New from Andrew Greer
A never-before-published collection of lessons from President Carter's historic teaching tenure. Edited by Andrew Greer.
Over the course of nearly four decades, thousands of spiritual seekers from around the globe made the unusual pilgrimage to the rural whistlestop of Plains, Georgia, for a remarkable opportunity to glean enduring lessons from Scripture taught by one of the world's most unlikely Sunday School teachers, the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter. In 1981, Carter returned to his hometown of Plains. Through the open-door hospitality of Maranatha Baptist Church, the Plains congregation where Carter maintained a membership for his entire post-presidential life, "Jimmy Carter's Sunday School Class" welcomed crowds of curious folks from a vast variety of faiths, lifestyles, and cultural backgrounds on the search for a once-in-a-lifetime experience to witness a national treasure share his relevant insights from time-tested Scriptures. More Than a President: Sundays with Jimmy Carter showcases 15 lessons taught by President Cater as a beloved teacher at Plains, Georgia’s Maranatha Baptist Church for more than four decades, as well as at The First Baptist Church of the City of Washington, D.C., during his term in the Oval Office.
“President Jimmy Carter served America with distinction throughout his life and lived out his faith in Jesus Christ with integrity and devotion. His Christian testimony in public life inspired generations of believers in both political parties, including me. In this new book, MORE THAN A PRESIDENT, Andrew Greer invites future generations to take a seat in a pew and listen in on the Sunday School lessons of this good and great man.”
ABOUT
Sharing stories through music, books, and film
MUSIC An eight-time Dove Award-nominated singer/songwriter and producer, Andrew’s critically-lauded Angel Band and Tune My Heart recordings have featured collaborations with some of the top names in Americana and Gospel music.
“It has always been my hope that the songs I help to write and record would open up a course of dialogue within one’s self, with each other, and in between people and God,” Andrew shares of the motivation in curating, co-producing, and recording the best-selling Tune My Heart…Songs of Rest & Reflection. “When we recorded the first Tune My Heart project, I did not anticipate how much our world would change, and how music that channels peace would be needed more than ever for mental and spiritual well-being.”
The record immediately hit Number One at retail and inspired a sequel, Tune My Heart 2…Songs of Goodness & Love. The series spent a combined total of 27 weeks in the Number One position at retail stores. “Tune My Heart 2 is framed with the state of our world in mind—as we move forward in light of ongoing challenges as a people and culture, we have great hope that indeed our Creator’s thoughts towards us are ones of goodness and—above all—love.”
Over the last year, Andrew has also developed and co-produced a string of recent recordings tributing the distinctive song catalog of iconic singer-songwriter Rich Mullins. Both Bellsburg … The Songs of Rich Mullins-a tribute record featuring artists like Amy Grant, Kevin Max, Andrew Peterson, Audrey Assad, Sara Groves, Greer, and many others, and Deep Valley-a recently discovered live Mullins record never-before released debuted at Number One on the iTunes Christian music charts.
Andrew’s brand new full-length album, Songs From the Dark, features new songs penned by Andrew to constitute his first singer-songwriter album in over 10 years. Songs From the Dark will release Winter 2024.
BOOKS: Carrying on his affinity for sharing stories and inspiring meaningful conversation, Andrew has authored two books—Transcending Mysteries: Who is God, and What Does He Want From Us? (Thomas Nelson) co-authored with Ginny Owens, and Winds of Heaven, Stuff of Earth: Spiritual Conversations Inspired by the Life and Lyrics of Rich Mullins (Worthy Publishing). He also edited the 2025 book, More Than a President: Sundays with Jimmy Carter (Mercer University Press) featuring 15 lessons President Carter taught as a beloved Sunday school teacher at Plains, Georgia’s Maranatha Baptist Church, the congregation Andrew is a member of currently. The title is also uniquely distinguished as the first book featuring Carter's words published following his death in 2024.
“Living in our world isn’t easy with so many voices, so many opinions, and so few listeners,” Greer expresses. “I hope sharing some of my own story, and how it has intersected with others and with my Creator, can encourage folks to be slower to speak and quicker to listen. We—that includes me—have much to learn from each other if we will just open our hearts and ears.”
In 2023, Andrew further explored these themes as a featured speaker on the renowned TEDxTalk stage, delving into the transformative potential of self-discovery through the art of being present with others in a talk entitled, “Social Belonging: The Power of Loving Your Neighbor.”
FILM: Continuing his love for facilitating conversations that dig deep, Andrew is also the co-creator and co-host of the popular streaming series Dinner Conversations with Mark Lowry and Andrew Greer, having been streamed over 40 million minutes since its debut in 2017 and broadcast in millions of homes nationwide. He also serves as the director and host of the K-LOVE On Demand series Empty Stage with Andrew Greer, featuring hard-hitting interviews and lifestyle pieces with such notable guests as film actor Dennis Quaid, music legend CeCe Winans, and up-and-coming hitmaker Blessing Offor.
Additionally, Greer co-hosts and co-produces Bridges with Patsy Clairmont and Andrew Greer: Spiritual Connections Through Generational Conversations, a podcast inviting listeners of all ages to find common ground through honest dialogue. The show landed in the Top 15 on Apple’s Religion & Spirituality podcast chart following its debut last year.
