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Modern dating is messy, confusing, and nothing like it used to be. In this episode, Brad sits down with two college women who give an honest look at what dating actually feels like on campus today. No stereotypes, no negativity, just real conversation from their perspective.

They break down the language everyone uses now. Talking. Situationships. Exclusivity. Why nobody agrees on what counts as cheating. Why mixed signals and “icks” are everywhere. And why so many people feel anxious or unsure about relationships even when they want one.

They open up about what actually attracts them to a guy. Confidence. Purpose. Motivation. Decisiveness. And they talk about what shuts things down instantly. Love bombing. Emotional chaos. Zero direction. Confusion around chivalry. The pressure men feel. The pressure women feel. And how social media is shaping all of it behind the scenes.

They also get into why hookup culture feels exhausting, why dating apps make everything harder, and why so many people feel caught between wanting connection and being overwhelmed by the process.

This episode gives men something rare. A chance to hear directly from young women about what’s working, what isn’t, and what they wish more guys understood.

What part of their perspective surprised you? Do you think men and women misunderstand each other more today? Is dating genuinely harder now, or are we overcomplicating it? And what would actually make modern dating feel healthier for everyone?

Jump into the comments and share your take.

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What happens when men finally sit down with a therapist and get honest? In this episode of Messages For Men, Brad Dombaugh sits down with renowned author and therapist Sam Eldridge to uncover what men are really carrying behind closed doors.

Together they discuss the deep emotional pressures most men never talk about. From shame and loneliness to anger, fear, addiction, father wounds, and performance anxiety, this conversation opens up the quiet battles happening inside the minds of men today. Sam explains how these struggles often surface as burnout, disconnection, or conflict and how therapy can help men untangle those layers and start rebuilding from the inside out.

They also explore how culture shapes the way men hide pain, why vulnerability is often misinterpreted as weakness, and how genuine strength is found in honesty and humility.

Do you think men still face pressure to hide what they feel? What do you think keeps most men from reaching out for help? Have you ever been surprised by what therapy revealed about you?

Watch the full episode Behind Closed Doors: What Men Face In Therapy now. Subscribe, like, and share to help more men see that they are not alone and that facing the hard stuff is where real strength begins.

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Shame is one of the most powerful forces shaping men’s lives. It hides in silence, feeds on isolation, and convinces men they are not enough. In this episode, Brad Dombaugh and Craig Glass talk about how shame takes root, how it distorts identity, and how it keeps men from living with strength, integrity, and freedom.

They explore why so many men carry a quiet sense of defectiveness, the belief that something deep inside them is wrong. Shame tells men to hide their emotions, to mask their failures, and to pretend they have it all together. But real strength begins when men stop running from the truth and start bringing what’s hidden into the light.

This conversation challenges the idea that being strong means being silent. It shows how vulnerability, honesty, and faith lead to healing and how confronting shame restores the foundation of who men are meant to be. It also explores the spiritual side of shame, how it separates men from God and from others, and how grace rebuilds what shame tries to destroy.

What lies has shame made you believe about yourself? How do you respond when that inner voice tells you you are not worthy or that you have already failed? What would change in your life if you faced the truth and refused to let shame define you? Leave a comment and share your thoughts.

Subscribe to Messages for Men for more truth-driven conversations about identity, faith, and emotional growth. Like, comment, and share this episode to help more men find strength, purpose, and freedom.

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