Major Cultural Shift Underway? Reports Suggest Joe Rogan Attending Church as Younger Generations Show Increased Interest in Faith
On our channel, we recently delved into what we believe could be one of the most significant Joe Rogan stories in a long time, potentially signaling a massive seismic shift in America, particularly among young men. This topic dovetails with other observations we’ve made about how some groups within Gen Z are making lifestyle changes aimed at improving their happiness. We see this potential shift as a massive good thing.
The core of this story revolves around reports that Joe Rogan, who has previously described himself as an atheist, is apparently experiencing a spiritual awakening and is now attending church regularly. This information comes from religious scholar Wesley Huff, who appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast back in January. Huff stated on the You Know What to Believe podcast that he has stayed in contact with Rogan since their three-hour interview, which involved a deep dive into Christianity and the Bible. Huff confirms for a fact that Rogan is attending a church consistently.
According to Huff, Rogan is a very inquisitive individual and has been seeking reliable and trustworthy sources of information regarding scripture. Rogan and Huff have had on-and-off communication since their initial podcast appearance. Rogan has also been communicating with other people in his life who can speak into issues of reliability, trustworthiness, and verilitude concerning scripture.
This news about Rogan’s interest in faith comes just weeks after he admitted he quit alcohol due to concerns about its impact on his health. This resonates personally with us, as we have also been contemplating quitting alcohol. Like Rogan, we haven’t been feeling as good physically as we get older. For me, personally, I have an addictive personality and have struggled with various habits over the years. Joe Rogan’s decision really made me think about quitting alcohol, realizing it just wasn’t worth it for me. I don’t judge others for enjoying a couple of beers, but for me, having just one has never been possible; it’s always ten. Quitting entirely seems necessary given this personality trait. I’ve tried twice before and fallen off, but I believe the key is to keep trying and extending the duration each time. I recently told my wife I plan to quit permanently after Memorial Day, as setting a limited timeframe like a month often leads to just counting down the days until drinking is possible again. I also suspect alcohol contributes to my anxiety, as the two often seem linked.
Interestingly, we think it would be beneficial to replace liquor with something positive, and perhaps going to church could be a good substitute and helpful.
Rogan’s renewed interest in Christianity is reportedly happening alongside a resurgence of interest in recent months among many teenagers who are seeking more information about the Bible. Apologetics Canada, which runs what might be the last brick-and-mortar Christian bookstore heard of by the 34-year-old scholar Wesley Huff, reported that young people are walking through their doors asking for Bibles because all their friends are reading them.
While acknowledging that there are valid criticisms of organized religion, such as issues within Christianity like priest coverups, and problems in other religions, we believe that generally, even a non-fire-and-brimstone, run-of-the-mill, non-woke church can be beneficial. It’s good for community and provides an hour once a week to feel good and focus on something positive. We see Gen Z doing the exact same thing.
Data appears to support this trend. According to a new study by the American Bible Society, there has been a rise in Bible use from 38% to 41%, with notable gains observed among young people and men. Millennials saw a 29% increase in Bible use, rising from 24% to 25%. Men experienced a 19% increase, helping to close a longtime gender gap in Bible engagement. As a Millennial, I am part of this trend, having started reading the Bible recently. Although I find it challenging due to my ADHD, I try to read a little bit and accept that I won’t retain most of it. Among Gen Z, scripture engagement rose from 11% to 15% in 2025. The Christian apologist believes that if the Bible is becoming popular among teenagers, something significant is happening, and the Lord is moving.
We see Rogan getting curious about and supporting church attendance as potentially a great thing for this country. While religion isn’t a cure-all and problems within faith exist, we generally believe that getting involved in church, disengaging from social media, and adopting healthier habits are positive things. The good aspects simply outweigh the bad.
We don’t expect Joe Rogan to become an evangelist. For us, exploring this topic has also led to personal reflection. While we haven’t had a religious reawakening in the sense of never having been religious for 42 years, getting older and contemplating mortality certainly plays a role. More importantly, it’s about deciding how to invest energy – choosing to put down the phone and read the Bible for half an hour instead of arguing with people on Twitter, and seeing which activity is better for personal well-being. We think people are increasingly recognizing this.
Regarding scripture itself, discussions have touched on historical accounts. For example, Paul reportedly stated that 400 people saw the resurrected Jesus all at once, as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 15, where he says Jesus appeared to the disciples. There was also discussion about John’s account potentially being an eyewitness report.
Ultimately, we believe it’s cool to see a comeback in interest in faith, especially among young people. We think that young people moving towards religion, and figures like Joe Rogan showing interest, is generally a positive development. We believe it’s good for people to have more positive influences in their lives, to be interested in reading the Bible, attending church, or becoming active in their communities. These are good things.
We will continue to explore these significant trends on our channel.
