In-depth interviews with extraordinary public figures about the impact of faith on their lives
Morehouse Publishing is pleased to announce the publication of twelve wide-ranging conversations on the nature of faith with Denzel Washington, Nikki Haley, Amy Grant, Gary Sinise, Jane Goodall, Dr. Francis Collins, Brit Hume, Condoleezza Rice, James Baker III, Sam Waterston, Admiral William McRaven, and Jim Nantz.
From Russell J. Levenson Jr., Witness to Belief reveals what many prominent actors, artists, and public figures rarely discuss publicly: how their Christian faith informs their values, fuels their creativity, and anchors them amid the pressures and challenges of their lives. From Oscar winners to cultural icons, each story offers a fresh perspective on what it means to walk with Christ in a world where many people are reluctant to discuss their faith.
According to Publishers Weekly, “The sincerity with which each interview subject details their personal faith is refreshing, and the differing perspectives on complex issues like evil and altruism are enlightening. The result is an openhearted testament to the power of religious belief in a chaotic world.”
Russell J. Levenson Jr. is a spiritual advisor to thousands—including the late George H.W. and Barbara Bush—and has been an ordained Episcopal priest for over thirty years. He served as Rector of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, the largest Episcopal Church in North America, for seventeen years until his retirement. He is the author of many books, including the acclaimed Witness to Dignity and In God’s Grip. He lives in Mountain Brook, Alabama.
AUTHOR EVENTS
GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT
October 4
Christ Church, 254 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT
6:00 PM to 7:45 PM
Book talk and book signing with Sam Waterston
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
October 8
Church of the Heavenly Rest, 1085 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10128
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Book talk and signing
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
October 12
St Luke’s Episcopal Church, 3736 Montrose Rd, Birmingham, AL 35213
12:15 PM
Book signing
WASHINGTON, DC
October 13
Christ Church, 3116 O Street NW, Washington, DC/Georgetown
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
A Conversation on Faith, Science, and the Call to Follow with Russ Levenson and Dr. Francis Collins
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
October 16
The Carter Center 453 John Lewis Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30307
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Book talk in conversation with President Carter’s Pastor Tony Lowden
HOUSTON, TEXAS
October 20
St. John the Divine Church, 2450 River Oaks Blvd, Houston, TX 77019
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Book talk and book signing
GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
October 24
Christ Church, 10 North Church Street, Greenville, SC 29601
12:00 PM
Lunch and Learn
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
November 1
St. George’s Episcopal Church, 4715 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Book talk and book signing
Witness to Belief: Conversations on Faith and Meaning
9781640658578
Hardcover $29.95
October 7, 2025
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