For years I felt like I was on somewhat of an island with the very niche topics I tend to write about and follow. Then I met Eddie LaRow.
Rarely have I been able to talk with someone in the writing world who sees things so similarly, whether it’s how we approach the craft of writing, how we view the world and use the art of words to make sense of it, or how we handle the pressures of promoting our work without getting caught in the comparison trap. Perhaps more importantly, we share similar experiences growing up as Millennials (with the same taste in MySpace-era emo punk rock) and see the world through the same lens of the Christian faith.
We also share a heart for Millennials and Gen Z and the plight both generations have experienced into young adulthood. Thanks in part to a lot of shared interests, Eddie and I have gotten to be pretty good friends, especially over the last month or so, and I’m excited to have him on this week’s episode of the podcast.
In this conversation, we talk all things Millennials and Gen Z, especially navigating adolescence and early adulthood before and after the 2007-2008 housing crisis, which has shaped a lot of our adult lives. We talk about education, the rising cost of things promised to us, and how our view of the American Dream is being redefined.
As writers, we talk about where (and if) AI fits into the picture for Christian writing and art, how Gen Z is valuing authenticity more, how parasocial relationships have become the norm for a tech-obsessed culture, and much more.
By day, Eddie is an acquisitions editor for Baker Publishing. But you can also find him writing on Substack for his publication, After Progress. He also has a book coming out in 2028 called After Progress: How an Ancient Faith Roots a Restless Generation, which he shares more about in this conversation.
I highly recommend taking some time to peruse his work, especially if you’re a Millennials or Gen Z reader.
I’d also love to connect with you on Substack, where I write essays and share updates about future episodes. You can find that at The Road Ahead.
You can also find me on Instagram and Twitter @ColeClaybourn, and on Facebook under Cole Douglas Claybourn.
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