Mentoring Intelligence Podcasts

Playlist Intro

Leadership is about serving others, not power or position. Regardless of our context – family, job, ministry, or any circle of influence – we all have the potential to be this kind of leader. A foundational leadership skill that is often overlooked is Mentoring Intelligence. This series is based on the materials Phil has developed over a lifetime and taught in a variety of cultural contexts.

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More Resources

If you would like to purchase Phil’s  Mentoring Intelligence Book and the Workbook which covers this topic in more detail or the Mentoring thru Intentional Relationships Guides which are a tool to actually help you mentor someone, check out our Resources page. These are available in several languages.

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Episodes

  • Episode 1: The Lost Art of Mentoring September 27, 2024Episode 1: The Lost Art of Mentoring

    In this first episode of the Mentoring Intelligence Series, Dr. Phil shares why mentoring seems to be talked and written about, but fewer leaders seem to be actually investing in the next generation in an intentional way. He discusses some of the personal and structural barriers to a mentoring lifestyle and why Jesus’ model of leadership is the only one that reproduces life in others.

  • Episode 2: Sink or Swim October 18, 2024Episode 2: Sink or Swim

    In this second episode in the Mentoring Intelligence Series, Phil discusses how Jesus model of developing others was rather counter intuitive. He shares an analogy of how our leadership training can often be compared to just throwing someone in the deep end and hope for the best. He then begins to look at some of the barriers we face that hinder us from mentoring others.

  • Episode 3: Improving Your Serve October 18, 2024Episode 3: Improving Your Serve

    In this third episode in the Mentoring Intelligence Series, Phil shares what he believes is the main barrier to leaders mentoring others. It is not the lack of a particular skill or strategy, but rather a heart issue of what biblical leadership is all about. Without the attitude of Christ, that of a servant, it will be virtually impossible or at least very unlikely that someone will be a mentor to someone else.

  • Episode 4: Dodging Spears November 1, 2024Episode 4: Dodging Spears

    In this fourth episode in the Mentoring Intelligence Series, Phil explains the difference between authority and power and how one is life-giving and the other controls rather than empowers and releases others. This is central to understanding that the relationships in the Body of Christ are completely different to the ones in the institutions in which we are embedded and living.

  • Episode 5: Five Attributes November 8, 2024Episode 5: Five Attributes

    In this fifth episode in the Mentoring Intelligence Series, Phil shares the key five characteristics a needs to exemplify to be an effective mentor after the model of Jesus. These include focusing on people and not position, releasing rather than controlling, being vulnerable and accountable and developing others rather than just gathering a following.

  • Episode 6: Under the Radar November 14, 2024Episode 6: Under the Radar

    In this sixth episode in the Mentoring Intelligence Series, Phil shares the importance of personal development through a mentoring relationship. Mentoring is not just about passing on skills but helping a person grow in the areas of their life that may not be seen by others.

  • Episode 7: Faulty Thinking November 21, 2024Episode 7: Faulty Thinking

    In this seventh episode in the Mentoring Intelligence Series, Phil shares some of the pitfalls and misunderstandings of what a mentoring relationship should include. He makes a distinction between discipleship – which ideally should be a relationship to help someone grow spiritually in their faith — and the term mentoring, which he uses to describe a relationship to help someone grow in their capacity as a leader.

  • Episode 8: Taking the Initiative November 28, 2024Episode 8: Taking the Initiative

    This episode provides some practical suggestions for the mentoring relationship. We all can influence others, but often don’t know how to begin or how to maintain a healthy mentoring relationship. How often should we meet? What will we talk about? What are some of the boundaries necessary in the relationship?

  • Episode 9: Finding a Mentor December 5, 2024Episode 9: Finding a Mentor

    While the last episode focused on being a mentor, in this episode Phil provides some suggestions as to how we can find a mentor. He makes the point that we all need a variety of mentors throughout our lives. What kind of questions should we ask ourselves in terms of finding a mentor?

  • Episode 10: A Mentoring Model December 12, 2024Episode 10: A Mentoring Model

    There are three components to the Mentoring thru Intentional Relationships model: The Connection, The Content, and the Cohort. In this episode Phil provides some more practical suggestions for the mentoring relationship, such as clarifying expectations, how often to meet and what to discuss, some of the necessary boundaries in the relationship and the need to periodically evaluate the relationship.

  • Episode 11: Lifelong Mentoring December 19, 2024Episode 11: Lifelong Mentoring

    In the final few episodes of the series, Phil discusses how the stages of life that we are going through impacts both what the mentor has to offer as well as the needs of the mentoree. We all have different needs in the various stages of life and these need to be taken into consideration in order to assess what the needs of the mentoree may be in the relationship.

  • Episode 12: A Mentoring Culture December 27, 2024Episode 12: A Mentoring Culture

    Phil begins this episode by providing a foundational understanding on the subject of organizational culture and how this impacts the dynamics of a mentoring relationship. Specifically, the values of a group, expressed in their culture, will positively or negatively impact the quantity and quality of mentoring relationships.

  • Episode 13: Changing the Culture January 2, 2025Episode 13: Changing the Culture

    This episode continues on the subject of organizational culture and why this is as critical factor in determining if mentoring relationships are fostered or hindered. The key principle is that it is virtually impossible to change culture of a group without changing the values and underlying assumptions. He points out that changing values is a transformational, heart issue, not just adjusting external activities.

  • Episode 14: Peer Mentoring January 10, 2025Episode 14: Peer Mentoring

    What do you do if you cannot find an upward mentor or if the previous generation is throwing spears at you? How does one ensure that they have a heart like David’s instead of becoming like King Saul, a threatened, insecure leader? The episode concludes by outlining the important subject of the four phases of mentoring relationships.

  • Episode 15: Throw ’em the Keys January 16, 2025Episode 15: Throw 'em the Keys

    Phil continues his teaching on the four phases of mentoring relationships and how an understanding of this dynamic leads to healthy peer mentoring. He describes each of these and what some of the factors are that determine what level of peer mentoring can be expected after a more intensive mentoring relationship.

  • Episode 16: The Barnabas Factor January 23, 2025Episode 16: The Barnabas Factor

    In this final episode in this series, Phil’s final challenge is for all of us to be like Barnabas. Being willing to be the unsung heroes in the background, investing in others without caring who gets the credit. This is the real influence and authority of leadership. If we do this we will be amazed at what God will do through our lives.

More Resources

If you would like to purchase Phil’s  Mentoring Intelligence Book and the Workbook which covers this topic in more detail or the Mentoring thru Intentional Relationships Guides which are a tool to actually help you mentor someone, check out our Resources page. These are available in several languages.

Consider Helping

The majority of our work training new leaders in the church is international. In many cases, they cannot afford the material themselves. Please considering helping us reach those who can’t afford the resources by donating today.

If you can’t donate, you can still help by visiting our channel on Youtube and clicking Subscribe to tell Youtube that you value our content and they should show it to others like yourself!