You Can Mentor: A Christian Youth Mentoring Podcast

You Can Mentor: Faith-Based Mentoring for Churches, Non-Profits, Youth Ministers, and Teachers
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You Can Mentor: A Christian Youth Mentoring Podcast

You Can Mentor is a network that equips and encourages mentors and mentoring leaders through resources and relationships to love God, love others, and make disciples in their own community. We want to hear from you! Send any mentoring questions to hello@youcanmentor.com, and we'll answer them on our podcast. We want to help you become the best possible mentor you can be. Also, if you are a mentoring organization, church, or non-profit, connect with us to join our mentoring network or to be spotlighted on our show. Please find out more at www.youcanmentor.com or find us on social media. You will find more resources on our website to help equip and encourage mentors. We have downloadable resources, cohort opportunities, and an opportunity to build relationships with other Christian mentoring leaders.

  1. 254. Motorcycle Mentoring with John B and Zach Garza

    19 DÉC.

    254. Motorcycle Mentoring with John B and Zach Garza

    In this podcast, John and Zach discuss the "motorcycle metaphor" to highlight important lessons about mentorship through John's experience riding motorcycles with his 18-year-old son. Here are the key takeaways: Communication is Key: Effective communication is vital for mentoring, especially when introducing new experiences to a mentee. This includes preparing them beforehand, offering guidance during the experience, and debriefing afterward. It's crucial to anticipate challenges and communicate clearly about what to expect.Superpower Observation: Mentors should be observant, noticing both verbal and nonverbal cues from their mentees. Just as John had to be extra aware of his son's safety while riding, mentors need to be attuned to their mentee's feelings and behaviors, sensing when something is off and offering support.Modeling Learned Habits: Mentors should be mindful of their actions, as mentees often imitate them. John observed his son mimicking his riding posture, reminding him of the power of modeling positive habits. Mentors should lead by example, as mentees will often do what they see, not just what they hear.Being Intentional: Preparation and intentionality are essential for effective mentorship. This means being intentional in conversations, actions, and even in how mentors approach situations with their mentees. It's about being present, clear, and thoughtful in every interaction.In summary, effective mentoring requires communication, observation, intentionality, and modeling good habits. Mentors should guide, observe, and lead by example while always being prepared to learn from their own mistakes and offering grace when things go wrong. This episode is packed with actionable tips that will take your mentoring to the next level. Whether you’re mentoring in your community, at work, or at church, these insights will make a real impact. 👉 Tune in now to learn how you can mentor like a pro! 💥 Don't forget to subscribe, share with your team, and give us that 5-star rating! -- If you are a mentoring leader, check out the You Can Mentor learning labs. We are a monthly leadership cohort that surrounds you with equipping and encouragement from other mentoring leaders. For an hour each month, we discuss a topic that will help you be a more equipped and encouraged leader. We have two cohorts: one for executives and one for program directors. Check out our website for more info. www.youcanmentor.com  Also, check out our National Christian Mentoring Gathering, which is April 16-18, 2025 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  Learn more about all we do at www.youcanmentor.com

    27 min
  2. 253. Mentoring in Your Community with Christ Club Las Vegas

    12 DÉC.

    253. Mentoring in Your Community with Christ Club Las Vegas

    In this episode of You Can Mentor, host Zach sits down with Annie and Dennis from Club Christ Ministries in Las Vegas, an organization dedicated to mentoring kids and transforming communities. Annie, the Program Director, and Dennis, the Henderson Center Director, share powerful stories of how their work provides hope and support to kids facing challenges like violence and poverty. Through tutoring, leadership development, and spiritual guidance, Club Christ Ministries is creating a safe space for kids to grow academically, emotionally, and spiritually. You’ll hear inspiring accounts of kids discovering their potential, breaking cycles of hardship, and embracing their faith—all thanks to the consistency and love of mentors. This episode is a moving reminder of how one mentor can make a lasting impact, not just on a child’s life but on future generations. Don’t miss this conversation, and find out how you can be part of the mission to transform lives through mentorship. Listen now, and visit youcanmentor.com for resources and ways to get involved! Give us that 5 star rating and share this episode with your friends. Thanks!

