{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Spiritual Fathers","title":"Zach Garza - You Can Mentor! Ep #10 ","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2440,"description":"In this episode, we’re joined by Zach Garza, the Founder and Executive Director of You Can Mentor and the Co-Founder of Ten Thousand Fathers. Zach’s journey from being mentored to mentoring others is a powerful story of transformation, faith, and purpose. From his own life-changing experiences with mentors like Bob and Steve Allen, to founding organizations that support kids without dads, Zach’s passion for mentorship shines through. He shares how vulnerability, presence, and authenticity can make anyone a great mentor and outlines practical ways to lead, connect, and empower others. If you’ve ever wondered how to make a lasting impact, Zach’s insights will inspire and equip you to step into a mentoring role.You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...Resources and relationships (00:00)Zach’s faith journey (2:00)How to be a mentor (12:45)Learn more about Zach Garza (17:29)Three things that make a great mentor (22:45)How a mentor can identify skills to teach (33:17)The best advice Zach has received (35:08)Books Zach recommends (36:33)Zach’s Spiritual Mentorship Started as a MenteeZach shares his journey from seeking acceptance, love, and validation through negative behaviors to finding guidance and support from a professor named Bob. Initially reluctant, Zach was drawn to Bob because Bob took an interest in him and didn't try to fix him. Over time, Bob's consistent presence and love helped Zach trust him and eventually accept an invitation to a men's Bible study.Bob's mentorship extended beyond academics, showing Zach the importance of genuine, non-judgmental support. Zach also encountered other mentors such as Steve Allen, who played fatherly roles, encouraging him and teaching him different aspects about Jesus and spiritual values. These ongoing mentorships helped Zach transform his life, break free from generational curses, and embrace a path of light and purpose. Zach credits these mentors for teaching him how to be a better man, husband, and...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/VNg9Z4niDzTOsevuK_iUm439KFuaguRDMWc8q6WRQds/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84OWMw/ZmU0MDc2MTU0YzI2/ZWRkZjQ2Zjg4Yzg1/N2JkZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}