EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 49 MIN
S02E11 The New Coke Effect
from The Mighty Philbert Podcast · host Phil Barksdale
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when something you trusted your whole life suddenly changes… without asking you?In 1985, Coca-Cola learned the hard way when New Coke nearly destroyed one of the most trusted brands in history. The company survived—but the relationship never fully recovered.In this episode of The Mighty Philbert, we explore why that same story explains Gen X’s relationship with the modern church—and why so many of us quietly walked away when faith became political, fear-driven, and unrecognizable.This isn’t about hating belief.It’s about broken trust.#GenX #WhyGenXWalkedAway #Exvangelical #Deconstruction #TheMightyPhilbert
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Send us Fan Mail What happens when something you trusted your whole life suddenly changes… without asking you? In 1985, Coca-Cola learned the hard way when New Coke nearly destroyed one of the most trusted brands in history. The company survived—but the relationship never fully recovered. In this episode of The Mighty Philbert, we explore why that same story explains Gen X’s relationship with the modern church—and why so many of us quietly walked away when faith became political, fear-driven,...
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