    43 min
  3. 252. Mentoring in Youth Ministry with Andy Paul (YCM #1 Fan)

    5 DÉC.

    252. Mentoring in Youth Ministry with Andy Paul (YCM #1 Fan)

    In this episode of the You Can Mentor podcast, host Zachary Garza welcomes Andy Paul, a youth pastor from Salem Baptist Church in Georgia. They discuss the importance of mentoring in youth ministry, sharing personal stories and practical tips for connecting with young people. Andy shares his journey into youth ministry, the significance of radical hospitality, and the unique challenges and opportunities of mentoring in rural communities. The conversation emphasizes the value of showing up for kids, building relationships, and the lasting impact of mentorship. -- Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction10:35 The Role of Mentoring in Youth Ministry16:08 Mentoring in Rural Communities28:16 The Impact of Mentorship on Youth

    38 min
  4. 251. Positive Youth Development with Maggie Middleton of Amachi Lexington

    28 NOV.

    251. Positive Youth Development with Maggie Middleton of Amachi Lexington

    In this episode, Zachary Garza sits down with Maggie Middleton, a passionate advocate for youth mentoring, to explore the life-changing power of guiding the next generation. Together, they dive into Maggie's personal journey in mentoring and discuss the transformative concept of Positive Youth Development (PYD), which focuses on building strengths rather than highlighting challenges. Maggie shares her belief that every young person is a "child of promise" and that mentors have the unique ability to see and nurture that potential. With a deep connection to faith and the inherent worth of every individual, Maggie and Zachary explore how mentoring can shape young lives, creating pathways for growth, resilience, and success. They also unpack key concepts that can empower mentors to make a lasting impact, including the Big Three in youth development, the Five C's of positive growth, and the 40 developmental assets that contribute to a young person's thriving future. If you're a mentor, educator, or someone passionate about empowering youth, this conversation will remind you of the importance of focusing on the positive, fostering meaningful relationships, and encouraging young people to dream big. Join us for a conversation about grace, strength, and the extraordinary potential of our youth. --Maggie Middleton has worked for Amachi Lexington (an initiative of the Lexington Leadership Foundation), a one-on-one community-based mentoring program serving youth impacted by parental incarceration since 2010, where she is currently the program director. She also serves as a regional coach for the Leadership Foundations youth mentoring network, where she gets to encourage and serve several mentoring programs nationwide. She loves to advocate for the power of youth mentoring in communities and is passionate about connecting positive adults with the incredible young people in her program. In addition to directing Amachi, she has served as an Amachi mentor for several young women. Maggie has an M.A. In Christian Ministries from Asbury Theological Seminary and is working on her M.S. in Youth Development Leadership from Clemson University. In her tiny bit of spare time, she loves to travel, read, kayak, and participate in 5k's. -- 00:00: Introduction to Mentoring and Maggie's Journey 09:12: Understanding Positive Youth Development (PYD) 14:49: Empowering Young People Through Mentoring 24:21: The Connection Between PYD and Faith28:06: The Power of Grace in Mentoring 30:24: Conversations Shape Growth 32:17: The Importance of Positive Messaging 34:27: The Big Three in Youth Development 42:18: Understanding the Five C's 48:11: Exploring the 40 Assets for Youth

    52 min
  5. 250. Blessing Your Mentee with Dr. John Trent from StrongFamilies.com

