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 see Christian mentors thrive.
We want to hear from you! Send any mentoring questions to [email protected], 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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 277
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
276. The Science Behind Mentoring: Fostering Growth, Balancing Support with High Standards, and Building Resilience with Dr. David Yeager, Author of "10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People"
In this episode of "You Can Mentor," host Zach Garza engages with Dr. David Yeager, a leading expert in psychology and education and the author of "10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People, …
275. Changing Lives By Showing Up with Principal and Author Zac Bauermaster
In this heartfelt episode of "You Can Mentor," we welcome Dr. Zac Bauermaster, a dynamic principal, author, and former college basketball player known for his viral social media content (21 million v…
274. The Ministry of Seeing People: Knowing and Authentically Encouraging Your Mentee with Author and Coach Mitch Matthews of mitchmatthews.com
274. The Ministry of Seeing People: Knowing and Authentically Encouraging Your Mentee with Author and Coach Mitch Matthews of mitchmatthews.com
In this inspiring episode of the You Can Mentor podcast…
273. Making Faith Matter More to the Next Generation with Shane Sanchez of TenX10
Making Faith Matter More: A Conversation with Shane Sanchez
What does it take to truly impact the next generation? In this episode, Zachary Garza sits down with Shane Sanchez—pastor, author, and strat…
272. Creating a Place to Belong for Kids from Hard Places with Chris Cox of Back2Back Ministries
In this powerful episode of the You Can Mentor podcast, Zach Garza sits down with Chris Cox from Back2Back Ministries. With over two decades of experience in youth work and 13+ years at Back2Back, Ch…
271. Mentoring with Parents in Mind: Building Bridges to the Home with Chad Higgins of Lifeway
In this episode of the You Can Mentor podcast, Zachary Garza and Chad Higgins of Lifeway Christian Resources explore the essential role parents play in mentoring and discipling their children. Chad s…
270. Walking The Path: Authentic Mentorship Through Identity and Grace with Benjamin Crawshaw and Brittany Sawrey-Coulson of TrueFace
In this episode of the You Can Mentor podcast, Zachary Garza talks with Brittany Sawrey-Coulson and Benjamin Crawshaw from True Face about the power of authenticity in mentorship and discipleship. Th…
269. Compassion Before Comprehension: Laying the Foundation for Mentoring Success with Susie Gallo of Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance
In this episode of the You Can Mentor podcast, Zach Garza talks with Susie Gallo of Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance about the life-changing impact of mentorship. They explore the value of compassion…
268. Making Mentees Uncomfortably Comfortable: A Conversation with Randy Odom of Kids Across America
In this episode of the You Can Mentor podcast, Zachary Garza interviews Randy Odom, President of Kids Across America (KAA), to explore the powerful impact of mentorship and the unique opportunities K…
267. The Power of Partnerships in Mentoring with Reverend Clarence Ford of Crossroads Mentoring
In this episode of the You Can Mentor podcast, Zachary Garza speaks with Reverend Clarence Ford III, Program Director of the Crossroads Mentoring Program in Houston, Texas. They explore how mentoring…
266. From FBI to Mentoring: The Journey to Empowering Male Role Models with Michael Morgan of a Few Good MENtors
In this episode of the You Can Mentor podcast, Zachary Garza interviews Michael Morgan, founder of A Few Good Mentors, Inc. Michael shares his journey from being an FBI surveillance expert to becomin…
You Can Mentor 5 Minute Update
In this episode, Zach shares an exciting update for the You Can Mentor podcast! The show, which started four years ago with co-founder Stephen Murray, has been dedicated to helping faith-based mentor…
265. Building Life-on-Life Relationships to Make Disciples with Aric Diaz of GRIP Youth
In this episode of the You Can Mentor podcast, Zachary Garza interviews AD, the Men's Mentorship Manager at GRIP Outreach for Youth in Chicago. AD discusses his faith journey, his background in mento…
264. The Youth Mentoring Playbook - A Game Plan for Impactful Mentorship
In this episode of the You Can Mentor podcast, Zachary Garza sits down with John Barnard to dive into their new book, The Youth Mentoring Playbook, a must-read for anyone looking to make a difference…
263. Building Community and Breaking Barriers in Mentoring with Grant Skeldon
In this episode of the You Can Mentor podcast, Zachary Garza and Grant Skeldon dive into the significance of mentorship and discipleship, especially for young people who have faced tough challenges. …
262. Guiding Kids Toward Identity, Belonging, and Purpose with Brad Griffin of Fuller Youth Institute
In this episode of the You Can Mentor podcast, Zachary Garza and Brad Griffin of Fuller Youth Institute explore the impact of mentoring teenagers, with a focus on identity, belonging, and purpose. Br…
261. Understanding and Guiding Youth in Urban Communities with Dominick Sanchez of Urban Story Ministries
In this episode of You Can Mentor, Zachary Garza speaks with Dominick Sanchez from Urban Story Ministries about the power of mentorship in urban communities. Dominick shares his journey from troubled…
260. Helping Kids Embrace Their God-Given Worth with Alyssa Bryant of Save Our Youth
In this episode of You Can Mentor, Zachary Garza speaks with Alyssa Bryant from Save Our Youth, a mentoring organization in Denver, Colorado. Alyssa shares her journey from the music industry to her …
259. The Four Dangers of Mentoring with Kent Evans of Manhood Journey
In this episode of You Can Mentor, host Zach talks with Kent Evans, founder of Manhood Journey, about the role of mentorship in fatherhood. Kent shares how a mentor shaped his teenage years and empha…
258. Discussing God in Your Mentoring Relationship
In this episode of the You Can Mentor podcast, Zach Garza interviews Mike McGarry, a seasoned youth pastor and theologian, about the critical role of mentoring in youth ministry. They delve into the …