151. Why So Many Young Men Feel Lost—and What to Do About It with Matt Smith

151. Why So Many Young Men Feel Lost—and What to Do About It with Matt Smith

June 9, 2026 · 58 min · Season 3 · Episode 46

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Janae Daniels discusses the crisis of aimlessness among young men with guest Matt Smith, focusing on preparing them for adulthood beyond traditional education.

In this episode, I talk with Matt Smith, co-author of The Preparation , about the growing crisis of aimlessness among young people and how families can prepare them for adulthood without relying solely on traditional education. We discuss purpose, practical skills, entrepreneurship, adventure, and helping teens become capable, confident adults. Connect with Matt Smith on Twitter Learn More about The Preparation Buy The Preparation on Amazon Matt Smith on Crisis Investing SCHOOL TO HOMESCHOOL RESOURCES: Janae's Links for Vintage Books Sign Up for the School to Homeschool Newsletter School to Homeschool YouTube Channel CONNECT WITH US! Instagram Facebook janae@schooltohomeschool.com 🔔 Subscribe + Follow for more! If you're a faith-driven mom exploring homeschooling, unschooling, or personalized learning, this show is for you. Don't forget to follow , subscribe , and leave a review — it helps more families find freedom in education! *Please note that some of the links included in this article are Amazon affiliate links.

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