{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"You Can Mentor: A Christian Youth Mentoring Podcast","title":"262. Guiding Kids Toward Identity, Belonging, and Purpose with Brad Griffin of Fuller Youth Institute","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/7f0e242d\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2707,"description":"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. Brad, drawing from his research at the Fuller Youth Institute, stresses the importance of genuine connections with young people and fostering safe environments where they can express their thoughts and emotions. The discussion underscores the value of trust, active listening, and guiding teens toward purpose through meaningful service and community engagement.\nYou can checkout Brad's book, Three Big Questions here. To get free resources or find out more information about Fuller Youth Institute, visit https://fulleryouthinstitute.com/.\n--\nTakeaways:\nMentoring is about listening to teenagers' questions.\nIdentity, belonging, and purpose are crucial for youth.\nBuilding trust is essential in mentoring relationships.\nCreating a safe space allows teens to be authentic.\nHelping others gives teenagers a sense of purpose.\nMentors should not have an agenda when engaging with youth.\nFollow-up conversations show care and build trust.\nTeens often feel pressure from expectations around them.\nCommunity and church can provide a sense of belonging.\nGod's will for our lives is broad and forgiving.\n--\nChapters: \n00:00 Introduction to Mentoring and Identity\n07:32 Exploring Identity, Belonging, and Purpose\n15:32 Building Trust and Authentic Relationships\n23:20 Creating Safe Spaces for Teens\n33:20 Understanding Purpose and Community\n--\nIt would mean the WORLD to us if you would leave a 5 star rating on our pod so we can reach more people! Scroll down to the bottom the You Can Mentor page on Apple Podcasts and click \"Write Review\". On Spotify, go to our page, click the three dots next to the admin wheel, and hit \"Rate Show\". Thank you!\nAlso, check out our National Christian Mentoring Gathering, which is April 16-18, 2025 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. \nLearn more about all we do at...","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}