Episodes

Have you ever heard of Elisabeth Elliot? She was a missionary whose husband was murdered by the people they were trying to reach. And she had the strength to go back with her young daughter, forgive her husband’s killers, and continue to share the love of Christ. Elisabeth is also well known for—and critiqued for—her book Passion and Purity. It’s a book about bringing your love life under Christ’s control. Next week, her grand daughter Elisabeth Martin will join us to discuss her grandmother’s ...

Hello friends! We’re happy that you’re able to join us for one of the most amazing freedom stories we’ve ever heard. Today, Dr. Christopher Yuan joins Dannah for a conversation on God’s rescue from… are you ready for this… the sin of homosexuality. Did we really just go there? Yes, I called it a sin. But just as I was set free from my sin, Christopher has been set free. And now? As the founder of The Holy Sexuality Project, he’s on a mission to call parents and grandparents to empower their teen...

Let’s talk about the word purity. Today, Dannah Gresh will share three misconceptions that really have hurt us deeply. She’ll admit sexual integrity is a safer term, but make a case for why we cannot and must not stop using this word that’s become so controversial. Plus, together Dannah and Suzy Weibel will answer some of the hardest questions I’ve been getting about the topic of sex and gender since the re-release of Dannah’s best-selling title, And the Bride Wore White: Seven Truths to Live in...

Pure Freedom with Dannah Gresh: Frenemies, Fixation, & Friendship Drama with Kelly Needham Friendship has never been more complicated for girls and women. On the next episode of Pure Freedom with Dannah Gresh, author Kelly Needham joins us to talk about frenemies, toxic dependency, and how unhealthy friendship obsessions can sometimes blur emotional and sexual boundaries. Based on her book Friend-ish, Kelly offers a biblical vision for friendship that is healthy, life-giving, and rooted in Chr...

From Pure Freedom with Dannah Gresh Young adults are walking away from the Church —and this isn’t just a parent problem or a pastor problem. It’s our problem. On this episode of Pure Freedom with Dannah Gresh, author Ron Hunter joins us to talk about the discipleship crisis fueling faith deconstruction and what we can do to change course. Based on insights from his book Backward Discipleship, this conversation will challenge and equip you to help the next generation build a faith that lasts. ...

Parent Alert: There have been two landmark court cases in the past several months proving that the makers of social media knowingly created addiction in our children. On this episode of Pure Freedom with Dannah Gresh, she’s joined by a long-time expert and critic of screen time: Arlene Pellicane. We want to be sure you’re informed and resourced to keep the brains in your home—including your own– from falling prey to the algorithm. Let’s talk about what Screens Are Doing to Our Children (And Us) ...

TikTok is full of advice about identity, truth, spirituality, and freedom—but what if some of it sounds biblical without actually being true? In this episode of Pure Freedom with Dannah Gresh, Suzy Weibel shares her freedom story and how getting deeply engaged in God’s Word opened her eyes to the lies flooding social media. Together, we’re exposing false teaching, “TikTok theology,” and the subtle war for truth shaping this generation. Get And the Bride Wore White for your teen or college-aged...

It’s Freedom Friday! Jac Marino Chen went from drugs, demons and ritual magic to freedom in Christ. On this episode of Pure Freedom with Dannah Gresh, Jac shares how Jesus rescued her from the darkness—and why today’s culture of “my truth” is far more dangerous for our daughters (and us) than many realize. Learn more about Jac Marino Chen and get her book, Ensnared. Get Dannah Gresh’s And the Bride Wore White for your teen or college-aged daughter. Make a Donation to Pure Freedom to help reco...

“Mom… did you wait?” Yes—many teens and young adults are still curious about their parents’ sexual history, especially their moms’. But the way they ask and why they ask has shifted culturally. On this episode, I’m chatting with my co-host Suzy Weibel about why so many moms stay silent, how virgin shaming affects this generation, and what happens when honesty meets God’s grace. LINKS: Get And the Bride Wore White for your teen or college-aged daughter. Make a Donation to Pure Freedom to hel...

Have you ever felt insecure about teaching your daughter to live a pure life? Do you shrink away from talking about modesty fearing it will body shame her? Dannah Gresh addresses criticism about purity teaching and bolsters your courage as a mom. Get the True Girl Subscription Box Giving Tuesday Jackie Hill Perry at True Woman

What if our daughters are bored with the Bible? What if we are? Dannah Gresh shares the single most important thing you can do when our love for God’s Word is dried up. It will help your daughter see the wonder of the Word! LINKS: Get the True Girl Subscription Box Giving Tuesday Word Over World Sweatshirt Jackie Hill Perry at True Woman

Race. Grace. Let’s talk about both. On this week’s True Girl Mom Cast, Dannah Gresh and Shani McKenzie share how the gospel helps moms and daughters have real, healing conversations about race—rooted in truth and overflowing with grace. Get the True Girl Subscription Box Get the Holy Girl Walk

