Episode 556: The Lost Generation

Are white millennial men becoming a “lost generation”?

A widely shared essay in Compact magazine contends that white millennial men have borne an overlooked cost of the DEI era — facing stalled careers, closed doors, and deep vocational disillusionment. In this episode, we examine the article’s claims and reflect on why this story has resonated so strongly. We discuss meritocracy, generational resentment, the spiritual danger of letting vocational injustice define our identity, and how the gospel speaks to disappointment and unfair systems.

Chapters:
(0:00) Introductions: The Lost Generation
(4:40) A Listener’s Story
(12:05) Journalism, Academia, and Hollywood: The Evidence
(20:00) Meritocracy, Resentment, and Generational Fallout
(22:45) What the Gospel Offers in an Unfair World