    21 NOV.

    250. Blessing Your Mentee with Dr. John Trent from StrongFamilies.com

    In this episode of the You Can Mentor podcast, Zachary Garza sits down with Dr. John Trent to explore the life-changing impact of mentorship and the power of words. Dr. Trent opens up about his own journey, overcoming a difficult childhood, and the crucial role mentorship played in his healing. He highlights the importance of having someone who truly believes in you and introduces the concept of "the blessing"—a biblical idea centered around affirming and adding value to others’ lives. Together, Zachary and Dr. Trent dive into the five key elements of blessing, including the healing power of meaningful touch, and how these elements can transform relationships. They discuss how mentorship can guide individuals through their struggles, help them recognize their worth, and inspire hope for the future. Through a powerful conversation about encouragement, faith, and the deep connections that mentors can foster, they reveal how words, touch, and genuine commitment are essential in guiding others toward growth and healing. Download the Shareable Resource at https://www.youcanmentor.com/downloads. -- Dr. John Trent is an award-winning, best-selling author and the president of StrongFamilies.com and the Center for StrongFamilies, both organizations dedicated to strengthening marriage and family relationships worldwide. He is known for books such as The Blessing, Breaking the Cycle of Divorce, Heartshift, and Leading from Your Strengths. Dr. Trent is also the creator of the Lion, Otter, Golden Retriever, and Beaver personality framework. He holds a Master of Theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Counseling from North Central Texas Federation of Colleges and Universities. For over 40 years, Dr. Trent and his wife, Cindy, have been married and have two daughters, Kari and Laura.  00:00 Introduction to Mentorship and the Power of Words02:01 John Trent's Personal Journey and the Importance of Relationships06:42 The Role of Mentorship in Healing and Growth11:42 Understanding the Concept of the Blessing16:52 The Five Elements of Blessing and Meaningful Touch23:24 The Power of Touch and Connection24:26 The Importance of Spoken Words28:10 Overcoming Lies and Seeking Encouragement32:26 Attaching High Value Through Words34:42 Envisioning a Special Future36:19 Genuine Commitment in Mentorship42:49 Pointing to Jesus in Mentorship

    52 min
  6. 249. Loving Kids as They Are with Dale Collver from The Gate Community Youth Center

    14 NOV.

    249. Loving Kids as They Are with Dale Collver from The Gate Community Youth Center

    The Gate Youth Association is a 501(c)(3), non-profit corporation whose mission is to demonstrate Christ’s love to the youth of our community through academic, social, recreational, and spiritual activities. Currently, The Gate is open 5 days a week and serves 400 teens each week through various programs.  Their vision is a community where future generations experience, follow, and serve Christ. Considering that Tuesday Church Lunch has been in existence for 30 years and our afterschool programming has been in place for 19 years, The Gate is currently seeing their vision come alive. They see past Gate students already reaching various stages of adulthood from high school graduate to midlife and many are living proof of our mission statement. The Gate sees our past students serving as influential men and women of faith and goodwill in our community, our nation and our world. They are now helping others around them be known, encouraged and encounter Christ’s unconditional love. Learn more at https://www.thegateyouth.org/ or @thegateyouthassoc -- You Can Mentor. We help Christian Mentoring Leaders thrive.  • Come to our National Christian Mentoring Gathering. • Join our monthly Learning Lab Leadership Cohorts • Check out our books and shareable resources.  • Be a part of our Christian mentoring network. • Find ways to get better through our coaching and consulting. Find all at youcanmentor.com or follow us @youcanmentor on Instagram.  If you'd like to help, please give us a 5 star rating wherever you listen to our podcast.

