Worse than 15 Cigarettes a Day – The Hidden Dangers of Male Loneliness

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Welcome to the Stand Up Dude Podcast! In this powerful episode, hosts Tim Bisagno and Stewart White dive deep into one of the most urgent crises facing men today: the epidemic of loneliness and the collapse of true brotherhood. Are you scrolling through your contact list, but realize your circle feels empty? Do you feel isolated—even in a world more “connected” than ever? You’re not alone, and you’re not broken. This episode is your invitation to step out of the friendship recession and reclaim genuine brotherhood, purpose, and connection—right where you are.

Tim and Stewart pull back the curtain on why men are lonelier than ever—breaking down the cultural lies, the work-and-grind mentality, geographical drift, and the shame around true vulnerability that’s robbing men of life-giving friendships. Forget empty social media “connections.” Forget the myth that “real men go it alone.” This is about rekindling real relationships, becoming the kind of man who stands with and for his brothers, and experiencing the kind of connection you were designed for.

What You’ll Experience in This Episode:

• The shocking truth: Why friendships among men have collapsed—and what it’s costing your health, heart, and soul
• How work culture, digital connection, and moving cities sabotage real friendships
• Why only having your wife as your best (or only) friend creates risk for you both—and what to do about it
• The damage of “lone wolf” masculinity, and why vulnerability is true strength
• God’s design for brotherhood—from Genesis, through the life of Jesus, and the early Church
• Practical game plan: How to move from crowds to crews, and build your core group of true friends
• Why serving together isn’t just good for others—it forges unbreakable bonds among brothers
• Real-life stories, actionable challenges, and steps to reach out, reconnect, and build the 3am friendships you need
• Soul-level encouragement: What it means to be truly known, loved, and never orphaned in Christ’s Kingdom
• A free resource download: Brotherhood Playbook to jump-start your journey

Whether you’re struggling with isolation, want deeper spiritual friendships, or just want brotherhood you can count on—this is the episode for you.

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Don’t tough it out alone. You were created for brotherhood. Let’s build the kind of friendships that change our lives, our families, and—together—the world.
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You were made for meaningful connection. Let’s become the men God designed us to be—together.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Loneliness: Men vs. Women
03:34 "Workplace 'Family' Myth"
09:04 Virtual Interactions Lack Soul Connection
10:58 "Posture Transformation and Openness"
14:55 Value Honest Expression
18:01 "Jesus's Moment of Separation"
19:27 "Divine Selection and Command"
22:44 "The Importance of Church Community"
27:45 True Religion: Care and Purity
30:22 Building Bonds Through Shared Experiences
35:27 Forgiveness Rebuilds Relationships
36:31 "Subscribe and Connect with StandUpDude"

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