In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Shannon McCoy about the topic of loneliness. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What is a biblical understanding of loneliness? • Why does loneliness seem to be such a prevalent experience for people today? • What are some reasons why we might feel disconnected from others? From God? • What are some harmful ways we might be tempted to cope with our feelings of loneliness? • How does the gospel of Jesus Christ apply to our experiences of loneliness? • What are some helpful steps someone take when they feel lonely? • Is loneliness something we can completely eradicate from our lives this side of Heaven? • How might the local church be proactive in its approach to addressing loneliness in their congregation? View the full show notes & links for this episode: https://ibcd.org/loneliness-shannon-mccoy The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. The podcast accomplishes this by offering a mix of interviews with seasoned biblical counseling professionals and ministry leaders on a variety of topics. Hosted by Christine Chappell. To learn more about the show and to access helpful resources, visit ibcd.org/hopeandhelp. Connect with host Christine Chappell at https://christinemchappell.com. IBCD's Hope + Help Podcast is available on most podcast streaming platforms, so please don't keep the show a secret! If you know someone walking through a challenging season of life, please share the Hope + Help Podcast with them.