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Real Life MentoringThe Image of a Mentor (Part One)Often visual images help us picture concepts in more concrete forms. Today, Chris and Christina will introduce a three part series of images to help form a picture of a mentor: farmer, athlete, soldier.According to google, a farmer's responsibilities can vary depending on their specialty. The same is definitely true of a mentor.Some characteristics of a farmer:Hard physical workpatienceconsistentfocusChris and Christina also discuss the life cycle of a farmer and how these same concepts apply to mentors.2025-02-2128 minReal Life MentoringNothing is WastedMentoring should be personal, practical, meaningful and effective. That's the lens in which Chris and Christina look through one-on-one mentoring.Today, guest Davey Blackburn shares his story through pain and suffering and how it led to a beautiful, healing and redeeming story of God's faithfulness.In 2015, Davey lost his wife, Amanda of 7 years and his unborn baby in a random shooting spree in his neighborhood. Serving God through being church planters and ticking off all the boxes of doing the "right" things, Davey never suspected his life would unravel into such a heap of pain.2025-02-1444 minReal Life MentoringThree Levels of MotivationThe fuel for today's podcast is based on the initial viewing of Beyond Weightloss, a documentary hosted by Keith Kline.Are you like most of us who find it difficult to get and stay motivated? In today's episode, Chris and Christina discuss the topic of motivation.Did you know there are three levels of motivation:Level One: Fear based motivation. This gets your attention, may elicit immediate change but will not be long lastingLevel Two: Feedback based motivation. Progress is dependent on the positive feedback from others and spurs future growth.Level Three: Intrinsic...2025-02-0719 minReal Life MentoringA Time to Grieve and a Time to Celebrate!As Chris and Christina jump into a new year, they suggest taking some time to look back. In looking back, what are some things you need to grieve? In looking back, what are some things you need to celebrate?In every transition, this is a great exercise to engage not just yourself but a mentee. Taking time to grieve loss while at the same time to celebrate success is a worthwhile task.Chris and Christina are quick to acknowledge this concept of grieving and celebrating have been taken from Jennie Allen.Jennie Allen...2025-01-3118 minReal Life MentoringTop Ten Insights for Women from WomenOver the years, Christina has found that there seems to be reoccurring themes that come up when mentoring. Often, mentors give advice, ask questions, make observations and generalize to help a mentee see more clearly.This is exactly what today's episode reveals. Christina walks us through the "top 10" pieces of advice, questions, observations and generalizations that she has given to women or received from women.Today's insights include ..... recover well after giving to others.... set healthy boundaries.... ask the Holy Spirit what He thinks about your situation....2025-01-2422 minReal Life MentoringKnowing Your Self-WorthKnowing our self-worth begins from feeling cared for and nurtured by our parents. Knowing our self-worth and being genuinely confident does not just happen it must be shown, talk about and lived out. That's where a good mentor comes in!Today, Chris and Christina jump into the topic of self-worth. Where does it come from? How does it get distorted? What role does social media and advertising play? Do our childhood's play a part?A good mentor can help boost low self-worth. Using God's Word and encouraging mentees to apply the truth of scripture is...2025-01-1720 minReal Life MentoringSibling StoriesYou can grow up in the same household and yet have differing perspectives. How does that happen? Today we will find out how that happened in the Elledge household.Kim Cary joins Chris and Christina as they discuss the stories that siblings share. Kim is the youngest sister of the Elledge family in which Chris is the oldest brother. Growing up in poverty, dysfunction and never really communicating, Chris and Kim share stories about growing up.What was it like growing up as the youngest?How did it feel to not have "guard...2025-01-0328 minReal Life Mentoring"R" Words: Release, Rest, Renew, RevealKim Cary returns to talk about how God gave her the most incredible "R" words during one of the most difficult seasons she's experienced. In today's interview, Chris and Christina dive into how Kim received these powerful words.Release was the first word, given during her difficult journey of caring for her aging mother. Rest followed a year later as she knew rest was exactly what she needed as she faced a taxing job and was dealing with the effects of high stress. Renew came a year later after sitting in a workshop as a reminder that...2024-12-2021 minReal Life MentoringOur Take on Adam Young's: The Big Six (Part Two)Today, Chris and Christina continue to discuss "The Big Six", a podcast episode of Adam Young's The Place We Find Ourselves.In his episode, The Big Six, Adam talks about the way children's brains development based upon the level of care and kindness in the family environment. The "Big Six" are the six things you needed from your parents:AttunementResponsivenessEngagementAbility to Regulate Your AffectAbility to Handle Your Big EmotionsWillingness to Repair HarmShow sponsor: Lori E Kenney CPA Firm. https://www.loriekenneycpa.comPodcast: The Place We Find Ourselves by Adam...2024-12-0622 minReal Life MentoringOur Take on Adam Young's: "The Big Six" (Part One)Today, Chris and Christina discuss a recent podcast hosted by Adam Young (licensed clinical social worker with a master degree in social work (Virginia Commonwealth University) and Divinity (Emory University), host of podcast The Place We Find Ourselves and Fellow with The Allender Center).In his episode, The Big Six, Adam talks about the way children's brains development based upon the level of care and kindness in the family environment. The "Big Six" are the six things you needed from your parents:AttunementResponsivenessEngagementAbility to Regulate Your