You Can Mentor: A Christian Youth Mentoring Podcast

Zach Garza & You Can Mentor: Faith-Based Mentoring for Churches, Non-Profits, Youth Ministers, and Teachers
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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 see Christian mentors thrive. 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. 5d ago

    298. The Power of Prayer in Christian Youth Mentoring with Meredith Murray of Allies in Youth Development

    Meredith Murray is a Christian nonprofit leader and host of the Empowered Life Podcast with Allies in Youth Development, an organization serving vulnerable children through mentoring around the world. With a background in education, ministry, community engagement, and supporting survivors of human trafficking, Meredith has spent her career walking alongside people and helping them recognize their God-given value and purpose. Allies in Youth Development is a Christian nonprofit that equips local mentors around the world to provide vulnerable and orphaned children with consistent relationships, life skills, education, and spiritual support. This episode centers on the idea that you don’t need the perfect story, experience, or answers to make a difference—you simply need to show up and be present. Zach and Meredith explore how God uses mentors to bring hope, healing, and transformation not only to vulnerable kids, but to mentors, families, and entire communities around the world. Plus, they go into great detail of the power of prayer in your mentoring org and mentoring relationship. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re qualified to mentor, this conversation will remind you that what God has placed in you may be exactly what someone else needs.  If this podcast has encouraged or equipped you, would you take 30 seconds to leave a 5-star rating? On Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom of the You Can Mentor page and click “Write a Review.” On Spotify, go to our page, click the three dots next to the settings wheel, and hit “Rate Show.” It helps us reach more mentors like you.-- Want to go deeper? • Join our Learning Lab for mentoring resources and community • Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop • Come to our annual You Can Mentor Gathering You can find everything at www.youcanmentor.com or follow us on instagram @youcanmentor

    298. The Power of Prayer in Christian Youth Mentoring with Meredith Murray of Allies in Youth Development

  2. Jul 9

    297. Sharing the Gospel with your Mentee with Derrick Sier

    How do you share Jesus with a child you're mentoring without forcing the conversation—or avoiding it altogether? In this honest and thought-provoking episode of You Can Mentor, Zach and Derrick explore the tension between building authentic relationships and boldly living out the Gospel, revealing why trust, consistency, and Christlike love often open doors that words alone never could. If you've ever wondered when faith should enter a mentoring relationship, this conversation will challenge, encourage, and equip you to mentor with wisdom and confidence. If this podcast has encouraged or equipped you, would you take 30 seconds to leave a 5-star rating? On Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom of the You Can Mentor page and click “Write a Review.” On Spotify, go to our page, click the three dots next to the settings wheel, and hit “Rate Show.” It helps us reach more mentors like you.Want to go deeper? • Join our Learning Lab for mentoring resources and community • Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop • Come to our annual You Can Mentor Gathering You can find everything at www.youcanmentor.com or follow us on instagram @youcanmentor

    297. Sharing the Gospel with your Mentee with Derrick Sier

  3. Jun 11

    296. 5 Things That Happen When A Mentor Says “I was Wrong” with Derrick Sier

    What happens when a mentor says, “I was wrong”? In this honest and faith-filled conversation, Zach and Derrick unpack how humility, repentance, and authentic apologies can transform mentoring relationships, rebuild trust, and model the heart of Jesus to kids from hard places. If you’ve ever wondered whether admitting mistakes makes you weaker as a mentor, this episode will challenge you to see vulnerability as one of your greatest strengths. Make sure to follow Derrick @derrick.sier! If this podcast has encouraged or equipped you, would you take 30 seconds to leave a 5-star rating? On Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom of the You Can Mentor page and click “Write a Review.” On Spotify, go to our page, click the three dots next to the settings wheel, and hit “Rate Show.” It helps us reach more mentors like you.Want to go deeper? • Join our Learning Lab for mentoring resources and community • Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop • Come to our annual You Can Mentor Gathering You can find everything at www.youcanmentor.com or follow us on instagram @youcanmentor

    296. 5 Things That Happen When A Mentor Says “I was Wrong” with Derrick Sier

  4. May 28

    295. Being Self Aware + Maximizing Moments with Derrick Sier

    In this episode of You Can Mentor, Zach sits down with Derrick Sier to unpack how every moment with a mentee—big or small—can become a powerful teaching opportunity. Together, they explore how mentors can respond with humility, curiosity, and self-awareness when kids seem dismissive, helping them uncover meaning, growth, and even glimpses of Jesus in everyday situations. Through personal stories, practical wisdom, and honest conversation, this episode will challenge mentors to slow down, stay Spirit-led, and recognize that the moments that seem ordinary may shape a young person’s life forever. Make sure to check @derrick.sier out on all social media platforms! If this podcast has encouraged or equipped you, would you take 30 seconds to leave a 5-star rating? On Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom of the You Can Mentor page and click “Write a Review.” On Spotify, go to our page, click the three dots next to the settings wheel, and hit “Rate Show.” It helps us reach more mentors like you.Want to go deeper? • Join our Learning Lab for mentoring resources and community • Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop • Come to our annual You Can Mentor Gathering You can find everything at www.youcanmentor.com or follow us on instagram @youcanmentor

