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EPISODE · Jul 22, 2025 · 5 MIN

The Power of a Mentor

from Daily Devotions for Busy Lives

Send me a textOne conversation with a mentor can shape a life—or even change the world. In today’s episode, we explore how God uses relationships to grow our faith and guide our calling.Do you have someone in your life helping you grow in your faith—or someone God might be calling you to mentor?In today’s devotion, we look at the powerful relationship between John Newton and William Wilberforce, and how a single conversation helped launch a movement that changed history. Through Psalm 1, we’re reminded that spiritual growth doesn’t happen in isolation—it flourishes through faithful, intentional relationships.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:How a faithful mentor can help clarify your callingWhy Psalm 1 points to relational growth, not just personal disciplineHow to recognize if God is calling you to seek out a mentor, or become oneDon’t underestimate what God can do through your story and your willingness to walk with someone.NEED PRAYER?If you’re walking through something big—or just need a little encouragement—I’d love to pray for you.Click “Send me a text” at the end of these show notes, or leave me a voicemail at www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/voicemail.I’ll keep your request private and pray for you.SCRIPTURE VERSES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Psalm 1:1–3 (NLT)Support the showIf this podcast encourages you, consider becoming a monthly supporter; your gift helps me keep sharing God’s Word and bringing these devotions to life each weekday. Become a supporter today. Connect with Bart Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dailydevotionsforbusylives Website: https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com Feeling spiritually drained? Start here. Download your free copy of my eBook Making Time for Jesus here.Mentioned in this episode:Join Our Private Facebook CommunityIf you're looking for a place to connect with other Daily Devotions listeners and pray for each other, I'd love for you to join our private Facebook community group. Come find us at https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/groupSubscribe to the NewsletterIf you’d like weekly encouragement delivered straight to your inbox, plus a free copy of my eBook Making Time for Jesus, sign up for the Daily Devotions for Busy Lives newsletter at https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/subscribe.

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Send me a text One conversation with a mentor can shape a life—or even change the world. In today’s episode, we explore how God uses relationships to grow our faith and guide our calling. Do you have someone in your life helping you grow in your faith—or someone God might be calling you to mentor? In today’s devotion, we look at the powerful relationship between John Newton and William Wilberforce, and how a single conversation helped launch a movement that changed history. Through Psalm 1, w...

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