AffectAbility to Handle Your Big EmotionsWillingness to Repair Harm2024-11-2921 minReal Life MentoringThe Disease of Partial IntegrityIntegrity builds trust. Trust is essential for good relationships. At the end of the day, this podcast is all about relationships.Today, Chris and Christina talk about the disease of partial integrity.Disease: illness, sickness, infection, ailments, disorder, afflictionWe don't allow a disease to stay in our bodies. If you have an illness, the doctor asks for your symptoms. Just like a doctor may ask for symptoms, what are the "symptoms", your proof, that you are a person of integrity?In today's discussion, you will be able to assess your...2024-11-2221 minReal Life MentoringFreestyle: The Power of ConnectionNo script! Today, Chris and Christina recount their spontaneous thoughts about the power of connection.Why do we connect?How do we connect?Where do we connect?If you have a best friend, co-worker, spouse or children it is important to connect. The concept of connecting well with others get explored today in depth!Sponsor for today's show: Commercial Brick . For more information, please click here2024-11-1521 minReal Life MentoringThe 6 Types of Working Geniuses: Understanding Your Gifts, Frustrations and Team" (Part Three)Today, Nathan Brewer joins Chris and Christina once again to discuss The Working Genius. The Working Genius Model is the fastest way to find out what kind of work brings you joy and energy and the simplest way to maximize your team's productivity.In today's podcast, Nathan will give a short review based on the past two episodes. Then he will go into the dynamics of using The Working Genius in marriage, other relationships and teams.If you want to learn more, reach out to Nathan.Contact Nathan: Nathan@workinggenius.eu...2024-10-2527 minReal Life MentoringThe 6 Types of Working Geniuses: Understanding Your Gifts, Frustrations and Team (Part Two)Today, Chris and Christina continue the conversation with Nathan Brewer on The Working Genius. The Working Genius Model is the fastest way to find out what kind of work brings you joy and energy and the simplest way to maximize your team's productivity.The Working Genius can bring clarity to you in the workplace as you discover how you best operate in and how your "genius" brings you joy in your work.In part two, Nathan will provide you with a short review of The Working Genius and then take a deep dive into each...2024-10-1129 minReal Life MentoringThe 6 Types of Working Geniuses: Understanding Your Gifts, Frustrations and Team (Part One)Today, Nathan Brewer joins Chris and Christina once again to discuss The Working Genius. The Working Genius Model is the fastest way to find out what kind of work brings you joy and energy and the simplest way to maximize your team's productivity.Today kicks off a three-part series in which Nathan will help you, the listener, understand how The Working Genius can bring clarity to you in the workplace as you discover how you best operate in and how your "genius" brings you joy in your work. The 6 types of working geniuses have significant...2024-10-0424 minReal Life MentoringThe Power of a ConversationWords are powerful. We've all been on the receiving end of words that built us up or unfortunately tore us down. But how many times has a conversation changed your life?Today Chris and Christina take a look at how a conversation has the power to potentially change your life. They give some examples from their own lives of conversations that were used to impact the trajectory of their lives as well as take a look at a recent article in Psychology Today.Link:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shift-mind/201803/do-you-have-real-conversations2024-09-2726 minReal Life MentoringHow to Sabotage Your FamilyThe foundation of family is important. Building tools that keep these relationships healthy takes intentional effort over time.By way of what NOT to do, today Chris and Christina talk about the top 12 ways that choosing these repeated behaviors could potentially damage the relationships within your family.If you enjoy the content that Real Life Mentoring puts out each week, consider becoming a donor. By donating to the podcast, you are insuring the continued real life tools for real life mentors!https://www.fahrenheitmentoring.org/podcasts2024-09-1319 minReal Life MentoringMentoring in the Workplace (Guest: Shannon Irwin)Today Chris and Christina continue their conversation with Shannon Irwin. Picking up from the last weeks episode in which Shannon talks about her own journey with mentoring, today she talks about her role in the public school system. In her role as New Teacher Liaison, Shannon has the opportunity to mentor Mentor Teachers. She talks about how mentoring looks like on the job, what benefits are provided when you mentor on the job and some practical steps you can take if you want to be a mentor in the workplace.If today's episode is helpful, like, subscribe...2024-08-0921 minReal Life MentoringA Journey with mentoring (Guest: Shannon Irwin)In today's episode, Chris and Christina interview Shannon Irwin. Shannon is a wife, mother, soon to be mother-in-law, school teacher and mentor. She candidly shares how not having a mentor in her early years affected her. She also talks about the role mentors played in her life to give her tools that have benefited her today. You won't want to miss today's interview on Shannon's journey with mentoring!2024-08-0223 minReal Life MentoringLearning Styles Part Two (Guest: Amy Whitson)Amy Whitson joins Chris and Christina today for part two of talking about learning styles. Why talk about learning styles on a mentoring podcast? Knowing more about another person - including their learning style - is an invaluable deposit into healthy relationships. Amy Whitson is an educator with over 20 years experience. Amy currently serves as the Culture and Communication Coordinator at Jasco Products linkedin.com/in/amy-whitson-9a2466268.In part one, Chris and Christina explore the learning styles:https://vark-learn.com/the-vark-questionnaire/If you'd like to know more about...2024-07-2627 minReal Life MentoringLearning Styles Part One (Guest: Amy Whitson)Amy Whitson