    41 min
  7. 248. End of Year Fundraising Tips with Courtney Krus of NextAfter

    7 NOV.

    248. End of Year Fundraising Tips with Courtney Krus of NextAfter

    All mentoring organizations always need more of two things: Mentors and Money. November 15th officially starts the End of Year Giving season, so tune into our podcast to learn how to maximize your fundraising during the final days of 2024. Maintaining consistent communication with donors during this season is vital to ensuring their continued support with such critical funding at stake. Effective donor engagement can mean the difference between meeting or falling short of fundraising goals, which in turn can influence an organization’s ability to execute their mission.  We talk about this, and so much more, on this episode of You Can Mentor. -- Find all fundraising wisdom at www.nextafter.com. A curious mind, a competitive drive, and an empathetic fundraiser, Courtney Krus leads client success at NextAfter. In this role, Courtney drives the strategy, testing, and optimization within organization’s fundraising programs; ultimately helping nonprofits grow more names, donors, and dollars for their cause. Prior to serving as Executive Vice President with NextAfter, she led the digital marketing and fundraising for a broadcast, publishing, and education nonprofit. She has developed and directed multiple innovative, multi-channel fundraising and content marketing campaigns and led enterprise content strategies within the for-profit and nonprofit space. Her extensive experience fuels her desire to help organizations embrace a culture of optimization and testing, and champion a donor-centric, data-driven philosophy. Courtney is also a board member for a local nonprofit and a momma to two boys. --You Can Mentor. We help Christian Mentoring Leaders thrive. Come to our National Christian Mentoring Gathering.Join our monthly Learning Lab Leadership CohortsCheck out our books and shareable resources. Be a part of our Christian mentoring network.Find ways to get better through our coaching and consulting.Find all at youcanmentor.com or follow us @youcanmentor on Instagram

    35 min
  8. 247. Tell Me About Your Father // New Book From Zach Garza

    31 OCT.

    247. Tell Me About Your Father // New Book From Zach Garza

    If you or someone you know grew up without a father, I’d like for you to check out my new book, Tell Me About Your Father. It is an auto-biographical journey that describes how I dealt with my fatherlessness. I pray it is a tool for mentors who have fatherless mentees, for mentors who may have grown up without a positive relationship with their father, or for anyone who has a loved one who has a fatherless past. --  What goes through your mind when I ask you about your father? Perhaps a smile pops up on your face because you had the best dad in the world. But what if you have the opposite reaction and are met with anger, sadness, or even apathy because your relationship with your father has hurt you in some way? If that’s you, I know how you feel. So, tell me about your father. Let’s figure out how you got to where you are today by tackling topics such as generational sin and how your wounds are impacting you as an adult. Together, let’s go on a journey to identify the hurts from your father and how to process and heal those pains so you, and everyone who comes after you, can be set free. Free to choose faith over fear, security over insecurity, and help you experience the unconditional love of God instead of the performance-based love of people. Using personal testimonies from his own life, Zach Garza will use his story to encourage you to start the journey, give you tips to keep you on the path of healing, and share stories that will let you know that you are not on this journey alone. Your relationship with your father may not be perfect. Your father is definitely not perfect. But the Lord can use those hurts and the power of forgiveness to help you become your best self and to give you the greatest gift he can give you; more of Himself. --Find Zach's new book here and holler at him zach@youcanmentor.com-- If you like the pod, share it with a friend and give us a five star rating. Check us on instagram @youcanmentor, follow us on youtube @christianmentoring, and find us at www.youcanmentor.com

    35 min
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You Can Mentor is a network that equips and encourages mentors and mentoring leaders through resources and relationships to love God, love others, and make disciples in their own community. We want to hear from you! Send any mentoring questions to hello@youcanmentor.com, and we'll answer them on our podcast. We want to help you become the best possible mentor you can be. Also, if you are a mentoring organization, church, or non-profit, connect with us to join our mentoring network or to be spotlighted on our show. Please find out more at www.youcanmentor.com or find us on social media. You will find more resources on our website to help equip and encourage mentors. We have downloadable resources, cohort opportunities, and an opportunity to build relationships with other Christian mentoring leaders.

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    You Can Mentor: Faith-Based Mentoring for Churches, Non-Profits, Youth Ministers, and Teachers
  • Années d’activité
    2019 - 2024
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    254
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    © 2024 You Can Mentor: Faith-Based Mentoring for Churches, Non-Profits, Youth Ministers, and Teachers
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