The Mighty Philbert Podcast

S02E01 Why Gen X Walked Away from the Church


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In this episode of The Mighty Philbert, I explore how Gen X deconstruction didn’t begin with debates or atheist books, but through culture: music, movies, comedy, and lived experience. Long before we had words like “deconstruction,” we were already questioning authority, certainty, and fear-based faith.

This isn’t a theology debate or a political rant.
 It’s a generational reflection.

We look at:
 • Why Gen X never trusted authority
 • How music, movies, and comedy shaped our skepticism
 • Why fear-based Christianity didn’t work on us
 • How many of us didn’t leave in anger — we just stopped showing up

This video also serves as the welcome and foundation for The Mighty Philbert going forward — a channel focused on Gen X culture, skepticism, and faith deconstruction without drama, tribalism, or outrage.

If this story feels familiar… you’re not alone.

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The Mighty Philbert PodcastBy Phil Barksdale