Whats a Christian, Anyway?, Glenn Packiam
Whats a Christian, Anyway?, Glenn Packiam
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What's a Christian, Anyway?
Finding Our Way in an Age of Confusion and Corruption

Author: Glenn Packiam, Derwin Gray

Narrator: Glenn Packiam, Mirron Willis

Unabridged: 5 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 03/11/2025


Synopsis

Read by the author. In a time where corruption and confusion have led many to deconstruct or leave the Church entirely, discover the ancient creed that casts a beautiful vision to help you reconstruct your faith and draw you home.The Church today has lost its way. We've pursued the wrong priorities, put our hope in personalities, and elevated popularity over spiritual maturity. And it's not just the Church that's lost; we are too. As culture wars rage and competing voices argue, many Christians are left asking a basic question, What's a Christian, anyway?Pastor and theologian Glenn Packiam digs back into ancient Christianity to a time like ours to show you the Nicene Creed and discover how you can return to the living heart of what it means to be a Christian.In What's a Christian, Anyway? you will:Discover how the Creed--born in an ancient time of controversy, confusion, and disunity much like today--is not just a statement of beliefs, but a rope to lead us homeExperience an invitation into the mystery and wonder of God through these ancient wordsRediscover a path to becoming faithful witnesses to the way of Jesus as we learn to live into the Creed's beautiful story, stunning hope, and powerful vision of what a Christian is The world yearns for Christ's joy, peace, and hope, but the gospel is only believable if Christians live like it's true. Join this adventure into the heart of authentic Christianity, and rediscover for yourself the fresh, timeless power of our Creed and return to the living heart of what it means to be a Christian.

About Glenn Packiam

Glenn Packiam is a pastor, author, and practical theologian, who currently serves as the lead pastor of RockHarbor Church, in Costa Mesa, California. Prior to taking on this role, he served as associate senior pastor at New Life Church (newlifechurch.org) in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and as the lead pastor of New Life Downtown, a congregation of New Life Church.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Rainer on February 19, 2025

Glenn Packiam’s new book What’s A Christian, Anyway? achieves so much. He writes to the Christian who’s looking to better understand the historical faith. He writes to the spiritually curious who are intrigued by the Christian faith. He answers his title question powerfully and practically. In an inc......more

Goodreads review by Jake on March 23, 2025

Packiam provides a concise summary of the Nicene Creed as a return to a faith that is compelling and coherent. This is a needed book in an age where many are seeing the blatant corruption and hypocrisy of the church and asking whether the Christian faith actually has anything of value to offer the w......more

Goodreads review by Isabel on February 14, 2025

What’s a Christian Anyway? by Glen Packiam offers a unique and thought-provoking exploration of the Nicene Creed, breaking it down in a way that is both refreshing and insightful. The author takes a deep dive into this foundational statement of Christian faith, unpacking its meaning and relevance fo......more

Goodreads review by Madison on December 22, 2024

Thank you to Netgalley for this ARC. 4⭐️ Since I started reading this book, the title and description have both changed, making it a little difficult to review. I definitely liked the book—it just wasn’t what I thought it would be. I think the new title and soon-to-be new description will guide read......more

Goodreads review by Luke on March 11, 2025

This is an important book at a critical cultural moment. Glenn is a brilliant thinker and trusted voice who can help a generation recapture what it means to be a follower of Jesus. Be inspired and renewed in your faith or even discover it!......more