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Why We're Feeling Lonely
Explore common causes of loneliness among young adults and how being rooted in God’s design for relationships and community brings healing.
According to Forbes, 73% of young adults feel alone sometimes or always.
But Christians have the opportunity to find genuine community and friendships. When you live life for Jesus, you have the ultimate comfort that he’s always alongside you. So why are you still feeling lonely?
In this short, punchy book, you’ll explore specific reasons you and many others in Gen Z are fighting loneliness even as Christians. After each compelling diagnosis of what fuels detachment, you’ll unpack a solution rooted in God’s design for relationships and community.
You’ll
How a better grasp of the gospel gives you an authentic sense of self in a world of filtered digital identities How gospel friendships are an antidote to porn and a casual attitude to sex How gospel empathy strengthens relationships in a culture of polarization and anger. How gospel involvement can help heal feelings of depression and anxiety. Why We’re Feeling Lonely (and What We Can Do About It) is written by Shelby Abbot, who has served in ministries for young adults for over 2 decades.
According to Forbes, 73% of young adults feel alone sometimes or always.
But Christians have the opportunity to find genuine community and friendships. When you live life for Jesus, you have the ultimate comfort that he’s always alongside you. So why are you still feeling lonely?
In this short, punchy book, you’ll explore specific reasons you and many others in Gen Z are fighting loneliness even as Christians. After each compelling diagnosis of what fuels detachment, you’ll unpack a solution rooted in God’s design for relationships and community.
You’ll
How a better grasp of the gospel gives you an authentic sense of self in a world of filtered digital identities How gospel friendships are an antidote to porn and a casual attitude to sex How gospel empathy strengthens relationships in a culture of polarization and anger. How gospel involvement can help heal feelings of depression and anxiety. Why We’re Feeling Lonely (and What We Can Do About It) is written by Shelby Abbot, who has served in ministries for young adults for over 2 decades.
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Published January 1, 2026
About the author
Shelby Abbott
10 books14 followersShelby Abbott is an author, campus minister, and conference speaker on staff with the ministry of Cru. His passion for university students has led him to speak at college campuses all over the United States and author the books Jacked, I Am A Tool (To Help With Your Dating Life), and Pressure Points: A Guide to Navigating Student Stress (New Growth Press). He and his wife Rachael have two daughters and reside in Downingtown, Pennsylvania.
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March 3, 2026
I went to college with Shelby, and my children have also had the privilege of hearing him speak at ministry events they’ve been part of — so I may be a little biased. That said, this book truly stands on its own.
Why We Are Feeling Lonely is a thoughtful read, especially for those in late high school through their mid-to-late twenties. Shelby does an excellent job guiding readers beyond simply acknowledging loneliness and instead digging into the deeper why behind it. He doesn’t minimize the struggle or offer cliché solutions. Instead, he validates the experience while thoughtfully pointing readers toward the importance of intentional, meaningful community.
What I especially appreciate is how he encourages self-reflection. He challenges readers to step toward vulnerability and connection. And take time to analyze and answer questions after each chapter. I recommend reading and not listening so you can take the time to answer the questions.
This is a compassionate, Jesus-centered, and practical book for anyone navigating seasons of loneliness. I would particularly recommend it to young adults who are transitioning into new stages of life or anyone searching for belonging and purpose.
A meaningful and encouraging read.
Why We Are Feeling Lonely is a thoughtful read, especially for those in late high school through their mid-to-late twenties. Shelby does an excellent job guiding readers beyond simply acknowledging loneliness and instead digging into the deeper why behind it. He doesn’t minimize the struggle or offer cliché solutions. Instead, he validates the experience while thoughtfully pointing readers toward the importance of intentional, meaningful community.
What I especially appreciate is how he encourages self-reflection. He challenges readers to step toward vulnerability and connection. And take time to analyze and answer questions after each chapter. I recommend reading and not listening so you can take the time to answer the questions.
This is a compassionate, Jesus-centered, and practical book for anyone navigating seasons of loneliness. I would particularly recommend it to young adults who are transitioning into new stages of life or anyone searching for belonging and purpose.
A meaningful and encouraging read.
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