Reality Television and the State of Our Souls

September 25th, 2023 | 11 min read

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Ashley Anthony is an associate instructor of English, seminary student, and active member of College Church in Wheaton, IL. She is wife to Matt and mom to Ellie, Levi, Evelyn, and Oliver. You can find more of her writing at For the Church, Gospel-Centered Discipleship, and other online publications.

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Reality Television and the State of Our Souls

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