“The ability to pause, sit around a table, and ask questions of people from all ages, backgrounds and perspectives has given me a new foundation for seeking understanding in the hardest of dialogues, “as well as a fresh lens through which to experience faith.” Greer says of his experience motivating thoughtful on-camera conversations with hundreds of guests over the last decade.
Andrew’s first documentary, Plainspoken, explores race-related issues in the rural Deep South through the lens of Plains, Georgia–the birthplace and home of former President and First Lady of the United States, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Plainspoken released this year on PBS.
When not on the road, Andrew resides in Plains, Georgia.
Songs From the Dark
NEW FROM ANDREW GREER!
THE FIRST SINGER-SONGWRITER RECORD IN A DECADE
This record is a coming home to myself. Just me, an instrument, and a canvas brushed with some of my history. With emotions borne from making it to the other side.
This year has been a full year (plus some) of coming back home––admitting what I love, and what I don’t. Accepting who I am, and who I am not. Confessing who I want to be, and who I don’t want to be. Hoping to treat others how I want to treat others, and how I want to be treated. These are my songs for the dark … my search for the light.
VIDEO
The official music video of “Take My Cup,” the first single off of Andrew Greer’s latest album, “Song From the Dark.” Available on Old Bear Records. Download and stream here.
Author, documentarian, and Plains citizen Andrew Greer shares the inspiration behind the creation of the book "More Than a President: Sundays with Jimmy Carter," a never-before-published collection of lessons from President Carter's historic teaching tenure.
MERCH
Available for a limited time. The More Than a President Bundle includes:
1 signed copy of More Than a President: Sundays with Jimmy Carter by Andrew Greer, a never-before-published collection of lessons from President Carter's historic tenure teaching Sunday school to the world from his hometown of Plains, Georgia.
1 Plainspoken documentary DVD feat. President Carter’s final solo interview
1 exclusive DVD of President Carter teaching Sunday school at Maranatha Baptist Church (dates range between 2015-2019)
Exclusive access to download the audio of one Sunday school lesson taught by President Carter from the book
1 signed copy of Angel Band: The Hymns Sessions CD by Andrew Greer
**If you would like the book inscribed to a particular individual, please leave that name in the note. Please leave up to 3-5 days handling time for shipping.
*Every Songs From the Dark CD will be autographed. Notate in your order if you would like it autographed to someone specific. If not, this item will be autographed with no inscription.*
SONGS FROM THE DARK is Andrew’s first singer-songwriter record in over a decade. Featuring songs written and recorded with the hope of soundtracking peace and calm during seasons of pain and doubt.
Featuring guest collaborations with Cindy Morgan, Skye Peterson and Carley Greer.
**FEATURES BONUS TRACK: “MIDNIGHT OF THESE THINGS.” AVAILABLE ONLY ON THE LIMITED CD VERSION**
Track Listing:
1. Rescue Me
2. Take My Cup
3. As It Is
4. Jesus, Friend Be Near
5. Hands (featuring Carley Greer)
6. For Love (featuring Skye Peterson)
7. Help Me/The Light
8. Mercy (featuring Cindy Morgan)
9. Midnight Of These Things (track exclusive to CD copy)
Produced by Kyle Buchanan and Andrew Greer
Executive Produced by Andrew Greer
**Usually takes 3-4 business days from date ordered to ship. All orders shipped via USPS. **
AS SEEN ON PBS
**DVD purchase features exclusive pair of vintage Carter postcards from Plains, Georgia in the 1970s!**
GET A 2-PACK of the DVDs which also includes a special campaign button for a deeply discounted price here.
If you would like your DVD autographed, please leave a note stating as such. If you would like the autograph inscribed to a particular individual, leave that in the note as well.
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PLAINSPOKEN is the groundbreaking documentary film exploring the complex legacy of Plains, Georgia, and its most famous resident Jimmy Carter. Originally aired on PBS to highlight President Carter’s 100th birthday in the Fall of 2024.
DVD EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL FEATURES: include One of President Carter’s Final Interviews, Rare Carter Archival Footage, Exclusive “Inspired By” Music with Director/Singer-Songwriter Andrew Greer, and more.
FILM SYNOPSIS: In the 40 years since Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter left the White House, millions of people of every race, culture, and creed have made the pilgrimage to the Carters’ rural hometown of Plains, Georgia for an extraordinary glimpse into the folksy life of America’s longest-living presidential couple and their dedication to equality and peace. Yet Plains is haunted by a segregated past. A train track still divides the town into two–Black and White. Is separate always segregated? Is different always divided? This is the question. This is PLAINSPOKEN.
Please allow extra time for shipping. True to small town form, shipping from the Plains Post Office is not fast!
This includes:
1 signed copy (only available here) of More Than a President: Sundays with Jimmy Carter by Andrew Greer, a never-before-published collection of lessons from President Carter's historic teaching tenure.
If you would like the book inscribed to a particular individual, please leave that name in the note. Please leave up to 3-5 days handling time for shipping.