Shelby Abbott – Why We’re Feeling Lonely

Shelby Abbott – Why We’re Feeling Lonely

From Interviews with Adam

February 28, 2026 · 49 min · Season 6

About this episode

Adam interviews Shelby Abbott about his book on loneliness and the deeper longings behind our isolation.

Loneliness is everywhere right now—even when we’re more “connected” than ever. In this episode, Adam sits down with Shelby Abbott to talk about his new book Why We’re Feeling Lonely and the deeper longings behind our isolation. Together, they unpack why so many of us feel disconnected, how social media and modern life play into […]

People in this episode

Host: Adam

Guest: Shelby Abbott

Topics covered

  • loneliness
  • social media
  • disconnection
  • isolation
  • modern life

Keywords

  • loneliness
  • connection
  • social media
  • isolation
  • modern life
  • Shelby Abbott
  • Christianity

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Why We’re Feeling Lonely

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