The Message of Humanity with Ian Payne

What does it mean to be human? It’s a question that feels increasingly urgent in a world of AI, rapidly developing technology and debates around human identity and flourishing. But what if the deeper question isn’t simply what makes us human, but how we become more fully human? In this episode, Pastor and Theologian Ian Payne joins us to explore themes from his latest book, *The Message of Humanity*, and the Bible’s profound vision for what it means to be human. In a divided and often despondent world, Ian takes us back to the biblical story of our human condition, purpose and destiny — and ultimately to Jesus Christ, the true human and the image of God, in whom we discover not only who God is, but what humanity was always intended to be. \__ 📚About Our Guest Dr Ian W. Payne is Executive Director for Theologians Without Borders and was until recently Interim Pastor of Eden Community Church, Auckland, New Zealand. He was formerly Principal and Head of Theology, South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies (SAIACS), Bangalore, India, where he taught systematic theology for over twenty years. He is author of Wouldn’t You Love to Know? Trinitarian Epistemology and Pedagogy. Now based in Tauranga, New Zealand, he is married with three daughters and six grandchildren. \__ 📚 **Featured book:** *The Message of Humanity* by Ian Payne 🎧 Enjoying **The Nicene Sessions**? Follow the podcast and leave a rating or review wherever you're listening — it really helps others discover these conversations. 📚 Discover more books and resources from **Inter-Varsity Press** at ivpbooks.com. \__ This is an Inter-Varsity Press podcast featuring IVP authors exploring themes within and beyond Nicene Creed by connecting Scripture, theology, and the Christian life today. * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.