Shelby Abbott

Shelby Abbott, campus minister, speaker and author who writes on discipleship and relationships, explores why loneliness is rising, especially among Gen Z. She discusses how digital connection can deepen isolation. They cover the limits of phone intimacy, the importance of in-person presence, and practical steps for initiating and nurturing deep, platonic friendships.

Shelby Abbott, pastor and author of Why We're Feeling Lonely and What We Can Do About It, explores how church hurt and cultural self-reliance deepen loneliness. He discusses confronting friends, parenting teens through anxiety and porn, and practical ways families build trust. The conversation highlights the risks and rewards of messy, honest community.

Shelby Abbott, author and speaker who writes on loneliness, vulnerability, and faith. She explores how fear of being truly known breeds fake friendships and curated online selves. She talks about people-pleasing, shame, and how gospel-centered empathy and dependence on Christ open the way to real connection.