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If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or text TALK to 741741   Stoop Theology S1 Episode 8: Can you love Jesus and still struggle with depression?   Breaking the stigma — that loving God doesn’t mean you’re always okay.   The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline connects you to trained crisis counselors 24/7. They can help anyone thinking about suicide, struggling with substance use, experiencing a mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress, or if you are worried about someone you care about who may need crisis support.   To speak with a Pastor or Deacon at Renaissance Church about counseling or other resources, email grace@renaissancenyc.com  For more information, see the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention or the New York State Office of Mental Health   Stoop Theology is a series rooted in honest, thoughtful conversations about real-life questions. From faith and doubt to culture, justice, relationships, and everyday struggles, we explo

Lost, Found, Party   Series - The Gospel of Luke   Jordan Rice   Luke 15:1-32   In Luke 15, Jesus uses three parables to reveal the rhythm of the gospel, and why the truest measure of your faith isn't how well you behave but how much your heart actually enjoys God.   Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give   Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card: https://renaissancenyc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/5/responses/new

The Anatomy of Compassion   Series - The Gospel of Luke   Jordan Rice   Luke 10:25-37   A true love for God will always be accompanied by sacrificial compassion for our neighbors.   Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give   Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card: https://renaissancenyc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/5/responses/new

Stoop Theology S1 Episode 7: What to Do When a Pastor You Trusted Was Living a Double Life?   Affairs. Hidden sin. Public exposure. When a spiritual leader's private life contradicts everything they preached, it raises real questions about God, faith, and trust. In this episode, we work through the disorientation — and find out where to anchor your faith when people prove they can't hold it.   Stoop Theology is a series rooted in honest, thoughtful conversations about real-life questions. From faith and doubt to culture, justice, relationships, and everyday struggles, we explore what it looks like to wrestle with life and belief—like neighbors talking it out on a stoop. Whether you’re deeply rooted in faith, skeptical, or somewhere in between, Stoop Theology is a space for meaningful dialogue about questions that matter.  Hosted by Jordan Rice

Facing Doubt   Easter Sunday 2026  Jordan Rice   John 20:24-29   Leaning into doubt leads us to a deeper faith.   Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give   Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card: https://renaissancenyc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/5/responses/new

A 10-minute devotional to help us slow down and fix our eyes on Jesus this Holy Week.   Scripture: Luke 22:39-48

A 10-minute devotional to help us slow down and fix our eyes on Jesus this Holy Week.   Scripture: Luke  22:14-23

Palm Sunday: Ordinary and Chosen   Series - The Gospel of Luke   Jordan Rice   Luke 19:28-40, Ephesians 1:4   The King doesn’t need your ability; He wants your availability.   Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give   Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card: https://renaissancenyc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/5/responses/new

A 10-minute devotional to help us slow down and fix our eyes on Jesus this Holy Week.  Scripture: Luke 22:31-34 and 54-62

A 10-minute devotional to help us slow down and fix our eyes on Jesus this Holy Week.  Scripture: Luke 21:1-6.

A 10-minute devotional to help us slow down and fix our eyes on Jesus this Holy Week.   Scripture: Luke 19:28-41

The Unspoken Contract   Rasool Berry   Exodus 5   Stop holding God to deals He never signed - break your silent contracts and learn to trust the promises He actually made.   Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give   Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card: https://renaissancenyc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/5/responses/new

Stoop Theology S1 Episode 6: When Is It OK to Cut Someone Off?   Is it Christian to keep forgiving someone who keeps hurting you? In this episode, we unpack one of the most asked questions we get — and reframe the whole conversation around something more helpful: boundaries. What does the Bible actually say about forgiveness, reconciliation, and protecting yourself from harm? Let's talk about it.   Stoop Theology is a series rooted in honest, thoughtful conversations about real-life questions. From faith and doubt to culture, justice, relationships, and everyday struggles, we explore what it looks like to wrestle with life and belief—like neighbors talking it out on a stoop. Whether you’re deeply rooted in faith, skeptical, or somewhere in between, Stoop Theology is a space for meaningful dialogue about questions that matter.  Hosted by Jordan Rice

Guard Your Life Against Greed   Series - The Gospel of Luke   Jordan Rice   Luke 12:13-21   Be careful, money is quietly making you promises that only God can keep.   Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give   Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card: https://renaissancenyc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/5/responses/new

Worry   Series - The Gospel of Luke   Jordan Rice   Luke 12:4-7, 22-34   Stop trying to control what only God was built to carry.   Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give   Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card: https://renaissancenyc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/5/responses/new

Stoop Theology S1 Episode 5: Why should Christians prioritize slowing down in a busy world?   How do you actually find the rhythm to start slowing down in a world that never stops? Is the practice of rest a command you have to follow, or a gift you get to receive? In this episode of Stoop Theology, we explore how slowing down can help you overcome "inattentional blindness," why your value isn’t tied to your production, and talk practically about how to start your own Sabbath practice. If you’re feeling under the spell of the hustle and want to hear God’s voice again, this conversation is for you.   Guest Drew Hyun  Stoop Theology is a series rooted in honest, thoughtful conversations about real-life questions. From faith and doubt to culture, justice, relationships, and everyday struggles, we explore what it looks like to wrestle with life and belief—like neighbors talking it out on a stoop. Whether you’re deeply rooted in faith, skeptical, or somewhere in between, Stoop Theology is a space for meaningful dia

Bold Enough to Bother God   Series - The Gospel of Luke   Jordan Rice   Luke 11:5-13   Most of us believe in prayer, we just don't do it enough. In this message, Pastor Jordan Rice walks through Luke 11:5–13. If your prayer life feels distant, dry, or just nonexistent, this one is for you.  Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give   Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card: https://renaissancenyc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/5/responses/new

Out of the Water features honest, hope-filled stories of lives changed by Jesus—before and after baptism.   Episode 3: Jules Webster   On this episode of the Out of the Water podcast, we speak with a Harlem native. He talks about his tumultuous upbringing, choosing to follow Jesus amid emotional pain, and finding hope in a new faith family.  Hosted by Carvens Lissaint

The Lord's Prayer   Series - The Gospel of Luke   Aswan Morris   Luke 11:1-4   The Lord’s Prayer restores our lives to their proper order.   Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give   Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card: https://renaissancenyc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/5/responses/new

Stoop Theology S1 Episode 4: Is it ok for Christians to smoke weed?   Now that weed is legal where I live, is there anything wrong with taking part? Is it any different than drinking alcohol? This conversation breaks down how to think through questions surrounding substances and our bodies.   Stoop Theology is a series rooted in honest, thoughtful conversations about real-life questions. From faith and doubt to culture, justice, relationships, and everyday struggles, we explore what it looks like to wrestle with life and belief—like neighbors talking it out on a stoop. Whether you’re deeply rooted in faith, skeptical, or somewhere in between, Stoop Theology is a space for meaningful dialogue about questions that matter.   Hosted by Jordan Rice