The Russell Moore Show My Favorite Books of 2025
4 snips
Dec 29, 2025 Dive into a literary journey as Russell unveils his top book picks for the year. Discover how C.S. Lewis's Narnia intertwines with Scripture and Wendell Berry’s exploration of grief evokes deep reflections. Nicholas Carr critiques the social media age's toll on our connections, while Ian McEwan weaves a speculative tale on memory and atonement. Plus, learn how Stephen King and Maurice Sendak empower kids to face their fears. A captivating mix of literature that challenges and inspires awaits!
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Scripture Shapes Lewis's Imagination
- Leslie Baynes shows how Scripture deeply shaped C.S. Lewis's imaginative world, especially in Narnia.
- The Gospel of John increasingly informs Lewis's imagery whenever Aslan appears.
Grief And Gratitude Lead To Hope
- Wendell Berry's Marce Catlett weaves grief and gratitude to produce genuine hope.
- Berry ties Port William characters and nonfiction themes into an uplifting, sober finale.
Algorithms Reshape Reality
- Nicholas Carr argues social platforms prize metrics and reshape human relations negatively.
- He warns algorithms can replace reality and urges personal transformation over quick fixes.