# The Nicene Creed Guards the Bedrock of Our Faith - Stephen Russell

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Podcast: [Anabaptist Perspectives](https://stenobird.com/podcast/anabaptist-perspectives-547783)
Published: 2026-01-08T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://anabaptistperspectives.org
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The Nicene Creed has been a bedrock of Christian orthodoxy for 1700 years. But what is it and why was it written? Does the Nicene Creed still matter today? Stephen Russell describes what led to the formation of the Nicene Creed. He argues that we, like the early Anabaptists, should affirm and use the Nicene Creed in our lives and churches. In this episode Stephen briefly mentions catechesis (instruction class). Subscribe to catch the upcoming episode which will further explore catechesis. The Nicene Creed The Apostles’ Creed The Way to Nicaea Ausbund Hymn #2 from Songs of the Ausbund Volume I History and Translations of Ausbund Hymns by Ohio Amish Library Do Anabaptists Affirm Early Church Creeds? This is the 301st episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought. Sign-up for our monthly email newsletter which contains new and featured content! Join us on Patreon or become a website partner to enjoy bonus content! Visit our YouTube channel or connect on Facebook . Read essays from our blog or listen to them on our podcast, Essays for King Jesus Subscribe on your podcast provider of choice Support us or learn more at anabaptistperspectives.org . The views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

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