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Why Every Teen Needs Hope and Encouragement from Mentors
Teenagers are growing up in a world that feels uncertain and fast-changing. It’s easy for them to feel overwhelmed by pressures at school, challenges in relationships, the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the future job market, and the constant noise of...
Social Media and Teens: 5 Conversations Every Mentor Should Have
For today’s teenagers, social media isn’t just a hobby—it’s a huge part of their social world. But with connection comes pressure: to be perfect, popular, and constantly available. As mentors, we don’t need to be tech experts to help. What teens need most is someone...
Praying for the People You Mentor: Simple and Powerful Practices
When you mentor someone, your words, encouragement, and example matter. But there’s something even more powerful happening behind the scenes: prayer. Prayer invites God’s wisdom, grace, and protection into that person’s life. It reminds us that mentoring is not about...
Helping Teens Cope with Anxiety and Stress: A Practical Mentoring Guide
Anxiety and stress are sadly common in the lives of teenagers today. From academic pressure and social challenges to social media comparisons and global uncertainty, many young people feel overwhelmed. As a mentor, you don’t have to be a counselor to make a...
Helping Others Discover Their God-Given Purpose Together
Most people, especially teens, are asking some of life’s biggest questions: "Who am I?" "Why am I here?" "Does my life really matter?" "How do I know what my God-given purpose is?" As mentors, we have the privilege—and responsibility—of walking alongside them as they...
7 Qualities Every Mentor of Teens should Develop in 2025
Mentoring teenagers has always required wisdom, patience, and heart. In 2025, as teens face challenges like social media pressure, negative peer pressure, mental health struggles, and a rapidly changing world, the qualities of a great mentor are more important than...
The Mentoring Heart of Jesus: Insights for Effective Mentoring
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to forget that some of the best mentoring lessons come from history’s greatest leaders. For Christian mentors, there is no better example than Jesus Himself. He didn’t stand at a distance giving instructions. He walked alongside...
How to Build Trust with Teens in a Distracted World
If you’ve ever tried mentoring a teenager, you’ll know that trust doesn’t happen overnight. It’s earned—one small moment, one honest conversation, one safe silence at a time. That key connection is quietly built. In a world where teens are constantly bombarded by...
Lessons From My Cancer Journey – Success Through Struggle
I was struck down with cancer at the age of nine and underwent some radiation treatment (2.5 times the adult dose), followed by significant major surgery during the next couple of years, and then again when I was 18 (Many life lessons learnt). My parents were told...
Lessons Learnt From Years of Writing: Challenges and Triumphs
Never stop pursuing your passion and dreams Writing can often be a lonely, even frustrating experience, with many highs and lows. Is this also your experience? While walking along the beautiful beach near my home (see photos above and below), I have been reflecting on...