{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"You Can Mentor: A Christian Youth Mentoring Podcast","title":"270. Walking The Path: Authentic Mentorship Through Identity and Grace with Benjamin Crawshaw and Brittany Sawrey-Coulson of TrueFace","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2892,"description":"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. They challenge performance-based models of discipleship, emphasizing identity in Christ and the value of genuine, trust-filled relationships. The conversation covers how mentors can create safe spaces for youth through authentic connection, meaningful dialogue, and shared experiences. They also discuss the role of food, curiosity, and presence in building trust, as well as the impact of social media and technology on mentorship. The episode wraps up with practical resources to help mentors guide deeper, more impactful conversations with their mentees.\nCheck out Brittany and Benjamin's book, The Path: What if the Way of Jesus is Different Than You Thought? on Amazon here. You can also download a sneak peek of the book or learn more at https://www.trueface.org/thepath. \n--\nTakeaways: \nTrueFace helps Christians find peace through identity-based discipleship.\nAuthenticity and humility are key to connecting with today’s youth.\nMentoring starts with trust, not performance.\nThe next generation craves real relationships and self-understanding.\nSafe, grace-filled environments foster growth and transformation.\nShared meals and genuine curiosity deepen connection.\nFace-to-face, experiential learning is powerful in a digital age.\nMentors must be secure in their identity to lead well.\nThe Path Experience Guide provides practical tools for mentors.\nSocial media brings both challenges and chances for deeper engagement.\n--\nChapters:\n00:00 Introduction to Mentorship and True Face\n01:53 The Journey of True Face and Its Impact\n06:12 Authenticity in Mentorship and Discipleship\n08:55 Shifting from Performance to Identity\n15:07 Building Relationships in Mentorship\n21:07 The Role of Humility in Mentorship\n23:01 Creating Safe Environments for Change\n36:00 Navigating Challenges and...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/1Xka3zDiBlBt17bxGFKaPNKtfL4x0Qw6Yce8LqvHcjw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wMTU4/YTYzZjc5Y2M5NjY4/MTFkZmY0NjExMzM2/Njc1MC5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}