In this episode of The Gospel Gumbo Podcast, we unpack the opening line of the Apostles’ Creed—and discover that it’s far more than an introduction. It’s a bold, revolutionary declaration: that the God of the Bible is a personal Father, all-powerful, and the Creator of everything.

We explore:

·      The emotional baggage many people carry around the word “father”

·      Ancient Roman religion, the political claim “Caesar is Lord”, and why Christians were seen as unpatriotic

·      How the phrase “Jesus is Lord” flipped the world upside down

·      Why no ancient god ever combined the roles of Father, Almighty, and Creator

·      What modern people worship instead—and how the Creed confronts the gods of our own age

·      How this ancient confession still gives us identity, comfort, and hope in a fragmented world

Featuring Scripture from Psalm 19 and Isaiah 40, plus vivid illustrations and cultural commentary, this episode invites listeners to believe in a God who is not distant, cold, or impersonal—but powerful, good, and deeply relational.

Thanks for listening.

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