joins Chris and Christina today in this two-part series about learning styles. Why talk about learning styles on a mentoring podcast? Knowing more about another person - including their learning style - is an invaluable deposit into healthy relationships. Amy Whitson is an educator with over 20 years experience. Amy currently serves as the Culture and Communication Coordinator at Jasco Products linkedin.com/in/amy-whitson-9a2466268.In part one, Chris and Christina explore the learning styles:https://vark-learn.com/the-vark-questionnaire/If you'd like to know more about The...2024-07-0524 minReal Life MentoringHow to Better Understand People (Part Two)Personalities, past experiences and body language ... all of these topics are things to consider in better understanding others. Understanding others help mentors and mentees take their relationships deeper. Today Chris and Christina discuss part two of the complexities of how to better understand others. Taking the time to understand those in your life is a worthwhile undertaking that can deeply affect the relationship for the better.Topics Chris and Christina will unpack today are understanding that ...... body language helps you understand people.... social skills and social anxiety need to be discussed.... talking about the uncomfortable....2024-06-2817 minReal Life MentoringHow to Better Understand People (Part One)Personalities, past experiences and body language ... all of these topics are things to consider in better understanding others. Understanding others help mentors and mentees take their relationships deeper. Today Chris and Christina discuss the complexities of how to better understand others. Taking the time to understand those in your life is a worthwhile undertaking that can deeply affect the relationship for the better.Topics Chris and Christina will unpack today are understanding that ...... words and actions don't always tell the same story.... personalities matter.... pain from the past makes an impact.... cultural differences need to be...2024-06-2111 minReal Life MentoringHow Do You Mentor? (Part Two)What would you like to talk about if you had a trusted mentor? How long do you meet with a mentee? What tools do you use with a mentee? These are common questions when talking about a mentor/mentee relationship.In part two of How Do You Mentor, Chris and Christina answer these and other frequently asked questions when it comes to the mentor/mentee relationship.If you are interested in how to host a mentoring workshop in your area, reach out to them! chris@fahrenheitmentoring.orgchristina@fahrenheitmentoring.org2024-06-1417 minReal Life MentoringHow Do You Mentor? (Part One)What does it take to be a mentor? It might be easier to talk about what it doesn't take to be a mentor. It doesn't take a lot of time, professional experience or training. What it does take is a desire to invest in another person.Today's discussion is additional content that can be found in the Fahrenheit: Real Life Mentoring Workshop, Session Four. In today's subject about how to mentor, Chris and Christina talk about what it takes to begin the mentoring adventure with another person.Again, this is great supplemental content to the...2024-06-0719 minReal Life MentoringWho Can Be a Mentor?What is a mentor? What does it take to be a mentor? Today Chris and Christina will take an in-depth look into what it really takes to be a good mentor. It doesn't take professional training. It doesn't take a special skill set. It does take intentionality and a desire to see authentic connection with another person. YOU can be a mentor if you have your own challenges. YOU can be a mentor if you have experienced hard things. YOU can be a mentor. It just takes real people getting involved in the lives of other real...2024-05-3120 minReal Life MentoringWhy Mentoring? Part TwoWhy 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!This content is part of a workshop training: A...2024-05-1025 minReal Life MentoringWhy Mentoring? Part OneWhy 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...2024-05-0319 minReal Life MentoringWhat is Mentoring?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....2024-04-1923 minReal Life MentoringInterview: Carl GulleyIn 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 he...2024-04-1250 minReal Life MentoringBenefits of MentoringJust why is mentoring important? How does a mentor help a mentee? Today Chris and Christina will explore the answers to those questions. They will take a deep dive into the numerous benefits of mentoring. They will share from their own experiences how mentoring has helped shape them.2024-03-2917 minReal Life MentoringJoin a Mentoring Workshop!Find out how you can gain some tools for mentoring through a Fahrenheit: Real Life Mentoring workshop! Chris and Christina give an overview of what a mentoring workshop looks like and how you can get involved. Don't live in the Oklahoma City, Ok area? Not a problem. You can host an online workshop for your organization. Find out more by contacting Chris (chris@fahrenheitmentoring.org) or Christina (christina@fahrenheitmentoring.org), register for an upcoming workshop at cbmcok.com/events.2024-03-2210 minReal Life MentoringQuestions Are "OK"!When you ask real questions, the answers can change your life. Let's normalize questions! Questions need to become part of our "normal". In today's episode, Chris and Christina discuss how questions can be used to help strengthen a mentor/mentee relationship. Why don't we ask them, how do we ask them and why should we ask them? Find out today!2024-03-1520 minReal Life MentoringThe Six Areas: Emotional, Part TwoToday, Chris and Christina finish The Six Areas. Part two of the emotional component of a person wraps up with today's discussion.2024-03-0826 minReal Life MentoringThe Six Areas: Emotional, Part OneChris and Christina will continue the six areas discussion, focussing on emotions. Today's discussion will shed some light into the very complicated world of emotions. Emotions include feelings and mood and are a vital part of a persons life. How do they affect us for the positive or negative? What happens when they are not in balance?Resources:Dr. Caroline Leaf