About the author
Step
Jones.
Author, philosopher, and lifelong student of America’s history, faith, and future.
- 01Philosophy
& ideas - 02American
history - 03Faith,
culture & future

The author
A life of
ideas in action.
From the philosophy classroom to the front lines of American life, Step Jones has spent his career turning ideas into practical work.
Philosophy, UC San Diego
Step Jones studied philosophy at the University of California San Diego, and built a lifelong habit of asking how belief becomes action.
Executive of the Year
A business leader, life and sales coach, and motivational speaker, he was named Beverly Hills Executive of the Year and served as President of the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce.
Success Philosophy
He created “Success Philosophy” training and coaching material, turning ideas about leadership, achievement, and belief into tools everyday people can use.
The American conversation
He now lives in Central Texas, where he writes about the forces that shaped America and the questions that will shape its future.
The American series
Read the work
in order.
Two published books begin the conversation about America, its foundations, and what comes next. A third volume is coming.
American PeasantVolume one · Begin here
Christian AmericaVolume two · Latest release
American Christian ManifestoVolume three · Coming nextEarlier worksOrdinary to ExtraordinaryDaddy, How Do You Know?
Why he writes
“Ideas that shape a nation.”
Step Jones writes to connect America’s history, faith, culture, and future in one honest conversation—asking how a country’s deepest beliefs become everyday habits, and what it takes to recover a sense of purpose when they are forgotten.
Connect with Step
Questions about
the books?
For questions, speaking, or the work ahead, write directly to Step Jones.