Jeff shared an interesting statistic: “Young men are the loneliest demographic in our culture, significantly more prone to anxiety and depression, are three times more likely to be addicted, four times more likely to end their lives by suicide or overdose, twelve times more likely to be incarcerated, and 2.5 times more likely to be unhoused.” What comes to your mind when you hear this alarming finding? What do you think are some of the biggest contributors to young men being the loneliest demographic in our culture?Jeff encouraged us to take steps toward fostering connection, purpose, and meaning in our lives. What are some of the challenges that make this journey difficult, and how can we overcome them? Share with your group the specific steps you are taking to cultivate connection, purpose, and meaning in your own life. How do societal standards and cultural influences shape your perception of perfection, and what impact does this have on you? How does the gospel shed light on these cultural influences? In what ways have you heard, experienced or witnessed the difficulties women face in today’s culture? Do you resonate with Jeff’s comment that women are under more scrutiny than men when it comes to expectations at work, home and society? How does embracing our imperfections contribute to spiritual growth, and what practices can help us avoid the tendency to deny or cover up our flaws? Jeff said, “Too often Christian groups can be inauthentic, outwardly perfect, facades that are fake…” Even at Chase Oaks we can experience this. What steps can we take to move away from inauthentic facades towards genuine relationships? How can we model genuine relationships with others?