The Apostles' Creed: Faith Matters — Season 1, Episode 6: The Breath of God
Documentary • 30 min • 1 season, 7 episodes
Episode synopsis
Episode 6 of The Apostles’ Creed: Faith Matters, titled “The Breath of God,” explores the person and work of the Holy Spirit as expressed in the Creed: “I believe in the Holy Spirit.” This episode emphasizes the Spirit not as an abstract force, but as the living presence of God—active in creation, conviction, transformation, and communion. Scholars reflect on the Spirit’s role in inspiring Scripture, empowering the Church, and sustaining believers in their daily walk. The discussion highlights the Spirit’s intimate connection to both the Father and the Son, revealing the Spirit as the breath of divine life that animates faith, renews hearts, and unites the global body of Christ. Through historical insight and theological reflection, the episode affirms that belief in the Holy Spirit is essential to a vibrant, relational Christianity.
About The Apostles' Creed: Faith Matters
"I believe in God the Father…" Join an esteemed panel of scholars as they explore the Apostles' Creed. In this first episode, they look at The Creed and the Triune God. They discuss the following topics: the origin of and the need for the Creed; the Creed as a defense against heresy and as a baptismal Creed; the meaning and personal nature of belief; the nature of faith; and the triune God of the Creed.