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Around half of religious programming listeners have watched a movie, read a book they heard about there


Around half of religious programming listeners have watched a movie, read a book they heard about there
Among U.S. adults who listen to religious audio programming, % saying they have ___ because it was promoted or talked about on the shows they listen to
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Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted June 9-15, 2025.
“Religious Radio Across America”
PEW-KNIGHT INITIATIVE


Around half of religious programming listeners have watched a movie, read a book they heard about there
Among U.S. adults who listen to religious audio programming, % saying they have ___ because it was promoted or talked about on the shows they listen to
BehaviorShare who have done thisgroup
Watched a movie or read a book52%1
Bought something25%1
Donated to a cause or political candidate16%1
Made changes to financial habits, such as spending or saving25%1
Started attending or switched to a new religious congregation15%1
Started a new religious practice, such as praying or reading scripture35%1
Any of these66%2

Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted June 9-15, 2025.
“Religious Radio Across America”
PEW-KNIGHT INITIATIVE

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