December 8, 2025

The Current State of Men in Society

Blog by: Mykel "The Situation" Pollock
Comz Q | F3Toledo

The modern man is quietly collapsing.
Not because he’s weak.
Not because he lacks potential.
But because he’s trying to carry the weight of life alone.

Today, men are surrounded by noise but starving for clarity. We have endless information, endless entertainment, endless distraction… but very little direction. We were designed to live with purpose, fight battles worth fighting, and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with other men. Instead, many men drift. They feel stuck between who they are and who they know deep down they’re supposed to become.

Depression is rising. Loneliness is rising. Identity confusion is rising. And underneath it all is a simple truth:
Men no longer have a tribe.

We’ve lost the circles that shape us, fathers, brothers, mentors, communities of men who expect more from us than comfort and convenience. Society tells men to be softer, quieter, and less certain. But a man without a mission becomes a man without movement.

Here’s the good news:
You don’t fix the problem of modern masculinity by talking about it.
You fix it by rebuilding brotherhood.
By giving men a place to sharpen themselves.
By giving them purpose, accountability, and a path toward strength.

That’s why we’re here.
That’s why F3 exists.
Because the current state of men doesn’t have to be the future state of men.

Mykel Pollock is the Pastor of L.E.A.D. Community Church and the Leadership Development Coordinator for the Great Lakes District of the Christian & Missionary Alliance. He serves Pastors and emerging leaders throughout the region, helping them grow in spiritual depth, personal integrity, and practical ministry effectiveness.