https://drleaf.com/Here's a great discussion starter:How do you rate yourself emotionally on a scale of 1 to 10?Why did you give yourself that rating?What is your vision for...2024-02-2320 minReal Life MentoringThe Six Areas: Professional/Educational"The Six Areas" discussion continues as Chris and Christina dive into the topic of the professional/educational area. Real life mentoring looks at real life. Having a mentor discuss the areas of education is needed and necessary. Having a mentor discuss the issues, both good and bad, one the job helps a mentee process their profession. Each of the six areas affect the others. Start talking with your mentor about real life ... all of it!2024-02-0323 minReal Life MentoringThe Six Areas: Relationships, Part TwoPicking back up with the six areas, Chris and Christina jump back in with their discussion on relationships. Today, they will explore the effects of social media on relationships. The pitfalls, the advantages, it's all game for today's podcast. There is a generational gap that mentors need to be informed about in the area of social media. This episode will give you some tools to know what they are and how to build healthy relationships around them.2024-01-2620 minReal Life MentoringThe Six Areas: Relationship, Part OneChris and Christina jump back into "The Six Areas". Today they explore the area of relationships. How do relationships affect us positively and negatively? How do you grow in the areas of relationships? In this two part series, you will find what balance looks like in relationships and how to develop them when they are not.2024-01-1927 minReal Life MentoringThe Six Areas: Mental, Part TwoIn today's episode, Chris and Christina continue the discussion about "the six areas", focusing on the mental. How do we stay mentally healthy? How do we stay engaged mentally? What does it mean to renew your mind? These are the topics they tackle today. You'll gain some new perspective as you examine your own mental aspect.Here's a practical tool to use when talking about the mental with a mentee:How do you rate your mental status on a scale from 1 to 10?Why did you give yourself that rating?What is your vision for your future...2024-01-1221 minReal Life MentoringThe Six Areas: Mental, Part OneToday's episode is a two part series on the mental health component that makes up a person. In today's episode, Chris and Christina begin their discussion about "the six areas", focusing on the mental. How do we stay mentally healthy? How do we stay engaged mentally? What does it mean to renew your mind? These are the topics they tackle today. You'll gain some new perspective as you examine your own mental aspect.Here's a practical tool to use when talking about the mental with a mentee:How do you rate your mental status on a...2024-01-0525 min
Real Life MentoringExperiencing God at ChristmasBecause Christmas only comes once a year, Chris and Christina give you some practical tips to help you engage your heart in this season. There are plenty of things to distract you from the central theme of Christmas. However, God is always with us, Acknowledging His presence during this season really takes some intentionality. They will help you take some time to really explore how this Christmas could be a time you experience the presence of God in a new way.To receive the Advent book Christina has written, contact us via email:christina@fahrenheitmentoring...2023-12-1525 min
Real Life MentoringThe Six Areas: PhysicalChris and Christina begin a new series on "The Six Areas". The Six Areas are the six components that comprise a person: physical, mental, relational, emotion, spiritual, professional/education. Why talk about them? Because in mentoring, the goal is to talk about all aspects of a person. When one of those six areas need more attention than others, imbalance occurs. When imbalance occurs, we have the potential to have difficulty in life. Understanding each component and how to talk about them lead to good mentoring! Enjoy today’s kick off to the new series: The Six Areas.Pr...2023-11-1721 min
Real Life MentoringReal Life Mentoring: The Story of David and BlaineToday you have an up close and personal look into a mentor/mentee relationship. Chris and Christina introduce you to David and Blaine. Through their conversation, you'll get a chance to examine an authentic picture of how mentoring can not only impact the mentee but also the mentor. You'll appreciate the ease in which both men share earnest stories about one another, honor the value of being truly known by another person and share some "inside" jokes about shopping the produce aisle! As David and Blaine share their story, you'll come away wanting to hear more from both of...2023-11-1150 min
Real Life MentoringHow to Better Understand PeopleChris and Christina talk about how to better understand people. As a mentor, as a mentee - in any relationship - tools will benefit your relationships. The better you understand someone, the more they feel known. Gaining understanding of those around you keep relationships growing toward health. Are there walls of protection surrounding some? What's the difference between reacting vs responding. In today's episode you will discover the answer to these questions as well as explore some tools to help benefit your relationships.2023-11-0321 min
Real Life MentoringGiving Authentic FeedbackHealthy mentoring relationships call for giving authentic feedback. We’ve seen plenty of examples when we’ve personally received feedback that was critical or hurtful. Today Chris and Christina offer three helpful questions to ask yourself before offering healthy feedback to a mentee. As a mentor, ask yourself the following questions:Is my motive pure?What is my motive?Am I being honest in what I’m about to say?The goal in providing loving, honest feedback is to desire the best for your mentee. Asking yourself these three questions will help you deliver feedback that will be aut...2023-10-2720 min
Real Life MentoringHow to Only Have Surface RelationshipsOnce again, the best way to learn how TO do something is by NOT doing it! Chris and Christina open up today's discussion about going beyond surface relationships and moving into deeper, more authentic ones. Find out some helpful tips that will take you into deeper places with your current relationships.2023-09-2216 min
