Live Free with Josh Howerton

Why Young Men Are LOST… Here’s How To Fix it (Biblically) | Live Free with Josh Howerton

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Dec 1, 2025
Explore why many young men feel lost today, grappling with loneliness and the influence of online figures. The hosts delve into the harmful effects of isolation and advocate for reclaiming godly community and mentorship. They discuss the troubling rise of figures like Nick Fuentes and urge men to seek wise counsel instead. Touching on the importance of deep relationships, the conversation highlights practical steps to form genuine connections and pursue discipleship with like-minded peers. Overall, it’s a compelling call to action for authenticity and accountability.
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ADVICE

Build Your King's Table

  • Intentionally replicate David's table by recruiting peers, prophets, and loyal friends to different roles in your life.
  • Seek a Joab (peer), a Nathan (rebuker), and a Jonathan (closest friend) to shape your character and mission.
INSIGHT

Vacuum Filled By Influencers

  • The smartphone era and quiet pulpits created a vacuum that podcasters and influencers filled for young men.
  • Josh Howerton warns influencers can become functional shepherds when godly mentors should hold that role.
INSIGHT

2007: The Turning Point

  • Loneliness and depression spiked around 2007 alongside the smartphone and App Store rollout.
  • The timing suggests technology changed how young people form relationships and consume influence.
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