Christianity's Massive Reading Problem | Reformark Review
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America isn't just reading less. We're losing the ability to think deeply. A recent study found that 21% of American adults are functionally illiterate, and the effects reach far beyond education. It impacts discipleship, church life, biblical literacy, critical thinking, and even our ability to understand Scripture. In this episode of The Reformark Review, we explore what happens when a culture trades books for endless scrolling and why Christians must recover the discipline of reading. Corey and Lance discuss: • America's reading crisis • Functional literacy versus literacy • Why social media is changing our attention spans • The connection between reading and discipleship • How churches should respond • Why vocabulary shapes theology • Practical ways to become a better reader • How technology is reshaping spiritual formation Reading isn't just an educational skill. It's one of the primary ways Christians grow in wisdom, understand God's Word, and faithfully disciple the next generation. Chapters: 00:00 America's Reading Crisis 02:15 Functional Literacy Explained 05:10 Why Attention Spans Are Shrinking 09:20 How This Impacts The Church 13:45 Why Christians Must Read 18:10 Practical Ways To Become A Better Reader 22:30 Reading, AI, And Technology 26:45 Ordering Your Loves 30:15 Why Deep Reading Matters 32:50 Final Encouragement #reading #christianworldview #discipleship #biblicalauthority #faithandculture #churchculture #education #theology
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