Real Life MentoringHow to Damage RelationshipsReally? We often learn what TO do by learning what NOT to do. Today Chris and Christina discuss some ways that relationships might be damaged. Find out what you can avoid to have healthy relationships.2023-09-1519 min
Real Life MentoringReasons for NOT mentoringYes, you heard right. Today Chris and Christina will discuss the most common reasons people give for not mentoring. While they don't advocate the reasons, they are what they hear most. Find out what they are and how to overcome the objections to mentoring.2023-09-0814 min
Real Life MentoringMentoring the Younger YouIn today's episode, Chris and Christina take a look back - way back! When they were young adults, what did they need in a mentor? What could a mentor have done for them? How could a mentor given authentic value to them when they needed it most. They look back in order to help you look forward!2023-09-0123 min
Real Life MentoringBecki Sigmon Interview (Part Two)In today's episode, Becki Sigmon returns for part two of her discussion with Chris and Christina. After walking through a breast cancer diagnosis, receiving treatment and struggling to find support, Becki talks about the nonprofit that helped her navigate the every changing reality of cancer. Project 31, a community by and for breast cancer survivors, was unspeakable support to her and so many other just like her. Find out more about Project 31 on their website: project31.com2023-08-1129 min
Real Life MentoringFive Fold Ministry with Nate Brewer (Part Two)Nate Brewer joins Chris and Christina today, continuing their conversation about the fivefold ministry of the church. They unpack Nate's book, The Pulse of Christ: A Fivefold Training Manual , by explaining each of the five spiritual gifts and the role they place in the church. The beauty of the gifts, these are transferable in all areas of your life to be used for God's kingdom. Nate leaves you with some practical steps you can apply today! By understanding the five gifts, you are better able to understand people. And when you better understand people you become a better mentor.2023-07-2842 min
Real Life MentoringP. B. and J.Micheal Gerecke returns today to discuss with Chris and Christina about ... P. B. and J. Not to be confused with peanut butter and jelly, P. B. and J. is a catch phrase that helps us to know how to shut tabs in our brain. This is so important to be aware of because our brains take in so much information it gets overwhelmed. Then what? P. B. and J. is a good place to start!2023-07-2124 min
Real Life MentoringInterview: Becki SigmonWhat do you do when normal life is threatened with crisis? Chris and Christina have a compelling story to tell through the interview with long-time friend, Becki Sigmon. Becki answers that question beautifully. You have to hold on to something. Find out what she held on to when a life-threatening illness, premature birth and breast cancer shook her foundation.2023-07-1426 min
Real Life MentoringYour Story DOES Matter!After reading an authentic memoir, both Chris and Christina discuss the importance of sharing your story. Let's ask this question first: what is your story? Christina says its your unique experience on the planet. So why share it? When we share our stories to those we mentor, we can relate on a level that deepens authenticity. Sharing our story helps us know others but also helps us be known by others!2023-07-0719 min
Real Life MentoringMore Character Traits of Good MentorsChris and Christina continue their ongoing discussion exposing the healthy characteristics of good mentors. They will give great insight to three characteristics:A mentor sees potential in their mentee.A mentor uses their emotions wisely.A mentor follows through on what they say.2023-06-3029 min
Real Life MentoringSpiritual Fitness with Michael GereckeChris and Christina have another meaningful conversation with Michael Gerecke about spiritual fitness. What is it? Why should we think about it? Micheal speaks to the wholistic approach to our spiritual health by developing an awareness to be intentional about building our ability to pursue God with good spiritual health.To find out more about the tool Michael mentioned, email him at: michaelg@fahrenheitmentoring.orgTo find our more information about The Living Room, check them out on Instagram: thelivingroomcoimbraTo find out more about Fahrenheit and the work done in Portugal: https://www.fahrenheitmentoring.org/team2023-06-2627 min
Real Life MentoringNate Brewer: Part OneSpiritual entrepreneur, mexican food lover, author and Kyrios founder Nate Brewer joins Chris and Christina today. What is Holy Discontent? Why doesn't the body of Christ look like the Head? How do we activate the whole church? Nate's passion for teaching about the five-fold ministry is a must for anyone desiring to pursue what it truly means to follow Christ. Based on Ephesians 4, Nates' no nonsense approach to finding answers to these questions is refreshing. Today is part one of a three part series.To find out more about Nate, his book (The Pulse of Christ: A...2023-06-1631 min
Real Life MentoringInterview with Kimberley Lee (Part 2)Chris and Christina pick up where they left off with Kimberley Lee. They start off by talking about the death of her dear husband and the events that followed. One thing we know you are going to pick up on is the rock solid belief that Kimberley has in a rock solid God. You will walk away from this podcast with a deeper sense of how a loving God uses tragedy for His good ... and for ours.2023-06-0943 min
Real Life MentoringInterview with Kimberley Lee (Part 1)Chris and Christina kick off season two of the Real Life Mentoring podcast by interviewing their long time friend Kimberley Lee. Long time friends who are now family of the heart is how Kimberley describes how God has knit the Elledge and Lee families together. Kimberley's story is the love story about a remarkable God in the midst of profound pain and profound blessing.2023-06-0439 min
