deeper, more authentic relationship with Him. Through her story and her book God Is, we explore how understanding God’s nature transforms the way we see ourselves, especially for teen girls navigating identity, loss, and uncertainty. 🔹 Faith in the wrestle – Why it’s okay to love God and still struggle to trust Him, and how honesty draws us closer rather than pushing us away. 🔹 God’s goodness in grief – How small, personal moments can reveal God’s presence even when life doesn’t make sense. 🔹 Identity rooted in truth – Why knowing who God is changes everything about how we see ourselves. 🔹 Letting go as parents – How surrender and trust—not control—help our daughters develop a genuine faith of their own. With vulnerability and wisdom, this conversation reminds us that faith isn’t about having everything figured out—it’s about learning to look up, ask questions, and trust that God is who He says He is. Let’s raise daughters who are free to wrestle, to seek, and ultimately to know Him for themselves. ONLINE: www.alenapitts.com SOCIAL: Facebook - @alenapitts Instagram - @alenapitts BOOKS - God Is
May 4

Choose Connection Over Fear with Michelle Tae

We’re raising daughters in a world that feels faster, louder, and more overwhelming than ever—and if we’re honest, it can stir up fear in us as moms. But what if we didn’t have to have all the answers? What if the goal wasn’t perfection, but presence? In this episode of Courageous Girls, we sit down with Michelle Tae, a Courageous Girls mama, to talk about what it looks like to parent from a place of healing, honesty, and deep connection. Michelle shares vulnerably about her own story—how pain in her relationship with her mom shaped her fears of raising daughters, and how God has gently rewritten that story through community, consistency, and courage. Together, we explore how creating intentional space—month after month—can transform not only our daughters’ lives, but our own. This conversation is a powerful reminder that we don’t need to keep up with the culture—we can root our girls in something deeper. 🔹 From fear to connection – How facing our own stories can open the door to deeper relationships with our daughters. 🔹 The power of consistency – Why showing up over time creates safety, trust, and lasting impact. 🔹 Navigating a fast-changing world – How to stay grounded as our girls face social media, AI, and growing up too quickly. 🔹 Emotions as a gift – Learning to feel, process, and model emotional health for the next generation. With honesty and hope, Michelle reminds us that healing is possible, connection is worth the risk, and we are not alone in this journey. Let’s raise daughters who feel known and loved—and become women who live that way too.

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Our motivation is to see a generation of women who are navigating trusted relationships, are confident in who God says He is and who He made them to be and are resiliently moving through the peaks and valleys of life. A generation of women who are rooted in grace and free from the performance-based treadmill we are enticed with every day.

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The Mattsons
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Courageous Girls
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2025 - 2026
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