Real Life Mentoring

Chris & Christina Elledge
  • 5.0 (19)
  • SELF-IMPROVEMENT
  • UPDATED WEEKLY
Real Life Mentoring

Chris and Christina Elledge are passionate about mentoring. They are excited to talk about the things they have learned by sharing their own stories as they have mentored people from various countries for many years. They will share their firsthand experience on mentoring and the life lessons they have learned from their own journeys. In the Real Life Mentoring podcast, we believe you will gain some practical tools to help you on your own journey and inspire you to give what you've learned away to others!

  1. 10H AGO

    Compassion Fatigue (Part One)

    Today Chris and Christina tackle the complex topic of compassion fatigue. What is it? What are the signs you have it? Who gets it? What leads to it? How do you cope with it? How can you keep from falling into it? This two part series will answer all those questions and more! References from today's episode: Canadian Medical Association Article Boys and Girls Clubs of America Article Today's sponsor: Lori E Kenney, CPA Professional CPA advice for individuals or small businesses. If you're looking for a blend of personalized attention and professional experience, you've come to the right place. Working with them is the best thing you can do for your small business! Loriekenneycpa.com

    23 min

  2. APR 4

    Relational Needs and Why You Need Them!

    We've all got needs. We should first handle our needs by recognizing we have them! There's no shame in knowing what your needs are - especially when it relates to being in healthy relationships with others. Today's podcast is inspired by the organization Relational Values relationalvalues.com. They empower people to experience and reproduce great relationships! Knowing your relational needs helps you: Communicate your needs.Know how to communicate with others.Know how to set healthy boundaries.Know where you are "missing" someone in the area of needs.According to Relational Values, there are ten relational needs: Acceptance, Affection, Appreciation, Approval, Attention, Comfort, Encouragement, Respect, Security, Support. To take the relational needs assessment that Chris and Christina talked about today, go to The Relational Values website. You will then be prompted to an appropriate assessment tool. Once you've completed the assessment, you may want to do further digging into your top needs by yet another assessment that you will be prompted to take following the instructions provided. Today's Sponsor: https://commercialbrick.com/

    22 min

  3. MAR 28

    The Image of a Mentor (Part Three)

    Today concludes part three of the series: Image of a Mentor. Today's image: soldier. In the Bible, soldiers are often seen as symbols of authority, discipline and power They are also associated with faith, obedience and spiritual warfare. As a soldier, a mentor helps a mentee identify their enemies such as an unhealthy mindset about themselves or others. Giving them tools to fight the enemy such as addictions, insecurity and/or troubled relationships. As Chris and Christina wrap up this series, let's take a look at 2 Timothy 2:3-7 has to say about our images of mentors: "Endure suffering along with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. Soldiers don't get tied up in the affairs of civilian life, for then they cannot please the officer who enlisted them. And athletes cannot win the prize unless they follow the rules. And hardworking farmers should be the first to enjoy the fruit of their labor. Think about what I am saying. The Lord will help you understand all these things."

    18 min

  4. MAR 7

    The Image of a Mentor (Part Two)

    Today continues the images of a mentor as Chris and Christina discuss the traits of an athlete and compare them to a mentor. An athlete, according to Google, is most commonly a person who competes in one or more sports involving physical strength, speed, power or endurance. Some characteristics of an athlete that can be compared to that of a mentor include: Being intrinsically motivated Endurance and perseverance Special training Knowing when to recover The importance of exhibiting character traits of an athlete as a mentor helps mentees determine goals and helps them with a plan to reach those goals. If you like today's content, consider becoming a financial donor. Go to our website: fahrenheitmentoring.org, click on the podcast tab and select donate. Sponsor for today's show: Commercial Brick . For more information, please click here

    21 min

  5. FEB 21

    The Image of a Mentor (Part One)