Real Life MentoringChris' Real Life StoryToday, Real Life Mentoring Podcast friend, Todd Vinson, interviews Chris in an indepth look at his story. As you hear Chris and Christina say often, there is power in your story. As Chris shares his story, some of the details are not enjoyable, they are painful, but they are powerful. You will gain some great insight into Chris’ past, hear how God has redeemed his story and understand why he does what he does!2023-05-261h 01
Real Life MentoringRound Two with Phil ReynoldsIn a previous podcast, Chris and Christina introduced the topic of emotional intelligence by interviewing Phil Reynolds. Phil leads a consulting agency coaching executives, individuals, and teams to communicate better, work collaboratively, and deliver exceptional results. Today, they further develop the conversation giving plenty of examples of how to use healthy emotional intelligence for better relationships especially in a mentoring relationship.2023-05-1939 min
Real Life MentoringA New Look at Psalm 23Think you know Psalm 23? Is it a poem? Is it a funeral dirge? What is it all about? Chris and Christina share some new insight about an old passage.2023-05-1321 min
Real Life MentoringSuffering in SilenceAfter over 30 years experience with investing in the lives of other people through mentoring, Chris and Christina have seen reoccurring themes. One of those themes is the idea of suffering in silence. Today they will unpack what things people suffer with and offer some reasons as to why they suffer. Finally, Christina will walk you through a process of finding help in the middle of your suffering. You will be able to take this simple process and apply it immediately!2023-04-2117 min
Real Life MentoringEmotional IntelligenceChris and Christina talk about emotional intelligence with Phil Reynolds. Leadership consultant and coach, Phil jumps into the conversation today by looking back 6 years ago. As a brain injury survivor, Phil became fascinated with how the brain and the emotions work together. Emotions have a strong impact on our behavior and results. Today's discussion will answer just how the two go together, how you know if you have emotional intelligence and why knowing about your emotions can help you become more self and other aware.To learn more about Phil Reynolds, check out his website: https://www.reynoldsconsulting.org/2023-03-3139 min
Real Life MentoringA Real Life Mentee's PerspectiveToday's podcast takes an in depth look into the real life world of mentoring. Christina puts Leah, a mentee of hers, on the spot by digging into the wonderful world of mentoring. Together, Chris and Christina interview Leah about mentoring from a mentee's perspective. What did the first meeting look like? What did Leah gain from the relationship? What were the things she walked through? Leah's candid conversation beautifully describes the power mentoring has to influence and change lives.2023-03-1730 min
Real Life MentoringA Gen Z's View on CommunitySpecial guest, Parker Elledge, shares her insights about her generation's worldview. Besides being the middle daughter of Chris and Christina, she has a powerful story about why she chose to find community. Parker will help define what community is and is not. She will take us into a journey of what Acts 2:42-27 looks like for her and how it layed a foundation for community in her life.2023-03-1020 min
Real Life MentoringMore Characteristics of a MentorToday, Chris and Christina talk about more characteristics of a good Mentor. Willingness to get involved in another persons life is key. Chris leads this discussion about what involvement looks like and how involvement has the power to transform relationships. Christina highlights the importance of praying for a Mentee and passing along spiritual insights. Both of these characteristics when possessed by a Mentor has the power to change people's lives.2023-03-0320 min
Real Life MentoringBoundaries: Needed and NecessaryToday, special guest Dr. Leah Gatlin, shares the importance of boundaries. Chris and Christina will explore with Leah what boundaries are, why they are needed and why they are necessary for healthy relationships. One of the most helpful talking points in today's podcast about the need for boundaries are:Where is the pain?Where do I want to go?How do I get there?An additional resource that's mentioned today is the book: Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. Jim Townsend.2023-02-2424 min
Real Life MentoringStuck Inside Our Head!What happens when those random thoughts are left unchecked, allowed to preoccupy your thoughts? Do you engage them? Do you leave them alone? Why are they there in the first place? Today Chris and Christina explore the answers to these questions and give some insight into what is really going on when we get stuck inside your own thoughts.2023-02-1726 min
Real Life MentoringHow Do You Offer HopeHow do you offer hope, be a person of hope and engage with others who are in hopeless situations? What happens when you find yourself in spaces where someone you know is experiencing real hurt? Chris and Christina will discuss some practical ways to offer hope when you are interacting with people who are experiencing stressful situations.2023-01-2720 min
Real Life MentoringSpecial Interview: Steve TriceSteve Trice is a successful C.E.O. of Jasco Products based in Oklahoma City, Ok yet has a global impact. Jasco proudly supports communities all around the world by donating 50% of net profits to causes that matter. Today, Chris and Christina interview Steve and discover his passions lay far beyond his role as a businessman. You will be inspired to give your life away as you listen to the testimony of Steve. Enjoy!2023-01-0639 min
Real Life MentoringNew YearsNew years resolutions vs what does God want for me? Resolutions are good for 9% of the population. What if we reframe how we enter into the new year by asking what God may be inviting you to do in 2023? Chris and Christina will dive into the topic as you prepare for the new year.2022-12-3019 min
