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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Chaplaincy Tested Faith Deeply
- Steve Cuss' chaplaincy experience tested his young faith deeply during repeated prayers for miracles.
- He noticed a shift to pragmatic prayers, adapting to likely outcomes, reflecting a struggle with faith and deism.
Pain Drives Faith Doubts
- People often leave faith due to hurt and disappointment, not intellectual doubt.
- Experiencing God as distant or unkind leads to functional agnosticism more than deliberate disbelief.
Everyone Has a Creed
- Everyone lives by a belief system or creed, whether recognized or not.
- Without the Nicene Creed, trust defaults to oneself, which is insufficient for redemption or salvation.
