Witness to Belief: Reflections on Faith and Meaning

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A series of interviews with extraordinary people to explore the reasons for and impact of their faith in their lives.

Through interviews with twelve remarkable and renowned people of various Christian faiths, Levenson explores different ways people come to faith, sustain it, and how it impacts their daily lives. The subjects share intimate details of their lives that are rarely seen by the public. For instance, Secretary Rice noted that she knelt down to pray every night when she worked in Washington, but often was so tired she fell asleep during prayer time; Denzel Washington asked to begin and end the interview for this book in prayer with Levenson; and Amy Grant shared that because of a brain injury she now has trouble reciting scripture, so she sings it instead. Each interview delves into the private, spiritual side of public figures and reveals that behind success and fame there is often a vibrant, personal faith in God that sustains them. Other interviewees include Jim Nantz, Dr. Francis Collins, Sam Waterston, Amy Grant, Gary Sinise, Brit Hume, James A. Baker III, David Suchet, Admiral William McRaven and Nikki Haley.

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Russell J. Levenson Jr. has been an ordained Episcopal priest for over thirty years and the spiritual advisor to thousands.He served as Rector of St. Martins Episcopal Church, the largest Episcopal Church in North America,for seventeen years until his recent retirement.Levenson co-officiated and offered a homily at the state funeral for President George H.W. Bush in Washington, D.C. and in Houston. He also officiated and preached at the funeral for First Lady Barbara Bush in Houston. He is the author of many books, included the acclaimed, Witness to Dignity. He lives in Mountain Brook, Alabama.