The Champions Podcast

The Champions Podcast is where we share stories of Christ-centered youth work including the successes, but also the challenges and shortcomings we face.

The Future of Champions: Faith, Fitness, and Whole-Life Mentoring 12/30/2025

The Future of Champions: Faith, Fitness, and Whole-Life Mentoring As we look ahead to 2026, Champions is doubling down on whole-person mentoring—spiritual, emotional, and now physical. In this episode, we explain why health and fitness are essential for the students we serve, how it fits our Christ-centered mission, and what this means for the future of Champions Youth Mentoring. /episode/index/show/499b993c-165c-47d8-b7d0-a6e4bc07f0b3/id/39563170

Mentor (and volunteer) Best Practices for Your Ministry 12/02/2025

Mentor (and volunteer) Best Practices for Your Ministry In this episode, Jeff and Emsy discuss some of the best practices of being an effective mentor or volunteer with students. We cover how to have meaningful conversation, the power of listening, what the friendship actually looks like, and some safety protocols as well. Hope you find this info helpful. Got some related topics you'd like to hear about? Drop us an email at champions@centerforchampions.org /episode/index/show/499b993c-165c-47d8-b7d0-a6e4bc07f0b3/id/39235980

Prayer Matters More Than You Think 11/18/2025

Prayer Matters More Than You Think Join Jeff and Emsy as we have a clear, honest discussion about what prayer actually is, what the Bible teaches about it, and how to build a real conversation with God—not a performance. We cut through the misconceptions and get practical about why prayer matters and how to start. /episode/index/show/499b993c-165c-47d8-b7d0-a6e4bc07f0b3/id/39072960

More Than a Match: How Mentorship Changes Both Lives 11/04/2025

More Than a Match: How Mentorship Changes Both Lives In this episode of The Champions Podcast, we sit down with Kurt and Ty’rez — a mentor and student whose friendship has grown far beyond the weekly meetups. They open up about what they’ve learned from each other, the fun they’ve shared, and how God’s hand has been at work in the middle of it all. It’s not always easy, but as you’ll hear, real impact happens when you just keep showing up. /episode/index/show/499b993c-165c-47d8-b7d0-a6e4bc07f0b3/id/38904245

The Power of Mentoring Ministry 10/20/2025

The Power of Mentoring Ministry In this episode, Jeff and Emsy discuss the power of mentoring and why it is our chosen "method". Because relationship is so important to getting to know and trust Jesus, we discuss the value of relationship with students and some of the impact we have seen. How about you? How has relationship impacted your relationship with God? /episode/index/show/499b993c-165c-47d8-b7d0-a6e4bc07f0b3/id/38649960

What is the Champions Podcast? 10/06/2025

What is the Champions Podcast? Welcome to The Champions Podcast — a show from Center for Champions, where we share the heart behind Christ-centered mentoring. In this first episode, we introduce who we are, why we believe mentoring changes lives, and what it means to walk alongside youth with the hope of Jesus. You’ll also get a glimpse of what’s to come — conversations with mentors, mentees, parents, and leaders from other ministries who are making an impact in their communities. Join us as we celebrate stories of transformation and explore what it means to raise up champions for Christ. Show up Show love Repeat ~Jeff and Emsy /episode/index/show/499b993c-165c-47d8-b7d0-a6e4bc07f0b3/id/38485470

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