The Art of Mentoring

The Art of Mentoring

April 20, 2026 · 32 min · Season 7 · Episode 5

About this episode

Gunner Gundersen and Todd Stryd discuss the significance of mentoring as a relational investment that benefits both mentor and mentee.

What does it mean to mentor someone well? In this episode, Gunner Gundersen sits down with CCEF faculty member Todd Stryd to explore mentoring as a long-term, relational investment that shapes both the mentee and the mentor. Together, they discuss how mentoring provides clarity, fosters growth through both encouragement and critique, and ultimately becomes a place of deep dependence on God. Mentioned in this episode: Registration for our June courses is now open! One key course that features opportunities to grow in mentoring skills is Helping Relationships by Ed Welch. You can learn more and register at ccef.org/school. - Why Do You Think You Can Do Better? | Blog by Esther Liu

People in this episode

Host: Gunner Gundersen

Guest: Todd Stryd

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Organizations: CCEF, Ed Welch

Books & works: Why Do You Think You Can Do Better?

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