Being Human with Steve Cuss Glenn Packiam Tells What’s Missing From the Global Church
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Jun 9, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Glenn Packiam, a pastor and author of 'What's a Christian, Anyway?', dives into the intersection of the Nicene Creed and modern digital culture. He emphasizes the significance of historical beliefs in a world obsessed with personal truth, advocating for unity rooted in community rather than algorithms. Glenn shares how the Creed fosters connection among believers and reflects on navigating faith in today's complexities. He offers hope for a resilient Christianity that embraces diverse voices and experiences.
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Faith as Communal Loyalty
- Faith involves a combination of historical knowledge, experiential knowing, and communal loyalty.
- The Nicene Creed emphasizes 'we believe' to highlight faith's communal and mysterious nature, not just individual certainty or subjectivity.
Nicene Creed Restored Trust
- Glenn first encountered the Nicene Creed when his church was healing from a pastor's moral failure.
- Introducing the creed brought trust and reminded them faith is bigger than any one person or moment.
Faith as a Shared Journey
- Emphasizing personal faith can lead people to feel faith depends solely on them.
- Faith is like a big ship with billions rowing together, supporting each other when weary.
