{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"You Can Mentor: A Christian Youth Mentoring Podcast","title":"263. Building Community and Breaking Barriers in Mentoring with Grant Skeldon ","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3375,"description":"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. They share personal stories, insights on starting a new church in Nashville, and the essential role of community in building meaningful connections. The conversation highlights the importance of creating lasting memories in mentorship and overcoming common obstacles that hinder individuals from engaging in these relationships. Zachary and Grant discuss the challenges and rewards of discipleship, touching on barriers like time constraints and feelings of inadequacy. They stress the power of sharing personal testimonies and stories as key mentoring tools. The conversation also explores the stages of discipleship, from being a learner to becoming a multiplier, while underscoring the value of hospitality and warmth in relationship-building. Ultimately, they reflect on the hard work of discipleship and its rewarding potential to make a lasting impact.\n\n--\nTakeaways: \nMentorship can significantly impact young people's lives.\nCreating a safe environment is crucial for trust in mentorship.\nCommunity is essential for effective discipleship.\nPeople are more open to the gospel during transitions.\nConnection is more important than content for the next generation.\nCore memories enhance the mentoring experience.\nIt's important to connect mentees with caring adults.\nShowing up consistently builds strong relationships.\nOvercoming feelings of inadequacy is key to mentoring.\nDiscipleship should focus on building relationships, not just teaching. Many people feel they don't have time for discipleship.\nFeeling unqualified is a common barrier to mentoring.\nDiscipleship can happen in everyday life, not just formal settings.\nYour testimony can be a powerful tool for discipleship.\nSharing failures can create deeper connections than sharing successes.\nHospitality is key in building...","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}