Character Still Counts: It Is Time to Restore Our Lasting Values

In a world that has abandoned the virtues and values that matter. Stop Protecting Your Reputation. Start Building Your Character.

We’re often more concerned with our outer image than we are with our inner makeup. But in the end, integrity trumps image. You can look good on the outside without being good on the inside. If you long to commit yourself to what matters most, join James Merritt as he explores 13 overlooked traits that form the bedrock of a godly life and a good society. You’ll encounter surprising role models—flawed people who failed spectacularly, overcame adversity, and went on to live lives worth imitating.

Return to a simple message: Character still counts. It always has, and it always will.

James Merritt (PhD) is a pastor, author, past president of the Southern Baptist Convention, and host of the Touching Lives television program, seen nationwide and in 122 countries. As a national voice on faith and leadership, Merritt has been interviewed by Time, Fox News, MSNBC, and 60 Minutes. He resides with his family outside Atlanta, Georgia.