The Loneliness Epidemic Even in Our Churches

Welcome back to a brand-new season of the Go With God Podcast! In this season premiere, Kaley dives into our first series of the semester: Why Do I Feel Like I Don’t Belong?Have you ever looked at social media or walked into a room and fought the feeling of being left out, "too much," or "not enough"? You are not alone. This week, we explore a powerful reality: we are living in a true epidemic of loneliness and isolation—and it is impacting our physical, emotional, and spiritual health even inside our churches.Inspired by an article published by the US Surgeon General in 2023 regarding “The Belonging Deficit,” Kaley unpacks what true biblical belonging looks like and why finding your place in God’s family is so essential.In this episode, we discuss:The Loneliness Epidemic: Why isolation affects your health just as much as physical factors like blood pressure, weight, or air pollution.Belonging as an Identity: How true belonging starts by recognizing that God personally chose you and initiated His plan for you from the beginning of time (1 Peter 2:9-10, Galatians 3:8-9).Belonging in the Church: Why the local church is the physical body where we are meant to experience true connection, and why "church hurt" is so painful when that system breaks down (1 Corinthians 12:12, Ephesians 2:19-22).Fostering Community: 3 practical ways to fight individualistic culture by showing up consistently, investing deeply in a group, and keeping your heart open to the Holy Spirit.Mentioned in the Episode:Links + more!Connect with Kaley:www.kaleyhollingsworth.comIG: @kaley_hollingsworth⁠⁠YT: @kaleyhollingsworth