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Mentoring
Youth Mentoring
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Christianity
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Christian Mentoring
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Fatherhood
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You Can Mentor
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You Can Mentor is a network that equips and encourages mentors and mentoring leaders through resources and relationships to love God, love others, and make disciples in their own community. We want to see Christian mentors thrive. We want to hear from you! Send any mentoring questions to hello@youcanmentor.com, and we'll answer them on our podcast. We want to help you become the best possible ment... more

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Latest Episodes

What happens when a mentor says, “I was wrong”? In this honest and faith-filled conversation, Zach and Derrick unpack how humility, repentance, and authentic apologies can transform mentoring relationships, rebuild trust, and model the heart of Jesus... more

In this episode of You Can Mentor, Zach sits down with Derrick Sier to unpack how every moment with a mentee—big or small—can become a powerful teaching opportunity. Together, they explore how mentors can respond with humility, curiosity, and self-aw... more

In todays conversation with Derrick Sire is a powerful reminder that mentoring doesn’t just transform the mentee—it transforms the mentor. Through humor, honesty, and biblical wisdom, this episode unpacks how mentoring in the name of Jesus reveals ou... more

On this episode of You Can Mentor, Zach and Stephen Murray unpack three powerful truths every mentor needs to hear when the journey gets hard: growth is slow, relationships are often uncomfortable, and opposition is inevitable. Through humor, honesty... more

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Recent Guests

Derrick Sier
Guest from Reverb Mentoring and Restore OKC
Reverb Mentoring / Restore OKC
Episode: 295. Being Self Aware + Maximizing Moments with Derrick Sier
Dena Petty
Founder and Executive Director of Mentors Care
Mentors Care
Episode: 288. Your Pain Becomes Your Passion with Dena Petty of Mentors Care
Jerrod Gunter
Youth leader, speaker, founder of Riot Starter
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Episode: 287. If You Stay, They Will Come with Jerrod Gunter from RiotStarter
Aaron Parrott
Executive Director of MentorKids USA
MentorKids USA
Episode: 286. The Importance of Investment with Aaron Parrott from MentorKids USA
Matt McGill
Experienced mentor and coach with a passion for building relationships
Wisdom Ministry Consulting
Episode: 285. Four Tensions Every Mentor Must Navigate with Matt McGill
Doug Fields
Mentor and influential youth pastor
Episode: 285. Four Tensions Every Mentor Must Navigate with Matt McGill
Scott Wickham
Small group leader and mentor to Matt McGill
Episode: 285. Four Tensions Every Mentor Must Navigate with Matt McGill
Bobby Lopez
Founder of Passion SoCal, a mentorship organization for urban youth
Passion SoCal
Episode: 284. From Trauma to Purpose with Bobby "Pops" Lopez With Passion SoCal
Stephen Murray
Co-creator of the You Can Mentor podcast and mentor leader.
Forerunner
Episode: 279. Take Your Shoes Off: Presence, Family, and Mentoring with Stephen Murray

Host

Zach Garza
Host of You Can Mentor Podcast; leads discussions on mentoring best practices and program development.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 130 ratings
  • A movement

    Zach is creating a national movement. These conversations are essential to help boys heal their wounds and men to discover their true identity. Keep up the great conversations!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lantz Howard
    United States4 months ago
  • Loved this episode!

    Really enjoyed Zach’s conversation with Ben Bevis at Encircled! Lot’s of great insights about the importance of getting mentors around students!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jwill86
    United States8 months ago
  • You Can Mentor—Your go-to for all things mentorship!

    Zach’s story and testimony is what makes his platform so powerful. He’s experienced for himself the transformational influence mentors can have our on lives and he is my go-to source for all things mentorship! Thankful for this awesome podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LeightonNorvell
    United States10 months ago
  • Mentoring Shepherd

    Zach has been on the frontlines of Mentoring. He knows the good, the bad, and the scary. However, he shows up to guide, coach, and most of all SHEPHERD those on the frontlines. Whether you are new to mentoring or discipleship, much is to be learned and gained by tuning into Zach. The real deal! Even better—Mentoring Conference! You want to be in the room for that! Can’t wait to be around the best again for 2026. Continued leading and guiding from the front, Zach!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shelly fuller
    United States10 months ago
  • Empowering pod!

    Zach has lived the message he’s sharing with the world. The absence of fathers is one of the most fundamental issues facing society, and Zach is stepping into the gap. Give this pod a listen and be empowered to be part of the solution!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    so thankful
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Many reviews highlight the show's usefulness for faith-based mentoring and youth outreach work.
The mentoring discussions are praised for being actionable and helpful for building programs and leader development.
Overall, conversations are seen as a solid resource for those seeking to start or grow mentoring networks.
Listeners view the show as a practical, faith-aligned resource for mentoring that blends real-world tactics with spiritual guidance.
Guests and hosts are frequently described as thoughtful, knowledgeable, and invested in empowering mentors and mentees alike.

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290. Slow and Long-Term: Why Pace Matters in Mentoring with Derrick Sier
Q: What is the right order of relationship development elements like trust, safety, and consistency?
There isn't a single correct order; initial focus should be on showing up consistently and creating safety, which then fosters trust, though different mentees may prioritize differently and mentors should adapt accordingly.
290. Slow and Long-Term: Why Pace Matters in Mentoring with Derrick Sier
Q: How long does connection take in the pace of a mentoring relationship?
Connection takes as long as it takes to connect; it depends on the individual, environment, and willingness to engage, with mentors needing to be intuitive and patient to access deeper levels of the mentee's life.
288. Your Pain Becomes Your Passion with Dena Petty of Mentors Care
Q: How did Mentors Care come to be, and what were the early challenges?
It started from a personal history of hardship and lack of mentorship; the founder turned those experiences into a mission, growing from a grassroots effort into a school-based mentoring model with wide reach and measurable impact.
286. The Importance of Investment with Aaron Parrott from MentorKids USA
Q: What would you tell a leader starting a youth mentoring org today?
Find a good mentor, study core leadership frameworks like The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, build a clear playbook, stay focused on fundamentals, and prioritize kingdom impact.
286. The Importance of Investment with Aaron Parrott from MentorKids USA
Q: What are some things you've learned about mentoring leadership over the years?
He discusses the shift from less formal mentoring to a intentional model focusing on vision, messaging, donor communications, and succession planning.

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The show centers on faith-forward mentoring, with a emphasis on practical, long-term relationship-building for youth—especially those facing hard circumstances. Episodes blend personal stories from mentors and program leaders with actionable frameworks for recruiting, training, and sustaining mentoring networks, often tying lessons to Christian faith, community partnerships, and trauma-informed approaches. Noteworthy angles include outdoor mentoring, the pace of mentoring, and culturally aware strategies to connect with diverse mentees, making it a strong fit for organizations building faith-based mentoring programs or seeking proven, relationship-first mentorship tactics.

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