An article in the current Atlantic Monthly proclaims, the age of reading is over. Our correspondent to books and culture, Dr. Rosalie de Rosset responds to that assertion. Being able to read transformed society—it changed the church as well. What will the decline in reading do to our hearts and civilization? Don’t miss the stimulating conversation on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
Article: "The End of Reading is Here"
Related interview on PBS News Hour
Website: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio

August Book Club selection
The Wise Woman by George MacDonald

July thank you gift:
This is Moody Radio: 100 Years of Proclaiming the Gospel by Kevin Mungons and Phil Shappard

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An article in the current Atlantic Monthly proclaims, the age of reading is over. Our correspondent to books and culture, Dr. Rosalie de Rosset responds to that assertion. Being able to read transformed society&mdash;it changed the church as well. What will the decline in reading do to our hearts and civilization? Don&rsquo;t miss the stimulating conversation on Chris Fabry Live.
Featured resource: <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/08/reading-crisis-postliterate-age/687618/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Article: "The End of Reading is Here"</a> <a title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0a2PnLzUQs" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0a2PnLzUQs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Related interview on PBS News Hour</a> Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.moodyradio.org/link/fda1b7876d38465ba9238d2fd2c1fec7.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio</a>
August Book Club selection <a title="Book: The Wise Woman" href="https://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&amp;amp;p=1024153&amp;amp;item_no=2818609" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Wise Woman by George MacDonald</a>
July thank you gift: <a title="https://give.moodyradio.org/cfl" href="https://give.moodyradio.org/cfl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">This is Moody Radio: 100 Years of Proclaiming the Gospel&nbsp;by Kevin Mungons and Phil Shappard</a>
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Experience one of Christian radio’s most captivating voices on Chris Fabry Live. A master storyteller with warmth, humor, and biblical wisdom, Chris delivers authentic and thought-provoking conversations that help you navigate life’s challenges with faith and confidence. Through engaging interviews and relatable insights, you’ll walk away encouraged, equipped, and inspired to live out your faith. Tune in to Chris Fabry Live weekdays from 2–3 PM CST.

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Is the Age of Reading Over?

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