𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

Recently, I had the pleasure of joining American Heritage Girls, Inc. Founder & Executive Director Emeritus Patti Garibay on her ministry’s Raising Godly Girls Podcast.

The podcast infuses American Heritage Girls’ nearly 30 years of ministry experience to tackle relevant parenting topics and offer Biblically-sound, actionable advice.

On episode #259, Patti and I discussed the important topic of Harnessing the Parenting Potential of Emotional Intelligence. It’s available now at https://raisinggodlygirls.com and all major podcast listening apps—Apple, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, etc.

Episode Description:

Parenting in today’s world is not for the faint of heart—and emotional intelligence may be one of your most powerful, overlooked tools in raising a resilient, Christ-centered daughter.

In this insightful conversation, American Heritage Girls Founder & Executive Director Emeritus Patti Garibay sits down with Christ-centered leadership coach and author Vic Clesceri to unpack how Emotional Intelligence (EI) transforms the way we parent. From managing our own triggers to modeling self-awareness and empathy, Vic helps us see parenting not as a performance—but as a spiritual practice rooted in grace, surrender, and intentional growth.

You’ll hear about: 

• What Emotional Intelligence actually is—and why it matters for moms and dads 

• How subtle "saboteurs" like perfectionism, fear, or the need for control undermine our parenting 

• Tools and daily practices to help you lead your daughter with emotional clarity and Biblical compassion

Whether you’re in the trenches of toddlerhood or navigating the teen years, this episode offers hope and clarity. God is with you, and He has equipped you to parent with wisdom, peace, and purpose.

Be encouraged: Emotional Intelligence isn't a secular parenting trend—it’s a Biblical call to be transformed from the inside out so we can reflect Christ more fully to our children.

Take the free Saboteur assessment referenced in the episode at Positive Intelligence.

Explore more resources to raise girls rooted in Christ at Raising Godly Girls.   

To find or start an AHG Troop in your area, visit American Heritage Girls.