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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 24 MIN

Why am I So Lonely? Real Talk on Deeper, Healing Connections - Shelby Abbott

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Got packed days, full feeds--but still that nagging emptiness? The loneliness we hide is real, fueled by tech that mimics friendship but starves the soul. It's not just you. Authenticity feels rare and intentional relationships hard to build. Shelby Abbott, author of Why We’re Feeling Lonely and What We Can Do About It, cuts through the noise with lived experience and faith-rooted truth. If you've been wondering, "Why am I so lonely?", he'll help you stop living at surface-level—and start pursuing what truly satisfies. Your practical hope for deeper belonging starts here. Show Notes and Resources Purchase Why We’re Feeling Lonely and What We Can Do About It by Shelby Abbott at your favorite bookstore. Begin the Easter story early with Resurrection Eggs. Start your family tradition now. Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at CSBible.com. Watch video versions of your podcast on YouTube Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

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