Real Life MentoringHow to Better Understand People: Part 3Body language, social skills, social anxiety and fear are the final topics Chris and Christina will discuss today as they round out the series on how to better understand others. Life is about relationships. By understanding people better, it helps build healthy relationships that go beyond surface conversations and connect us at a heart level. In summary, God knows us. Many people don’t feel known by God. As you choose to get to know people better, you may have the privilege of getting to show them how much God knows and loves them.2022-12-1619 min
Real Life MentoringHow to Better Understand People: Part 2In part two of How to Better Understand People, Chris and Christina will dive into the six areas: emotional, mental, physical, spiritual, relationships, professional/educational. Understanding people better involves asking purposeful questions to take the relationship to a deeper level. In today’s podcast, you’ll gain some insight into how to ask good questions that help those relationships in your life go to a new level.2022-12-0921 min
Real Life MentoringHow to Better Understand People: Part 1It is easy to look at someone and to quickly make certain assumptions. However, our assumptions may not be fair. Until we learn someone’s story we cannot truly know them. The intent of today’s podcast is to help you better understand people. The four concepts Chris and Christina will discuss today: words and actions don’t always tell the whole story, discovering the importance of personalities, the importance of understanding another's person’s pain, understanding cultural differences.As promised, here are the links to the personality tests to check out:The Myers-Briggs Type Indicato...2022-12-0219 min
Real Life MentoringHow to Deal with SufferingWe don't often hear about how to deal with suffering: our personal suffering or others. Today, Chris and Christina will talk about how to deal with suffering. It's important to not only share our own stories of how we are suffering but they will discuss how to sit with others as they share their suffering. How do you react? How do you give permission for others to share their stories of pain? Today’s discussion will open up some great discussion on how to approach the topic of suffering.2022-11-2521 min
Real Life MentoringExperiencing God When Life is Hard: Part 4Branson, MO. Today, Chris and Christina pick up with the series of how to experience God in the middle of hard things. Christina experienced a major health crisis that brought them both to believe she could die. You'll hear, once again, how they learned to trust God in the middle of difficulty.2022-11-1113 min
Real Life MentoringExperiencing God When Life is Hard: Part 3What does health have to do with experiencing God? Good question! Today you'll hear Chris' story about being injured during a Tsunami warning while in Thailand. Chris and Christina will talk about principles they've learned during the health crisis. In a nutshell: You are not alone. God knows your situation.2022-11-0419 min
Real Life MentoringExperiencing God When Life is Hard: Part 2Grief has to be processed. Today, Chris leads Christina to talk about the recent death of her dear friend, Marti. As she does, you'll hear the emotion in her voice as she recalls the impact her friend made on her life. In Christina's words, "The most valuable thing I could give her was my heart." Disclaimer: King Saul was Jonathan's father!2022-10-2826 min
Real Life MentoringExperiencing God When Life is Hard: Part 1Where do you find God in circumstances that are difficult? Good question! Today Chris and Christina will start a series of discussions of how they have seen and experienced God in the middle of less than ideal circumstances. Part one will highlight how they experienced God in the middle of financial matters.2022-10-2121 min
Real Life MentoringLiving Room Conversations: Let's Meet LibbyIn today’s "Living Room Conversations", Chris and Christina introduce their youngest daughter, Libby. In her interview, Libby shares a childhood trauma that had a profound impact on her. She shares the lessons learned from pain and how she has been able to thrive despite setbacks. You’ll be inspired by Libby’s wisdom at such a young age! "Trauma is a part of my story, but it is not my identity." Libby Elledge2022-10-1427 min
Real Life MentoringLiving Room Conversations: Early MarriageContinuing in a series called "Living Room Conversations", Chris and Christina share about their early marriage years. Find out how they have navigated learning the art of confrontation, basic communication and lessons learned along the way.2022-10-0719 min
Real Life MentoringLiving Room Conversations: DatingToday marks the first in a series called "Living Room Conversations". Chris and Christina share how their living room is where the best conversations happen. This is the place where the sharing and processing of the real heart stuff gets discussed. Today, Chris and Christina talk about their early dating years.2022-09-3022 min
Real Life MentoringOur Real Life TestimonyToday Chris and Christina share their own stories about how they began their personal relationship with Jesus. As the foundation for their mentoring work, their spiritual health is primary to living a balanced life. Listen today as they share their personal journeys toward finding God and developing their current relationship with Him.2022-09-2315 min
Real Life MentoringTransactional vs Relational RelationshipsChris and Christina will discuss the differences between each type of relationship. Transactional is a transfer of information while relational is about building emotional equity between two people. Find out the marked differences between the two and the issues that may arise when one person desires relational interaction while another person is content to keep things transactional.2022-09-1618 min
Real Life MentoringProfessional Counseling or Mentoring?Join Chris and Christina as they walk through the differences between when it’s time to seek a professional counselor and when it’s time to seek a mentor. They will present you with three simple principles to help you determine for yourself what you need in your life. Both are needed. Which one is right for you? Find out in today’s episode.2022-08-2614 min
