Inside America's 'unprecedented drop' in Bible reading: What's really going on?

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The American Bible Society has found a shocking drop in Bible reading and engagement. The numbers are certainly discouraging — but what's really going on? And amid the unfortunate statistics, are there any bright spots?

Christian Post reporter Ryan Foley joins Billy Hallowell to discuss his coverage of the subject, while also breaking down some of the pressing questions about the most important and consequential book in history.

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