A Generational Bridge: Why Mentorship Actually Works

I Want to Be A Mentor!

I Want to Be Mentored

In this episode, we explore the power of mentorship—and why it remains one of the most effective ways to build confidence, character, and self-worth in young women. Through honest conversation and lived experience, we show how mentorship isn’t just helpful—it’s transformational.

Hosted by leaders from Under His Wings Gulf Coast, this discussion unpacks why creating intentional mentoring environments is critical for families, churches, and communities. We also share how Under His Wings is actively building spaces where mentorship can flourish, with a vision to expand into churches and broader community settings.

This episode is structured around generational perspective:

• Arcelia, speaking as a parent and mentor, shares what it looks like to support young women without overstepping, how mentoring grew her own confidence, and why obedience—not perfection—qualified her to step in.
• Kimberly offers the perspective of a young woman who was being mentored before she even realized she needed it—learning firsthand that strength doesn’t mean isolation, and that God works powerfully through relationships and humility.

Together, they discuss:

• What mentorship really is (and what it isn’t)
• How mentorship helps young women understand their value and purpose
• Why mentorship is biblical, not just cultural
• What makes a healthy mentor-mentee relationship
• What to do if mentorship feels awkward or imperfect at first
• How mentorship looks different across ages, seasons, and roles

We also highlight that mentorship doesn’t always have to be formal. Teens mentor middle schoolers. Adults mentor younger women. Sometimes it’s structured, sometimes it’s a conversation over coffee, but it’s always relational.

If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t know enough to mentor” or “I wish I had someone like that,” this episode is for you.

👉 Interested in learning more? Join us for our Mentorship Interest Meeting on March 29th @ 9am and discover how you can get involved.

Because mentorship doesn’t just pass down wisdom, it builds bridges, strengthens self-worth, and grows the Kingdom one relationship at a time.

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