266. From FBI to Mentoring: The Journey to Empowering Male Role Models with Michael Morgan of a Few Good MENtors

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You Can Mentor: A Christian Youth Mentoring Podcast

Zach Garza & You Can Mentor: Faith-Based Mentoring for Churches, Non-Profits, Youth Ministers, and Teachers

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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 mentor you can be. Also, if you are a mentoring organization, church, or non-profit, connect with us to join our mentoring network or to be spotlighted on our show. Please find out more at www.youcanmentor.com or find us on social media. You will find more resources on our website to help equip and encourage mentors. We have downloadable resources, cohort opportunities, and an opportunity to build relationships with other Christian mentoring leaders.

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266. From FBI to Mentoring: The Journey to Empowering Male Role Models with Michael Morgan of a Few Good MENtors

You Can Mentor: A Christian Youth Mentoring Podcast

41 minutes

6 months ago

266. From FBI to Mentoring: The Journey to Empowering Male Role Models with Michael Morgan of a Few Good MENtors

In this episode of the You Can Mentor podcast, Zachary Garza interviews Michael Morgan, founder of A Few Good Mentors, Inc. Michael shares his journey from being an FBI surveillance expert to becoming a dedicated youth mentor. The conversation explores the importance of mentoring, the challenges of recruiting male mentors, and the core values that guide their organization. Michael emphasizes the need for male role models in the community, the impact of mentoring on young lives, and the significance of faith in overcoming challenges. The episode concludes with insights on how to engage and retain mentors while addressing the evolving needs of today's youth.

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Takeaways:

Mentoring is about caring for the next generation.
There is a significant need for male mentors in communities.
Succession planning is a crucial aspect of mentoring.
Recruiting male mentors is a challenging but necessary task.
Core values like SHIELDS guide mentoring efforts.
Engaging mentors requires personal connection and support.
Today's youth face unique challenges, including mental health issues.
Education needs to be made fun to engage students.
The impact of mentoring can be seen years later.
Faith plays a vital role in the mentoring journey.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Mentoring and Michael's Background
02:52 Transition from FBI to Mentoring Youth
06:07 The Importance of Mentoring and Succession Planning
09:00 Challenges in Recruiting Male Mentors
12:01 Core Values: SHIELDS and Their Significance
15:01 Engaging and Retaining Mentors
18:08 Addressing the Needs of Today's Youth
20:48 The Impact of Mentoring on Young Lives
24:01 Overcoming Discouragement in Mentoring
27:06 Final Thoughts and Resources for Mentors

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