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May 2023
16m 36s

Why Mentorship Matters

MARK GREGSTON
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Your words can have a profound influence on the impressionable minds of adolescents and young adults. In this episode, Mark reshares his devotional highlighting the lasting impact of positive and negative comments on his life. He discusses invaluable insights shared by the mentors who championed his dreams and believed in the calling God had for him. Listen in now!

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