Reclaiming Hope: Lessons Learned in the Obama White House About the Future of Faith in America

Learn how the seeds of the Trump presidency were sown in the Obama White House.In this unvarnished account of faith inside the world's most powerful office, Michael Wear provides unprecedented insight into the highs and lows of working as a Christian in government. Reclaiming Hope is an insider's view of the most controversial episodes of the Obama administration, from the president's change of position on gay marriage and the transformation of religious freedom into a partisan idea, to the administration's failure to find common ground on abortion and the bitter controversy over who would give the benediction at the 2012 inauguration.The book is also a passionate call for faith in the public square, particularly for Christians to see politics as a means of loving one's neighbor and of pursuing justice for all. Engrossing, illuminating, and at times provocative, Reclaiming Hope changes the way we think about the relationship of politics and faith."Reclaiming Hope will certainly give you a fresh perspective on politics--but, more importantly, it may also give you a fresh perspective on faith."--Andy Stanley, senior pastor of North Point Ministries"An important and extremely timely book...Get it, read it, and talk to others about it." --Timothy Keller, author of Reason for God"An important contribution in this age of religious and political polarization." --J.D. Vance, author of Hillbilly Elegy"A lifeline for these times." --Ann Voskamp, author of One Thousand Gifts and The Broken Way"We can hope, and this book can help us." --Russell Moore, president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention From the Inside Flap "This is an important and extremely timely book. It is partly a memoir,partly a reflection on the relationships between faith and governingpower, and partly a road map for navigating the unprecedented social andcultural changes we are facing. It's readable and thought-provoking. Getit, read it, and talk to others about it."--TIMOTHY KELLER, AUTHOR OF REASON FOR GOD"Michael Wear is a man of deep faith who clearly brought his love forJesus to his work in the White House. Reclaiming Hope offers importantinsight about his time working in the public square for the legitimateand necessary place of both faith and people of faith in today's politicalenvironment, and it deserves serious attention."--HIS EMINENCE TIMOTHY CARDINAL DOLAN"This is an important book on many levels: it addresses faith's role in poli-tics and public policy; it reveals Barack Obama's personal faith and beliefs;it calls for Christians to engage in the public square; and it offers hope forAmerica's future. For anyone interested in the intersection of faith andpolitics, Reclaiming Hope is a must read."--THE HONORABLE MARK PRYOR, FORMER US SENATOR FROM ARKANSAS"According to my friend Michael Wear, too many of us left the party early! I've known Michael for years and greatly appreciate his commitment tothe church and his personal faith in Jesus. Reclaiming Hope will certainlygive you a fresh perspective on politics--but, more importantly, it mayalso give you a fresh perspective on faith."--ANDY STANLEY, SENIOR PASTOR OF NORTH POINT MINISTRIES"Michael Wear makes a powerfully compelling case for engaging the inter-section of politics and religion. Drawing from his personal and singularexperience in the White House under the Obama administration, Wearwrites a lifeline for these times--that despite any personal differences,hope can unite. The pages in your hand could give you hope and lead andguide us forward as a nation. We can all reclaim hope and carry it with us."--ANN VOSKAMP, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ONE THOUSAND GIFTS AND THE BROKEN WAY "As a pastor who has been close to President Obama's personal journeyof faith, I was fascinated by Michael Wear's insid