Real Life MentoringImitation GameIn today's episode, Chris and Christina will talk about the movie, The Imitation Game. Are you supposed to decipher codes in relationships? Can you just say what you need to say? Listen as they discuss a few quotes that they picked up on and how it relates to relationships.2022-08-1816 min
Real Life MentoringYou Can Relate To Me If (Part 3)Today you will get to hear the final episode of how you may be able to relate to hosts Chris and Christina. As they share openly about things of their past, you will definitely get to know them better. You might relate to them if ... you listen!2022-08-1213 min
Real Life MentoringYou Can Relate To Me If (Part 2)Join the conversation with Chris and Christina as they share more about who they are in today's episode. As you find out more about their stories, we think you'll be able to relate to them on a deeper and more authentic level. You might relate to them if ... you listen!2022-08-0512 min
Real Life MentoringYou Can Relate To Me If (Part 1)How well do you really know your hosts, Chris and Christina? Today you can find out more about them as they each share one way you can relate to them. Today will kick off a three part series you won't want to miss.2022-07-2911 min
Real Life MentoringThe Six Areas: Who People AreToday Chris and Christina unpack more characteristics of an authentic mentor. Listen as they discuss THE SIX AREAS. They will help you understand the importance of seeing not only yourself but others in a more holistic approach for deeper relationships.2022-07-2223 min
Real Life MentoringWho are you?Are you covered up by things that don't reveal your true self? Learn how to recognize what keeps you from embracing the real you. In today's episode, Chris and Christina wrestle with this idea of developing the real you. It starts with understanding what God says about you and ends with embracing what He says as true with the help of a Mentor.2022-07-1521 min
Real Life MentoringThe First of a Very Long List of Characteristics of MentorsThere is no way we can compile a comprehensive list of the characteristics of good mentors. However, today Chris and Christina will talk about some of the ones that made their "list": interpersonal vs intrapersonal, the importance of being human, and what it means to be a catalyst. We will discuss more but for now, trust me, this is a lot of information to digest! Enjoy!2022-07-0819 min
Real Life MentoringThe Problem with ProblemsWe all have problems. Knowing how you deal with them is key. Join Chris and Christina as they discuss how to plan for problems, respond instead of react to them and what the Bible says about problems.2022-07-0120 min
Real Life MentoringKnowing God's CharacterToday Chris and Christina will talk about the importance of knowing God's character. Why? Knowing the characteristics of God is important because how we see God shapes our view not only of Him but also ourselves! Chris will explore his own challenge of seeing God as Provider while Christina opens up about her ability to see God as good.2022-06-1717 min
Real Life MentoringWelcome to the Real Life Mentoring Podcast!We want to begin this journey with you, the listeners, as we introduce the idea of Real Life Mentoring and how it deeply impacts people. Chris and Christina will focus on numerous topics that will encompass the whole person: spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, relationally, educationally, and professionally. Some episodes will give us all the opportunity to hear people's stories and how mentoring has impacted their lives. We are excited to begin this journey with all of you!2022-06-1010 min
Internal Affair#39 Making Space for Spiritual Guidance with Hosts Chris & Christina"Things are starting to line up energetically. They are working behind the scenes to start bringing people to you,” says spiritual leader and co-host Christina King. In this episode, Christina guides Chris into an inner exploration of himself. Christina provides an agenda to help Chris and herself fully understand Chris’ mental blocks and challenges. This agenda includes natural elements, spiritual elements, and the explanation of an energetic suck.Chris opens up about one of his deep rooted insecurities: asking people for help. He explains that asking for help is something he needs to build up to, not some...2021-12-221h 27Internal Affair#38 Maintenance for the Mind with Hosts Chris & ChristinaAfter a summer of intense inner-work, co-host Chris McCann couldn’t help but wonder if he felt obligated to always have something to improve on. In today’s episode, hosts Chris and Christina take a step back from focusing on spiritual work to allow space for them to be what they are: human.While taking some time off may feel derailing, it is often what the mind needs. Rather than forcing yourself into any practice, it is important to surrender and allow your natural intuitions to lead you where you are meant to be. Not only does activ...2021-12-2152 minInternal Affair#37 Reconfiguring What Is Important to You with Hosts Chris & Christina“All these fires that are happening, it's gonna take a while to put them out. And you are going to be heavily involved in that,” says co-host Christina King. Today, Christina creates a spiritual agenda for co-host Chris in hopes of better understanding his mental state. Chris shares the current challenges he is facing and Christina offers helpful insights about the trajectory of Chris’s spiritual journey.Chris shares a new motto he has found relatable recently: be the captain of your own ship. Chris explains that if anything goes wrong in his life, it is his respon...2021-12-091h 17Internal Affair#36 The Purpose of Humanity with Hosts Chris & ChristinaWith all of the chaos and uncertainty of the world, it is oftentimes difficult to find meaning. In the search for self-enlightenment, host Chris McCann had to face the toughest question: why does humanity deserve to exist? To his surprise, the answer is easier explained than expected.All material things are made up of frequencies and vibrations that not only affect us on an individual level, but also on a global scale. In a world that can often feel fractured and lonely, people desire to feel seen. Having others notice us makes us feel important and increases...2021-12-0958 min