The Pastorate Podcast Glenn Packiam on Drawing From Different Church Expressions & Becoming Brokers of Hope in the World
Jason interviews Glenn Packiam—pastor, author, and theologian—about the formative power of worship and the resilient hope rooted in the resurrection. Drawing from his doctoral work, Glenn unpacks how true Christian worship holds space for both lament and joy, grounding our gatherings in the eschatological promise of renewal.
They also dive into leadership failure, ministry disappointment, and what it means to rebuild with integrity and hope.
Key Takeaways:
Glenn Packiam on anchoring worship in the resurrection of Jesus
The role of lament and why hope doesn’t silence suffering
Evaluating modern worship paradigms with theological depth
Lessons in resilience from leadership crisis and recovery
A rich, timely episode for pastors and leaders committed to worship that forms and sustains.
Biography
Glenn is the Associate Senior Pastor of New Life Church, and Lead Pastor of New Life Downtown, which is one of seven New Life congregations in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He has earned a Doctorate of Theology and Ministry from Durham University (UK) and is a visiting Fellow at St. John's College at Durham. He is the author of 6 books, including "Blessed Broken Given" and "Worship and the World to Come" as well as the worship songwriter of 65+ songs including "Your Name" (co-written with Paul Baloche).
Partners
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