I need EVERYONE to listen to this episode! It’s the kickoff episode for this upcoming school season and you will hear about an exciting new mentor program. I feel more excited than ever to be hosting Pardon The Mess this year. I feel expectant at what God is about to do IN and THROUGH our listeners. I believe it will be a multiplying year for all of us.

I prayed for God to give me direction, discernment and a fresh wind for these upcoming episodes. I do not take it lightly that you trust me with your time and heart and I want to steward that well. Pray with me that God moves through these episodes to reach people for Jesus and that we glorify Him through our families.

In today’s episode, you will have just me! I will share my journey with “mentorship” and invite you to join me all year. Maybe God is calling you to disciple or mentor a younger woman or maybe God is nudging you to reach out to a mentor. Either way, this episode will set you up for success and remind you why it matters.

At the end of this week’s episode, I will answer some of your parenting questions. From parenting new drivers to teen girls to young adults - parenting is so hard and we all need practical help. I share some resources and encouragement around a few topics. Let me know what other questions you have. Simply DM me over at Pardon The Mess Podcast on Instagram and I will make a note for our next Q&A episode.

Enjoy!

Courtney

(00:00) Welcome to Part of the Mess

(01:22) The Power of Prayer and Community

(02:38) Embracing Mentorship

(04:52) The Importance of Discipleship

(10:34) Introducing My Virtual Mentor

(15:06) Reframing Your Role as a Mentor

(20:02) Practical Steps for Mentoring

(22:42) Q&A: Addressing Parenting Challenges

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Resources from today’s show:

Camp Winshape

Praise God, All Creatures

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Compass Church - Women’s Fall Kickoff

Compass Church - Mentor Program

Johnson Ferry Baptist - Titus 2 Mentoring

Goals Sheet

Doing Life With Your Adult Children - book by Jim Burns

I’m happy for you, sort of, not really - book by Kay Wyma

The Lion and the Bear - devotional by Caroline Shankle

God Is - devotional by Alena (Pitts) Franklin

The Better Friend - book by Grace Valentine

Girl Mom Podcast by Kari Kampakis

Pardon The Mess is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org