Why Men Isolate – Chad Warren – The MakeReady Podcast #21

In this episode of the MakeReady Podcast, we sit down with Chad Warren—pastor, teacher, and disciple-maker—to confront one of the greatest lies facing men today: the myth of rugged individualism.

Chad shares his powerful story of growing up without a father, chasing respect through toughness and achievement, and finally encountering the personal love of God that broke through his striving. From Navy SEAL dreams to a call into ministry, his journey exposes the emptiness of self-reliance and the freedom found in surrender.

We talk about why so many men are languishing instead of flourishing, how isolation fuels fear and impostor syndrome, and why true strength can only be forged in brotherhood and dependence on Christ. Chad unpacks the biblical roots of manhood, the church’s call to embody God’s presence in the world, and practical steps to fight back against the epidemic of loneliness.

If you’ve ever wrestled with feeling like you’re not enough, questioned your purpose, or longed for genuine connection with other men, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to step out of isolation and into the life you were made for.

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