Shockingly, 40% of girls start their periods without ever hearing about it from their parents. Imagine how scary that is! Today, we’re here to help you rewrite the script—so you can punctuate your daughter’s period with biblical truth, confidence, and maybe even a little chocolate. Get the True Girl Subscription Box Become a True Girl Freedom Partner and get the Holy Girl Walk

Have you ever noticed how quickly our girls can slip into comparison or entitlement? As moms, we know that a thankful heart changes everything—it brings joy, humility, and even resilience when life gets hard. Gratitude isn’t just about teaching good manners; it’s about shaping a heart that sees life through the lens of God’s goodness. Today we’re talking about how to nurture that kind of gratitude in our daughters—and why it matters for their whole future. Get the True Girl Subscription Box Bec...

Many moms feel disqualified from talking with their daughters about areas where they’ve struggled. That’s shame talking. But here’s the good news: shame doesn’t get the last word. This month, we’re tearing it off—not only so we can walk in freedom, but so our daughters can, too. Get the True Girl Subscription Box Get tickets to the True Girl Pop Up Party Become a True Girl Freedom Partner and get the Holy Girl Walk

Are your daughter’s emotions inherently good or bad? (And how about yours, mom?) Can we ever truly control them? Don’t let your feelings run the show. Discover how truth—not emotion—can guide your heart. Dannah Gresh shares Lies We Believe About Emotions, a message previously shared at a live Revive Our Hearts event. Get tickets to the True Girl Pop Up Party Get the True Girl Subscription Box Get tickets for TrueWoman25

Friend drama. Every mom knows it’s coming. But what if you could equip your daughter to navigate her friendships with wisdom and grace before the heartache hits? In this episode of the True Girl MomCast, Dannah Gresh and Shani McKenzie dig into Proverbs 3:3—“Never let loyalty and kindness leave you!”—to offer biblical tools for teaching girls how to build strong, God-honoring friendships. You’ll gain insight, practical tips, and heart-level encouragement to help your daughter write loyalty and k...

Your daughter is watching how you treat her dad. She’s learning what love looks like. What respect sounds like. What partnership really means. And in a world that’s tearing down godly manhood and fatherhood, she desperately needs to see you build it up. In this episode of the True Girl MomCast, we’re talking about why your support of her dad—whether you’re married, divorced, or somewhere in between—shapes her view of men, marriage, and even God. It’s not always easy. But it’s always worth it. ...

The Mommy War is real. Whether you stay at home or work outside the home, chances are you’ve felt the pressure to explain or defend your parenting choices. With “trad wife” culture gaining traction, the battle lines seem more defined than ever. In this episode, Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler help us break through the noise with a gospel-centered conversation about motherhood, conscience, and guilt. You’ll find peace for your unique path as a mom—and freedom to follow God’s lead, not the culture’...

As moms, we have the sacred responsibility to help our daughters grow in their faith—and that includes teaching them how to share it with others. But that can cause fear, especially in our post-Christian culture. But the Great Commission isn’t just for adults; it’s for everyone who knows and loves Jesus. Of course, before our girls can share the hope of the gospel, we need to take time to check their spiritual pulse. Does your daughter have a personal relationship with the Lord? We'll revisit a ...

What if your daughter wants to be baptized… but she’s not ready? In a recent True Girl True Girl online Bible study, Dr. Heather Holleman joined Dannah Gresh. During Q&A, one girl asked “When were you baptized?” The answer that followed prompted at least one girl to follow through on obeying the Lord in baptism. We wanted you to hear it. Plus Dannah and Heather unpack two of the best fiction picks for your daughter’s summer reading. Get tickets to the True Girl Pop Up Party Get the True Girl S...

Does your daughter know how to handle grief, sadness, or deep disappointment? More than 6 million children and teens in the U.S. will experience the death of a parent or sibling by age 18—and that doesn’t even count the grief of losing a grandparent, a pet, or even friendships. In this heartfelt episode, Dannah Gresh responds to moms who’ve reached out asking how to help their daughters through seasons of sorrow. You’ll walk away with practical, biblical tools to guide your girl through grief—an...

What if your daughter thinks she's a Christian... but she's not? In a True Girl survey of 1500 church-going girls, 22% who claimed to be believers didn’t actually understand what it means to be a Christian. In this powerful conversation originally released on Revive Our Hearts, Dannah Gresh and Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth reveal the lies girls believe about salvation and discuss how to measure true readiness to follow Jesus. Don’t miss this honest, hope-filled episode about the most important talk yo...

Life has a way of throwing us into the deep end—whether it’s the flu sweeping through your house, the weight of financial strain, or the heartbreak of watching your child struggle with a learning disability. In those moments, it’s easy to wonder: Will God really come through? But Psalm 30 reminds us to proclaim His deliverance—before we see it and long after it comes! So, how do we stay in a posture of faith, believing for God’s rescue even when the storm rages? Let’s talk about it in today’s Tr...