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!
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 133
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
The Communication Code
Today's guest, Todd Vinson, unpacks a tool called "The Communication Code". You will discover the importance of clear communication. That sounds easy but how often do we find ourselves being misunder…
The Six Areas: Physical
Chris and Christina begin a new series on "The Six Areas". The Six Areas are the six components that comprise a person: physical, mental, relational, emotion, spiritual, professional/education. Why t…
Real Life Mentoring: The Story of David and Blaine
Today you have an up close and personal look into a mentor/mentee relationship. Chris and Christina introduce you to David and Blaine. Through their conversation, you'll get a chance to examine an au…
How to Better Understand People
Chris and Christina talk about how to better understand people. As a mentor, as a mentee - in any relationship - tools will benefit your relationships. The better you understand someone, the more the…
Giving Authentic Feedback
Healthy mentoring relationships call for giving authentic feedback. We’ve seen plenty of examples when we’ve personally received feedback that was critical or hurtful. Today Chris and Christina offer…
How to Only Have Surface Relationships
Once again, the best way to learn how TO do something is by NOT doing it! Chris and Christina open up today's discussion about going beyond surface relationships and moving into deeper, more authenti…
How to Damage Relationships
Really? We often learn what TO do by learning what NOT to do. Today Chris and Christina discuss some ways that relationships might be damaged. Find out what you can avoid to have healthy relationship…
Reasons for NOT mentoring
Yes, you heard right. Today Chris and Christina will discuss the most common reasons people give for not mentoring. While they don't advocate the reasons, they are what they hear most. Find out what …
Mentoring the Younger You
In today's episode, Chris and Christina take a look back - way back! When they were young adults, what did they need in a mentor? What could a mentor have done for them? How could a mentor given auth…
Jesus on the Beach
Today looks a little different as Christina leads you through a tool. Jesus on the Beach will help you engage your imagination with the word of God. In doing so, you will be given an invaluable tool …
More Characteristic of Mentoring
As previously stated, there is an on-going list of characteristics that comprise a mentor. If you are currently mentoring, this podcast will give you more tools for your tool belt. If you are looking…
Becki Sigmon Interview (Part Two)
In today's episode, Becki Sigmon returns for part two of her discussion with Chris and Christina. After walking through a breast cancer diagnosis, receiving treatment and struggling to find support, …
The Five Fold Ministry with Nate Brewer (Part Three)
In part three with Nate Brewer on the five fold ministry of the (C)hurch, today you will hear how all the gifts synergize into a beautiful expression of unity. What does it look like for a healthy ba…
Five Fold Ministry with Nate Brewer (Part Two)
Nate Brewer joins Chris and Christina today, continuing their conversation about the fivefold ministry of the church. They unpack Nate's book, The Pulse of Christ: A Fivefold Training Manual , by exp…
P. B. and J.
Micheal Gerecke returns today to discuss with Chris and Christina about ... P. B. and J. Not to be confused with peanut butter and jelly, P. B. and J. is a catch phrase that helps us to know how to s…
Interview: Becki Sigmon
What do you do when normal life is threatened with crisis? Chris and Christina have a compelling story to tell through the interview with long-time friend, Becki Sigmon. Becki answers that question b…
Your Story DOES Matter!
After reading an authentic memoir, both Chris and Christina discuss the importance of sharing your story. Let's ask this question first: what is your story? Christina says its your unique experience …
More Character Traits of Good Mentors
Chris and Christina continue their ongoing discussion exposing the healthy characteristics of good mentors. They will give great insight to three characteristics:
A mentor sees potential in their ment…
Spiritual Fitness with Michael Gerecke
Chris and Christina have another meaningful conversation with Michael Gerecke about spiritual fitness. What is it? Why should we think about it? Micheal speaks to the wholistic approach to our spirit…
Nate Brewer: Part One
Spiritual entrepreneur, mexican food lover, author and Kyrios founder Nate Brewer joins Chris and Christina today. What is Holy Discontent? Why doesn't the body of Christ look like the Head? How do w…