Chris and Christina Elledge are passionate about mentoring. They are excited to talk about the things they have learned by sharing their own stories as they have mentored people from various countries for many years. They will share their firsthand experience on mentoring and the life lessons they have learned from their own journeys. In the Real Life Mentoring podcast, we believe you will gain some practical tools to help y ...
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Why mentoring? Chris and Christina continue the ongoing conversation centered around the reasons mentoring is a good idea! If this podcast is helpful to you, would you "like" and "subscribe"? This way, you get up-to-date alerts on when a podcast with an awesome mentoring topic is released! And, share this with someone who is mentoring! We love developing tools for others to help impact lives through the power of mentoring! If you would like to donate toward ongoing mentoring content, check out our website!
Why mentoring? What is the motivation for jumping into a mentoring relationship? Chris and Christina examine this question in this two part series. Fact: relationships can be exciting, enjoyable and bring fulfillment. Also a fact: relationships can bring sadness, frustration and hurt. This is how relationships work. But, investing in a mentoring relationship is worth it! After over 30 years of working with people, Chris and Christina find that most people want to connect. They want to have an authentic relationship where they feel seen and heard. That is possible in a healthy mentoring relationship and certainly worth any time investment.
What is mentoring? Chris and Christina get back to the basics today by talking about some of the most fundamental elements of mentoring. They explore a few concepts and give practical illustrations to help you get a visual of what mentoring is all about. As they teach mentoring workshops, most of the content is addressed but not to the depth that they will talk about each component of mentoring in today's episode. You get the benefit of a up close and personal "workshop" that takes you deeper into the wonderful world of mentoring. Specifically: Your life has the potential to impact others. Mentoring can lead to life-changing relationships. Tools and techniques can build effective mentors. Mentoring has the potential to lead to relationship based discipleship that is practical, personal, meaningful and effective. You'll want to listen as they dive into the topic of mentoring.
In today’s episode, Chris and Christina take an in depth and personal look into the life of Carl Gulley. Carl is a husband, father, pastor and speaker who is learning to embrace living with a non anxious presence. Alongside you, the listener, find out how Carl emerged from his family of origin with an alcoholic father and a saint of a mother into what he currently calls a season of restoration. You will see the powerful impact of mentoring in his life and how one mentor changed the trajectory of his family by choosing to pour her life into the life of his Mom. Her influence laid the foundation for not only Carl to seek out mentors throughout his own life but also ensure his children were supported by mentors. Carl discusses the last few years of his life referring to them as the dark knight of the soul. Walking with him were ministry mentors who knocked the question marks off from over his head. These mentors weren't just impressed with his accomplishments. They knew him and called out his identity. Carol’s authentic interview is a beautiful story of restoration and reconciliation. Resources: Rhythms of a Disciple: A non anxious presence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tplz7H0iIXw&t=1835s The Cure: What if God isn’t who you think He is and neither are you?; Bill Thrall, Bruce McNicol, John S. Lynch, Navpress, 2011. Contact Carl: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-gulley-930497249/