Ep. 217 — Crowning Grace: Miss America 2025 on Faith, Girlhood, and Purpose (Abbie Stockard)

Raising Godly Girls

What does it mean to embody true beauty in a world obsessed with appearances? In this inspiring episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, Patti Garibay is joined by none other than Miss America* 2025, Abbie Stockard, to explore how faith, girlhood, and purpose can shine even in the most public of arenas. With grace and conviction, Abbie shares how her identity in Christ shapes everything—from her passion for pediatric nursing and her advocacy for Cystic Fibrosis, to her bold stance on inner beauty and self-worth in the pageant world.

A proud Alabama native and senior at Auburn University, Abbie has used her platform to raise over $200,000 for CF research and promote healthy habits in children through her “High Five for Kids” initiative. But what sets Abbie apart isn’t just her crown—it’s her heart. With remarkable vulnerability and insight, she opens up about the fire God placed in her belly and how her family and faith community nurtured that calling from a young age.

Patti and Abbie tackle big questions moms are asking today: How can we help our daughters dream big while keeping Christ at the center? How do we preserve the innocence and wonder of girlhood in a world that pushes girls to grow up too fast? And how can we teach our daughters to find their worth not in the mirror or on social media, but in the unchanging truth of God's Word?

This episode is a heartfelt celebration of young women who boldly pursue their God-given purpose—and a powerful reminder to mothers that your influence matters deeply. Whether your daughter dreams of a stage, a stethoscope, or something in between, this conversation will encourage you to walk alongside her with intentionality, love, and unshakable faith.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a young woman who’s not just wearing a crown—but living out her calling to reflect the beauty and goodness of the King.

Learn more about Abbie and her work as Miss America at missamerica.org

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*American Heritage Girls is not affiliated with, nor does it formally endorse, the Miss America organization. While we are grateful for the opportunity to welcome Abbie Stockard—whose strong Biblical Worldview and devoted walk with the Lord inspire us—we want to clarify that her appearance at our event does not reflect an endorsement of the Miss America organization. Our enthusiasm for Abbie stems from her personal testimony, her character, and her commitment to living out her faith with integrity.