    Often visual images help us picture concepts in more concrete forms. Today, Chris and Christina will introduce a three part series of images to help form a picture of a mentor: farmer, athlete, soldier. According to google, a farmer's responsibilities can vary depending on their specialty. The same is definitely true of a mentor. Some characteristics of a farmer: Hard physical work patience consistent focus Chris and Christina also discuss the life cycle of a farmer and how these same concepts apply to mentors. If you like today's content, consider becoming a financial donor. Go to our website: fahrenheitmentoring.org, click on the podcast tab and select donate. Sponsor for today's show: Commercial Brick . For more information, please click here

    29 min

  6. FEB 14

    Nothing is Wasted

    Mentoring should be personal, practical, meaningful and effective. That's the lens in which Chris and Christina look through one-on-one mentoring. Today, guest Davey Blackburn shares his story through pain and suffering and how it led to a beautiful, healing and redeeming story of God's faithfulness. In 2015, Davey lost his wife, Amanda of 7 years and his unborn baby in a random shooting spree in his neighborhood. Serving God through being church planters and ticking off all the boxes of doing the "right" things, Davey never suspected his life would unravel into such a heap of pain. And that's where God began to write a new story. In the middle of his world being turned upside down, Davey found himself a single father trying to be a ministry leader while in the middle of grief and shock. Fast forward to today. Davey now leads a ministry called, Nothing is Wasted. The mission of Nothing is Wasted is to meet people in their pain and providing a pathway through. Chris, Christina and Davey will talk about the mystery of suffering and why it's important God's people talk about suffering, its role and how it can shape us to be more like Christ. Davey and his wife, Kristi live in Indiana with their children and lead Nothing is Wasted. To find out more about the ministry, book, podcast and other invaluable resources, check out the website: nothingiswated.com Sponsor for today's show: Commercial Brick . For more information, please click here

    44 min

  7. FEB 7

    Three Levels of Motivation

    The fuel for today's podcast is based on the initial viewing of Beyond Weightloss, a documentary hosted by Keith Kline. Are you like most of us who find it difficult to get and stay motivated? In today's episode, Chris and Christina discuss the topic of motivation. Did you know there are three levels of motivation: Level One: Fear based motivation. This gets your attention, may elicit immediate change but will not be long lastingLevel Two: Feedback based motivation. Progress is dependent on the positive feedback from others and spurs future growth.Level Three: Intrinsic based motivation. Innate, inborn, comes from within that results in long lasting change.When looking at what Chris and Christina call The Six Areas (physical, mental, emotional, relational, spiritual, professional or educational) it is a beneficial mentoring tool to ask a mentee to evaluate their motivation level for each of the Six. Addressing your current motivational level helps you to truthfully assess where you are and how to move forward. Today’s episode has been brought to you by Commercial Brick. A family owned business since 1975, Commercial Brick offers quality products and are passionate about what they do and are dedicated to manufacturing quality brick. For more information, please click here

    19 min

  8. JAN 31

    A Time to Grieve and a Time to Celebrate!

    As Chris and Christina jump into a new year, they suggest taking some time to look back. In looking back, what are some things you need to grieve? In looking back, what are some things you need to celebrate? In every transition, this is a great exercise to engage not just yourself but a mentee. Taking time to grieve loss while at the same time to celebrate success is a worthwhile task. Chris and Christina are quick to acknowledge this concept of grieving and celebrating have been taken from Jennie Allen. Jennie Allen is a best-selling Christian author, podcaster and Bible study teacher. Each year, she provides a free Dream Guide that helps you wrap up the following year. To learn more about the Dream Guide, click the link above. The challenge for this episode is to take the time to look back, grieve and celebrate!

    18 min
See All (121)

5
out of 5
19 Ratings

About

Chris and Christina Elledge are passionate about mentoring. They are excited to talk about the things they have learned by sharing their own stories as they have mentored people from various countries for many years. They will share their firsthand experience on mentoring and the life lessons they have learned from their own journeys. In the Real Life Mentoring podcast, we believe you will gain some practical tools to help you on your own journey and inspire you to give what you've learned away to others!

Information

  • Creator
    Chris & Christina Elledge
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    121
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Chris & Christina Elledge
  • Show Website
    Real Life Mentoring

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes, and get the latest updates.
Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada