In her book Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up, Abigail Shrier argues that the mental health crisis among today's youth is exacerbated by the very professionals meant to help them. She suggests that modern psychotherapy often does more harm than good for many children, leading to increased anxiety and depression.
There's actually a term to describe this horrific outcome. From the Greek word iatros, iatrogenesis means harm brought forth by a healer or any unintended adverse patient outcome because of a health care intervention.
I believe the girls in your life don’t need to suffer.
Christianity is uniquely poised to set them free from anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. Sometimes medical and mental health care are required, but we must not divorce them from the power of God’s Truth. We must not employ the tools of the world without the strategies of Scripture.
The Bible Changes Everything
Did you know young adults who read the Bible regularly report far less anxiety and feel more hopeful about life? It’s true. A 2024 study found that Scripture-engaged young adults are flourishing compared to their Bible-disengaged peers.
Here’s what I know: when girls immerse themselves in the truth of God’s Word, their minds and hearts are transformed. They learn to trust God, value themselves rightly, and walk with courage.
We don’t need to build self-esteem. We need to build God-esteem. Here are five recommendations to get into the Word and to get the Word into you.
My #1 Recommendation to Get Tween Girls Into God’s Word in 2025
A few years ago, I learned that 70% of girls in their tweens were not having daily devos. So my team and I developed a subscription program to begin to help them form that habit. We now ship daily devos to girls aged 8-12. Learn more about The True Girl Subscription or our Brave Boxes for boys. These make great Christmas gifts.
#2 A Daily Download of Truth for Adult Women (FREE)
If you’re looking for a daily dose of biblical wisdom to deepen your walk with God, I can’t recommend Revive Our Hearts with Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth enough. As her co-host, I’ve seen firsthand how Nancy’s passion for Scripture transforms hearts and lives, guiding women to find joy and purpose in God’s truth. Join us each day for teaching rooted in God’s Word that will equip you to live boldly for Him.
#3 Drive-time Nuggets of Truth for Girls (FREE)
The True Girl Podcast is the perfect drive-time companion for moms and daughters aged 5-13. Packed with fun, relatable nuggets of biblical truth, each episode helps you connect, laugh, and grow together in God’s Word. Tune in for encouragement to plant seeds of faith in your girl’s heart—one car ride at a time!
#4 Take the Holy Girl Walk (FREE with optional study memory guide)
The Holy Girl Walk is your invitation to calm your anxious thoughts (Season 1) and flourish in life (Season 2) while memorizing powerful Scriptures like Psalm 91 and Psalm 92. With free podcasts to guide you and optional memory guides to invest in your spiritual growth, this series is perfect for women who want to deepen their walk with God while walking in His Word. Seasons 3 and 4 are coming in 2025—start your journey today and discover the peace and joy that come from hiding God’s Word in your heart!
#5 Give Yourself Some Weekend Truth. (FREE)
Revive Our Hearts Weekend is your weekly dose of biblical encouragement, hosted by me. Each episode weaves together relatable truth, meaningful conversations, and powerful teaching from Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, with special guests like Mary Kassian. Tune in to refresh your heart and realign your life with God’s Word—your weekend encouragement is waiting!
You may have noticed many of those recommendations are FREE. But they require partnership to make them possible.
The next generation is being crushed by a culture that rejects Truth. But I’m on the frontlines—helping parents plant deep roots of faith. My ministry, True Girl, is calling girls (and boys through Born to Be Brave) to know and love God personally. And I love partnering with Revive Our Hearts to make it possible. We're both 501(c)(3) ministries that rely on your help to fulfill our mission.
To continue this work, I’m praying for God to provide $700,000 by December 31st. Every gift—big or small—helps plant DEEP ROOTS into the next generation. Will you help me?