Raising Godly Girls
Episode 440

Adoption and Intentional Faith: Trusting God in Every Step with Lauren McAfee

What does it look like to live with intention when life doesn’t go according to plan? 

In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, Melissa Bearden sits down with author and speaker Lauren McAfee for a heartfelt conversation about faith, perseverance, and the beauty of living purposefully in every season. Through her personal journey—including her experience with adoption—Lauren shares how God meets us in moments of uncertainty, disappointment, and waiting, and invites us to trust Him more deeply. 

Together, Melissa and Lauren explore what it truly means to live with intention as a Christian woman. In a culture that often encourages busyness and comparison, this episode offers a refreshing reminder that intentional living begins with surrender—aligning our daily choices, priorities, and perspective with God’s greater purpose. 

This conversation also expands the understanding of what it means to be pro-life, highlighting the call not only to value life, but to actively care, support, and walk alongside others with compassion and conviction. Lauren shares how her faith has been shaped through both joy and hardship, offering encouragement for moms and daughters navigating seasons of confusion or unmet expectations. 

Whether you’re raising a young girl or guiding a daughter into adulthood, this episode will equip you to lead with intentionality—pointing her toward a life rooted in Christ, marked by purpose, and sustained by hope. 

Because when we trust God with every step, even the uncertain ones, He faithfully shapes a story far greater than we could imagine. 

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode: 

• Proverbs 3:5–6  

• Romans 8:28  

• James 1:2–4  

• Galatians 6:9  

• Psalm 37:23–24  

• Colossians 3:23–24 

To learn more about Lauren’s work, visit laurenmcafee.com  

To connect with the Stand For Life Movement, visit standforlife.com  

Explore more resources to raise girls rooted in Christ at raisinggodlygirls.com.    
To find or start an American Heritage Girls Troop in your area, visit americanheritagegirls.org. 

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