If only they knew. You’ve been burned by church—gossip, hypocrisy, wounds that make isolation feel way safer than community. Meanwhile, parenting teens feels impossible: anxiety, porn, loneliness, and digital overload threaten to derail their faith. Turns out self-sufficiency sounds empowering but crumbles under real pressure. On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson host Shelby Abbott, author of Why We’re Feeling Lonely and What We Can Do About It, as he calls you back. If you’re tempted to quit on people or give up on the long game, Shelby explains why going it alone doesn’t work…and how messy relationships just might be worth it.
Shelby Abbott, author of Why We’re Feeling Lonely and What We Can Do About It, explains why going it alone doesn’t work and how relationships are worth it.
Shelby Abbott (Why We’re Feeling Lonely and What We Can Do About It) exposes roots of approval-seeking isolation and points to freedom through real connection.
Shelby Abbott, author of Why We’re Feeling Lonely and What We Can Do About It, helps you move beyond surface-level living to pursue deep, satisfying belonging.
