Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., recently spoke with Fox News Digital about his new book, One Nation Always Under God, sharing why he believes prayer and faith are essential for achieving “extraordinary accomplishments” both personally and nationally.
A former presidential candidate, Scott has long been open about his Christian faith, his deep commitment to the church, and his mission to share God’s word.
“The ordinary person can have extraordinary accomplishments as they pray about it and act consistent with their faith,” Scott told Fox News Digital. “Whether it’s the story of Norman Burlog or Dorothea Dix, these are examples of ordinary people who made an extraordinary impact — not only in America, but around the world — because they felt called by the Lord. One nation, always under God.”
His new book, One Nation Always Under God: Profiles in Christian Courage, is set for release on Aug. 5, 2025.
Scott says he actively integrates faith into his work in Congress. While there was once speculation he might leave the Senate to become a pastor, he told Fox he believes his calling is best served by advocating for Americans in Washington.
As chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, Scott holds significant influence over the U.S. economy. He hopes faith will play a greater role in shaping how Americans think about work ethic and public discourse.
“I’d love to see the Lord do remarkable things throughout this country, especially for those who feel like they’re on the wrong side of fair,” Scott said. “The Bible teaches us that — paraphrasing here — the harder you work, the luckier you get. If you put your shoulder to the grindstone, really good things happen.”
He also emphasized the connection between freedom, responsibility, and faith:
“One of the most important parts of America is this notion of freedom and liberty. That means we have the right and the responsibility to make the best decisions for ourselves — both eternally and while we’re here. It means taking responsibility for creating the best path for yourself.”
Scott’s comments come as data shows a steep drop in religious affiliation in the U.S. Gallup found that weekly church attendance fell from 34% in 1992 to 16% in 2019. Pew Research Center estimates that about 62% of Americans still identify as Christian, though the percentage has been declining in recent years.
Political beliefs have shifted as well, with socialist ideas gaining traction and boosting candidates such as Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic contender for New York City mayor. Scott warned that such ideologies “corrode the soul.”
“Being promised something as a guarantee when it hasn’t ever worked anywhere is a bad strategy for progress,” he said. “The way we combat that is to break it down and make it simple. Free markets and capitalism have freed more people from poverty than any other system in history. Socialism has put more people into poverty than any other system we’ve seen.”
Scott’s new book reflects on these values while also recounting his personal journey — from growing up in poverty to becoming one of the most influential members of the United States Senate.
