Russell J. Levenson Jr. is a major faith leader and a beloved spiritual advisor to many, including the late George H.W. and Barbara Bush. He has been featured by outlets including The New York Times, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, and NPR, and has published op-eds and articles in leading news platforms and journals. 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 Birmingham, Alabama.