    295. Being Self Aware + Maximizing Moments with Derrick Sier

  5. May 14

    294. Why Mentoring is Good for YOU with Derrick Sier

    In todays conversation with Derrick Sire is a powerful reminder that mentoring doesn’t just transform the mentee—it transforms the mentor. Through humor, honesty, and biblical wisdom, this episode unpacks how mentoring in the name of Jesus reveals our weaknesses, deepens our faith, strengthens community, and shapes us to look more like Christ. From learning humility to staying youthful through relationships with the next generation, this episode is packed with practical encouragement and heartfelt truth for anyone investing in kids from hard places.  If this podcast has encouraged or equipped you, would you take 30 seconds to leave a 5-star rating? On Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom of the You Can Mentor page and click “Write a Review.” On Spotify, go to our page, click the three dots next to the settings wheel, and hit “Rate Show.” It helps us reach more mentors like you.Want to go deeper? • Join our Learning Lab for mentoring resources and community • Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop • Come to our annual You Can Mentor Gathering You can find everything at www.youcanmentor.com or follow us on instagram @youcanmentor

    294. Why Mentoring is Good for YOU with Derrick Sier

  6. Apr 30

    293. 3 Thoughts on Not Giving Up with Stephen Murray

    On this episode of You Can Mentor, Zach and Stephen Murray unpack three powerful truths every mentor needs to hear when the journey gets hard: growth is slow, relationships are often uncomfortable, and opposition is inevitable. Through humor, honesty, and biblical wisdom, they challenge mentors to stay faithful when results aren’t immediate and remind them that consistency can change a life over time. If you’ve ever felt like giving up, this episode will renew your perspective and strengthen your resolve to keep showing up. Special Thanks to Stephen Murray for being todays guest on our podcast! Be sure to check out forerunnermentoring.com If this podcast has encouraged or equipped you, would you take 30 seconds to leave a 5-star rating? On Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom of the You Can Mentor page and click “Write a Review.” On Spotify, go to our page, click the three dots next to the settings wheel, and hit “Rate Show.” It helps us reach more mentors like you.-- Want to go deeper? • Join our Learning Lab for mentoring resources and community • Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop • Come to our annual You Can Mentor Gathering You can find everything at www.youcanmentor.com or follow us on instagram @youcanmentor

    293. 3 Thoughts on Not Giving Up with Stephen Murray

  7. Apr 16

    292. Why People Don't Mentor with Derrick Sier with Restore OKC

    This episode of You Can Mentor tackles the real reasons people hesitate to step into mentoring—and boldly dismantles every excuse holding them back. Through honest conversation and practical wisdom, Zach and Derrick reveal that mentoring isn’t about being perfect, relatable, or “qualified,” but about showing up with consistency, love, and a willingness to grow. If you’ve ever felt unsure or unprepared, this episode will challenge you to see that God can use you right where you are—and that you truly can mentor.  If this podcast has encouraged or equipped you, would you take 30 seconds to leave a 5-star rating? On Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom of the You Can Mentor page and click “Write a Review.” On Spotify, go to our page, click the three dots next to the settings wheel, and hit “Rate Show.” It helps us reach more mentors like you.Want to go deeper? • Join our Learning Lab for mentoring resources and community • Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop • Come to our annual You Can Mentor Gathering You can find everything at www.youcanmentor.com or follow us on instagram @youcanmentor

    292. Why People Don't Mentor with Derrick Sier with Restore OKC

  8. Apr 2

    291. Why the Best Mentoring Doesn’t Happen Indoors with Stephen Murray of Forerunner Mentoring

    On this episode of the You Can Mentor Podcast, host Zach Garza is joined by Steven Murray from Forerunner Mentoring to discuss the power of outdoor adventures in mentoring. They explore how experiences like camping, hiking, and fishing create powerful opportunities for mentees to safely fail, process big emotions, and learn what it means to bear one another’s burdens. Through stories from real mentoring trips, they highlight how stepping outside normal routines helps build resilience, deepen relationships, and create lasting memories.  If this podcast has encouraged or equipped you, would you take 30 seconds to leave a 5-star rating? On Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom of the You Can Mentor page and click “Write a Review.” On Spotify, go to our page, click the three dots next to the settings wheel, and hit “Rate Show.” It helps us reach more mentors like you.Want to go deeper? • Join our Learning Lab for mentoring resources and community • Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop • Come to our annual You Can Mentor Gathering You can find everything at www.youcanmentor.com or follow us on instagram @youcanmentor

    291. Why the Best Mentoring Doesn’t Happen Indoors with Stephen Murray of Forerunner Mentoring
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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 see Christian mentors thrive. 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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  • Creator
    Zach Garza & You Can Mentor: Faith-Based Mentoring for Churches, Non-Profits, Youth Ministers, and Teachers
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    299
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Zach Garza & You Can Mentor: Faith-Based Mentoring for Churches, Non-Profits, Youth Ministers, and Teachers
  • Show Website
    You Can Mentor: A Christian Youth Mentoring Podcast

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