Teaching from Renaissance Church, a church in Harlem, NY. We are a diverse community of people who follow Jesus and love our neighborhood. Our mission is to connect people to Jesus Christ and to each other.
Episodes
Apr 23, 2026
Apr 23, 2026
14 min
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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.
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To speak with a Pastor or Deacon at Renaissance Church about counseling or other resources, email grace@renaissancenyc.com
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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 | Guest Carvens Lissaint
Apr 21, 2026
Apr 21, 2026
41 min
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.
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Apr 14, 2026
Apr 14, 2026
31 min
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.
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Apr 9, 2026
Apr 9, 2026
6 min
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
Apr 9, 2026
Apr 9, 2026
30 min
Facing Doubt
Easter Sunday 2026
Jordan Rice
John 20:24-29
Leaning into doubt leads us to a deeper faith.
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Apr 3, 2026
Apr 3, 2026
9 min
A 10-minute devotional to help us slow down and fix our eyes on Jesus this Holy Week.
Scripture: Luke 22:39-48
Apr 2, 2026
Apr 2, 2026
9 min
A 10-minute devotional to help us slow down and fix our eyes on Jesus this Holy Week.
Scripture: Luke 22:14-23
Apr 1, 2026
Apr 1, 2026
35 min
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.
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Apr 1, 2026
Apr 1, 2026
10 min
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
Mar 31, 2026
Mar 31, 2026
9 min
A 10-minute devotional to help us slow down and fix our eyes on Jesus this Holy Week.
Scripture: Luke 21:1-6.