191. Why Young Men are Returning to Faith with Dr. Anthony Isacco

Are young men returning to faith?

For decades, religion in America has been declining. But recently something surprising is happening: more men are openly exploring faith, purpose, and spirituality.

In this episode, a clinical psychologist who has studied men and religion for over 20 years explains:

• Why young men are struggling with loneliness and meaning.
• The cultural forces pushing men away from faith.
• Why influential voices like Andrew Huberman, Joe Rogan, Jordan Peterson, and Arthur Brooks are suddenly talking about religion again.
• Whether a real faith resurgence is actually happening.

Is this a cultural shift… or just the beginning?

Dr. Anthony Isacco is the program director for the MS in Clinical Psychology at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. His research and clinical interests include positive father involvement, religious and spiritual factors to men's health, and working with religious populations such as priests, deacons, seminarians, and women religious. He has published three books on those topics: All In: Breaking Barriers to Discerning the Priesthood (Lambing Press); Religion, Spirituality, and Masculinity: New Insights for Counselors (Routledge); and The Handbook of the Psychology of Fatherhood (Spring Nature).

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:15:47 - The Changing Role Models in Faith

00:18:10 - The Importance of Faith in Masculinity

00:28:59 - Personal Observations on Faith Trends

00:32:33 - Faith and Socioeconomic Status

00:36:24 - The Intersection of Faith, Knowledge, and Intellectualism

00:52:36 - The Church's Response to Men's Needs

01:05:39 - Advice for Those at a Crossroads

01:08:00 - Final Thoughts and Blessings

St Mary’s Clinical Psychology Program: https://www.smumn.edu/degree/masters/clinical-psychology/

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