“When I speak at my local church, which I try to do 35 to 40 times a year, I try in every lesson to take the Old Testament text or New Testament text and apply them to what is happening to me or how that applies to the audience that I'm teaching in a modern, fast-changing, technological world. I use headlines, interfaith and that sort of thing.”

American politician and humanitarian

Jimmy Carter was an American politician and humanitarian who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. He also served in Georgia state politics before entering the White House, including time in the state senate and as governor of Georgia. A Democrat, Carter moved from state office to the presidency and later became known for his humanitarian work. He lived to the age of 100, longer than any other U.S. president in history.