Faith in The West Wing

“Faith in The West Wing is a model of serious theological reflection on vital personal and societal challenges. With exceptional pastoral sensitivity and theological astuteness, David Graybeal draws us into serious grappling with the meaning and practice of faith in our complex, diverse, and dangerous world. This is an excellent resource for individuals and groups who seek to relate faith to the living of these turbulent days.”


—Kenneth L. Carder, professor emeritus of the practice of Christian ministry, Duke Divinity School





“David Graybeal is a skillful guide through The West Wing’s religious themes. We meet President Bartlet and cast of characters whose faith in a simultaneously immanent and transcendent God stirs their hopes for a better world. While imperfect, they cultivate a thoughtful spiritual life. It’s enough to make a reader long for such leaders on the stage of American politics today.”


—William P. McDonald, professor of religion, Tennessee Wesleyan University





“With wit and insight, two of my favorite subjects come together in this wonderful work by David Graybeal: the presidency of the United States and the Christian faith. The West Wing was a great series, and Graybeal has been able to plumb the episodes from theological and historical perspectives. I will use this book over and over as I continue to follow the intersection of presidential politics and the Christian faith.”


—Charles W. Maynard, pastor of generosity and traditional worship, Cokesbury UMC