One hour a week doesn’t sound like much until you hear what it does for a kid who feels invisible. We sit down with Simon Warrick, CEO of Kids Hope, to talk about school-based mentoring for children facing vulnerability and why a single consistent adult can become the difference between “just surviving” and starting to believe you matter.

Simon shares his own story, from losing his father young to navigating bullying, grief, and the long work of healing. We dig into what actually helps kids in the real world: showing up, building trust, and giving steady attention in a time when many children are functionally raising themselves around distracted adults. We also talk about forgiveness, what it is and what it isn’t, and how faith can hold space for pain without denying it.

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