How's Your Faith

An Unlikely Spiritual Journey

By: David Gregory

Narrated by: David Gregory

Join former NBC newsman and Meet the Press moderator David Gregory as he probes various religious traditions to better understand his own faith and answer life’s most important questions: who do we want to be and what do we believe?

While David was covering the White House, he had the unusual experience of being asked by President George W. Bush “How’s your faith?”

David’s answer was just emerging. Raised by a Catholic mother and a Jewish dad, he had a strong sense of Jewish cultural and ethnic identity, but no real belief—until his marriage to a Protestant woman of strong faith inspired him to explore his spirituality for himself and his growing family.

David’s journey has taken him inside Christian mega-churches and into the heart of Orthodox Judaism. He’s gone deep into Bible study and asked tough questions of America’s most thoughtful religious leaders, including evangelical preacher Joel Osteen and Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the Catholic Archbishop of New York. It has brought him back to his childhood, where belief in God might have helped him through his mother’s struggle with alcoholism, and through a difficult period of public scrutiny and his departure from NBC News, which saw his faith tested like never before.

David approaches his faith with the curiosity and dedication you would expect from a journalist accustomed to holding politicians and Presidents accountable. But he also comes as a seeker, one just discovering why spiritual journeys are always worthwhile.

Critic reviews

"David Gregory has taken on the most fundamental of questions in this thoughtful and engaging book about the deepening of one's faith in an invisible order amid the hurly-burly of the visible world. The result is an honest and bracing account of a good man's struggle to be an even better man--with God's help. I learned a lot from How's Your Faith? and you will, too."

“His experience in journalism made Gregory approach faith in an investigative manner, and his quest to answer questions that define his existence led him to meet with Christian faith leaders such as Lakewood Church Pastor Joel Osteen and President of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics & Religious Commission, Russell Moore.”

"In eloquent but everyday language, David Gregory introduces us to his ever deepening faith. A spiritual journey that is honest, humble, and elevating."

"A thoughtful, introspective, and moving account. This is a book for seekers of faith."

“An unusual, probing book, part memoir, part cri de coeur, part exploration.”

“Genuine and deeply felt.”

“Gregory’s vulnerability in sharing the lessons he learned... distinguishes this book in the crowded lineup of spiritual-seeking memoirs."

Always liked David!

I always liked David Gregory. A good read that supports that. I expect other people to feel the same.

Liked him on Today, interesting, revealing journey

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, it was an insightful , revealing discourse on not just his journey, but life

What was one of the most memorable moments of How's Your Faith??

His admissions about his own temper and the repercussions

Which scene was your favorite?

There really aren't scenes

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

It was really not a particular moment, the overall book was moving.

Any additional comments?

Though he was always one of my favorite broadcasters, this revealed sides to his personality and life we never see on tv. He had always seemed intelligent and still fun, he is revealed here as also temperamental and human. With the same life issues that plague all of humanity. With the same questions and yearnings we all have. Enjoyed his narration as well.

Awesome

Well told story of the struggles and positive outcomes enjoyed during David's journey in faith. It warmed my heart!

Less spiritual journey, more autobiography stage setting

I was expecting and hoping for David Gregory's path to a deeper spiritual place. Thinking it would be part investigative journalism, part anecdote, part spiritual enlightenment, and part aha moments. Expecting a chapter or two of stage setting and then to dive into the journey. What I got was a journey through childhood, adulthoods difficult times, and the difficulties of everyday life for the author. It was a good book if I wanted a spiritual autobiography, but it was a let down in the spiritual JOURNEY department. If there was a second book, this would be a great stage setting book and would get 4 stars as I am so ready and eagerly waiting for this journey. But, with 20 minutes left in my read, I know it isn't coming.

Decent

Decent as an autobiography and an introspective look at someone who struggles with keeping his faith while trying to raise a family and build a career.