Stoop Theology

Is It Okay for You to Watch the Shows You Watch? | Stoop Theology S1 Ep13

Stoop Theology S1 Episode 13: Is It Okay for You to Watch the Shows You Watch?  

This week on the Stoop, we’re asking the question some of us avoid: is it actually okay for you to watch what you’re watching? Not a list of approved and banned shows, but a helpful and biblical framework for discernment, so you can answer that question honestly for yourself instead of relying on guilt or guesswork.  

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

Navigating Pain and Suffering | Stoop Theology S1 Ep12

Stoop Theology S1 Episode 12: Navigating Pain and Suffering  

In this episode of Stoop Theology, we dive into a difficult but deeply necessary conversation about navigating pain, grief, and disappointment while following Jesus. Does Jesus guarantee us a good life if we follow him? Drawing from personal stories of profound loss, we explore a theology of suffering—and a Savior who doesn't just watch our pain from a distance, but understands it fully.  

Guest: Jessica Rice 

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

Not Everything Is Yours to Fix | Stoop Theology S1 Ep11

Stoop Theology S1 Episode 11: Not Everything Is Yours to Fix  

What if your exhaustion isn’t a sign of weakness, but rather that you were never meant to carry the weight of everything? In this episode of Stoop Theology, we explore the theology of limits and what that means for how you show up for good without burning out.  

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

Why Smart People Still Misread Scripture | Stoop Theology S1 Ep10

Stoop Theology S1 Episode 10: Why Smart People Still Misread Scripture  

The Bible was written in a specific time, to specific people, in specific circumstances. When we skip that, we don't just miss details, we miss the point. Context isn't a bonus feature. It's the foundation.  

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

We All Come With Relational Baggage | Stoop Theology S1 Ep9

Stoop Theology S1 Episode 9: We All Come With Relational Baggage  

You didn't mean to bring it, but it's there. It will show up in how you argue, what you assume, and what quietly sets you off. In this episode, we talk about the emotional baggage we carry into relationships, because until you see it, you can't stop unpacking it on your significant other.  

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 Jessica Rice

Can you love Jesus and still struggle with depression? | Stoop Theology S1 Ep8

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 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

What to Do When a Pastor You Trusted Was Living a Double Life? | Stoop Theology S1 Ep7

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

When Is It OK to Cut Someone Off? | Stoop Theology S1 Ep6

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