Why Are So Many Young Men Lost Today? Faith, Meaning and the Search for Purpose | Joe Barnard (ep. 250)

Why do so many people today feel lost, disconnected, and without purpose? In this episode of the WS Podcast, Wojciech sits down with Joe Barnard, minister at Holyrood Evangelical Church and author of "The Road Back to God", for a deep conversation about faith, meaning, masculinity, family, and the spiritual crisis of the modern world. Together, they explore why modern society often feels spiritually empty despite unprecedented technological progress and material comfort. This episode dives into: the growing loss of meaning and direction in modern culture the difference between knowledge and wisdom why many young men feel lost today the impact of consumerism, dating apps, and technology on relationships and identity the importance of family, marriage, and fatherhood the role of faith, transcendence, and spiritual longing in human life Joe explains how modern culture has become increasingly “disenchanted,” reducing reality to material explanations while neglecting deeper human needs for purpose, connection, and transcendence. The conversation also explores: the concept of sin as self-destruction and missing the aim why ancient wisdom traditions still matter the importance of hope and long-term thinking how spiritual practices and meaningful relationships can restore direction and fulfillment Drawing from philosophy, Christianity, psychology, and personal experience, this episode challenges listeners to rethink what truly matters - and whether modern society has lost touch with deeper truths about human nature. All the love, all the power, all of the time! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link: https://linktr.ee/w.salski Get Joe's Book: "The Road Back to God" - https://amzn.eu/d/0hrm1fbn Check the website for additional resources: www.xtrainingministries.com Join the Holyrood Church - www.holyroodchurch.org Mentioned Media and Books: "Suprised by Joy" - https://amzn.eu/d/09AXpHDb Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unusual.stories\_podcast/ YouTube:https://youtube.com/@w.salskicreativeworks?si=vduv475byjqWChqV Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2bcP2r30SdpUuUCU6Jmnk9?si=5d2a4438ae524b0a Primal.net: @wspodcast